CHUKYO   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 2000m

Track:      

Strong tempo with Shonan Vajra likely to hold the lead from the rails draw, joined by Arrogant Shame. RED SAGESSE (10) returned last time with a solid third at Kokura over 2000m, coming from worse than midfield in the early and middle stages. Ready to go a couple better. SHONAN VAJRA (1) has not raced since his debut back on March 8 when he finished seventh over 2000m at Hanshin. Big chance with race experience now on board. OVERSTAND (9) showed good early speed and raced on the pace when first-up after a spell last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 2000m at Kokura. Among the chances. ARROGANT SHAME (3) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 9 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
1 7x SHONAN VAJRA
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 13 at Hanshin on March 8 over 2000m, 6 len behind Great Seal with 57.0kg at $5.40. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
1
Y IWATA
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES
2 06890 TAISEI LE CIEL
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Last start eased back early on 13th of 18 at Kokura on July 6 over 2000m, 5 len behind Danon Jaguar carrying 56.0kg at $197.20. Before that got back early 9th of 15 at Hanshin on June 15 over 2200m, 6 len behind Pietanza carrying 57.0kg at $163.20. Needs to lift.
2
H MIYUKI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS
3 2x63 ARROGANT SHAME
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shinichiro Takamura
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on June 8 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mozu Cattleya with 55.0kg at $5.80. Last start 3rd of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on June 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Daishin Lealea carrying 55.0kg at $15.80. One of the main contenders.
3
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
SKY BLUE,BLACK HALVED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES
4 9x0 WONDER ELPIS
KAZUYA MAKITA
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Third race start. First start ran last of 9 at Kyoto on December 1 over 1400m, 18 len behind Lance Of Chaos with 54.0kg at $167.20. Returned from break 12th of 17 at Kokura on June 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rhein Pixie carrying 51.0kg at $71.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
NANA KAWAHARADA
HOT PINK, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND
5 4900x IDAI
Y SHONO
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Kyoko Habata
First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 5 over 1800m, 9 len behind Smart Krabi with 56.0kg at $122.10. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt December 21 over 1800m, 12 len behind Lord Chevalier carrying 54.0kg at $94.20. Will need this run.
5
OSUKE TAYAMA
BLUE, YELLOW DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
6 00x PARSIFAL
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 11 over 1800m, 26 len behind Zero Snake with 57.0kg at $144.70. On debut 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt April 27 over 1800m, 20 len behind Schneeglocken with 57.0kg at $58.30. Doesn't appeal.
6
DAITO OZAWA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
7 x900x MEISHO TOSANKO
YUZO IIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Fukushima Dirt April 26 over 1700m. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Kokura Dirt February 23 over 1700m, 15 len behind Gold Dyer carrying 54.0kg at $214.20. Cannot enthuse.
7
YAMATO TSUNODA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
8 9x9x8 SATONO SPICA
N SUGAI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Having second run back today. Last start 8th of 17 at Kokura on June 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rhein Pixie carrying 55.0kg at $12.40. At only start last preparation 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Real Queen with 55.0kg at $43.30. Fitter and worth including.
8
TAISEI DANNO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
9 46x4 OVERSTAND
K KOZAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after nine months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 18 at Kokura on July 12 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Nolan Sunrise carrying 57.0kg at $22.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Kyoto on November 2 over 1800m, 9 len behind Licantropo with 56.0kg at $5.90. Sure to run well.
9
FUMA MATSUWAKA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
10 235x3 RED SAGESSE
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 18 at Kokura on July 6 over 2000m, long-neck behind Danon Jaguar with 56.0kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 18 at this track on December 14 over 2000m, 2 len behind Norari Kurari with 56.0kg at $1.60. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
10
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
11 8 DELTA FOUR
K FUJIOKA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Godolphin
Jumped at big odds at debut, 8th of 16 at Kokura on June 28 over 1800m, 7 len behind La Trace with 56.0kg at $31.90. Capable of plenty of improvement.
11
RIKI TAKASUGI
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
12 7x008 MEISHO KUMEHACHI
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 15 at Hanshin on June 22 over 2400m, 14 len behind Bond Loa carrying 57.0kg at $168.50. Before that second last of 13 at Hanshin on June 7 over 2000m, 12 len behind Satono Sotiras carrying 57.0kg at $92.50. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
12
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
13 0x0 ERIKA MARSEILLE
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Third race start. First start 14th of 16 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 20 len behind Kelly Fled Ask carrying 55.0kg at $36.50. Went for a break before returning 13th of 16 at Kokura on July 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Voie Lactee with 54.0kg at $105.30. Unlikely to threaten.
13
KANTA TAGUCHI
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
14 5x0x8 MAJESTY RULE
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Second-up today. Last outing 8th of 18 at Hanshin on June 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fate Line carrying 55.0kg at $265.60. At only start last preparation second last of 18 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 19 len behind B B Effort carrying 54.0kg at $184.20. Needs more time.
14
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES