FUKUSHIMA DIRT   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

RADIO FUKUSHIMA SHO 1700m

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Pace genuine with Eifer Glove and Pascali pressing hard closely followed by Buber and Kurfurst. LA ORACION (9) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.4 lengths adrift in third over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Finally putting it together and will be tough to stop again. KURFURST (10) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fifth over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt three weeks ago. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. PLACER GOLD (15) has not raced since a moderate sixth over 1700m at Kokura Dirt eight weeks ago. Has won here at this trip. Best form stacks up so must be considered. MEISHO GEMMA (1) returns from a three-month break. Gets a soft run from the inside alley and is capable of a cheeky run while fresh.
1 1459x MEISHO GEMMA
YUZO IIDA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 18 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Marble Mountain with 58.0kg at $27.30. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Chukyo Dirt August 11 over 1800m, 5 len behind Gouvernail with 58.0kg at $123.50. Likely to feature.
1
YAMATO TSUNODA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
2 x0x0x SPENCER BAROWS
MASAYOSHI EBINA
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 16 at Nakayama on December 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Maruchan carrying 57.0kg at $68.40. When resuming last campaign 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bellwether carrying 58.0kg at $52.70. Likely to make his presence felt.
2
KIWAMU OGINO
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND
3 4x70x RAISON DU SOURIRE
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
7YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Chukyo December 8 over 2000m, 12 len behind Navona with 58.0kg at $43.10. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Kyoto October 27 over 2000m, 10 len behind Ho O Purosangue with 55.0kg at $22.20. This looks too tough.
3
HEART KAMEDA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
4 0800x EIFER GLOVE
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 55.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 6 over 1800m, 19 len behind Meisho Fuji carrying 58.0kg at $94. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Niigata Dirt May 4 over 1800m defeating Shoken carrying 57.0kg at $154.10. This looks a stern test.
4
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMONDS
5 0x08x CA VA BIEN
T HATSUKI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Makio Okada
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Kyoto Dirt November 23 over 1800m, 11 len behind Le Cheval D'or carrying 58.0kg at $436.80. When resuming last campaign 11th of 15 at this track November 3 over 1700m, 13 len behind Close Combat with 58.0kg at $165.10. Faces a tough essay.
5
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
6 x1x0x TWIN BISCUITS
KOICHI SHINKAI
5YO    MARE 52.0KG
Hiroshi Aida
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 14th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 1 over 1700m, 14 len behind Camacho Quinn carrying 56.0kg at $32.40. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at this track November 3 over 1700m defeating Grand Central carrying 53.0kg at $50.10. Win would surprise.
6
TAKURO ISHIDA
RED,LIGHT BLUE HALVED, DIAMOND BAND, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS
7 5999x NEBULEUSE
Y SHIKATO
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Chukyo January 5 over 2200m, 14 len behind Hayatenofukunosuke with 58.0kg at $110.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Fukushima July 21 over 2000m defeating Red Teleos carrying 58.0kg at $6.80. Prefer others.
7
ARATA SAITO
GREY, WHITE CHECKS,CHECKED SLEEVES
8 7x99x COPANO EVITA
T TEZUKA
4YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt February 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Wet Season with 53.0kg at $65.10. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ridill with 55.0kg at $164. Faces a tough essay.
8
JUNJI SHIMADA
YELLOW, RED BAND
9 x0773 LA ORACION
M SAITO
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Useful type. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Tin Tin Deo with 58.0kg at $15.70. The race before that 7th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind Thorny Issue carrying 58.0kg at $12.10. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
9
HAYATO YOSHIDA
BLACK, LIME GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHEVRON
10 28x95 KURFURST
NARU OWADA
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Ken Racing Kumiai
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Bless Word carrying 58.0kg at $6. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 6 len behind Idea Igosso carrying 58.0kg at $5.70. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
10
YUJI TANNAI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVE
11 1007x ALM ERFOLG
O HIRATA
5YO    MARE 52.0KG
Mieko Sakigawa
Mare back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 15 at Tokyo Dirt February 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Wet Season carrying 56.0kg at $152. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Chukyo Dirt August 18 over 1800m, 10 len behind Bastard Saffron carrying 56.0kg at $27.10. Expect a forward showing.
11
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBAND
12 40x0x BUBER
KOICHI SHINKAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Deep Creek Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 1 over 1700m, 53 len behind Camacho Quinn carrying 56.0kg at $63. First up last campaign 4th of 15 at this track on November 3 over 1700m, 7 len behind Close Combat carrying 56.0kg at $8.50. May need more time.
12
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
BLACK, YELLOW HALVED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,ARMBANDS
13 x094x PASCALI
M IKEGAMI
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Morioka Dirt August 6 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Z Central with 51kg at $4.90. First up last campaign 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt May 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Shirakinu with 56.0kg at $11.20. Prefer to see how she returns.
13
MIYABI MUTO
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
14 0888x FOR ONESELF
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
6YO    HORSE 53.0KG
Advance Sapporo Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Chukyo Dirt January 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Hawkfield with 58.0kg at $105.80. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Sapporo Dirt August 25 over 1700m, 12 len behind T Up Leon with 58.0kg at $102.10. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
14
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
WHITE,YELLOW RIGHT SASH,GREEN SLEEVES
15 35636 PLACER GOLD
TEIICHI KONNO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
CHEVAL ATTACHE Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 23 over 1700m, 4 len behind Saimon Bouquet with 58.0kg at $8.80. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Point Culminant with 58.0kg at $6.20. Capable of more – worth another chance.
15
DAITO OZAWA
PURPLE, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES