FUKUSHIMA DIRT   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

JULY STAKES 1700m

Track: FIRM      

Strong tempo, primarily from Shigeru Shogun and Kazu Presto. APPEALING LOOK (9) added to her impressive record with a win over 1800m at Niigata Dirt at her last appearance before a break nine weeks ago. The first-up credentials are sound so she is likely to figure in the finish. SHIGERU SHOGUN (13) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when 16th over 2000m in stakes class at Hanshin Dirt. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Will give a great sight. EL GUERROUJ (1) finished third last time over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.75 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out. GEORGE TESORO (4) returns from a layoff of 11 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.
1 x46x3 EL GUERROUJ
KOICHI ISHIZAKA
6YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Yujiro Inutsuka
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Wayward Act carrying 58.0kg at $46.10. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt in the G3 Musashino Stakes on November 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Emperor Wakea with 57.0kg at $58.20. Sure to run well.
1
K TOSAKI
LIME GREEN,YELLOW FIVE STARS,RED SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
2 7710x HENNY TYPHOON
NAOYA NAKAMURA
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at this track April 12 over 1700m, 9 len behind Dante Barows with 53.0kg at $26.90. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Kyoto Dirt June 16 2024 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Peptide Soleil carrying 56.0kg at $25.40. May need more time.
2
KIWAMU OGINO
FIREBRICK , BLACK STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
3 x0x3x KENSHINKO
KAZUO KONISHI
8YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Katsuhiko Amano
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track in LR on July 21 over 1700m, 2 len behind Meisho Tensui with 59.0kg at $20.40. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the G3 Negishi Stakes on January 28 2024 over 1400m, 14 len behind Emperor Wakea carrying 57.0kg at $225.40. Looking to others.
3
Y YOSHIDA
BLACK,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,SILVER ARMBANDS
4 x331x GEORGE TESORO
TAKAYUKI KATO
4YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by neck Nakayama Dirt April 19 over 1800m defeating Erika Sapphire carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 5 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Pure Cian carrying 57.0kg at $21.70. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
4
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
5 x0900 TAMAMO ROCK
KEIZO ITO
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Wayward Act with 58.0kg at $29.70. The start before that 10th of 12 at Tokyo Dirt in LR on April 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Battle Cry carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. Sure to be about the money.
5
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
LIGHT BLUE, RED DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES
6 0x0x0 LUBECK
N SUGAI
6YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last outing second last of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 55.0kg at $108.40. At only start last preparation 16th of 18 at Niigata in LR on October 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Labeling carrying 55.0kg at $51.30. Unlikely to threaten.
6
N YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
7 5x90x KITANO RYU O
K KAYANO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in the G3 March Stakes March 30 over 1800m, 11 len behind Brian Sense with 57.0kg at $128.90. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 9 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Vanyar carrying 58.0kg at $41.50. May need the run.
7
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE BAND, RED SLEEVES
8 0x0x9 HYUGO
Y KATO
5YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last start 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 11 over 1800m, 11 len behind Sunrise Arion with 57.0kg at $94.50. At only start last preparation 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Vanyar with 57.0kg at $138.50. Unlikely to threaten.
8
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
FIREBRICK , BLACK STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
9 1x41x APPEALING LOOK
TETSUHIDE TSUJI
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len Niigata Dirt May 3 over 1800m defeating Meisho Homare with 56.0kg at $3.60. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ammaliare with 56.0kg at $3. Expected to run well.
9
TAKUYA ONO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
10 x5x40 KAZU PRESTO
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at this track on April 12 over 1700m, 6 len behind Dante Barows with 55.0kg at $10. Last start 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Wayward Act with 57.0kg at $15.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
10
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
RED,YELLOW STRIPES,RED SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 23x80 SATONO PHOENIX
M NISHIZONO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the [-] LR on May 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Continuar carrying 57.0kg at $12.40. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 57.0kg at $12.10. Should be right in the finish.
11
R WADA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
12 x0x0x SONIC STAR
TETSUYA KIMURA
4YO    GELDING 56.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1900m, 11 len behind Brian Sense with 56.0kg at $30.20. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Arms Reign carrying 55.0kg at $3.40. Prepared to watch.
12
KOSEI MIURA
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, WHITE STARS
13 14x0x SHIGERU SHOGUN
Y OHASHI
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Miwa Seki
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt in LR on March 1 over 2000m, 26 len behind Lux Frontier carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. First up last campaign 4th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on October 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Assurbanipal with 56.0kg at $11.70. Should run well.
13
HIRONOBU TANABE
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND
14 6x0x7 SEIZINGER
KAZUYA MAKITA
9YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG
Kazuhiko Nagata
Having second run back today. Last run 7th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1800m, 7 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 54.0kg at $184.40. At only start last preparation 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 24 over 1900m, 7 len behind Ho O Roulette with 54.0kg at $37.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
14
YUSUKE HARA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
15 x0x05 COMBUSTION
KEIZO ITO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 44 len behind Wayward Act carrying 60.0kg at $177.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Tokyo in LR on June 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Calibore carrying 55.0kg at $130.20. Definite winning chance.
15
TAKUYA KOWATA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND