HANSHIN DIRT   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 2000m

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Ya Know My Steelo should lead and dictate terms. DAISHIN LEALEA (15) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at this track over 1800m, beaten a neck. Hasn't been far away this time in work with five minor placings from seven starts. Sure to go very well again. YA KNOW MY STEELO (6) was well supported on debut last start and turned in a strong effort to finish second over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has ability and looks sure to measure up. CHRONUS BULLET (13) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects. MIRACLE BLUE (2) finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in fourth at his most recent outing over 1900m at Chukyo Dirt. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.
1 394x SUNLIT HOURS
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Kyoto Dirt February 2 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Kurino Rapidus with 57.0kg at $5.80. On debut third of 18 at Nakayama December 1 over 2000m, 4 len behind Smoky God with 56.0kg at $4.90. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
1
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
GREY, WHITE BAND
2 x5204 MIRACLE BLUE
SHINYA KOBAYASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start 4th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Cresco Dolphin carrying 57.0kg at $4.70. The race before that 10th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 15 over 1700m, 8 len behind Daichi Rapport carrying 57.0kg at $3.20. Another bold run is expected.
2
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
3 7x80 JOIN THE FRAY
SHOGO YASUDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 4 len behind Danon Gian carrying 56.0kg at $69.30. Second-up 11th of 17 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2000m, 9 len behind Three Laken with 56.0kg at $61.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
YUICHI KITAMURA
GREY, WHITE BAND
4 0 TAISEI ARGENT
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 10th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 18 len behind Cresco Dolphin with 54.0kg at $200.40. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
4
KOJI NISHIZUKA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS
5 055 SODERMANLAND
H ONEDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hirotsugu Oku
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Cartesius with 57.0kg at $54.90. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 16 over 1800m, 9 len behind Sydney Hobart carrying 57.0kg at $53. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
5
H MIYUKI
WHITE,BLUE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS
6 2 YA KNOW MY STEELO
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Was well-supported at debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 16 over 1800m, nose behind Shonan Saetta with 56.0kg at $2.60. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
6
RIKI TAKASUGI
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
7 0x8 AILES VIRILES
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yukari Saeki
Third race start. First start 13th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 2000m, 20 len behind Dogged carrying 57.0kg at $76.20. Returned from break 8th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 9 len behind Cresco Dolphin carrying 54.0kg at $84. Unlikely to threaten.
7
YUJI HISHIDA
LAVENDER,WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
8 78x0 TRUSTY SWORD
KOICHI SHINTANI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Takahiro Iida
Second run back. First-up after two months 13th of 15 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 10 len behind Danon Caserta carrying 55.0kg at $22.90. Previously second-up 8th of 18 at Chukyo on January 12 over 2000m, 12 len behind Lesedrama carrying 55.0kg at $99.50. Unlikely to threaten.
8
A STARKE
YELLOW,BLUE SIX CIRCLES,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE STRIPES
9 500x3 MERITORIOUS
AKISHI HIGASHIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at this track on March 29 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Cartesius with 57.0kg at $152. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Greyville on November 6 over 1600m, 13 len behind Thesupernovastar carrying 60kg at $2.30. Worth consideration.
9
FUMA MATSUWAKA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
10 98079 MEISHO KITADAKE
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 9th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 11 len behind Cresco Dolphin with 55.0kg at $61. The run before that 7th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1900m, 12 len behind Red Bob with 57.0kg at $142.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
10
TAISEI DANNO
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
11 45x58 BLESSED NILE
Y KITADE
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masatake Iida
Third-up today. Comes off a 55 day let-up. First-up 5th of 12 at Kokura on February 1 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Buzz Up Beat carrying 55.0kg at $19.60. Second-up 8th of 12 at Kokura Dirt on February 23 over 1700m, 16 len behind Kyokirambu with 52.0kg at $5.90. Can improve on recent efforts.
11
Y IWATA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX CIRCLES
12 6 EIN PRAGEN
SATOSHI INOUE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
At debut, 6th of 15 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 7 len behind Black Adamas carrying 56.0kg at $19.30. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
12
MANABU SAKAI
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
13 344 CHRONUS BULLET
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yukio Yamada
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 4 len behind Meikei Rosetta with 57.0kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 16 over 1900m, 0.6 len behind Real Star carrying 57.0kg at $10.90. Genuine contender.
13
MIRAI IWATA
BLACK, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED STRIPES SLEEVES
14 06 GAURA THUNDER
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Minoru Murakami
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1800m, 16 len behind Point Nemo with 57.0kg at $48.70. Last start second last of 7 at Sonoda on April 1 over 1870m, 47 len behind Saimon Chevalier with 56kg at $20.20. Wait until he shows more.
14
KANTA TAGUCHI
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES , LIGHT BLUE STRIPES
15 24222 DAISHIN LEALEA
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Oyagi
Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 1800m, neck behind Black Taro with 57.0kg at $1.90. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1800m, 6 len behind Lord Voyager carrying 57.0kg at $2.40. Leading chance again.
15
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, HOT PINK SLEEVES
16 643 FALCON BAROWS
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on March 22 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Bakken Record with 57.0kg at $6.20. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 5 len behind Schalkhaft with 57.0kg at $12.10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
16
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND