HANSHIN DIRT   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

KAKOGAWA TOKUBETSU 1800m

Track: STANDARD      

Taisei Warrior has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. MEISHO ZUIUN (2) did a good job last start to finish third in the G3 Unicorn Stakes at Kyoto Dirt over 1900m, beaten 1.1 lengths. Goes well at this journey with two wins from six starts. Back in grade and should be in the finish. LORD LABYRINTH (8) was prominent throughout when successful first-up over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt six weeks ago. Sound record at this distance with two wins and two minor placings from six runs. Sure to go well. AMBER DOLL (1) turned in a strong performance first-up when in the money at Chukyo Dirt but disappointed last time when sixth, beaten 4.5 lengths, at Nakayama Dirt over 2400m. Finds a nice race and can make amends. ARARE TABASHIRU (6) improved second-up last start but found a couple better over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 4 lengths. Nicely placed to maintain the form.
1 21x26 AMBER DOLL
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 55 day letup. First-up 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1900m, 3 len behind Ask Debut More with 56.0kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on April 13 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Gin Buck with 58.0kg at $3.90. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
1
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
HOT PINK, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES
2 21123 MEISHO ZUIUN
M HONDA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Racing well. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Unicorn Stakes on May 3 over 1900m, 1.1 len behind Canal Beagle with 57.0kg at $5.70. The start before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 5 len behind Luxor Cafe carrying 57.0kg at $13.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
YUTAKA TAKE
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
3 x844x JOSHO POWER
H NAKAO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track March 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Opera Plage with 58.0kg at $5.50. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 12 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Mikki Crest carrying 58.0kg at $56.70. May need the run.
3
R WADA
MAROON, YELLOW TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAROON SLEEVES. YELLOW HOOPS
4 097x1 TAKASAN FAITH
NAOYUKI MORITA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
ST Racing
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Fukushima Dirt April 13 over 1700m defeating Plum Dandy carrying 58.0kg at $14. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 3 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Twin Biscuits with 55.0kg at $13.40. Facing a tougher challenge.
4
YUJI HISHIDA
BLACK,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND,BLACK SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND
5 7x06x MEISHO MANTLE
AKIO ADACHI
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuko Matsumoto
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Chukyo Dirt January 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Hawkfield with 58.0kg at $42.50. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 6 over 1800m, 11 len behind Thrilling Chase with 58.0kg at $49.20. Major upset if he won.
5
HARUHIKO KAWASU
PINK, BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
6 45x63 ARARE TABASHIRU
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Mitsuhiro Fukuda
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 6 len behind Rouge Abelia with 58.0kg at $4.70. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1900m, 4 len behind Kanetoshi Goat carrying 58.0kg at $6.10. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
6
YUTARO NONAKA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND
7 x40x5 DON ACHEKA
TERUHIKO CHIDA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Koichi Yamada
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Kyoto on May 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fine Line carrying 58.0kg at $10.70. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Capital Sax carrying 57.0kg at $30. Fitter and worth including.
7
MIRAI IWATA
BLACK, YELLOW HALVES, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBAND
8 925x1 LORD LABYRINTH
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Kyoto Dirt April 26 over 1800m defeating T O Marconi carrying 57.0kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Berber Compass with 57.0kg at $11.10. Strong winning chance.
8
YUGA KAWADA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
9 x200x TAISEI WARRIOR
Y OHASHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
First-up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt December 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jervis carrying 58.0kg at $36.50. First up last campaign second of 9 at Kyoto Dirt October 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Gjirokaster with 58.0kg at $4.20. Not ready yet.
9
KANTA TAGUCHI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS