Tokyo   31 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 2400m

Track:      

Bright Mail, Obidos and Eternal Silver to roll forward and set up a solid tempo. VALDERRAMA (7) improved last time out, finishing a neck from the winner in third at the end of 2400m at Kyoto after being in contention on the corner. Progressive colt who is ready to produce another big run. MEISHO AGONAS (4) was never in contention last time over 2400m at this track when he finished sixth, beaten 7 lengths. Better than that and gets his chance to break the ice. OBIDOS (16) has been thereabouts of late, most recently when 1.75 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1800m at Niigata. First try at this trip but should cope nicely. POPPONO FESTA (8) was in the money two starts back then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 2200m at Niigata. Backmarker who gets home hard. Can sneak into the finish.
1 0x00 JAVERT
MASAKI MATSUYAMA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Third-up today. First-up 14th of 16 at Fukushima on April 26 over 1800m, 12 len behind Win Liberation carrying 54.0kg at $242.60. Second run from a spell 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Curiosidad with 57.0kg at $185.10. Likely to find this a bit tough.
1
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
2 87x77 TANA HASHI
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Toshiaki Tanaka
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, 8 len behind Suzuno Soleil with 57.0kg at $15.50. Second-up 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Alistair carrying 57.0kg at $12.40. Hard to have on recent performances.
2
NAOTA UEZATO
BLACK, WHITE CHECKS, STRIPES SLEEVES
3 x9x05 ETERNAL SILVER
EIJI NAKADATE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 18 at Nakayama on March 15 over 2200m, 13 len behind Red Bande carrying 57.0kg at $30.10. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on May 10 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Illustre with 57.0kg at $17. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
3
H UCHIDA
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
4 23536 MEISHO AGONAS
M HONDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 2400m, 7 len behind Reveusement with 57.0kg at $4.90. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Hanshin on April 6 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Say Cute with 57.0kg at $2.50. Expected to finish much closer.
4
SHU ISHIBASHI
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
5 x6007 ESKIMO GAL
H SUGIURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 11 over 2000m, 13 len behind Heaven Wind carrying 55.0kg at $330.30. Before that 11th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 20 over 1800m, 16 len behind Gempachi Luna carrying 52.0kg at $307.30. Would be better placed in something easier.
5
TAKUYA ONO
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
6 3x9x VICTOIRE BAGO
YUKIO INAGAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 17 at Nakayama on January 13 over 2200m, 6 len behind Calming Lights with 57.0kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on November 2 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Alohi Alii carrying 56.0kg at $26.40. Useful type who should go well.
6
H KITAMURA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
7 8x43 VALDERRAMA
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshimasa Ema
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Danon Caserta with 57.0kg at $9.90. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Kyoto on April 26 over 2400m, neck behind Saimon Veloce with 57.0kg at $8.10. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
7
C P LEMAIRE
WHITE, FIREBRICK CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES
8 4x424 POPPONO FESTA
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
BIG ROOF RACING Co. Ltd
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 16 at Niigata on May 25 over 2200m, 4 len behind Trust More Rhythm with 57.0kg at $7.30. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Niigata on May 3 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Shine Baobab carrying 57.0kg at $9.20. Should go well.
8
TAICHI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES
9 00 DERMA JE T'AIME
H MATOBA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 18 at this track on April 26 over 1800m, 11 len behind Elina Storm carrying 55.0kg at $315. Last start 11th of 15 at this track on May 17 over 2000m, 13 len behind Riposante carrying 55.0kg at $87.30. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
9
HAYATO MATOBA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
10 0x600 JAILBREAK
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently 12th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 10 len behind Alistair carrying 57.0kg at $150.80. The start before that ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 23 len behind Bretwalda carrying 54.0kg at $54.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
KO NAGAHAMA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
11 000x0 CONCERT TOUR
RYO TAKEI
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lulu Lima carrying 51.0kg at $125.60. Previously second-up ran last of 18 at Chukyo on December 14 over 2000m, 18 len behind Norari Kurari with 55.0kg at $152.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
11
MIKU KOBAYASHI
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS
12 3x606 BRIGHT MAIL
DAISHI ITO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mikako Sakota
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 11 over 2000m, 5 len behind Heaven Wind with 57.0kg at $48.70. The run before that 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 17 len behind Namura Jimmy carrying 57.0kg at $12.40. Needs plenty of luck.
12
MICHAEL DEE
LIGHT PINK, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS
13 7x0x ENDURO
TORU HAYASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 28 len behind Long Way Home carrying 57.0kg at $14.90. First up last campaign 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 9 len behind Logi Rickey carrying 57.0kg at $6.20. Cannot enthuse.
13
DAICHI SHIBATA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
14 0x0 MAY BLOSSOM
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Balada Reina with 55.0kg at $162.80. Returned from break got back early 11th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 15 len behind To The Moon with 54.0kg at $338.80. Unlikely to threaten.
14
YUSUKE HARA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
15 09x URALT
TSUYOSHI TANAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 1 over 1800m, 14 len behind Feel Awesome with 54.0kg at $119.80. On debut 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 25 over 1800m, 14 len behind Indigo carrying 55.0kg at $34.90. Needs more time.
15
T EDA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
16 54x34 OBIDOS
FUMINMASA TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Forest Racing
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Red Stern with 54.0kg at $14.90. Second run from a spell 4th of 16 at Niigata on May 17 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Shanks with 54.0kg at $6.40. Capable of a strong showing.
16
Y YOSHIDA
LIGHT BLUE, FIREBRICK STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS