SAGA   31 Aug 2025
 
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Race 11 1300m

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Not expecting them to go too hard with a lack of pace evident. DANTSU PHANTOM (4) last appeared four weeks ago over 2000m at Chukyo when he finished 14th. This is his first run for the Mitsunori Koga stable. Looks set to run well for the new barn and in NAR level. ESPLANADE (7) settled well back when 15th over 1200m at Fukushima last start, a less impressive effort than her first-up 13th at Tokyo the run before. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. TYUS TESORO (8) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished 13th at Tokyo over 2000m when first-up last time in work. Solid top-three hope. SUEZMAX (10) has been safely held at his last couple of starts, the latest when always well back in 14th over 2000m at Kokura. Better placed this time and worth following up.
1 00 HIRONYAN
KINYA KITAMURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Kawakatsu
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 16 at Kokura on June 29 over 2600m, 21 len behind Sunrise Roger carrying 57.0kg at $89. Second-up second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 3 over 1900m, 14 len behind Valiosa with 57.0kg at $249.80. Limited galloper who might need an easier race.
1
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, White cap
2 0x0 SUN BRINGER
Sameshima Katsuya
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Riku Ei with 57.0kg at $76.40. Returned from break 13th of 16 at Fukushima on July 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lucero Azzurri with 57.0kg at $60.40. Don't underestimate.
2
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 0x SWEEP VICTORY
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Hiroo Kobayashi
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 5 over 1800m, 27 len behind Tamamo Torino with 57.0kg at $147.20. Unlikely to threaten.
3
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 00x0 DANTSU PHANTOM
MITSUNORI KOGA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Tetsuji Yamamoto
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Chukyo on August 2 over 2000m, 48 len behind Arrondi with 57.0kg at $66.10. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 22 len behind Academia with 57.0kg at $120.70. Among the top chances.
4
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 0x0 HELEN TESORO
Sameshima Katsuya
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First start second last of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1150m, 17 len behind Tarte Poire with 54.0kg at $107.10. Returned from break 14th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 6 over 1150m, 17 len behind S C Rebecca with 55.0kg at $142.20. Worth consideration.
5
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 0x PERCY TESORO
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 22 len behind Bretwalda with 57.0kg at $47.90. Major upset if he won.
6
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 8x00 ESPLANADE
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Third-up today. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming 13th of 18 at Tokyo on May 24 over 1600m, 10 len behind Tender Look with 55.0kg at $509.90. Second run from a spell second last of 16 at Fukushima on July 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Faultless carrying 55.0kg at $147.20. Shows promise. Will take beating.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light brown cap
8 0x0x TYUS TESORO
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 13th of 15 at Tokyo on May 17 over 2000m, 21 len behind Riposante with 55.0kg at $424.30. First up last campaign 11th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 19 len behind Luna Luceat carrying 55.0kg at $127.50. Expected to run well.
8
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 0x0x0 KYOEI RED
HIROSHI NAKANO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Haruo Tanaka
Second-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Last outing 14th of 16 at Hakodate on July 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Le Brillant carrying 52.0kg at $417.60. At only start last preparation 12th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Atari Daikichi with 52.0kg at $261.70. Unlikely to threaten.
9
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 000 SUEZMAX
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Kentaro Hattori
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start got back early 14th of 18 at Kokura on July 20 over 2000m, 10 len behind Samidare Knights with 57.0kg at $291.20. The race before that 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 2000m, 14 len behind Rock With You carrying 57.0kg at $77.70. Likely to play a big role.
10
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap