Tokyo   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 3000m

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MAONO ARASHI (3) was fresh from a spell last time out and making his first appearance over the obstacles. Only managed to finish 6 lengths away in fourth on that occasion in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Should be improved and expected to feature. MAHOROBA (10) finished 6 lengths away in fourth last start when debuting over the jumps in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Capable of playing a major role. G T OJA (1) missed the frame two back in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Bounced back last time to finish third, beaten 7 lengths, in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Capable of a another forward showing. ASPRILLA (7) was out of the money last time out when he finished fourth on his jumps debut in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Can make his presence felt.
1 0x843 G T OJA
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI
4YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Racing well. Last run finished third of 14 starters at Niigata on May 25 over 2890m, 7 len behind Toulattatta carrying 57.0kg at $8.70. Run before finished fourth of 14 runners at Niigata on May 4 over 2890m, 8 len behind Sieg Krone carrying 57.0kg at $113.10. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
1
GENKI MIZUNUMA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 x8365 COSMO GOLEADOR
M TSUCHIDA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 60.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last run finished fifth of 13 runners at Niigata on May 24 over 2890m, 11 len behind Success Ballade with 57.0kg at $17.10. Before that finished sixth of 14 runners at Niigata on May 3 over 2890m, 11 len behind Zarzarrosa with 57.0kg at $23.90. Contender under these conditions.
2
KEITA BAN
YELLOW, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS
3 065x4 MAONO ARASHI
SHIZUYA KATO
5YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Kenji Yuasa
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished fourth of 13 runners at Niigata on May 18 over 2890m, 6 len behind Freccia carrying 60.0kg at $7.80. Previously second-up finished sixth of 10 runners at Kyoto Dirt on December 8 over 1900m, 17 len behind Meursault carrying 58.0kg at $23.60. Look for better showing here.
3
S ISHIGAMI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED STRIPES
4 32366 ARKANSAS
M TSUCHIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tetsuya Ichimura
Last run finished sixth of 14 runners at this track on May 31 over 3000m, slow track; 21 len behind Suzuka Harbin with 57.0kg at $18.20. Before that finished sixth of 14 starters at Hanshin on April 20 over 2970m, 11 len behind T M Magic carrying 60.0kg at $16.30. Find this unsuitable. Not ready yet.
4
MANATO TSUCHIDA
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE SIX CIRCLES
5 x9x0x T O SAINT DENIS
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished 14th of 15 starters at Meydan Dirt in the G3 Burj Nahaar on March 1 over 1600m, 32 len behind Fort Payne with 57kg at $4.60. First up last campaign finished ninth of 13 starters at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders Cup Dirt Mile on November 2 over 1609m, 10 len behind Full Serrano carrying 57kg at $78.90. Expect a bold showing.
5
MASAYUKI NAKAMURA
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES
6 7x0x8 TETRAD
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
4YO    HORSE 60.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 50 days. Last outing finished eighth of 14 starters at Niigata on May 3 over 2890m, 13 len behind Zarzarrosa with 59.0kg at $70.70. At only start last preparation made ground from midfield; finished 11th of 14 starters at Kokura Dirt on February 23 over 2400m, 15 len behind Cosmo Gin Buck carrying 57.0kg at $60.50. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
6
YUTA ONODERA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
7 00004 ASPRILLA
EIJI NAKADATE
4YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Bando B.
Freshened for 29 days. Last outing finished fourth of 13 starters at Niigata on May 24 over 2890m, 9 len behind Success Ballade with 59.0kg at $52.50. The start before that; had tough run and tired finished tenth of 14 runners at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 2400m, 8 len behind Rafale D'or carrying 58.0kg at $14.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
7
MITSUKI KANEKO
GREEN,BLACK CHECKS, COLLAR
8 243x6 BANKSIDE
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Yasumitsu Ota
Second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Fresh up after three months finished sixth of 12 starters at Kyoto on April 27 over 2910m, 10 len behind Almaza Amir with 60.0kg at $53.80. Previously second-up finished third of 13 runners at Ohi on November 6 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mod Flame with 56kg at $2.70. Look for better showing here.
8
SHO UENO
RED,BLACK CROSSED SASHES,SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
9 x8x75 VRADIA
KAZUO KONISHI
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 60.0KG
Osamu Koizumi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished seventh of 14 starters at Niigata on May 11 over 2890m, 17 len behind Hills Coln with 60.0kg at $9.70. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 14 starters at this track on May 31 over 3000m, on slow going 13 len behind Suzuka Harbin carrying 60.0kg at $39.20. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
9
KEI OEHARA
BLACK, GRAY CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK STRIPES
10 6x0x4 MAHOROBA
SHOICHIRO WADA
5YO    HORSE 60.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last outing finished fourth of 14 runners at Niigata on May 10 over 2890m, 6 len behind Cosmo Cipria carrying 60.0kg at $40.90. At only start last preparation ran last at Chukyo Dirt on January 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind M's Mind carrying 58.0kg at $58.30. Top chance, with upside.
10
TARO KUSANO
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
11 8x0x7 CAPTAIN LAUREL
Y TAMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 60.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Having second run back today. Not raced for 43 days. Last outing finished seventh of 14 runners at Niigata on May 10 over 2890m, 21 len behind Cosmo Cipria carrying 60.0kg at $33.10. At only start last preparation finished 11th of 16 runners at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind I Am Yushun carrying 58.0kg at $181.20. Fitter for run. Place best.
11
Y IGARASHI
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS
12 x00x6 SATONO GREAT
K NAKATAKE
5YO    GELDING 60.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Second-up today. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 13 runners at Niigata on May 24 over 2890m, 11 len behind Success Ballade with 60.0kg at $93. Previously second-up finished 11th of 12 starters at Kokura on March 1 over 2860m, 21 len behind Dice Are Rolling carrying 60.0kg at $59.40. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
12
Y KUROIWA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES