NAKAYAMA DIRT   29 Sep 2024
 
GOING:

SOTOBO STAKES 1200m

Track: STANDARD      

Keiai Maple, Grand Faubourg and Danon Michael will be keen early so the tempo should be genuine. BUSHIN (8) returned to winning form second up last start, scoring by 3 lengths over 1200m at this track. Has a perfect record in two third-up appearances so he looks very hard to beat. GABBY'S SISTER (10) did her best work late to score by 2.5 lengths at the most recent appearance over 1000m at Sapporo Dirt at the second run this prep. Likely to measure up again. PEPTIDE YAMATO (1) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt, beaten one length. Likely improver with strong prospects. SOUTHERN ELF (12) is back at the races for the first time since July 20. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Has to be respected.
1 x34x2 PEPTIDE YAMATO
HIDENORI TAKE
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuhiko Numakawa
Second run back. First-up after two months sat on the pace when 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Hibiki carrying 58.0kg at $4. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Kokura Dirt on July 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Danon C'est Si Bon with 58.0kg at $12.90. Among the top chances.
1
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
WHITE, SLEEVES,PURPLE DIAMONDS
2 516x8 AUGUST
M SAITO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
GET NEXT Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Advance Pharoah with 58.0kg at $38.70. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 12 over 1300m, 11 len behind Theurgist carrying 58.0kg at $14.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
YUJI TANNAI
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 110x0 HAYABUSA JET
TAKAFUMI AOKI
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Masahiro Suzuki
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months 11th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jun Windom carrying 58.0kg at $5.10. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track February 25 over 1200m defeating Ommaga Toru carrying 58.0kg at $1.90. Fitter and worth including.
3
YUSUKE HARA
WHITE, RED CROSSED SASHES
4 0x806 DANON MICHAEL
SHOGO YASUDA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Meta Max with 50.0kg at $43.90. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 17 at Kyoto on June 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Josho Hope carrying 53.0kg at $37.30. Nice draw and worth thought.
4
N YOKOYAMA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
5 18x69 GOODWOOD GUY
AKIRA MURAYAMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Masaaki Kurihara
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Advance Pharoah carrying 58.0kg at $12.60. Second-up second last of 10 at Chukyo Dirt in LR on September 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Emperor Wakea carrying 57.0kg at $114.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
YUJI NAKAI
BLACK, BROWN STRIPES
6 x841x KEIAI MAPLE
S KOJIMA
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation by nose this track December 28 over 1200m defeating Emi Sakihokoru carrying 58.0kg at $16.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 14 over 1300m, 7 len behind Rickey Magic carrying 58.0kg at $46.80. Hasn't shown enough.
6
K TEETAN
WHITE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
7 8x11x GRAND FAUBOURG
M TSUCHIDA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kundai Iida
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Tokyo Dirt May 5 over 1300m defeating Ecoro Ares with 58.0kg at $8.20. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. This track April 14 over 1200m defeating Nishino Piu Mosso with 58.0kg at $6.70. Must be included.
7
Y YOSHIDA
SILVER
8 14x21 BUSHIN
HIDEYUKI MORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Morioka Dirt on August 6 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Z Central carrying 56kg at $1.70. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track September 8 over 1200m defeating Invincible Papa carrying 56.0kg at $6. Expected to perform well.
8
YUTAKA TAKE
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
9 030x8 REVEUR
MICHIHIRO OGASA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Koji Maeda
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after five months 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jun Windom with 56.0kg at $22.90. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at this track on January 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Worlds Collide with 56.0kg at $7.30. Needs more time.
9
A STARKE
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
10 01x01 GABBY'S SISTER
KAZUTOMO MORI
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Kazuhiko Nagashima
Third-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Resuming 10th of 15 at Hakodate on June 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Obaitori carrying 53.0kg at $9. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Sapporo Dirt August 11 over 1000m defeating Amarna with 54.0kg at $2.30. Expected to go very well.
10
C P LEMAIRE
PURPLE , YELLOW HALVED, DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 00000 UNAGINOBORI
H OTONASHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuichi Odagiri
Last start got back early 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hibiki carrying 58.0kg at $60.10. The race before that 14th of 18 at Niigata on July 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mar D'irlanda with 54.0kg at $121.30. A top-three finish would surprise.
11
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
LIME GREEN, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
12 4x28x SOUTHERN ELF
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Kenji Tada
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Fukushima Dirt July 20 over 1150m, 7 len behind Escale with 56.0kg at $3.90. First up last campaign second of 16 at Kyoto Dirt June 9 over 1200m, a neck behind Bonanza carrying 55.0kg at $13.30. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
12
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
GREEN,BLUE STRIPES,GREEN SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
13 x95x7 MONARCH
K KOZAKI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Advance Pharoah with 58.0kg at $24.10. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Nishino Cashmere with 55.0kg at $94.40. Solid top-three hope.
13
K TOSAKI
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
14 x354x TAMAMO DAIJOKKI
TSUTOMU OGATA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bagradas carrying 58.0kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 15 at Hanshin Dirt April 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Lord Radius with 58.0kg at $6.40. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
14
RYUSEI SAKAI
LIGHT BLUE, RED DOUBLE BANDS, SLEEVES
15 00x03 WHITE GERBERA
NAOTO CHIBA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 14th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 20 over 1150m, 15 len behind Escale carrying 55.0kg at $156.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 8 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Hibiki carrying 58.0kg at $126.60. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
15
AKIRA SUGAWARA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND BAND
16 x70x5 DRAGON GOKU
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Tsugio Fukumoto
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Advance Pharoah carrying 58.0kg at $137. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on April 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Stella Fiore with 58.0kg at $153.10. Must improve significantly.
16
GENKI MARUYAMA
YELLOW,GREEN FIVE STARS,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLLOW HOOPS