KYOTO DIRT   16 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

Track: FIRM      

Brave Heart Man is expected to cross from a wide gate and lead. MEISHO SOTA (16) finished second last time out when resuming over 1800m at this track, making it two career minor placings. Has a sound record here with two top-three finishes from three starts and is likely to be in the finish. BRAVE HEART MAN (14) went forward over 1800m here last time and held on for second. Will be looking to cross and steady the tempo and expecting a bold showing. MOZU YUIYUI (9) is yet to break through after five starts but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1800m at this venue. Should be parked just off the speed. Well placed here and among the winning hopes. ARENA PALACIO (3) is fitter for two runs back from a spell, progressing nicely last time to finish second, beaten 2 lengths, at Niigata Dirt over 1800m. Solid claims on best form.
1 ASK AMAZE MORE
H FUJIWARA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Epiphaneia out of Daring Edge. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
1
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
BLACK,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW ARMBAND
2 000x MEISHO MASAMUNE
M HONDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
He is resuming after a nine week break. Not seen since he finished last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 13 over 2000m, 26 len behind Okuyama carrying 56.0kg at $343.40. On debut 14th of 16 at this track January 13 over 1800m, 23 len behind Danon K Two with 56.0kg at $246.30. Not at this stage.
2
MANABU SAKAI
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBAND
3 0x52 ARENA PALACIO
HIROFUMI SHII
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Okuyama carrying 54.0kg at $82.40. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 4 over 1800m, 2 len behind Picaresque Novel with 54.0kg at $6.90. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
3
KANTA TAGUCHI
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
4 0x70 ROSE EXPRESS
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroshi Yamada
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 2000m, 16 len behind Le Cheval D'or with 56.0kg at $588.10. Second-up 14th of 16 at this track on May 25 over 1800m, 23 len behind Izanagi carrying 56.0kg at $482.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
4
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
YELLOW, LIME GREEN HALVES, LIME GREEN DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES
5 47008 TAISEI MARSHAL
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Morino Sepia with 57.0kg at $11.50. The run before that 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yozorano Mukoni carrying 57.0kg at $52.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
FUMA MATSUWAKA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS
6 0x KITANO BELMONT
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 11 at Chukyo Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 33 len behind Kurino Figaro carrying 54.0kg at $42.70. May need more time.
6
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE BAND, RED SLEEVES
7 SATONO SPHERE
Y IKEE
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Three-year-old colt (Lord Kanaloa - Princess Moon) making his debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is anticipated.
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MANAMI NAGASHIMA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 0x097 ROUGE RONSARD
Y TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masahiro Mita
Last start 7th of 16 at this track on May 26 over 1800m, 7 len behind Tamamo Napoli with 54.0kg at $244.30. The run before that 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 10 len behind Chika Million carrying 52.0kg at $196.30. Not one of the top selections.
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MIRAI IWATA
BLUE,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECK,HOOPS SLEEVES
9 35824 MOZU YUIYUI
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on May 18 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Matenro Bravo with 54.0kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1800m, head behind Win Lauda with 54.0kg at $10.10. Can take this out.
9
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLACK, BROWN CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES
10 08 AYN HADI
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 14 over 2000m, 11 len behind Win Bolero with 53.0kg at $30.80. Second-up 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 18 over 1800m, 13 len behind Apaixonar with 54.0kg at $109.90. Wait until she shows more.
10
R WADA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
11 BALROG
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
3YO    COLT 53.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Lani out of Aito Makoto. Happy to watch and learn this time.
11
NANA KAWAHARADA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
12 0x ALBERIC
K NAKATAKE
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Akihiro Nishida
Resuming after a break; only one run when 15th of 18 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Garonne with 54.0kg at $425.50. Marginal prospect.
12
DAITO OZAWA
YELLOW, BLUE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, HOT PINK SLEEVES, BLUE CHEVRON
13 0x029 SALT LONG
K KIHARA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshio Sugiura
Last start 9th of 16 at this track on May 25 over 1800m, 20 len behind Izanagi carrying 57.0kg at $45.10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on May 11 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Nihonpiro Goldie with 57.0kg at $308.40. Predicted to struggle.
13
KEN TANAKA
LIME GREEN, WHITE STRIPES,SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBANDS
14 622 BRAVE HEART MAN
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshiya Miyazaki
At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 16 at this track on June 1 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Thorny Issue with 57.0kg at $4.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at this track on May 12 over 1800m, 2 len behind S O Rising carrying 57.0kg at $6.30. Has the credentials to play a major role.
14
RYUSEI SAKAI
BLUE, SLEEVES, SILVER DIAMONDS
15 00x RIKU SUNNY
HIDENORI TAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Takahiro Okada
He is resuming after a ten week break. Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Hanshin April 7 over 1800m, 29 len behind West Now carrying 57.0kg at $214.90. On debut 13th of 16 at Chukyo March 24 over 2000m, 14 len behind Ask Come On More carrying 57.0kg at $45.50. Major upset if he won.
15
AKATSUKI TOMITA
RED, WHITE STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
16 742x2 MEISHO SOTA
I OKADA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 16 at this track on May 25 over 1800m, 5 len behind Izanagi carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Smart Lia Fail with 57.0kg at $3.60. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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ATSUYA NISHIMURA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES