NIIGATA   23 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 2000m

Track: FIRM      

Without a designated pacemaker it will probably turn into a dash home. STRONG ACE (4) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish second last time, beaten 4 lengths over 2000m at this track. Terrific chance to break through. SONIC CAT (6) stepped out on his debut over 1600m at this track four weeks ago and finished seventh, beaten 10 lengths. Expected to be very competitive. ULFHEDINN (2) ran a better race last start at his second appearance, finishing fifth over 1800m at Fukushima. Fitter and looks one of the better chances. BLUE GENESIS (5) was safely held when eighth on debut last start over 1800m at this track. Tackles a longer journey this time. Could sneak into the finish with some natural improvement likely.
1 00 MAPLE TAFFY
YOSHIKATSU SATO
2YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Speed Farm Co. Ltd.
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 11 at Fukushima on July 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind Miss Valencia with 52.0kg at $150.50. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on August 2 over 1000m, 10 len behind Pretty Mizuho carrying 52.0kg at $110.10. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
1
GENKI MIZUNUMA
WHITE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
2 85 ULFHEDINN
TAKAFUMI AOKI
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 8th of 13 at Fukushima on June 29 over 1800m, 12 len behind Los Paredones with 54.0kg at $173.10. Last start 5th of 10 at Fukushima on July 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Black Hayate with 55.0kg at $132.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
2
KIWAMU OGINO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
3 7 LOT
SHINOBU HOMMA
2YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 10 over 1200m, 14 len behind Meiner Mistral carrying 55.0kg at $136.90. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
3
JUNJI SHIMADA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
4 72 STRONG ACE
I AIZAWA
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Masahisa Hara
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, 7th of 13 at Fukushima on July 20 over 2000m, 11 len behind Obra Prima with 55.0kg at $124.20. Second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on August 9 over 2000m, 4 len behind Lord Filer carrying 55.0kg at $32. Capable of a strong showing.
4
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN, PURPLE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW STRIPES SLEEVES
5 8 BLUE GENESIS
M KIKUKAWA
2YO    COLT 52.0KG
Life Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Was at very long odds at debut, got back early 8th of 11 at this track on August 17 over 1800m, 13 len behind Swift Mimosa with 55.0kg at $107.60. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
5
TATSUKI ENDO
BLACK, LIME GREEN HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES
6 7 SONIC CAT
Y TAMURA
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Was at long odds at debut, 7th of 9 at this track on July 27 over 1600m, 10 len behind Firostefani with 55.0kg at $25.40. Expected to do far better this time. Follow up.
6
AKIRA SUGAWARA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND