KOKURA DIRT 27 Jun 2026
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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Hurricane and Masherbrum. SHIN BELIEVE (13) returns from a layoff of 11 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Should be hard to stop. ARENA PALACIO (12) took advantage of the good draw when resuming from a spell last start and led for much of the way before finishing second, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Well-placed and should be tough to rein in again. STOP YEARNING (11) did well to score at Kyoto Dirt two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when fourth over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 2.75 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PUFF (15) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt, beaten 3 lengths. Fitter so can figure in the finish.
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KEIAI MEKIRA
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Kazuhiro Kameda First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Kyoto Dirt April 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind My Noir carrying 58.0kg at $90.30. First up last campaign sixth of 16 at this track February 22 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Taisei Mission carrying 58.0kg at $84.20. Looks tested without a run under the belt. |
1 TAKASHI FUJIKAKE |
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JUNE EOS
HIDENORI TAKE 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Jun Yoshikawa Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt March 21 over 1800m, 5 len behind Rouge Abelia with 56.0kg at $20.80. Previously first up; second last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt December 7 over 1800m, 15 len behind Tamamo Calicot with 55.0kg at $2.40. Among the better chances. |
2 ATSUYA NISHIMURA |
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T O RUBY
T MIYA 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Tomoya Ozasa Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hawaiian Time carrying 53.0kg at $22.90. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Rouge Abelia with 56.0kg at $47. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
3 YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA |
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HURRICANE
H ONEDA 4YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Yuki Dendo Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Hanshin Dirt March 29 over 1200m defeating Don Passione carrying 58.0kg at $5. First up last campaign sixth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt January 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Special Number with 58.0kg at $13.60. Useful type who should go well. |
4 H MIYUKI |
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GRAND KING O
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Cypress Holdings LLC. Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Fukushima Dirt April 26 over 1700m defeating C'estbon Cadessert carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at this track on February 8 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Puff carrying 57.0kg at $22.90. Don't underestimate. |
5 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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MEISHO MIKAWA
TERUHIKO CHIDA 8YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at this track February 21 over 1700m, 15 len behind O K Birdie carrying 58.0kg at $10.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Tokyo Dirt November 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Night Aquarium with 58.0kg at $27.60. Doesn't appeal. |
6 FUMA MATSUWAKA |
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KANETOSHI GOAT
Y OHASHI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Masao Kanematsu Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt March 29 over 1900m, 8 len behind Golden Cloud carrying 57.0kg at $18. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Hanshin Dirt March 15 over 1800m, 8 len behind Testimone carrying 57.0kg at $8.80. May need this run. |
7 KANTA TAGUCHI |
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PROMISING STAR
Y TAKAHASHI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Junzo Miyakawa Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on April 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind My Noir carrying 58.0kg at $23.10. Second run from a spell 13th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nobori Shoryu with 55.0kg at $21.20. Prefer others. |
8 TAISEI DANNO |
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GOD BLUE BEE
KOICHI TSUNODA 6YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Kenji Nakanishi Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two months 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hawaiian Time carrying 57.0kg at $14.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on February 21 over 1700m, 5 len behind O K Birdie with 58.0kg at $5.20. Fitter and worth following. |
9 YAMATO TSUNODA |
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MASHERBRUM
HIROKI KAWASHIMA 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Keiichi Nagashima Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 22 len behind Hawaiian Time with 57.0kg at $11.80. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 26 2025 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bidaaya carrying 58.0kg at $54.30. Improvement likely and looks a big chance. |
10 R TAKAKURA |
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STOP YEARNING
T HATSUKI 4YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Takatoshi Sakai Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 16 over 1900m, 2.75 len behind Hiruno Hamburg carrying 58.0kg at $4.90. The race before that came from midfield and won by 4 len at Kyoto Dirt April 26 over 1800m defeating Zen Espoir with 58.0kg at $6. Has the right credentials. |
11 RIKI TAKASUGI |
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ARENA PALACIO
HIROFUMI SHII 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Second run back. First-up after seven months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 30 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind T O Marconi carrying 56.0kg at $143.70. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Fukushima Dirt November 24 over 1700m. Strong winning chance. |
12 AKATSUKI TOMITA |
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SHIN BELIEVE
HIDEYUKI MORI 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Susumu Fujita Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt April 12 over 2000m, 4 len behind Double Joke carrying 58.0kg at $3. First up last campaign second of 14 at Hanshin Dirt April 6 2025 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Testimone carrying 57.0kg at $31.10. Definite winning hope. |
13 YUGA KAWADA |
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MEISHO KOGASHIRA
M HONDA 6YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 14 len behind Satono Epic carrying 60.0kg at $16.70. The run before that 8th of 14 at Hanshin on March 15 over 2970m, 16 len behind Valencay Kazuma carrying 60.0kg at $10.10. Better off investing eslewhere. |
14 KEISUKE DAZAI |
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PUFF
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG North Hills Co. Ltd. Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 10 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rouge Stunning carrying 55.0kg at $25.40. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at this track February 8 over 1700m defeating Dyaus with 58.0kg at $5.40. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope. |
15 KOJI NISHIZUKA |
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