NIIGATA DIRT   18 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1200m

Track: FIRM      

Hulk Barows and T Ramirez to apply plenty of early pressure over the sprint journey. GOODWOOD GUY (2) finds it hard to win but ran a strong race last time when beaten a nose into second over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace. Expected to be in the finish. HULK BAROWS (4) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish fourth over 1200m at this track at his latest appearance, the first run back from a five-month break. Drawn to go forward. Will play a major role. GRACE CARILLON (1) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Good each-way prospects. FIRENADO (9) returns from a spell of three months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when 11th over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Worth plenty of thought.
1 67x34 GRACE CARILLON
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Third-up today. Not raced for 55 days. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Pikarie with 53.0kg at $72.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sunny Saffron carrying 53.0kg at $3.70. Expected to perform well.
1
SHOTA KOBAYASHI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND
2 23632 GOODWOOD GUY
AKIRA MURAYAMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Masaaki Kurihara
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, nose behind A Shin Resume with 58.0kg at $7.70. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Alcione with 58.0kg at $28.50. Knocking on the door.
2
YUJI NAKAI
BLACK, BROWN STRIPES
3 56x8x ROUGE BLASON
S KOJIMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on March 3 over 1800m, 10 len behind Bentayga with 55.0kg at $88.40. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 11 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Poppet with 56.0kg at $41.60. Others make more appeal.
3
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
4 335x4 HULK BAROWS
KOICHI ISHIZAKA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 13 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Schwarz Geist carrying 58.0kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on October 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Brave with 57.0kg at $3.50. Sure to run well.
4
AKATSUKI TOMITA
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND
5 70x00 TRIOLE
TAKAYUKI KATO
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Aura Bills carrying 58.0kg at $57. Last start 13th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 14 len behind Rickey Yasuoka carrying 58.0kg at $28.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
5
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
6 76x40 HAPPY PANNA
N SUZUKI
4YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Noriko Adachi
Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Nasuno Kangetsu carrying 57.0kg at $8.30. Last start 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kaiser Blitz carrying 58.0kg at $14.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
6
MIKU KOBAYASHI
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
7 x600x STAR THE SUNRISE
KENSUKE OGURA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Life House Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Hanshin Dirt March 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hakusan Bird with 55.0kg at $248.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Kokura Dirt February 18 over 1000m, 2 len behind Couronnede Lareine carrying 54.0kg at $11. Might need the run.
7
KOJI NISHIZUKA
DARK VIOLET, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, DARK VIOLET ARMBANDS
8 7x974 GLARE MIRAGE
K SASADA
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Bellwood Uzume with 58.0kg at $15.30. The race before that 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Camillo with 58.0kg at $209.70. Will be doing best work late.
8
F KOMAKI
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
9 60x0x FIRENADO
SHOGO YASUDA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind A Lot Dream with 56.0kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on September 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Shemozzle with 54.0kg at $10.40. Can get the job done.
9
YUICHI KITAMURA
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
10 x6x55 SIERRA MENTE
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Itsuo Kibe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Smile Up carrying 56.0kg at $58. Second-up 5th of 14 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Lively Mulan with 53.0kg at $14.60. Would be better placed in something easier.
10
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
GREEN , BLACK RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
11 90x40 BRILLANO
M TSUCHIDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Seiji Maeda
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up 4th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Famous Doctor with 55.0kg at $126.50. Second run from a spell 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Kaiser Blitz with 56.0kg at $181.90. Others read better. This will test.
11
DAISUKE SASAKI
BLACK, LIGHT PINK HALVES, DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES , LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS
12 0x7x7 COSMO JOSEPH
DAISHI ITO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Big Red Farm
Having second run back today. Last start 7th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 14 over 1150m, 4 len behind Karyu with 58.0kg at $79.50. At only start last preparation 7th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Famous Doctor with 54.0kg at $14.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
12
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
13 118x0 T RAMIREZ
TETSUHIDE TSUJI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Hiroyuki Tenpaku
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind A Shin Resume carrying 52.0kg at $141.10. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Morioka Dirt on October 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Beignet with 54kg at $3.70. Unlikely to threaten.
13
NANA KAWAHARADA
PINK, LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS, LIGHT BLUE, BLACK HOOPS SLEEVES
14 x0x09 GRIMOIRE
M OKUHIRA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1150m, 8 len behind Z Karen carrying 54.0kg at $25.20. Second-up 9th of 13 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Schwarz Geist carrying 54.0kg at $71. Looks to be making up the numbers.
14
NANAKO FUJITA
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS
15 x6x0x SARAH MA QUEEN
K TAKE
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Toshiya Miyazaki
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Captain Laurel carrying 54.0kg at $10.60. First up last campaign 6th of 15 at this track on August 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Dark'n Stormy carrying 54.0kg at $8. Likely to play a major role.
15
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
BLUE, SLEEVES, SILVER DIAMONDS