TOKYO DIRT   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

GESHI STAKES 1600m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Le Valet D'coeur leading the way. LE GRAND VENT (10) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1600m at this track. Track specialist who should be hard to stop. LE VALET D'COEUR (8) saluted when resuming last start at this track over this distance after he was prominent at the bend. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from six starts. Best figures will see him run well again. VENDOME (4) is third up today. Turned in a better run last time when third, beaten 2.5 lengths, at this track over 1600m. Record at this track is strong. Capable of a big run. KYOEI FREUDE (7) drifted back from a good draw last time then wound up strongly to score a nose win over 1600m at this track. In form and worth including.
1 398x6 RAWIN
DAISUKE HIRAIWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 6th of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Peisha Cape carrying 58.0kg at $116.40. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track on November 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Danon Figo with 55.0kg at $11.60. Must improve significantly.
1
Y YOSHIDA
LIGHT BLUE ,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, White cap
2 8x3x5 TOKUSHI KAISER
S KOJIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
AI Racing
Having second run back today. Freshened for 49 days. Last start 5th of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Peisha Cape carrying 58.0kg at $13. At only start last preparation raced on the pace when 3rd of 16 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Strength with 58.0kg at $48.30. Needs to lift.
2
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
PURPLE, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, BLACK SLEEVES, White cap
3 x80x7 FARIZA
NAOTO CHIBA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 2 over 1800m, 9 len behind Queen's Chocolat carrying 56.0kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Vivant with 54.0kg at $31.70. Unlikely to threaten.
3
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES, Black cap
4 24x53 VENDOME
SHOGO YASUDA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Wide Blizzard carrying 58.0kg at $6.90. Last start 3rd of 15 at this track on May 31 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Meisho Hachiro with 58.0kg at $5.10. Racing well. Has strong claims.
4
TAKUYA ONO
BLACK, Black cap
5 1x8x0 EN SERIO
MICHIHIRO OGASA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Last outing 11th of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Peisha Cape with 56.0kg at $164.50. At only start last preparation 8th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 2 over 1800m, 7 len behind Taku Shin Imeru with 53.0kg at $38.60. Needs to lift.
5
SHU ISHIBASHI
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, Red cap
6 x819x LUCKY KID
Y KATO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Godolphin
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Nakayama Dirt March 28 over 1800m, 25 len behind Danon Bourbon carrying 58.0kg at $19.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at this track January 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Libeccio carrying 57.0kg at $11.60. Should be right in the finish.
6
FRANCISCO GONCALVES
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Red cap
7 12x21 KYOEI FREUDE
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Haruo Tanaka
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 13 at this track on April 25 over 1600m, neck behind Caucasus Gold with 56.0kg at $6.70. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a nose at this track May 23 over 1600m defeating Magic Rose with 56.0kg at $3.10. Hard to fault.
7
KOSEI MIURA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
8 3x1x1 LE VALET D'COEUR
Y TAMURA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Haruya Yoshida
Having second run back today. Not raced for 42 days. Last outing raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track May 2 over 1600m defeating Heliotrope carrying 58.0kg at $4.20. At only start last preparation won by 0.8 len at this track February 21 over 1600m defeating Dantsu Tiara carrying 58.0kg at $2.60. Likely improver with winning prospects.
8
MICHAEL DEE
BLUE,WHITE STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
9 2831x LUFTKUSS
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len Kokura Dirt July 12 over 1700m defeating Waino Naomi with 56.0kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Chukyo Dirt December 8 2024 over 1800m, a nose behind Ask Debut More with 55.0kg at $12.20. Might need the run.
9
KYOSUKE MARUTA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
10 2x36x LE GRAND VENT
N TAKAGI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Bellwether with 57.0kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at this track January 31 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Vivant carrying 57.0kg at $4. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
10
YUSUKE HARA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
11 1507x LINEA GLORIA
K KOZAKI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Tadahiko Nakamura
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lux Spei with 58.0kg at $43.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 15 at Hanshin Dirt September 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Danon Figo carrying 58.0kg at $32.80. May need the run.
11
H KITAMURA
YELLOW, PURPLE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, Green cap
12 33x7x CAPITAL SAX
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Tsunefumi Kusama
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Fervente with 58.0kg at $10.10. First up last campaign 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 17 2025 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Gulden Draak carrying 58.0kg at $26.50. Can return with a bold run.
12
C P LEMAIRE
PURPLE,WHITE HOOPS,ARMBAND, Green cap
13 55x05 FRUOR
M SAITO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 8 len behind Golden Cloud with 57.0kg at $20.10. Second-up 5th of 15 at this track on May 10 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rouge Stunning with 57.0kg at $11. Expected to be doing his best work late.
13
GENKI MARUYAMA
FIREBRICK , BLACK STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES, Orange cap
14 260x7 COBRA
K TAKE
7YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Shuji Shoji
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rafale carrying 58.0kg at $91.40. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Dragon Welds with 56.0kg at $14. Unlikely to trouble these.
14
N YOKOYAMA
BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
15 90851 TRUCHOT
KEIZO ITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Monreve Co. Ltd.
Last start won by 2 len at this track May 17 over 1600m defeating Travelin' Band with 54.0kg at $15.50. The start before that 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1700m, 3 len behind Grand King O with 58.0kg at $31.80. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
15
K TOSAKI
BLACK,WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
16 x0x0x MEISHO FUDO
H FUJIWARA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 30 over 1800m, 50 len behind Lord Labyrinth carrying 58.0kg at $137.90. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on September 28 over 1800m, 13 len behind Slazak carrying 58.0kg at $17.50. Not at this stage.
16
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES,PINK CAP