TOKYO DIRT 02 May 2026
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Solid tempo likely from Mille Fleurs and Red Dunluce. HELIOTROPE (2) returns from a spell. Finished third at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep 11 weeks ago. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Sure to be in the finish in a race that lacks real depth. LE VALET D'COEUR (5) is a progressive four-year-old gelding who resumes from a break of ten weeks, his last appearance being a win over 1600m at this track at his only run of that campaign. Form this track is solid. Should give the top pick a run for his money. Hard to see the winner coming from elsewhere. GRAFFITI ART (9) is a handy type who resumes after a break of four months. At his last appearance he finished fourth over 1600m at Hanshin, beaten 1.3 lengths. Has a strong fresh record including a win and two minor placings. One of the trifecta contenders. LIFE GATE (7) was beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt at his latest appearance. No surprise to see him in the frame.
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SPRAY FALL
I AIZAWA 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 55.0KG Hiroshi Hatasa Last start ran last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 18 len behind Olive Green carrying 58.0kg at $161.80. Before that 9th of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 2400m, 16 len behind Long Way Home carrying 58.0kg at $274.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
1 TAKURO ISHIDA |
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| 2 | 21x3x |
HELIOTROPE
K HAGIWARA 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track on February 14 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Adelante with 58.0kg at $2.20. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on September 7 over 1800m, neck behind Rhomphaia with 55.0kg at $1.60. Expect a forward showing. |
2 DAMIAN LANE |
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CORIN CALVELLA
JIRO ONO 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Keiko Ito Last start 5th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 2400m, 6 len behind Indicator carrying 55.0kg at $22. The start before that 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 7 len behind Sum Shine with 58.0kg at $103.50. Low draw but others have better credentials. |
3 Y YOSHIDA |
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MUSGRAVITE
N TAKAGI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Having second run back today. Last outing second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 17 len behind Coral Crown with 58.0kg at $32.70. At only start last preparation 4th of 10 at Morioka Dirt on August 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Grand Central carrying 56kg at $1.70. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 KIWAMU OGINO |
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| 5 | 23x1x |
LE VALET D'COEUR
Y TAMURA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Haruya Yoshida Resuming. Finished off last campaign favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track February 21 over 1600m defeating Dantsu Tiara with 58.0kg at $2.60. First up last campaign 2nd of 15 at this track on November 2 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind J L Master carrying 57.0kg at $6.70. Looks a key runner. |
5 KAZUO YOKOYAMA |
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MILLE FLEURS
SHIGENOBU ISAKA 5YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Kazutaka Hosaka Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 60 days. Resuming 9th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on January 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Snow Silence with 56.0kg at $27.90. Second-up 3rd of 14 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Thunder Bass carrying 55kg at $76.70. Can't recommend. |
6 YUSUKE HARA |
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| 7 | 74454 |
LIFE GATE
KEIZO ITO 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mitsuhiro Saito Last start came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1700m, 3 len behind Meisho Kashiwade carrying 56.0kg at $7.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Taisei Mission carrying 57.0kg at $9. Genuine hope. |
7 DAISUKE SASAKI |
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| 8 | 33231 |
MARINE BUNKER
YASUTOSHI MATSUNAGA 5YO BROWN HORSE 58.0KG Mr.horse Recent form sound. Last start won by a neck at Nakayama Dirt April 11 over 1800m defeating Le Charmeur carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Festa Ria carrying 55.0kg at $2.70. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
8 MASAMI MATSUOKA |
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GRAFFITI ART
MAMORU ISHIBASHI 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Godolphin Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Hanshin December 28 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind My Element with 56.0kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Kyoto November 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Danon Fair Lady with 56.0kg at $7.40. Expected to play a major role. |
9 RIKI TAKASUGI |
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JUN GOLD
Y TOMOMICHI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Junji Kawai Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 14th of 16 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Piko Rose carrying 58.0kg at $81.70. When resuming last campaign 8th of 12 at Tokyo on October 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Win Twilight with 58.0kg at $16.90. Others rate better. |
10 MICHAEL DEE |
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MEISHO TIEPIN
YUZO IIDA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 18 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Bakken Record with 57.0kg at $41.50. First up last campaign 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt November 15 over 1700m, 10 len behind T O Ruby carrying 54.0kg at $22.80. Faces a tough essay. |
11 TAKUYA ONO |
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| 12 | 2090x |
GRACE THE CROWN
H UEHARA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt February 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind Satomino Angel with 57.0kg at $27.20. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at this track February 22 2025 over 1600m, 8 len behind Purushapura with 56.0kg at $66. Marginal chance. |
12 TAKUYA KOWATA |
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THUNDER ROAD
M KOGA 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Yuji Hasegawa Second-up today. Last outing 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hurricane carrying 58.0kg at $54.70. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rafale with 57.0kg at $29.60. Must improve significantly. |
13 HIRONOBU TANABE |
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RED DUNLUCE
YUICHI FUKUNAGA 6YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd. Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt February 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lux Spei with 58.0kg at $7. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt December 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Gold Dyer with 58.0kg at $8. Can return with a bold run. |
14 AKIHIDE TSUMURA |
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