HANSHIN DIRT   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1400m

Track:      

Pace looks strong with June Again pushing forward from out wide along with Lord Stellato in closer. JUNE AGAIN (13) managed to find the placings at Chukyo two starts back before finishing seventh over 1600m at Kyoto last start. Finds a nice race and gets the chance to break through. ABIDANCE (8) could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 1600m at Kyoto following a minor placing at Kyoto over 1400m the run prior. Among the leading chances on her best form. JA NALIA (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only half a length after being in contention on the turn. Heading the right way and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. TAKE MY HEART (7) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when 12th over 1200m at Kokura four weeks ago. Ready to improve with those couple of runs under the belt.
1 50x00 SHARP INSIGHT
AKISHI HIGASHIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yukio Mizukami
Third-up today. First-up 14th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 20 len behind Isagi carrying 57.0kg at $42.90. Second-up 11th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 7 len behind Jun Primero carrying 57.0kg at $296.90. Has the job ahead.
1
YUJI HISHIDA
WHITE,PURPLE DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES, White cap
2 48442 JA NALIA
M HONDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Shigeru Homma
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Optimo carrying 57.0kg at $7.40. The start before that 4th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Frisch carrying 57.0kg at $4.40. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
2
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED AND LIGHT BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES, White cap
3 TAGANO PUDDING
SHINYA KOBAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
First-starter by Mischevious Alex out of Tagano Budino. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
3
KAITO KAWABATA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Black cap
4 05 ANTARES
KENTA FUJINO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Toshio Terada
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, eased back early on 11th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on December 13 over 1800m, 28 len behind Taisei Emeraude with 56.0kg at $28.30. Last start 5th of 10 at Kochi on January 27 over 1400m, 33 len behind Katsutenai Oishisa with 57kg at $70.90. Happy to risk in this.
4
MANABU SAKAI
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, EMERALD GREEN CAP,WHITE PEAK
5 0x0 ENTRUDO
YUZO IIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 14th of 16 at Fukushima on November 8 over 1200m, 15 len behind Divine Sky with 53.0kg at $55.90. Went for a break before returning 11th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 21 over 1700m, 21 len behind Gian Barows with 54.0kg at $142.20. Unlikely to threaten.
5
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES, Red cap
6 62349 LORD STELLATO
HIDENORI TAKE
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start couldn't go on with it; 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1800m, 13 len behind Savoire Faire carrying 57.0kg at $9.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1800m, 16 len behind Triglav Hill carrying 56.0kg at $1.80. Capable of a better run.
6
RYUSEI SAKAI
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES, Red cap
7 60 TAKE MY HEART
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Masahiro Mita
Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 18 at Kyoto on January 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Pager carrying 55.0kg at $8.40. Last start 12th of 18 at Kokura on February 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ever Last with 55.0kg at $11.80. Key chance expected to feature.
7
H MIYUKI
BLUE,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,BLUE HOOPS, Blue cap
8 37836 ABIDANCE
TAKASHI SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 18 at Kyoto on February 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Avion with 55.0kg at $18.80. The start before that 3rd of 17 at Kyoto on January 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mermelada carrying 55.0kg at $12.60. Capable of more – worth another chance.
8
MIRAI IWATA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
9 0x SHOW LIGHT YEAR
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Kieffers Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 18 len behind Peisha Pull with 57.0kg at $4.70. Not keen on his chances.
9
KEISUKE DAZAI
WHITE, GREY CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES, COLLAR, Yellow cap
10 00x7 BICE
KOICHI TSUNODA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Saga on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Saioga Uma carrying 53kg at $52. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 43 len behind Olavinlinna with 54.0kg at $163. Unlikely to threaten.
10
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
LIGHT BLUE ,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, Yellow cap
11 MIYANO LANGLEY
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Toshiaki Miyazoe
First-starter by Nadal out of Tsubomi. Sure to be better for this outing.
11
YAMATO TSUNODA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, LIME GREEN SLEEVE, WHITE ARMBAND, Green cap
12 9 NAMURA KINGDOM
T HATSUKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Was at big odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1200m, 15 len behind Hanohano carrying 57.0kg at $25.60. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
12
YOSHIMASA KIDO
LAVENDER,LIGHT BLUE BAND,LAVENDER SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
13 2427 JUNE AGAIN
KODAI HASEGAWA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 16 at Kyoto on January 31 over 1600m, 4 len behind Peisha Sis with 57.0kg at $2.60. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Chukyo on December 7 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Triumph Pass with 56.0kg at $5.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
13
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
HOT PINK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
14 07 MARUKA ALBA
MINORU OGURI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Takeshi Kusakabe
Lining up for just third start. At debut, struggled in the run home; 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1800m, 15 len behind Allen Star with 57.0kg at $9.10. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Kochi on February 25 over 1900m, 15 len behind Danon Andre with 57kg at $2.80. Cannot enthuse.
14
KANTA TAGUCHI
HOT PINK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
15 40x WONDER AID
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 18 at Hanshin December 7 over 1400m, 22 len behind Make One's Day carrying 56.0kg at $308.60. On debut fourth of 11 at Kyoto November 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cosmo Red carrying 56.0kg at $53.70. Not keen.
15
KENJI KAWAMATA
HOT PINK, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Pink cap
16 x00x8 WHAT'S UP
TSUTOMU OGATA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Ryohei Ito
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Adi Airi with 57.0kg at $71.10. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Miya Latini with 56.0kg at $8.70. Will find this tough.
16
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN HOOPS, Pink cap