NIIGATA DIRT 02 May 2026
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Expecting a strong pace headed by Mozu Cattleya, Rouge Mirage and Elf Struck. MOZU CATTLEYA (9) is back at the races for the first time since January 31. Scored over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt to launch the last campaign. One of the genuine hopes in the race. QUEEN'S CHOCOLAT (5) didn't do a bad job when fourth last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 1.5 lengths. That followed a win at Hanshin Dirt the start prior. Osuke Tayama gets the best out of this four-year-old filly. Key contender. ERIKA SAPPHIRE (8) didn’t threaten when resuming last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, finishing eighth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Has a decent second-up record so watch for a much better run. ELF STRUCK (12) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by a neck over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Sound record at this distance with two wins and seven minor placings from 12 runs so must be respected.
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| 1 | x5609 |
SUNSET BRIGHT
I AIZAWA 5YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Koji Kanda Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 9th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 10 len behind Mars Odyssey with 56.0kg at $115.80. Before that got back early 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Kapellbrucke carrying 52.0kg at $23.30. Needs to do more. Others better. |
1 RYUTO YOKOYAMA |
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| 2 | 10x0x |
ROUGE MIRAGE
KOSHIRO TAKE 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 13th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Kapellbrucke with 52.0kg at $16.10. When resuming last campaign 10th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 16 len behind Reina De Arcilla with 51.0kg at $13. Others make more appeal. |
2 SEIYA MORITA |
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| 3 | 91080 |
TSUKINO AKARI
KAZUYA MAKITA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Koji Oka Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start second last of 16 at Nakayama on March 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Metal Speed carrying 52.0kg at $98.60. The race before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Promised Gene carrying 55.0kg at $28.20. Rather invest elsewhere. |
3 RYOYA KOZAKI |
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| 4 | 07009 |
SAIMON BOUQUET
T UMEDA 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Akinori Sawada Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind Rouge Abelia carrying 56.0kg at $243.40. The race before that second last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 10 len behind Promised Gene with 56.0kg at $141.10. A top-three finish would surprise. |
4 NAHO FURUKAWA |
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| 5 | 0x114 |
QUEEN'S CHOCOLAT
KOICHI SHINTANI 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd. Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Rouge Abelia with 56.0kg at $4.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Hanshin Dirt February 28 over 1800m defeating Elf Struck carrying 52.0kg at $8.90. Showed enough last start to suggest she can take this out. |
5 OSUKE TAYAMA |
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| 6 | 1x80x |
FARIZA
NAOTO CHIBA 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Chizu Yoshida Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt January 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Vivant with 54.0kg at $31.70. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Crown Sienta carrying 54.0kg at $4.60. A big run will not surprise. |
6 GENKI MARUYAMA |
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| 7 | 50520 |
GOLD ALONE
TAKAFUMI AOKI 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Hisayo Ishiro Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Mars Odyssey with 56.0kg at $32.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Ask Debut More carrying 56.0kg at $22.60. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits. |
7 KAZUKI KIKUZAWA |
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ERIKA SAPPHIRE
N HORI 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Erika Karasawa Having second run back today. Not raced for 42 days. Last start 8th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Rouge Abelia carrying 56.0kg at $6.60. At only start last preparation 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 24 over 2100m, 9 len behind Kyokirambu carrying 55.0kg at $14.10. Improvement likely and looks a big chance. |
8 YUJI TANNAI |
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| 9 | 2219x |
MOZU CATTLEYA
SATOSHI INOUE 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Masaji Kitagawa Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Kyoto Dirt January 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Promised Gene carrying 55.0kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Hanshin Dirt September 7 over 1800m defeating Eiyu Fire with 53.0kg at $12.10. Can get the job done. |
9 YUKITO ISHIKAWA |
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| 10 | x6040 |
HAWAIIAN TIARE
MIKIO MATSUNAGA 5YO GREY MARE 56.0KG Nagoya Yuho Co. Ltd. Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 16 len behind Bellwether with 56.0kg at $14.90. The start before that 4th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Promised Gene carrying 56.0kg at $22.90. Form doesn't read well but she is a genuine contender. |
10 AKATSUKI TOMITA |
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| 11 | 1x10x |
DURA LYS
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA 4YO DK B FILLY 56.0KG Turf Sport Co. Ltd. Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Kokura Dirt February 21 over 1700m, 11 len behind O K Birdie carrying 55.0kg at $4.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Kokura Dirt January 31 over 1700m defeating Pouce Candeur with 55.0kg at $5.20. Can return in winning form. |
11 ARATA SAITO |
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| 12 | 5x521 |
ELF STRUCK
NAOYA NAKAMURA 5YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Form hard to fault. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Nakayama Dirt March 22 over 1800m defeating Layback Spin with 56.0kg at $17.20. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on February 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Queen's Chocolat with 56.0kg at $14.80. Hard to beat again. |
12 DAITO OZAWA |
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WINTER DAPHNE
YOSHITAKE HASHIDA 6YO GREY MARE 56.0KG Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on February 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Queen's Chocolat carrying 56.0kg at $67.60. Second run from a spell scored a big 9 len win at Hanshin Dirt April 19 over 1800m defeating Vent Agreable with 54.0kg at $8.90. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
13 YUICHIRO SHIBATA |
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| 14 | 57478 |
TOKAI POIRE
Y KITADE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Masanori Uchimura Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Bellwether with 56.0kg at $47.70. The run before that 7th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Grande Plage carrying 56.0kg at $50.80. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
14 HEART KAMEDA |
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CAFE NIX
MASATOSHI TSUKAZAKI 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Koichi Nishikawa Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Strength with 56.0kg at $38.60. First up last campaign 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Y Y Legend carrying 56.0kg at $7.20. Others are preferred. |
15 MAKOTO SUGIHARA |
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