SAPPORO DIRT 09 Aug 2025
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A strong gallop is likely with William Barows and Lord Couronne taking up the running, closely attended by World Tachyon and Peisha Es. LORD COURONNE (6) returns after a spell of 11 weeks. Looking to emulate his win at Nakayama Dirt when returning from a spell last prep. Talented miler who comes here with definite claims. DURA EREDE (3) has not appeared since he finished 11th over 1600m in the G1 February Stakes at Tokyo Dirt on February 23. Has found a suitable race to launch this campaign. WILLIAM BAROWS (14) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Only raced once last campaign which was a narrow defeat over 1600m at Funabashi. Reunites with Takeshi Yokoyama who has two wins from six rides. Sure to be competitive. PERRIERE (1) did well to score by 2.5 lengths first-up in a Listed race last start over 1700m at Hakodate Dirt. Yet to be beaten at this trip from two starts and is worth including.
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| 1 | 0x4x1 |
PERRIERE
YOICHI KUROIWA 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Yuji Hasegawa Second-up today. Last run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Hakodate Dirt LR July 6 over 1700m defeating Dante Barows carrying 58.0kg at $7.60. At only start last preparation 4th of 12 at Tokyo Dirt in LR on April 27 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Battle Cry with 58.0kg at $6. Don't underestimate. |
1 DAISUKE SASAKI |
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| 2 | 5x74x |
MIKKI NUCHIBANA
RYO TAKAHASHI 7YO HORSE 57.0KG Mizuki Noda First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Hanshin Dirt in the G3 Antares Stakes April 19 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Mikki Fight with 58.0kg at $19.60. First up last campaign seventh of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in the G3 March Stakes March 30 over 1800m, 5 len behind Brian Sense carrying 58.0kg at $13.20. Looking to others. |
2 KATSUMA SAMESHIMA |
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| 3 | 0330x |
DURA EREDE
Manabu Ikezoe 5YO BLACK HORSE 57.0KG Three H Racing Co. Ltd. Entire back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the G1 February Stakes February 23 over 1600m, 9 len behind Costa Nova with 58.0kg at $29.40. Previously first up; 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Miyako Stakes November 3 over 1800m, 13 len behind Sunrise Zipangu with 57.0kg at $6.10. Winning hope. |
3 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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| 4 | x700x |
SULEYMAN
Manabu Ikezoe 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Heian Stakes May 24 over 1900m, 9 len behind Outrange with 57.0kg at $129.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the G3 Negishi Stakes February 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Costa Nova with 57.0kg at $26.30. Others are preferred. |
4 S HAMANAKA |
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| 5 | x592x |
MATENRO SKY
MIKIO MATSUNAGA 6YO GELDING 58.0KG Chiyono Terada Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in the G3 March Stakes March 30 over 1800m, a neck behind Brian Sense with 59.0kg at $35.30. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Tokyo in the G3 Tky Shimbun Hai February 9 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Water Licht with 59.0kg at $39.50. Can return in winning form. |
5 N YOKOYAMA |
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| 6 | x132x |
LORD COURONNE
HIROFUMI SHII 4YO HORSE 57.0KG Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Heian Stakes May 24 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Outrange with 57.0kg at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. Nakayama Dirt March 8 over 1800m defeating Strike carrying 57.0kg at $2.20. Big chance to open the prep with a win. |
6 Y FUJIOKA |
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T O DREFONG
T UMEDA 6YO HORSE 57.0KG Tomoya Ozasa Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Pure Cian with 58.0kg at $6.60. The start before that 5th of 10 at Hakodate Dirt in LR on July 6 over 1700m, 6 len behind Perriere carrying 59.0kg at $4.30. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. |
7 GENKI MARUYAMA |
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PEISHA ES
KAZUO KONISHI 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Naoto Kitajo Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in the G3 March Stakes March 30 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Brian Sense carrying 59.0kg at $5.80. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Nagoya February 24 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Lord Fons with 58kg at $4. Looking to others for the winner. |
8 KAZUO YOKOYAMA |
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| 9 | 21x1x |
WALZER SCHALL
N TAKAGI 6YO HORSE 57.0KG West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd. Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Nakayama Dirt G3 March Stakes March 24 2024 over 1800m defeating Mitono O with 57.0kg at $11.40. When resuming last campaign 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 17 2023 over 1800m, 5 len behind William Barows with 57.0kg at $13.10. Looking to others for the winner. |
9 YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA |
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| 10 | 1x1x0 |
TROVATORE
Y SHIKATO 4YO HORSE 58.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Racing second-up today. Freshened for 62 days. Last outing second last of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yasuda Kinen on June 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jantar Mantar with 58.0kg at $29.60. At only start last preparation won by a neck at Nakayama G3 Lord Derby Challenge Trophy April 5 over 1600m defeating Contrapposto with 57.5kg at $1.70. Among the top chances. |
10 C P LEMAIRE |
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BRIAN SENSE
M SAITO 5YO HORSE 58.0KG Masamichi Hayashi Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Heian Stakes May 24 over 1900m, 6 len behind Outrange with 57.0kg at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head Kyoto Dirt February 10 over 1900m defeating Mont Blanc Minoru carrying 57.0kg at $8.30. Will need this run. |
11 YUJI TANNAI |
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| 12 | x5x60 |
SHONAN RAISHIN
MASAHIRO OTAKE 5YO HORSE 57.0KG Tetsuhide Kunimoto Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at Hakodate Dirt in LR on July 6 over 1700m, 7 len behind Perriere carrying 58.0kg at $16.60. Last start got back early 11th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 9 len behind Pure Cian with 57.0kg at $37.90. Watch for a big final furlong. |
12 K IKEZOE |
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| 13 | 01x00 |
WORLD TACHYON
M SAITO 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG MOJA Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Conquista with 59.0kg at $84.10. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 10 len behind Pure Cian carrying 57.0kg at $12.70. Fully tested on his recent run. |
13 ARATA SAITO |
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WILLIAM BAROWS
HIROYUKI UEMURA 7YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Hirotsugu Inokuma Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Shamal carrying 57kg at $11. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the G1 February Stakes on February 23 over 1600m, 11 len behind Costa Nova carrying 58.0kg at $84.60. Should be right in the mix. |
14 TAKESHI YOKOYAMA |
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