TOKYO DIRT   07 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

KOGANEI TOKUBETSU 1600m

Track: GOOD     True  

From the wide stall Hokiboshi should cross and lead. MAC LIR (10) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track. Found one better fresh and will find this easier. Fitter and looks the one to beat. HELIOTROPE (16) finished a nose from the winner in second when resuming last start at this track over this distance. Has two wins and two minors from four tries course and distance. Excellent winning chance. BELLAGIO WORLD (13) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a second, beaten one length, over 1400m at this track. Kazuo Yokoyama stays on. Should be involved in the finish. LIBECCIO (14) disappointed at his last run ten weeks ago when eighth at Nakayama Dirt, that effort following back-to-back wins. Good effort at the start of last prep to score over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Has won fresh and only try course and distance. Sure to be competitive.
1 2x31x TENKA MUTEKI
TORU HAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Colt back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Nakayama Dirt April 5 over 1800m defeating Playmaker carrying 57.0kg at $5. First up last campaign third of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 14 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Thunder Wind carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
1
YUJI TANNAI
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0730x TOHO KIZAN
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Sum Shine carrying 58.0kg at $137.60. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at this track October 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Fariza with 55.0kg at $21.50. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
2
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES, White cap
3 0x068 EMPHASIZE
MICHIHIRO OGASA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meridian Star with 58.0kg at $101.20. The run before that 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Coral Crown with 58.0kg at $249.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
KO NAGAHAMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
4 41896 FEATURING
SHOICHIRO WADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 15 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Truchot carrying 55.0kg at $15.10. Before that 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Coral Crown carrying 58.0kg at $21.40. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
4
YUSUKE HARA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
5 30x00 COPANO EVITA
T TEZUKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 18 len behind Elf Struck with 54.0kg at $176.60. Second run from a spell 10th of 15 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Truchot with 52.0kg at $263.30. Likely to find them too smart.
5
JUNJI SHIMADA
YELLOW, RED BAND, Red cap
6 x0x02 TRAVELIN' BAND
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on April 26 over 1800m, 12 len behind Stop Yearning carrying 58.0kg at $49.50. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 2 len behind Truchot with 54.0kg at $11.10. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
6
FRANCISCO GONCALVES
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES, Red cap
7 90x49 GRACE THE CROWN
H UEHARA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind Le Valet D'coeur carrying 58.0kg at $16.20. Second-up 9th of 15 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Truchot carrying 56.0kg at $13.80. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
7
TAKUYA KOWATA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
8 x322x CENTRAL VALLEY
TORU KURITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Y's Racing Co. Ltd.
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at this track February 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Ask I'll Be There carrying 58.0kg at $7.40. First up last campaign third of 16 at this track January 31 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Peisha Cape with 58.0kg at $24.90. Look for a bold run.
8
MIRAI IWATA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPES, Blue cap
9 00000 EARTH EOS
TAKANORI TEZUKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Masuo Matsuyama
Most recently eased back early on 11th of 15 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Truchot carrying 52.0kg at $214.60. Before that 11th of 13 at this track on April 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Caucasus Gold carrying 58.0kg at $396. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
SHUTO KOBAYASHI
RED,GREEN STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 113x2 MAC LIR
T TEZUKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 15 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Don Erectus carrying 57.0kg at $2.80. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track November 24 over 1600m defeating Finger with 56.0kg at $2.80. Found one better fresh and will find this easier. Fitter and looks the one to beat.
10
C P LEMAIRE
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
11 323x0 HOKIBOSHI
N HORI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after 16 months ran last of 13 at this track on April 25 over 1600m, 16 len behind Caucasus Gold carrying 58.0kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 7 2024 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Gold Alone carrying 57.0kg at $6. Worth consideration.
11
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Green cap
12 22344 PAI SHAOBING
N SUZUKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Kyoei Freude carrying 56.0kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Elf Struck with 56.0kg at $3.80. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
12
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
WHITE, FIREBRICK HALVES, FIREBRICK DIAMOND BAND, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, Green cap
13 13x42 BELLAGIO WORLD
DAISHI ITO
3YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
BELLAGIO RACING
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 16 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Snappy Dresser with 57.0kg at $6.40. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Meridian Star with 57.0kg at $6.20. Should be near his top. Goes well here and should be hard to hold out.
13
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
RED,YELLOW DOUBLE BAND,YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
14 x118x LIBECCIO
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Nakayama Dirt March 28 over 1800m, 25 len behind Danon Bourbon with 57.0kg at $6.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Chukyo Dirt December 7 over 1800m defeating Reisansoku with 56.0kg at $2.50. Has won fresh and only try course and distance. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
14
K TOSAKI
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
15 718x8 AS GOD
Y YAHAGI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yorino Legend carrying 58.0kg at $41.20. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt February 14 over 1200m defeating Sunrise Break with 58.0kg at $8.30. Must improve significantly.
15
RIKI TAKASUGI
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND, Pink cap
16 1x3x2 HELIOTROPE
MASAHIRO OTAKE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, nose behind Le Valet D'coeur carrying 58.0kg at $2.10. At only 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. Just missed fresh and even fitter. Has two wins and two minors from four tries course and distance. Excellent winning chance.
16
DAMIAN LANE
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES, Pink cap