TOKYO DIRT   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

BAKUSHU STAKES 1400m

Track: FIRM      

Genuine pace headed by Saffron Hero from his wide alley. HERMODR (12) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Finding the line with great purpose and looks certain to play a pivotal role. PROMISING STAR (10) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Fitter for that last hit-out and is among the leading chances. HIRUNO DE GAULLE (9) is back from a break of 11 weeks. Scored back-to-back wins before running below his best at the last run of the prep, finishing fourth over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Shapes as one to consider. PEPTIDE TIGER (16) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fifth at this track over 1400m after being prominent at the bend. Solid each-way hope.
1 5x09x PARTY BELL
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
6YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Reiko Hara
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ridill carrying 58.0kg at $133.40. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Nishikigi Mitchi with 56.0kg at $54.10. May need this run.
1
MICHAEL DEE
HOT PINK, LIME STRIPED SLEEVES
2 50x31 CUMULONIMBUS
MICHIO MINAMIDA
7YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Greta with 58.0kg at $173.90. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len at this track May 4 over 1300m defeating Pick Up Line carrying 58.0kg at $97.30. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
H UCHIDA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
3 x0x0x SCUBA
YOSHINORI MUTO
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bushin carrying 58.0kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on June 9 over 1200m, 17 len behind Bonanza with 56.0kg at $7.60. Looks up against it.
3
YUJI TANNAI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
4 34x52 DON REPULSE
N TAKAGI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichi Yamada
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bushin with 58.0kg at $33. Second run from a spell 2nd of 16 at this track on May 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Sunrise Pascal with 58.0kg at $35.60. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
4
AKIRA SUGAWARA
BLACK, YELLOW HALVES, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBAND
5 69x0x MEISHO OGISHI
YUZO IIDA
8YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on November 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Invincible Papa carrying 58.0kg at $345.40. First up last campaign 6th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on October 22 2023 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pace Setting carrying 55.0kg at $12.40. May need the run.
5
SHU ISHIBASHI
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
6 x1x7x NAKKA FAITH
Y KITADE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
ST Racing
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Justin Earth with 58.0kg at $43.60. Won previous preparation first up won by a head at Chukyo Dirt January 5 over 1200m defeating Vip Supreme with 58.0kg at $48.80. May need this run.
6
R TAKAKURA
BLACK,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND,BLACK SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND
7 0x54x STANLEY TESORO
YUKIO INAGAKI
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 29 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Bushin carrying 58.0kg at $9. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at this track February 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Conquista carrying 58.0kg at $42.60. Has solid claims.
7
K TOSAKI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
8 x20x0 HARDWIRED
Y KATO
5YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 16 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Bidaaya carrying 58.0kg at $88.20. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at this track on June 2 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bagradas carrying 58.0kg at $3.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
8
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
9 9114x HIRUNO DE GAULLE
Y KITADE
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Hiruno Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Justin Earth carrying 58.0kg at $5.80. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind T O Drucker with 57.0kg at $4.10. Not at this stage.
9
Y IWATA
YELLOW, PURPLE DOUBLE BAND, LIME GREEN SLEEVES
10 442x1 PROMISING STAR
Y TAKAHASHI
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Junzo Miyakawa
Second run back. First-up after three months won by 2.5 len at Kyoto Dirt May 24 over 1400m defeating Fender with 58.0kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on November 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Hermodr carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
10
KIWAMU OGINO
WHITE,YELLOW BAND,SLEEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 0100x EIFER SCAN
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
5YO    HORSE 52.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
Entire back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 15 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ridill with 58.0kg at $242.50. Previously first up; ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt November 16 over 1150m, 17 len behind Good Job carrying 58.0kg at $74.30. Can get the job done.
11
GENKI MARUYAMA
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMONDS
12 x0033 HERMODR
SHINYA KOBAYASHI
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Useful entire. Most recently 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Captain Neki with 58.0kg at $10.10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rose Star carrying 54.0kg at $16.40. Best form should see him measure right up.
12
DAMIAN LANE
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
13 0x89x WHITE GERBERA
NAOTO CHIBA
6YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lux Meteor with 58.0kg at $41.10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 15 at Nakayama Dirt January 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Taisei Brillio carrying 58.0kg at $85. Hard to recommend.
13
TAKUYA ONO
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND BAND
14 0x6x9 ECORO ARES
HIDEYUKI MORI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Second-up today. Not raced for 55 days. Last start 9th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1150m, 4 len behind Secret Vow carrying 58.0kg at $15.90. At only start last preparation 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Keiai Anira carrying 58.0kg at $8.30. Unlikely to threaten.
14
HIRONOBU TANABE
LIME GREEN, YELLOW BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
15 x4531 SAFFRON HERO
KAZUTOMO MORI
4YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Seiichi Umihara
Going well. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at Niigata Dirt May 25 over 1200m defeating Monde Plume with 58.0kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd of 16 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Cumulonimbus carrying 58.0kg at $4.60. Big chance to go back-to-back.
15
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
WHITE,PURPLE STRIPES,PINK SLEEVES,PURPLE ARM BAND
16 60x25 PEPTIDE TIGER
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
5YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuhiko Numakawa
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Justin Earth carrying 58.0kg at $9.10. Second-up 5th of 16 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bidaaya carrying 58.0kg at $27.60. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
16
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
WHITE, SLEEVES, PURPLE DIAMONDS