TOKYO DIRT   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

KOGANEI TOKUBETSU 1600m

Track: GOOD      

The trio Eyes, Gravis and Red Dunluce will set a strong tempo. SANONO WONDER (12) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track, making up many lengths from the corner. Has the right credentials. RED DUNLUCE (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a neck from the winner in second over 1600m at this track after being in contention on the corner. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. MANDARIN BOLERO (2) proved too strong two runs ago at Nakayama Dirt. Couldn't follow that up last time out when third over 1600m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. One of the better hopes. GRAVIS (4) drew wide last time and was safely held when tenth over this track and trip. Reunites with Ryusei Sakai which is a proven winning combination. Can play a role in the finish.
1 x1740 EIFER BATTLE
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
Most recently second last of 12 at Tokyo on May 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Perifania carrying 58.0kg at $20.10. The start before that 4th of 16 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rouge Stunning carrying 56.0kg at $13.40. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
KO NAGAHAMA
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMONDS
2 x4713 MANDARIN BOLERO
SHINICHI ITO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 16 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Ogino Kaname with 55.0kg at $12.90. Before that won by a neck at Nakayama Dirt April 19 over 1800m defeating Marine Bunker with 58.0kg at $13.60. Sure to be right there at the business end.
2
MASAMI MATSUOKA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
3 x05x0 JASPER JET
HIDEYUKI MORI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuo Kato
Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 16 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ogino Kaname with 53.0kg at $39.30. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Funabashi on February 13 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Victura with 57kg at $34.60. Unlikely to threaten.
3
AKIRA SUGAWARA
HOT PINK,BLUE STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES
4 37850 GRAVIS
Y YAHAGI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masahiro Miki
At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track on May 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Argo Navis with 58.0kg at $9.30. Before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 16 at this track on May 11 over 2100m, 6 len behind Kazu Tanja carrying 58.0kg at $15.30. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
4
RYUSEI SAKAI
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, ARMBAND
5 72092 RED DUNLUCE
YUICHI FUKUNAGA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on May 3 over 1600m, neck behind Rata Forest with 58.0kg at $7.10. The start before that 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Framlingham carrying 58.0kg at $4.60. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
5
YUGA KAWADA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
6 x70x0 ROMEO BOSS
Y KATO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shojiro Kato
Second run back. First-up after six months 13th of 16 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind Ogino Kaname carrying 55.0kg at $20.80. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at this track on November 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Beat Emotion carrying 58.0kg at $16.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
YUJI TANNAI
YELLOW, PURPLE HALVES, PURPLE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES , LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
7 x08x8 EYES
K TAKE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshihiko Koga
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Saffron Hero carrying 58.0kg at $8.80. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hiruno De Gaulle carrying 55.0kg at $55.10. Unlikely to threaten.
7
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
8 6x650 HOLLYWOOD BLUES
TAMIO HAMADA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently eased back early on 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pluto Master carrying 58.0kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 16 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rouge Stunning carrying 58.0kg at $15.30. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
8
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
9 94876 TOHO KIZAN
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 16 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ogino Kaname carrying 54.0kg at $39.50. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on May 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Rata Forest carrying 55.0kg at $115.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
TAIKI HASHIKI
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
10 1x980 T O DRUCKER
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Placer Gold carrying 55.0kg at $19.10. The run before that 8th of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 10 len behind Penna Veloce carrying 58.0kg at $11.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES
11 x17x0 GOLDEN OSCAR
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
U.Kimura B.
Second-up. First-up after two months 11th of 16 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 9 len behind Cumulonimbus with 58.0kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vendome carrying 58.0kg at $3.60. Fitter and worth including.
11
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE SLEEVES
12 631x3 SANONO WONDER
TORU KURITA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at this track on May 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Poulsen with 57.0kg at $20.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on February 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Henny Geist carrying 57.0kg at $40.20. Fitter again and a winning hope.
12
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
13 1x705 BELLE BRILLE
TOMOHITO OZEKI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 16 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Innocent Cat with 56.0kg at $9. The run before that ran last of 17 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Salt Queen carrying 56.0kg at $41.20. Has the ability to take this out.
13
KOSEI MIURA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
14 0x008 FIVE LETTER
YOSHIKATSU SATO
8YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shunichi Kumasaka
At the latest run 8th of 16 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ogino Kaname carrying 53.0kg at $67.90. Before that second last of 14 at this track on May 3 over 1600m, 19 len behind Rata Forest carrying 58.0kg at $127.90. Not on recent form.
14
TAKUYA KOWATA
HOT PINK, YELLOW BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS