NIIGATA 30 Aug 2025
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Keen battle for the lead with Forlanini, Grate Crown and Ask Sexy More in advance of G T Muso and Nishino Levante. ASK SEXY MORE (10) finished third over 1600m at Tokyo at his most recent appearance on June 15. Expect him to play a major role. FORLANINI (7) got the prize two runs ago at Tokyo. Not as effective last time out when fourth over 1800m at Fukushima, beaten 4 lengths after being prominent at the corner. The engagement of Christophe Lemaire is noteworthy. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. G T MUSO (5) is back from a three-and-a-half months spell and he does run well first-up, including a win over 1800m at Kyoto at the start of last prep. Sure to make his presence felt. RETOUR (11) didn’t threaten when resuming last start over 1800m at this track, finishing sixth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Has a decent second up record. Likely improver.
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| 1 | 921x0 |
GRATE CROWN
MASAKI MATSUYAMA 4YO FILLY 52.0KG Hiroshi Araihara Second-up. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Ever Happiness carrying 56.0kg at $54.50. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Edel Sunrise with 56.0kg at $24.70. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 TAKUYA KOWATA |
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| 2 | 7376x |
DEFY
M SAITO 4YO FILLY 53.0KG Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd. Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Tokyo June 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Gutenberg with 56.0kg at $46.40. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Nakayama January 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Cycnus carrying 55.0kg at $20. Others have firmer winning claims. |
2 RYUTO YOKOYAMA |
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| 3 | x67x0 |
ROSELLE
NARU OWADA 5YO HORSE 54.0KG Junichi Tanaka Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 1800m, 10 len behind Nishino Ti Amo with 58.0kg at $20.60. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Nakayama on April 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Lucullan Feast with 58.0kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten. |
3 MAKOTO SUGIHARA |
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| 4 | 36x8x |
TSURUMAU KATACHI
T TEZUKA 4YO HORSE 56.0KG Juichi Hoshino Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1800m, 4 len behind Lyra Star carrying 57.0kg at $4.70. First up last campaign 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on September 22 over 1600m, neck behind Manwol carrying 56.0kg at $6.30. Can return in winning form. |
4 JUNJI SHIMADA |
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| 5 | 8x11x |
G T MUSO
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA 4YO HORSE 56.0KG Toshihiko Tabata Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len Kyoto May 18 over 1800m defeating Lumiere Douce with 58.0kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Kyoto April 27 over 1800m defeating Alentejo carrying 58.0kg at $3.40. Excellent chance. |
5 K TOSAKI |
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| 6 | x78x3 |
CLINI CLOWN
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA 5YO MARE 54.0KG Suzuko Araki Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Ever Happiness with 56.0kg at $83.20. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind En Serio carrying 56.0kg at $16.20. One of the top chances. |
6 TAKUYA ONO |
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| 7 | 2x314 |
FORLANINI
T TEZUKA 4YO HORSE 56.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Recent form sound. Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 4th of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 1800m, 4 len behind Nishino Ti Amo carrying 58.0kg at $3. Before that won by 1.3 len at Tokyo May 18 over 1800m defeating Admiral Ship with 58.0kg at $1.30. Can take this out. |
7 C P LEMAIRE |
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| 8 | 05005 |
NISHINO LEVANTE
TAKASHI MIZUNO 6YO HORSE 52.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Kokura on July 6 over 2600m, 16 len behind Bettles with 58.0kg at $47.70. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Tokyo on June 1 over 2400m, 20 len behind Dual Wielder with 58.0kg at $209.80. Others have better prospects. |
8 MIYABI MUTO |
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| 9 | 430x8 |
PINKY PROMISE
Y HATAKEYAMA 5YO HORSE 54.0KG Big Red Farm Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 9 at this track on August 17 over 2200m, 6 len behind Amakihi carrying 58.0kg at $26.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Nakayama on April 13 over 2000m, 2 len behind Lucullan Feast carrying 58.0kg at $24. Must improve significantly. |
9 YUKITO ISHIKAWA |
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| 10 | x613x |
ASK SEXY MORE
YUICHI FUKUNAGA 3YO COLT 54.0KG Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd. Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Tokyo June 15 over 1600m, 2 len behind Gutenberg with 55.0kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Hanshin in the G3 April 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lance Of Chaos with 57.0kg at $5.50. Look for a bold run. |
10 MIRAI IWATA |
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| 11 | 3x1x6 |
RETOUR
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA 4YO FILLY 53.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Having second run back today. Last start 6th of 16 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Ever Happiness with 56.0kg at $13.90. At only start last preparation won by a head at this track May 25 over 1800m defeating True Successor with 56.0kg at $4.20. Among the leading chances. |
11 H UCHIDA |
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| 12 | 8x235 |
YAMANIN LOOP
MIKIO MATSUNAGA 6YO HORSE 56.0KG Hajime Doi Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Nishino Ti Amo carrying 58.0kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Hanshin on June 22 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Ikeike Dondon carrying 58.0kg at $2.90. Will be doing best work late. |
12 SHU ISHIBASHI |
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| 13 | 042x8 |
TINK
T KUBOTA 4YO FILLY 53.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 10 at Chukyo on July 27 over 2000m, 8 len behind Young Scarlet carrying 53.0kg at $25.40. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Nakayama on December 8 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Gaju Nori carrying 55.0kg at $12.20. Solid top-three hope. |
13 Y YOSHIDA |
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