NIIGATA DIRT 17 May 2025
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Off the inside draw Naeil Na should bounce straight to the lead and set a solid tempo. GOD KIND (10) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Was again denied last start when she found one better over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Cherry ripe at the third run back from a spell. SHONAN HAKUUN (2) finished second as favourite last time out over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, making it three minor placings from three starts this time in work. Drawn much better this time so he looks a top contender again. STJARN GOSSE (4) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt when third, beaten 7 lengths. Will strip fitter and can play a major role. SNOW HORN ROAD (5) made progress last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in second over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Best figures measure up. Should run well.
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NAEIL NA
TOMOHITO OZEKI 4YO HORSE 55.0KG Mill Farm Co. Ltd. Having second run back today. Last start 13th of 16 at Niigata on May 3 over 1000m, 14 len behind Nishino Tokimeki with 58.0kg at $51.40. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ho O Freud carrying 58.0kg at $168. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
1 KAITO KAWABATA |
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SHONAN HAKUUN
MASAHIRO OTAKE 5YO HORSE 58.0KG Tetsuhide Kunimoto Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ecoro Eight with 58.0kg at $2.60. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, neck behind Ocea Express with 58.0kg at $12.30. An inside stall is a big advantage. Winning prospects. |
2 DAISUKE SASAKI |
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SADDLE
Y SHONO 6YO HORSE 55.0KG M's Racing Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Prince Knot with 57.0kg at $40.60. Previously second-up 8th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on September 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Love Comedy with 58.0kg at $35.80. Needs more time. |
3 HARUKI WADA |
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STJARN GOSSE
MASAYOSHI EBINA 5YO GELDING 58.0KG Insel Racing Co. Ltd. Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 12 at Fukushima Dirt on April 27 over 1150m, 7 len behind Gran Pharaoh carrying 58.0kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1000m, nose behind Palais Faucon with 57.0kg at $5.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. |
4 YUTAKA TAKE |
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| 5 | 8x672 |
SNOW HORN ROAD
HIROO SHIMIZU 6YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Masaru Shimada Useful type. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Fukushima Dirt on April 27 over 1150m, 5 len behind Gran Pharaoh carrying 55.0kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Agrado with 58.0kg at $11.10. Will be charging home late. |
5 KO NAGAHAMA |
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DAICHI RAFALE
MASAO KASUYA 6YO HORSE 54.0KG Hidetoshi Hattori Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1150m, 5 len behind Nishino Crown with 54.0kg at $15.10. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Fukushima Dirt on April 27 over 1150m, 8 len behind Gran Pharaoh carrying 54.0kg at $14.20. Better off avoiding. |
6 MIKU KOBAYASHI |
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PEPPER MILL
SHIZUYA KATO 4YO HORSE 55.0KG Koichi Hashizume Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ocea Express carrying 55.0kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Meisho Kyrgyz carrying 57.0kg at $59.90. Should progress from that first-up run. |
7 NAOTA UEZATO |
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KURINO MINISTER
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA 6YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Mamoru Kurimoto Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Sonoda on May 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Grace Of God with 57kg at $63.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Every Moment with 56.0kg at $54.40. Must improve significantly. |
8 TAISEI DANNO |
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SEI GEN
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA 6YO GELDING 58.0KG Seikichi Ito Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 56 days. First-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind My Reine carrying 58.0kg at $400.50. Second-up 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ocea Express carrying 58.0kg at $86. Racing okay but look elsewhere. |
9 TAKUYA ONO |
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GOD KIND
YUZO IIDA 4YO FILLY 54.0KG Kenji Nakanishi Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Forte Rosa carrying 53.0kg at $5.10. Last start 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1150m, 0.8 len behind Nihonpiro Totti with 53.0kg at $3.20. Should be right in the finish. |
10 SEINA IMAMURA |
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MISUERU
K TAKE 4YO HORSE 58.0KG Paniolo Co. Ltd. Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dazzling Dance with 58.0kg at $8.90. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track August 18 over 1200m defeating American Runner with 57.0kg at $4.80. Worth consideration. |
11 KAZUKI KIKUZAWA |
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TOPPI GO
KOICHI TSUNODA 4YO HORSE 58.0KG Kieffers Co. Ltd. Resuming after a 19 months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 4 len win. Kyoto Dirt October 28 2023 over 1200m defeating Promising Star with 56.0kg at $2.90. On debut seventh of 16 at Kyoto Dirt October 8 2023 over 1400m, 15 len behind Tagano Mist carrying 56.0kg at $4.70. Marginal prospect. |
12 YAMATO TSUNODA |
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KIMIWA SQUALL
Y KATO 4YO HORSE 58.0KG Billion Star Co. Ltd. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sekitei O carrying 58.0kg at $28.70. Before that 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Agrado carrying 58.0kg at $90.60. Can make amends. |
13 YUJI TANNAI |
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MEINER SANTE
TSUTOMU OGATA 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 55.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Yoshino Yattarude carrying 58.0kg at $18.90. The run before that 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Goigoisu with 58.0kg at $39.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
14 FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI |
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KEI EIGHT
T HATSUKI 5YO HORSE 55.0KG Toshiya Takeda Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 11th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1150m, 7 len behind Nishino Crown carrying 55.0kg at $21.80. Second-up 7th of 14 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Speed Panther carrying 55.0kg at $32.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
15 YUICHIRO SHIBATA |
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