HAKODATE DIRT   16 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

HIYAMA TOKUBETSU 1700m

Track: STANDARD      

Expecting a strong gallop with Takeru Pegasus and Major Quality taking up the running over Meritites. RAFFA DURA (8) made progress last start to finish second over 1800m at Hakodate after being in the firing line on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason why she cannot find winning ways. COPANO ANTONIO (11) recorded a strong on-pace win here last time by one length over 1700m. In great form and is well-placed to feature again. MERITITES (2) was quickly into stride over 1700m at this circuit last time and dug deep to score by 2 lengths. Finds a tougher race but a win is not out of the question. TAKERU PEGASUS (3) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out, beaten 11 lengths into 11th over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Likely to push forward and race on the pace and is sure to be thereabouts.
1 81370 HIDDEN KING
DAISHI ITO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takashi Takahashi
At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on June 9 over 1700m, 26 len behind Shigeru Shogun with 57.0kg at $8.90. Before that 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 20 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Nihonpiro Harbor with 57.0kg at $2.50. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
1
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
GREEN, RED TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES
2 08501 MERITITES
Y YAHAGI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
At the latest run won by 2 len at this track June 9 over 1700m defeating Over The Dream carrying 52.0kg at $7.90. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 5 over 1400m, 15 len behind By Far The Best with 52.0kg at $5.90. Big chance again.
2
YUJI HISHIDA
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
3 666x0 TAKERU PEGASUS
Y KATO
6YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yasuhiko Mori
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on April 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Wayward Act with 58.0kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 6 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Queen's Mimosa carrying 58.0kg at $2.80. Worth another chance.
3
YUTAKA TAKE
HOT PINK,BLUE CROSS SASHES,SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARM BAND
4 1079x MONDE PLUME
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yukihiro Ochiai
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Nakayama Dirt March 25 2023 over 1800m, soft track; 8 len behind Mitono O carrying 56.0kg at $15.10. On debut fifth of 12 at Tokyo June 12 2022 over 1800m, 6 len behind On The Blossom with 54.0kg at $23.90. Not without claims.
4
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
BLUE, WHITE DOUBLE BANDS, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS
5 70075 ALEXA
M SAITO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Equine Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 14 at this track on June 9 over 1700m, 15 len behind Shigeru Shogun with 54.0kg at $14.10. The run before that 7th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on April 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Bentayga carrying 58.0kg at $35.70. Better off investing elsewhere.
5
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
SILVER, BLUE CHECKS, SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS
6 0x8x3 TASIRO
DAISHI ITO
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last outing 3rd of 14 at this track on June 9 over 1700m, 12 len behind Shigeru Shogun with 53.0kg at $117. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Nakayama on March 31 over 2500m, 26 len behind Major Chronicle carrying 58.0kg at $155.50. Needs more time.
6
TAKEZO NAGANO
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
7 8x107 MAJOR QUALITY
M NISHIZONO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at this track on June 9 over 1700m, 18 len behind Shigeru Shogun with 56.0kg at $9.20. The start before that faded in the straight 12th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on May 12 over 1800m, 11 len behind Shetland carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
7
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
8 22242 RAFFA DURA
S KOJIMA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Tan Maruyama
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Hakodate on June 8 over 1800m, neck behind A Plus with 56.0kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Tokyo on May 19 over 1800m, 2 len behind Push On with 56.0kg at $3.30. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
8
YUJI TANNAI
BLUE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
9 229x6 SUZUKA MAJESTA
N SUGAI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Keiji Nagai
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 14 at this track on June 9 over 1700m, 16 len behind Shigeru Shogun carrying 56.0kg at $21.40. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on September 3 over 1700m, neck behind Smart Moulin carrying 58.0kg at $25.70. Worth some consideration.
9
DAISUKE SASAKI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
10 5x07x GOOD GROWTH
H ONEDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Junzo Miyakawa
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Kyoto February 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Grand Est with 55.0kg at $137.30. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Galapagos with 58.0kg at $19.20. Looking to others for the winner.
10
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
WHITE,YELLOW BAND,SLEEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 696x1 COPANO ANTONIO
T UMEDA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track June 8 over 1700m defeating Major Debut carrying 52.0kg at $54.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Kokura Dirt on February 25 over 1700m, 6 len behind A Tracks with 57.0kg at $63.90. Among the leading chances.
11
RIKI TAKASUGI
YELLOW, RED BAND