NAKAYAMA DIRT   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

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Scorpion Imeru should find the front with Lizard Island and Brave Decision on his heels. SCORPION IMERU (6) did a good job last start to finish second at Chukyo Dirt over 1900m, beaten a neck. Starting to put it all together now. Bold showing expected. CALF KICK (1) wasn't far off maiden success before an eleven-week break, finishing strongly to grab a minor placing over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Tackling a longer journey this time. Good chance to open this campaign on a winning note. LIZARD ISLAND (4) debuted three weeks ago when he finished seventh over 1800m at Nakayama, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will be better for that run and is expected to go well. LOGI AVANCER (9) finished 7 lengths away in fifth at his last appearance over 1800m at this track on March 23. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around.
1 4x3x CALF KICK
FUMINMASA TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Le Valet D'coeur carrying 57.0kg at $15.80. First up last campaign made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 2 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Bolt Tesoro carrying 56.0kg at $8.50. Can go on to better things this campaign.
1
JOAO MOREIRA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
2 0x MARGOT GAIN
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Ryohei Maeda
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 16 at Nakayama on January 25 over 1600m, 12 len behind Lovely Jubbly with 57.0kg at $80.60. Hard to recommend.
2
TAKUYA KOWATA
YELLOW, LIME GREEN DIAMOND CHECK, PURPLE ARMBAND
3 046x3 SEVENTH WAY
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masayuki Osaki
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 16 at this track on March 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind Long Way Home with 57.0kg at $8.90. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 2 over 1700m, 6 len behind Red Belle Danse carrying 56.0kg at $74.30. Don't underestimate.
3
KYOSUKE MARUTA
WHITE,BLACK HALVED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,SILVER SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
4 7 LIZARD ISLAND
Y TAMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshiro Kubota
At debut, sat on the pace before fading 7th of 16 at Nakayama on March 29 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Meiner Fuga with 57.0kg at $6. Improver who looks well placed and can measure up.
4
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
5 56x00 RINEN FLASH
MASAO KASUYA
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Mitsuo Toyama
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 1600m, 17 len behind Purushapura carrying 57.0kg at $66.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 25 len behind Kitano Love Me with 57.0kg at $65.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
5
DAICHI SHIBATA
RED, BLACK DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES
6 8252 SCORPION IMERU
HIDENORI TAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
KSHD
Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, neck behind Cresco Dolphin carrying 57.0kg at $6.10. The run before that 5th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1800m, 5 len behind Salt Chudo carrying 55.0kg at $6.90. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
6
SHU ISHIBASHI
WHITE, BLACK STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
7 600x0 CAVALIER QUEST
NARU OWADA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Sadayuki Horie
Second run back. First-up after four months 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, 20 len behind Suzuno Soleil carrying 57.0kg at $303.80. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Niigata on October 6 over 1800m, 14 len behind Blu Bambina carrying 52.0kg at $342.70. Unlikely to threaten.
7
KO NAGAHAMA
PINK, YELLOW  STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVE, PINK ARMBAND
8 0x507 BRAVE DECISION
K MAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
KR Japan
At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on April 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Vide with 57.0kg at $93.80. The start before that 10th of 16 at this track on March 30 over 1800m, 15 len behind Bretwalda carrying 57.0kg at $21.80. Faces a tough task.
8
YUTARO NONAKA
WHITE, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPES
9 x6745 LOGI AVANCER
KOICHI SHINKAI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Most recently 5th of 16 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fuji Reimei with 57.0kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind Feel Awesome carrying 57.0kg at $39.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.
9
KOSEI MIURA
YELLOW, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS
10 0x8 PUBLIC SPHERE
TAKESHI OKUMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 16th of 18 at Nakayama on January 5 over 2000m, 20 len behind Nocturne with 57.0kg at $35.10. Returned from break 8th of 16 at this track on March 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind On The Square carrying 57.0kg at $37. Unlikely to threaten.
10
H KITAMURA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND