NIIGATA   03 Aug 2025
 
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Maiden Race 2000m

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Genuine pace with Viator and Makana showing out along with Divertissement working over. PAVE RING (8) was sent out favourite last time when third over 1600m at Tokyo. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. The one to beat. DIVERTISSEMENT (13) returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a eighth over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt. Good effort to open last prep when in the money at Nakayama over 2000m. Has ability and is a solid chance. D'S GOLD (14) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of nine months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 2000m at Tokyo. Nicely placed and can get off the mark. MAKANA (2) was in contention on the bend and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 2000m at Hakodate, beaten a head. Fitter for that run. Placed to advantage so expect another forward showing.
1 x4008 BAT STINGER
TAKAYUKI KATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 18 at this track on July 26 over 1800m, 8 len behind Bow Window carrying 57.0kg at $21.30. The race before that 10th of 14 at Tokyo on June 1 over 1600m, 9 len behind Danon Emblem with 57.0kg at $8.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
1
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
2 423x2 MAKANA
DAISHI ITO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Hakodate on July 5 over 2000m, head behind Morbido carrying 55.0kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 18 at Nakayama on March 15 over 2200m, 4 len behind Red Bande with 55.0kg at $8.10. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
2
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES
3 7x652 VIATOR
YUKI UEHARA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 2nd of 14 at Fukushima on July 20 over 1800m, 2 len behind Pottering carrying 55.0kg at $9.10. The race before that 5th of 16 at Fukushima on June 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Satono Charlene with 55.0kg at $4. Favour others today.
3
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
4 8x0x0 CAFE ALICE
MASATOSHI TSUKAZAKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Koichi Nishikawa
Racing second-up today. Last start 14th of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Nishino Himichu with 55.0kg at $247.90. At only start last preparation ran last of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 27 over 1150m, 23 len behind Fee Des Lumiere carrying 52.0kg at $235.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
T EDA
YELLOW,BLACK RIGHT SASH,SLEEVES
5 8x0x5 BLUE MESSIAH
SAKAE KUNIEDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sankyo Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last outing 5th of 16 at Fukushima on July 12 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Poppono Festa with 57.0kg at $31. At only start last preparation got back early 12th of 16 at Fukushima on April 26 over 1800m, 8 len behind Win Liberation carrying 54.0kg at $47.40. Unlikely to threaten.
5
TAKUYA ONO
FIREBRICK,BLACK BAND,BLACK ARMBANDS
6 x5203 MID CENTURY
MASAKI MATSUYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Ursprung with 57.0kg at $12.40. The run before that 11th of 16 at this track on May 25 over 2200m, 8 len behind Trust More Rhythm carrying 57.0kg at $14. Better off investing elsewhere.
6
JUNJI SHIMADA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
7 64037 K TWO BIRR
NAOTO CHIBA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
Last start 7th of 16 at Fukushima on July 19 over 2000m, 10 len behind Eternita carrying 57.0kg at $10.60. Before that 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Peplos carrying 57.0kg at $14.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND BAND
8 x2x23 PAVE RING
MASAYOSHI EBINA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Comes off a 57 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 16 at Tokyo on May 11 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Ten Miracle Star with 55.0kg at $2. Last start 3rd of 18 at Tokyo on June 7 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cutie Lip with 55.0kg at $1.80. Forward showing expected.
8
C P LEMAIRE
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
9 700x DIPUTAR AZUL
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Azul Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 18 at Tokyo May 25 over 1600m, 14 len behind Bumblebee with 54.0kg at $500.10. On debut seventh of 16 at Fukushima April 13 over 1800m, 4 len behind Meiner Full Moon carrying 57.0kg at $161.40. Happy to risk.
9
MIYABI MUTO
WHITE, BLUE CHECKS, BLUE SLEEVES
10 80x65 KURINO FLORENCE
MICHIO MINAMIDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Masatoshi Asano
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 1500m, 11 len behind Chacha Hatsu Go with 54kg at $48.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Fukushima on July 20 over 1800m, 6 len behind Pottering carrying 52.0kg at $219.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
SHOMA SATO
RED, GREEN BAND, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS
11 67x92 MEINER RAFALE
Y HATAKEYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 16 at Fukushima on June 29 over 2600m, 6 len behind Ra Shalom carrying 57.0kg at $61.60. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on July 19 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Eternita carrying 57.0kg at $18.60. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
11
YUSUKE HARA
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
12 x430x MEINER AURUM
SHIZUYA KATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 11th of 17 at Tokyo May 24 over 2000m, 10 len behind Schnell Konig with 57.0kg at $5.60. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Nakayama April 12 over 2200m, 6 len behind Premier Sortie with 57.0kg at $4.20. Worth keeping in mind.
12
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
13 2738x DIVERTISSEMENT
K TAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Takashi Domori
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 24 over 2100m, 8 len behind Nature's Law carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign second of 18 at Nakayama January 6 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Meiner Zeus with 57.0kg at $7.80. Excellent chance.
13
K TOSAKI
HOT PINK,LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS,STRIPES SLEEVES
14 33x D'S GOLD
Y TAMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Tokyo November 9 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Lien Bere with 56.0kg at $2. On debut third of 14 at Tokyo October 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Smash Out with 56.0kg at $2.60. May need this run.
14
KOSEI MIURA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND