TOKYO DIRT   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1400m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Buster Wolf to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. DANON MAKALU (15) finished out of the money but was not too far away when resuming last start over 1600m at this track. Change of rider and expected to go forward from out wide. Leading prospect. BUSTER WOLF (6) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. O NET LEO (13) never really threatened when resuming last time out, finishing midfield and beaten 21 lengths over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Gets back but will wind up late. Winning claims on best figures. NISHINO YOUNG MAN (7) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth. Well placed to make amends.
1 08 VIRU
M KIKUKAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
IHR
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 14 over 1800m, 21 len behind Craving Honor carrying 57.0kg at $74.50. Second-up 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Gran Luchador carrying 57.0kg at $98.70. Hard to make much of a case.
1
TAKUYA KOWATA
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 NOBLE NEEDLE
MASAO KASUYA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Nobuhiko Yoshiki
First-starter by Fine Needle out of Nadeaud. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
2
DAICHI SHIBATA
YELLOW, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, DOUBLE ARMBAND
3 00x6x GOEMOOL
MIZUKI TAKAYANAGI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yasuki Arai
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 1 over 1400m, 42 len behind Ringo carrying 55kg at $5.60. First up last campaign 6th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on September 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Gracility carrying 55.0kg at $4.30. Not ready yet.
3
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK, RED DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBAND
4 0070 PUERTO GALERA
MICHIHIRO OGASA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Tan Maruyama
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 18 at Chukyo on March 16 over 1200m, 10 len behind Awaking with 57.0kg at $538.60. The run before that 7th of 15 at this track on February 3 over 1300m, 8 len behind Pepper Mill with 56.0kg at $159.70. Looks safely held on recent runs.
4
KO NAGAHAMA
BLUE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
5 09 RIKISAN WORLD
M OKUHIRA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Makiko Takahashi
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 12th of 16 at this track on February 17 over 1600m, 12 len behind Secret Matter carrying 57.0kg at $128.40. Last start 9th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 17 over 1800m, 12 len behind Ask Happy More with 57.0kg at $490.70. Fully tested.
5
JUNJI IWABE
WHITE, SKY BLUE SIX SPOTS, DARK VIOLET SLEEVES
6 0x22 BUSTER WOLF
Y TAMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shota Matsuya
Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind Champagne Pop with 57.0kg at $14.90. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Tango Noir carrying 57.0kg at $1.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
6
KOSEI MIURA
GRAY, BLACK CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
7 9054 NISHINO YOUNG MAN
ISSEI MURATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sonic Ropros with 57.0kg at $32.10. Before that 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind I'm Proud carrying 57.0kg at $12.30. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
7
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
8 390x MYSIG
MICHIO MINAMIDA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Tokyo February 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pod Theo with 55.0kg at $279.80. On debut third of 15 at Nakayama Dirt January 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Federal Style with 55.0kg at $121.50. May need the run.
8
TAKEZO NAGANO
WHITE, RED CHECK, SLEEVES
9 0x YERMAK
TOMOHITO OZEKI
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 24 over 1200m, 16 len behind Levitation carrying 55.0kg at $7. Capable of a big run.
9
TADHG O'SHEA
RED,YELLOW STRIPES,RED SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
10 00 LOGO SOUND
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 24 over 1800m, 22 len behind Spade Un with 56.0kg at $29.70. Second-up ran last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 52 len behind Alchimiste with 54.0kg at $178.70. Can't recommend against this lot.
10
YUSUKE HARA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
11 0x4x KITANO AMAPOLA
SHINICHI ITO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 24 over 1200m, 11 len behind Place Dauphine carrying 55.0kg at $30.80. First up last campaign 14th of 18 at Tokyo on October 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sonshi with 55.0kg at $37.90. Hard to have.
11
H KITAMURA
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE BAND, RED SLEEVES
12 56x82 NOAH SPECIAL
SHINTARO SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kimio Sayama
Third-up today. Freshened for 60 days. Resuming 8th of 16 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Roly Glory with 55.0kg at $37.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 4 len behind Z Spunky with 54kg at $3.50. Predicted to struggle.
12
H UCHIDA
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE SIX SPOTS, STRIPED SLEEVES
13 0x7 O NET LEO
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tomohito Daigo
Second-up. First start 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 23 over 1800m, 19 len behind Windfall carrying 56.0kg at $5.10. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 21 len behind Ground Beat with 57.0kg at $15.50. Worth another chance.
13
K TOSAKI
LIGHT BLUE, LIME GREEN HALVES, LIME GREEN DIAMOND BAND, LIME GREEN SLEEVES
14 NANYO SHOOT
Y MUNAKATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tokuya Nakamura
Three-year-old colt (Real Steel - Look Of Love) making his debut. Looks ready to run a big race.
14
Y IWATA
WHITE, ROAYL BLUE DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE STRIPES
15 x26x4 DANON MAKALU
HIROYASU TANAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 16 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Los Angeles with 57.0kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on January 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Win Imeru carrying 57.0kg at $1.20. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
15
Y KAWADA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
16 0x BEAR DESIRE
H SUGIURA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 20 over 1800m, 22 len behind Eclipse Ruban with 57.0kg at $200.70. Looks up against it.
16
SHOMA SATO
YELLOW, LIME GREEN BAND, ARMBAND