TOKYO DIRT   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1400m

Track: GOOD      

Moderate tempo with Arial Black leading the way. ALASKA FLAVOR (9) was well in commission last start over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt when fourth, beaten 3 lengths. Consistent colt who can make amends over the extra ground. CROWN HEART (4) was well in the market but disappointed backers last time when 18 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Rates highly on best form so worth another chance. ARIAL BLACK (12) last appeared when fifth over 1400m at this track ten weeks ago. Best form stacks right up so he has to be respected. MISTY MOUNTAIN (11) hasn't been far away in his two runs this time in work, both over 1400m here. Ready to find peak form.
1 0x85 KOSHU PANJA
K SEISHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Deep Creek Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Meiner Bullion carrying 57.0kg at $62.90. Last start 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind Summer Sweet Pea with 57.0kg at $15.50. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
H KITAMURA
BLACK, YELLOW HALVED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,ARMBANDS
2 99 EXTRA CHARGE
Y TAMURA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masatake Iida
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 9th of 16 at this track on February 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Whittaker Beat carrying 55.0kg at $3.60. Last start 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ecoro Cadiz carrying 55.0kg at $4.80. Likely to find it too tough.
2
KOSEI MIURA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX CIRCLES
3 0000 WAKAGIMI
YOSHIKATSU SATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sanko Bokujo Co. Ltd.
Most recently 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 22 len behind Bretwalda carrying 57.0kg at $337.10. The start before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, 20 len behind Haruno Arashi carrying 57.0kg at $235.10. Hard to recommend on recent form.
3
T EDA
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED STARS
4 7x220 CROWN HEART
I AIZAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1400m, 18 len behind Hard Seltzer with 57.0kg at $3.70. The run before that 2nd of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Meiner Bullion with 57.0kg at $2.10. Ideally placed to return to form.
4
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 9347 T O LYMAN
T MIYA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Hard Seltzer carrying 57.0kg at $14.20. The race before that 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Nishino Jedi carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. Genuine chance this time around.
5
RIKI TAKASUGI
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES
6 000 HEAVY KYU
DAIKI YAJIMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
SS Racing
At the latest run 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Erika Mayuri carrying 57.0kg at $32.60. The start before that 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 19 len behind Namura Jimmy carrying 57.0kg at $33.70. Wait until he shows something.
6
YUSUKE HARA
LIME GREEN,YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON,HOT PINK SLEEVES
7 50x9 I AM ICHIBAN
M OKUHIRA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Wiseman Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Riku Ei carrying 57.0kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Helvetios with 56.0kg at $4.90. Needs to lift.
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MASAMI MATSUOKA
HOT PINK, BLACK STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 x07x9 EIFER SHADOW
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Erika Mayuri carrying 54.0kg at $248.20. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Kochi on January 21 over 1900m, 6 len behind Ryunosu with 53kg at $50.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
8
KO NAGAHAMA
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMONDS
9 55234 ALASKA FLAVOR
YASUTOSHI MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Nobuo Oda
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ecoro Cadiz carrying 57.0kg at $2. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lucido carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Should be right in the finish.
9
K TOSAKI
BLUE , YELLOW DIAMOND BANDS,ARMBANDS
10 87830 GRENAT RUFUS
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1700m, 26 len behind Brutus with 57.0kg at $68.30. The start before that 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Keep Sign On carrying 57.0kg at $42.30. Hard to make a winning case.
10
HOKUTO MIYAZAKI
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES
11 x7x45 MISTY MOUNTAIN
M IKEGAMI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Resumes off a 62 day letup. First-up 4th of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Meiner Bullion carrying 57.0kg at $19.80. Second-up 5th of 16 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Private Eyes carrying 57.0kg at $19.80. Promising galloper. Should go well.
11
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
12 8525x ARIAL BLACK
T KUBOTA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yukihiro Moroe
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at this track February 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Meiner Bullion with 57.0kg at $7.80. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Fukushima November 2 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Sanono London carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Can get the job done.
12
AKIRA SUGAWARA
YELLOW, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
13 0x647 FALLA
M TSUCHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
K.J.R.
Most recently 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Queen's Chiffon with 57.0kg at $19.10. The race before that 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Last Sharina with 57.0kg at $36.30. Should go well.
13
DAISUKE SASAKI
PINK, WHITE STRIPES, SLEEVE
14 0x425 GUST FRONT
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ecoro Cadiz carrying 57.0kg at $17.70. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Piko Tender with 57.0kg at $97.60. Best form should see him measure right up.
14
MIYABI MUTO
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES
15 5x7x8 FUKUNO GIOVANNI
KEIZO ITO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yuko Fukushima
Having second run back today. Last run 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ecoro Cadiz with 52.0kg at $24.20. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Evelyn Tesoro carrying 55.0kg at $29.70. Don't underestimate.
15
MICHAEL DEE
YELLOW,BLUE DOUBLE BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES
16 046 RINEN PRINCESS
MICHIO MINAMIDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Mitsuo Toyama
Most recently 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ashaka Tobe with 52.0kg at $16.50. The start before that 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Piko Tender carrying 52.0kg at $151.10. Wide draw too testing.
16
KYOSUKE MARUTA
RED, BLACK DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES