HANSHIN DIRT   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1800m

Track:      

From the wide draw Scandinavia can cross and set up a solid tempo. PEPTIDE SOLEIL (1) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 1.75 lengths at today's track and trip when first-up from a spell last start. This toughest test but unbeaten from two starts and has good upside. Go close. HAGINO ROCK ON (8) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on November 12 finishing ninth and beaten 10 lengths over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt. Atsuya Nishimura who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Among the leading chances. SMART VICTOR (7) finished second when resuming two runs back at Kyoto Dirt then progressed nicely last time out to score by 0.8 lengths over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. This looks a sterner test than last time but on current form he is one of the key runners. SCANDINAVIA (14) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in four starts over this course and distance. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.
1 1x1 PEPTIDE SOLEIL
HIDENORI TAKE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuhiko Numakawa
Second-up. Promising on debut ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track December 11 2022 over 1800m defeating Dona Sweat carrying 55.0kg at $2.70. Returned from break tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track March 16 over 1800m defeating Kurino Glory with 58.0kg at $5.80. Clearly the one to beat again. Improver with winning prospects.
1
Y FUJIOKA
WHITE, SLEEVES, PURPLE DIAMONDS
2 202x0 WONDERFUL TODAY
H NAKAO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1900m, 13 len behind Meisho Kogashira carrying 56.0kg at $24.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at this track on September 23 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Awesome Result carrying 58.0kg at $39.80. Should progress from that first-up run.
2
YUYA MIZUGUCHI
WHITE,BROWN CROSSED SASH,WHITE SLEEVES,BROWN STRIPES
3 x60x9 SNARK RESIST
Y KAWAMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Second run back. First-up after eight months 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1900m, 8 len behind Meisho Kogashira carrying 54.0kg at $369.50. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 6 over 1800m, 15 len behind Red Barossa with 58.0kg at $112.90. Needs to lift.
3
GENKI MARUYAMA
HOT PINK, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, FIREBRICK SLEEVES
4 9x868 ORA VERITAS
RYO TERASHIMA
5YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Last start 8th of 11 at Hanshin on March 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sound Brian carrying 58.0kg at $28.20. Before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 12 at this track on March 3 over 1800m, 9 len behind Kanetoshi Bloom carrying 54.0kg at $12.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
4
NAHO FURUKAWA
YELLOW, GREEN BAND, STRIPED BLACK SLEEVES
5 10070 ALEXA
M SAITO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Equine Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 24 over 1700m, 11 len behind Meiner Carlyle carrying 57.0kg at $58.30. Before that 7th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 4 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Sunrise Groove carrying 54.0kg at $40. Others going much better heading into this one.
5
ARATA SAITO
SILVER, BLUE CHECKS, SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS
6 75x50 T M SINISTER
K KIHARA
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 4 over 1700m, 2 len behind Sunrise Groove carrying 55.0kg at $11.50. Second-up 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on March 2 over 1700m, 10 len behind Eifer Teio carrying 55.0kg at $33.60. Hard to recommend on recent form.
6
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
HOT PINK, GREEN BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
7 09x21 SMART VICTOR
N YOSHIDA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Toru Okawa
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on February 4 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Hirono Ozora carrying 58.0kg at $12.60. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Kyoto Dirt February 17 over 1800m defeating Over The Dream with 58.0kg at $3.60. Expected to perform well.
7
R WADA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND
8 13x9x HAGINO ROCK ON
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 12 over 1900m, 10 len behind Yamanin Ours with 58.0kg at $16.90. First up last campaign 2nd of 9 at this track on March 5 2023 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Aimee Vibert carrying 58.0kg at $1.90. Can get the job done.
8
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
YELLOW, RED HOOPS, RED SLEEVES
9 200x3 WONDER STING
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on March 3 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Kanetoshi Bloom with 58.0kg at $66.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on October 7 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Dura Real carrying 54.0kg at $155.30. Among the top chances.
9
R TAKAKURA
PINK, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PINK SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
10 020x0 MEISHO KOJO
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
7YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second run back. First-up after four months 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1900m, 9 len behind Meisho Kogashira with 55.0kg at $50.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on October 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Brian Sense carrying 58.0kg at $85.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
TAIGA TSUNODA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
11 x07x5 TAIKI DOMINION
SHOGO HATABATA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on March 2 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Eifer Teio carrying 56.0kg at $19.90. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Keiai Anira with 56.0kg at $82.80. Worth consideration.
11
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
12 221x0 KURINO CRYSTAL
Y OHASHI
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Mamoru Kurimoto
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 15 at this track on March 16 over 1800m, 11 len behind Pumehana with 55.0kg at $22. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on October 9 over 1800m, 5 len behind Smart Cape with 51.0kg at $4.10. One of the top chances.
12
KANTA TAGUCHI
GREEN, BLACK AND GREEN HOOPS SLEEVE
13 0001x MARBLE ROCK
M NISHIZONO
4YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Tadashi Shimomura
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation post a big 4 len win. This track December 10 over 1800m defeating Sammaru Patrol with 54.0kg at $16.20. Previously first up; 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt November 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shinzen Izumo carrying 55.0kg at $45.40. Expect a bold showing.
13
TAIKI HASHIKI
PURPLE, RED FIVE STARS, SLEEVES
14 x0003 SCANDINAVIA
AKIO ADACHI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 15 at this track on March 16 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Pumehana with 56.0kg at $37.70. Before that second last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 over 1800m, 13 len behind Vent De Lin carrying 56.0kg at $54.30. Made headway last time. Top chance.
14
MANABU SAKAI
WHITE,BLUE STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
15 59950 FIVE LETTER
YOSHIKATSU SATO
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shunichi Kumasaka
Last start 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Gran Sabana carrying 58.0kg at $86.60. The race before that 5th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Vent De Lin carrying 58.0kg at $172.20. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
15
KOUTA FUJIOKA
LIGHT PINK, YELLOW BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS