NIIGATA DIRT   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

Allowance Race 1800m

Track: FIRM      

Plenty of pace established by Adelante, Hains Point and Seven Medulas, with Sugar High close at hand. SEVEN MEDULAS (4) is a promising galloper who got the prize at his last run before a break ten weeks ago over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Likely to feature. HAINS POINT (12) went forward when resuming last start over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt and held on well for second, beaten 2 lengths. Can cross from an awkward gate. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. BRETWALDA (9) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when fourth in a 1700m contest at Fukushima Dirt four weeks ago. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MOUNT VERNON (10) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 9 lengths away in eighth over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt on May 11 which was the only run of that prep. Backmarker who keeps coming. Can feature in the finish.
1 x5196 SMART CUORE
MASAO KASUYA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Toru Okawa
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 15 over 2100m, 7 len behind To The Moon carrying 55.0kg at $119.60. The run before that 9th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 11 over 2100m, 9 len behind Pikapika Thunder carrying 57.0kg at $89.30. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
1
HATSUYA KOWATA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS
2 2x01x SUGAR HIGH
SHIZUYA KATO
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Sugar Baby Thoroughbred Club Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign post a big 6 len win. Tokyo Dirt May 31 over 1400m slow track defeating Gust Front with 53.0kg at $8.10. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt May 3 over 2100m, soft track; 12 len behind Profeta carrying 57.0kg at $8.10. Hasn't shown enough.
2
RIKI TAKASUGI
CARDINAL, GREEN RIGHT SASH, CARDINAL SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 1x42x ADELANTE
M KIKUKAWA
4YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Resuming today after a break of 15 months. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 11 2024 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Stanley Tesoro with 57.0kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt April 20 2024 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Bushin with 57.0kg at $25.70. Expect a bold showing.
3
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
4 4x21x SEVEN MEDULAS
TETSUYA KIMURA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Yoshiyuki Maesako
Colt back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation to post a big 3.5 len win. Tokyo Dirt June 1 over 1600m defeating Satomino Angel carrying 57.0kg at $1.50. When resuming last campaign second of 15 at Tokyo Dirt May 10 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Heliotrope with 57.0kg at $2.50. Should be right in the finish.
4
C P LEMAIRE
SILVER, BLUE HALVES, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
5 207x5 MEISHO SOMMELIER
MASAYOSHI EBINA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second run back. First-up after two months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Hakodate Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 4 len behind Life Gate carrying 58.0kg at $10.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Chukyo on March 30 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Invisible Self carrying 57.0kg at $9. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
5
YUSUKE HARA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
6 x539x NISHINO KENTAMAN
MASASHI FUKAYAMA
3YO    COLT 53.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Tokyo Dirt May 24 over 1600m, 5 len behind Philip Barows with 57.0kg at $35.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Imhotep carrying 57.0kg at $118.40. Expected to play a major role.
6
SEINA IMAMURA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
7 x743x SUN KALMIA
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at this track May 25 over 1800m, 2 len behind Baldanza carrying 55.0kg at $40.30. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Fukushima Dirt April 26 over 1700m, 6 len behind Muscle Back carrying 58.0kg at $38. Likely to make his presence felt.
7
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS
8 310x0 TAISEI DEXTER
KEIZO ITO
3YO    COLT 51.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 15 over 2100m, 9 len behind To The Moon with 55.0kg at $26.50. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 1800m, 9 len behind Jesse Tesoro with 57.0kg at $6.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
8
YUZUKI TANIHARA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS
9 x1654 BRETWALDA
KOICHI SHINKAI
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 5 len behind Private Eyes with 55.0kg at $3.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Le Grand Vent with 57.0kg at $17. Capable of more – worth another chance.
9
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
LIME GREEN,YELLOW CROSS SASHES,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
10 17x8x MOUNT VERNON
H TODA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 11 over 2100m, 9 len behind Pikapika Thunder carrying 57.0kg at $9.90. First up last campaign 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 5 len behind Logi Rickey with 57.0kg at $7.10. Can get the job done.
10
Y IWATA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
11 871 KIKA OKUBESHI
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Mitsuhiro Fukuda
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Tokyo Dirt June 15 over 1400m defeating Mjuk Chelsea carrying 55.0kg at $23.70. The run before that 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Morning Magic carrying 55.0kg at $10. Facing a stiffer assignment this time.
11
YUTARO NONAKA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND
12 221x2 HAINS POINT
N TAKAGI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after a year held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 2 len behind Private Eyes carrying 58.0kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 16 2024 over 1600m, head behind Vip Chase with 57.0kg at $2.80. Fitter again and a winning hope.
12
AKIRA SUGAWARA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
13 833x1 DEE SUPREMACY
K MAKI
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track July 27 over 1800m defeating Yodono Taiyo with 57.0kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1900m, 6 len behind Red Bob carrying 57.0kg at $47.10. Fitter and worth including.
13
TAKUYA KOWATA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
14 0x09x TALIS MAN
TAKASHI KANARI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Little Blue Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Nakayama Dirt April 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mandarin Bolero with 58.0kg at $49.70. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Craving Honor with 58.0kg at $58.60. Likely to need this run.
14
TAKUMA ITO
WHITE,BLUE FIVE STARS,CARDINAL SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS
15 x1x7x FOLLOW WIND
T IWATO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hiroshi Yamada
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 7th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Rossiniana carrying 58.0kg at $7.30. Won previous preparation first up won by a nose at Tokyo Dirt June 1 2024 over 1600m defeating Midas with 54.0kg at $8. Has the ability to run well.
15
TAKUYA ONO
YELLOW, LIME GREEN HALVES, LIME GREEN DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES