NIIGATA   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1400m

Track:      

Plenty of speed from Dunkeld and Solo Fiore. DUNKELD (13) returned last time with a solid third at Tokyo over 1400m after being prominent at the turn. Doesn't meet a terribly strong field today and should prove too strong. TAIYONO KISETSU (10) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1200m at Fukushima, beaten only a nose after being prominent at the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. OKAGESAN (16) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 2.75 lengths over 1400m at Tokyo. Likely improver with strong prospects. AYU TSURI (1) was beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth at the second run back from a break over 1200m at Fukushima at her latest appearance. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 x0x54 AYU TSURI
T KUBOTA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tetsuo Koshimura
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 18 at Tokyo on June 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Cutie Lip carrying 55.0kg at $23.90. Second run from a spell 4th of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Nishino Himichu carrying 55.0kg at $6.60. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn’t hurt.
1
AKIRA SUGAWARA
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, SILVER SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
2 x00x0 TAIKI AUBERON
N TAKAGI
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 12th of 16 at Fukushima on July 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lucero Azzurri with 54.0kg at $152.70. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 17 len behind Travelin' Band with 57.0kg at $55.50. Unlikely to threaten.
2
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
3 9x560 SAIMON GRIT
K SEISHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Akinori Sawada
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind J L Berth carrying 57.0kg at $23.90. Before that 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Brick'n Click carrying 57.0kg at $58.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
BLUE,YELLOW SIX SPOTS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED STRIPES
4 x076x POD ROLF
JIRO ONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Tokyo May 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Pod Loire carrying 57.0kg at $112.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 23 over 1400m, 22 len behind Private Eyes with 57.0kg at $323.20. Others have firmer winning claims.
4
KIWAMU OGINO
LIME GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS
5 8x0 HIDEAWAY
SHINICHI ITO
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Green Sword
Third race start. First start 8th of 18 at Kokura on January 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mui with 57.0kg at $183.40. Went for a spell before returning second last of 16 at Fukushima on June 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Basileia carrying 54.0kg at $83.70. Unlikely to threaten.
5
TATSUKI ENDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, HOOPED SLEEVES
6 090x5 MARINO THERESIA
K MAKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Mariko Yano
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 16 at Fukushima on June 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Basileia with 55.0kg at $153.30. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Nakayama on March 8 over 2000m, 12 len behind Impact Sea carrying 55.0kg at $239.40. Must improve significantly.
6
SHU ISHIBASHI
RED, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBAND
7 0x SOLO FIORE
I AIZAWA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Tokyo on February 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Melange carrying 54.0kg at $60.30. Hard to recommend.
7
TAKURO ISHIDA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
8 37x0 RONDINE
K TAKE
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Paniolo Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at this track on May 25 over 2000m, 16 len behind Straniero with 55.0kg at $31.30. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 17 len behind Luna Luceat with 55.0kg at $17.90. Unlikely to threaten.
8
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
BLACK, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBAND
9 00000 HEAVENLY GOAL
H TODA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Last start 11th of 16 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Noble Olympus with 57.0kg at $17.10. Before that 11th of 15 at Tokyo on May 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Assembly Room with 57.0kg at $105.90. Has failed to show enough.
9
Y YOSHIDA
BLACK, LIME GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHEVRON
10 0x702 TAIYONO KISETSU
MIZUKI TAKAYANAGI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Susumu Fujita
At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1200m, nose behind Noble Olympus with 57.0kg at $3.40. The start before that 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Brick'n Click with 57.0kg at $3.80. Made headway last time. Top chance.
10
KOSEI MIURA
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 0x KAINOFANIS
M IKEGAMI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Kazuhiro Ichinose
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 14th of 18 at Chukyo on March 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind La Mia Mente with 55.0kg at $96.30. May need the hitout.
11
GENKI MIZUNUMA
BLACK, WHITE CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
12 67x0x MATENRO BUDDY
T KUBOTA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Chiyono Terada
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 11th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 24 over 1200m, 18 len behind Z Yell carrying 55.0kg at $68.60. First up last campaign 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 16 over 1300m, 8 len behind Masano Unicorn carrying 57.0kg at $5.60. Might need the run.
12
SEINA IMAMURA
WHITE, HOT PINK FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK STARS
13 232x3 DUNKELD
KAZUTOMO MORI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 18 at Tokyo on May 31 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Meili carrying 57.0kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Nakayama on September 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Lord Liberacion carrying 55.0kg at $1.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
13
K TOSAKI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
14 0x08 UBER MISSION
KAZUO KONISHI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Masahisa Hara
Third-up today. Not raced for 55 days. First-up 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 17 over 1400m, 18 len behind Amy Moon carrying 55.0kg at $351.40. Last start 8th of 14 at Tokyo on June 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Danon Emblem with 53.0kg at $354.90. Wide draw a test.
14
SHOMA SATO
LIME GREEN, PURPLE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW STRIPES SLEEVES
15 58660 POD DUKE
TORU KURITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 15 at Hakodate on June 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Baby's Breath with 57.0kg at $4.60. The start before that 6th of 15 at Tokyo on May 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Assembly Room carrying 57.0kg at $7.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
15
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
LIME GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS
16 34336 OKAGESAN
KAZUYUKI OGATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
NRK Race
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 18 at Tokyo on June 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Zakat with 56.0kg at $14.50. The race before that 3rd of 16 at this track on May 24 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Courir Seul with 57.0kg at $4.80. Winning hope.
16
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
YELLOW,BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
17 000x0 MIENO SIRIUS
KATSUHARU TANAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mieko Satomi
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1400m, 16 len behind J L Berth carrying 57.0kg at $187.70. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Kyoto on February 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Shinzen Kaga with 56.0kg at $99.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
17
KYOSUKE MARUTA
GREEN, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND,GREEN SLEEVES, HOT PINK STRIPES