FUKUSHIMA DIRT   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1150m

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Expecting Mitono Cat to set a genuine tempo after crossing from wide out. SMART TEMPEST (12) was well in commission last time out but after being in the firing line on the turn didn't live up to market expectations, finishing fourth over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. TARTE POIRE (14) is a three-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the latest effort a solid second at Nakayama Dirt over 1200m after being prominent at the bend. Getting better with each appearance so anticipating another big run. MEISHO HODAWARA (13) finished 2.25 lengths from the winner in fifth last start after being prominent at the turn over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt, an improvement on her first-up 14th the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects. PASSION DIVA (15) finished second last time over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 3 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot.
1 0x HAKUSAN ECLAIR
KOICHI SHINKAI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 15 over 1200m, 17 len behind Sayono Jamboree carrying 52.0kg at $239.80. Looks up against it.
1
TAKURO ISHIDA
LIME GREEN, RED CROSSED SASHES
2 0x0 WAKINO GLASS
Y TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshiyuki Wakiyama
Second-up. First start 10th of 16 at Nakayama on January 6 over 1600m, 8 len behind Straight Talker carrying 55.0kg at $15.70. Went for a spell before returning raced on the pace before fading second last of 18 at Chukyo on March 16 over 1400m, 17 len behind La Mia Mente carrying 55.0kg at $78.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
PURPLE, WHITE BAND, SLEEVES, PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBAND
3 7x9 ASHAKA LUKE
N SUZUKI
3YO    COLT 53.0KG
Manabu Yoshitomi
Third race start. First start 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dornroschen carrying 53.0kg at $23.50. Went for a break before returning 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Shuren carrying 57.0kg at $45.30. Don't underestimate.
3
MIKU KOBAYASHI
RED, BLACK CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS
4 x0090 SIEG MIND
YUJI WADA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Hokushun Kyosoba Kumiai
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1200m, 13 len behind Third Wind with 52.0kg at $186.10. The start before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Evelyn Tesoro carrying 52.0kg at $238.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
KAITO KAWABATA
HOT PINK,GREEN TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,HOT PINK SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
5 0x0x5 CLEAR QUARTZ
H MATOBA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Racing second-up today. Last outing 5th of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Punk Beat with 56kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Perceive carrying 54.0kg at $84.20. Must improve significantly.
5
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
6 HELEN TESORO
TAKAYUKI KATO
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Isla Bonita out of Chesutoke Lily. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
6
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
7 050 TAISEI UNO
KATSUNORI TANAKA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on March 2 over 1000m, 13 len behind Bulldog King carrying 56.0kg at $35.60. The run before that 5th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wild Goer with 56.0kg at $17.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
7
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS
8 00x SEATTLE PRINCESS
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hideaki Aoyama
She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 8 over 1300m, 16 len behind Epoca Spiga carrying 55.0kg at $283.40. On debut 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 11 over 1200m, 21 len behind Wonder Irone with 55.0kg at $87.20. Not at this stage.
8
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
BLUE,RED CROSSED SASH,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
9 39x00 MASAHAYA MAUVE
TERUHIKO CHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Dream and Dream Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 14 at Kyoto on February 16 over 2000m, 22 len behind Odette carrying 56.0kg at $36.30. Last start did the work up front then tired 11th of 15 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 7 len behind Danon Caserta carrying 56.0kg at $83.70. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
9
DAITO OZAWA
LIGHT PINK, PURPLE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND,COLLAR
10 37403 MITONO CAT
KYOKO MAEKAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Royal Park
Last start 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Travelin' Band carrying 55.0kg at $13.50. The start before that 10th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dona Pound with 55.0kg at $14.10. Working up to a win. Worth following.
10
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, RED BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
11 60x0x CHAMPAGNE GOLD
TEIICHI KONNO
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
KH Racing
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Vento In Coda carrying 54.0kg at $144.10. When resuming last campaign 11th of 18 at Chukyo on August 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lavendel carrying 51.0kg at $15.30. Unlikely to feature.
11
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
BROWN,WHITE FIVE STARS,BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES
12 49x34 SMART TEMPEST
SHOTA NISHIZONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hard Seltzer with 57.0kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gemito with 57.0kg at $3.70. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
12
GENKI MARUYAMA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMONDS, ARMBAND
13 46x05 MEISHO HODAWARA
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. Resuming 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1400m, 14 len behind Real Queen carrying 55.0kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Taisei Diamant carrying 55.0kg at $5. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
13
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
14 0x32 TARTE POIRE
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Charro with 55.0kg at $185.20. Second-up 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Ecoro Cadiz carrying 55.0kg at $29. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
14
YUJI TANNAI
WHITE, FIREBRICK HALVES, FIREBRICK DIAMOND BAND, FIREBRICK SLEEVES
15 0x052 PASSION DIVA
HIROFUMI SHII
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Ryujiro Matsutani
Most recently 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Basilis with 55.0kg at $8.10. The race before that 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nishino Jedi carrying 55.0kg at $140.60. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
15
YAMATO TSUNODA
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,WHITE SLEEVES,LIME ARMBANDS
16 500x0 ROBERTA CARINA
K MAKI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Turf Sport Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 16 over 1300m, 14 len behind Masano Unicorn carrying 55.0kg at $60.70. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Nakayama on September 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Nishino Lua Nova carrying 55.0kg at $74. Fitter but must improve sharply.
16
NAOTA UEZATO
BLACK, HOT PINK CHECK, HOT PINK SLEEVES