HANSHIN DIRT 12 Apr 2026
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Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Garrard, Shinzen Kojiro and Elnath to control the tempo. SMART GLOIRE (8) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 3 lengths into second over 1800m at this track when he was always up in the leading division. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MENDELEJEV (6) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at this track over 1800m, beaten 5.5 lengths. Chance to break his maiden status with that run under his belt. MIKKI ROBIN (2) is on debut. By Just A Way and hails from the R Okubo stable. Expect a bold run. PIKO OVAL (12) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at this track over 1800m, beaten 2.25 lengths. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.
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ELNATH
TAKASHI SAITO 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Katsumi Yoshida Colt back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 18 at Kyoto January 11 over 1800m, 4 len behind Narita Esperanza carrying 57.0kg at $13.10. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Hanshin December 7 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Matenro Zero carrying 56.0kg at $2.60. Look for a bold run. |
1 TAISEI DANNO |
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MIKKI ROBIN
R OKUBO 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Mizuki Noda First-starter by Just A Way out of Complete Best. Should have plenty of admirers. |
2 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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ETOILE BLUE
M HONDA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Mitsuishi Kawakami Bokujo Co. Ltd First-starter by Saturnalia out of Blue Lotus. Watch for a market push. |
3 KEISUKE DAZAI |
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| 4 | 054x |
BAKERATTA
HIROKI KAWASHIMA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Makoto Kato Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 8 over 1700m, 7 len behind Isagi carrying 57.0kg at $6. On debut tenth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 12 over 1800m, 12 len behind American Style carrying 57.0kg at $19.30. Must be included. |
4 KATSUMA SAMESHIMA |
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FUCHISAN CHACHA
K SASADA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Isao Nakanishi First-starter by Firenze Fire out of Voluptas. Prefer to see him under race conditions. |
5 YOSHITSUGU OKADA |
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| 6 | 3x6x5 |
MENDELEJEV
K NONAKA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Godolphin Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Reisansoku carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. At only start last preparation 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 12 len behind Kitano Shakur carrying 57.0kg at $5.40. Among the top chances. |
6 MIRAI IWATA |
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ZENNO STUNNING
KOSHIRO TAKE 3YO DK B COLT 54.0KG Kumiko Osako Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 1 over 1700m, 11 len behind Love In Action carrying 57.0kg at $58.10. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at Chukyo December 13 over 1600m, 19 len behind Easy Rider with 56.0kg at $25. Doesn't appeal. |
7 SEIYA MORITA |
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SMART GLOIRE
SHOGO HATABATA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Toru Okawa Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, 3 len behind Coeli Vento with 57.0kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, neck behind Rock Band carrying 57.0kg at $6.10. Rates highly. Big chance. |
8 YUICHI KITAMURA |
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HIGH LOVE LEGEND
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Shinpei Hattori Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Lord Amalfi with 57.0kg at $327.90. The run before that ran last of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 2000m, 23 len behind A Shin Whisper carrying 55.0kg at $120.80. Happy to risk. |
9 TAKASHI FUJIKAKE |
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SHINZEN KOJIRO
YUZO IIDA 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG Shiro Hara At the latest run 6th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Luna Di Sangue with 55.0kg at $190.50. The start before that 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1200m, 18 len behind Meisho Bulk carrying 57.0kg at $413.30. Would rather see in something easier. |
10 SEINA IMAMURA |
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JUHACHI KIN
H ONEDA 3YO GREY COLT 57.0KG Gensho Uchida Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Nagoya on March 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Il Damerino carrying 57kg at $13. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1800m, 4 len behind Lord Amalfi carrying 57.0kg at $22. Fully tested on his recent run. |
11 H MIYUKI |
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PIKO OVAL
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Mieko Ishibe Racing second-up today. Last run 4th of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Reisansoku carrying 57.0kg at $18.90. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Savoire Faire with 57.0kg at $60.20. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. |
12 YUJI HISHIDA |
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WIN GRIFFITH
T MIYA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Win Co. Ltd. Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1800m, 26 len behind American Call carrying 56.0kg at $106.60. Returned from break 4th of 8 at Kasamatsu on March 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tamamo Heroine carrying 57kg at $13.60. Must improve significantly. |
13 KANTA TAGUCHI |
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VRAI PARISIEN
HIDENORI TAKE 3YO GREY COLT 57.0KG Hitomi Yoshida Was at very long odds at debut, 11th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Luna Di Sangue with 57.0kg at $197. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut. |
14 AKATSUKI TOMITA |
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GARRARD
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Akira Nakatsuji At debut, 4th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1800m, 11 len behind Lien Du Coeur with 57.0kg at $8.10. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up. |
15 YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA |
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MEISHO SENDO
YUZO IIDA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Star Moon Night carrying 57.0kg at $7.20. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on November 15 over 1800m, 8 len behind Boom Bap Beat with 56.0kg at $4.70. Improver with definite claims. |
16 K IKEZOE |
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