HANSHIN DIRT   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1800m

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Despite the wide draw Bouvo has the dash to cross and lead a low-pressure contest. PISTOL STAR (7) was beaten just a neck last start and landed his first top-three finish in the process at this track over 2000m. Looks close to a win and gets his chance in this suitable contest. TAGANO MALAKH (12) returned last time with a solid second at Chukyo Dirt over 1800m after being in contention on the corner. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. MEISHO TIEPIN (13) found the line nicely to grab third last time out over 1800m at this track. Expected to be there at the business end. WAXING MOON (11) ran below expectations last start, finishing eighth and beaten 9 lengths at this track over 2000m. Well placed to atone.
1 LUSH GREEN
Manabu Ikezoe
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Nagoya Yuho Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Lord Kanaloa out of Piscadela. Betting the best guide.
1
HARUHIKO KAWASU
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK HALVES, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND,HOT PINK SLEEVES
2 OCEA FRANKEL
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
XIAO Japan
First-starter by Epiphaneia out of Million Dreams. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
2
SHOTA KATO
BLACK, GREEN FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
3 SIEG WALZER
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Declaration Of War out of Last Waltz. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
3
RYOYA KOZAKI
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
4 90x SPIRAL VISION
SHOZO SASAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at Chukyo January 18 over 2000m, 19 len behind Toppi Born with 56.0kg at $76.50. On debut ninth of 12 at Chukyo December 8 over 2000m, 10 len behind M's carrying 55.0kg at $11.40. Keep in mind.
4
TAISEI DANNO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
5 0007 MEISHO CREPIS
M HONDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start ran last of 7 at Sonoda on April 1 over 1870m, 77 len behind Saimon Chevalier carrying 53kg at $78.20. The start before that 11th of 13 at Kokura on February 8 over 2000m, 13 len behind God Valley carrying 54.0kg at $137.70. Wait until she shows more.
5
HARUKI WADA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
6 75x30 DIO SPADA
KENSUKE OGURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on March 13 over 1870m, 0.6 len behind Meisho Makujiki with 55kg at $5.40. Second-up 10th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 2000m, 11 len behind Cartesius with 57.0kg at $23.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
7 67452 PISTOL STAR
RYO TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Yoshizumi Iwasaki
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 29 over 2000m, neck behind Cartesius carrying 57.0kg at $11.30. The start before that 5th of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Kojoryozoku with 57.0kg at $45.50. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
7
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
LIME GREEN, WHITE STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES
8 460x GANHAR
H MIYAMOTO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 5 over 1900m, 18 len behind Hug carrying 57.0kg at $19.20. On debut fourth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt November 23 over 1800m, 11 len behind Smart Seeker with 56.0kg at $10.30. Look for a bold run.
8
M DEMURO
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
9 0x60 TAIKI VIER LIEBE
H NAKAO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 19 len behind Kastrom Pupu carrying 54.0kg at $312.50. Last start 11th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 27 len behind Meisho Soseki with 56.0kg at $184.40. Needs to improve.
9
R WADA
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
10 0x KEN AGENT
TERUHIKO CHIDA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Cambridge Valley Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; only one run when got back early 14th of 18 at Chukyo on January 19 over 2000m, 13 len behind Sena Style carrying 57.0kg at $72.70. Likely to be up for this.
10
RIKI TAKASUGI
YELLOW , PINK HALVED , PINK DIAMOND BAND , YELLOW SLEEVES , BLACK ARMBAND
11 28 WAXING MOON
SHOGO HATABATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 23 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Omega Drive with 57.0kg at $14.40. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 2000m, 9 len behind Cartesius with 57.0kg at $4.90. Key chance expected to feature.
11
KEISUKE DAZAI
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
12 94x2 TAGANO MALAKH
KOICHI TSUNODA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Taisei Kaiser carrying 57.0kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 5 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Hug carrying 57.0kg at $148.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
12
KO NAGAHAMA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
13 84x63 MEISHO TIEPIN
YUZO IIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hard Seltzer carrying 57.0kg at $12.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Artless Mind carrying 57.0kg at $12.60. Strong winning hope.
13
K IKEZOE
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
14 300 BOUVO
K NONAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshio Terada
Last start 10th of 13 at Chukyo on March 30 over 2000m, 15 len behind Excite Bio with 57.0kg at $70.90. Before that 11th of 14 at Kyoto on February 16 over 1600m, 16 len behind Mikki Jewelry carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. Far better than recent form suggests.
14
H MIYUKI
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
15 0 JO TERPUJI
K NAKATAKE
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Eriko Ueda
Was at a huge quote at debut, 12th of 17 at Hanshin on April 5 over 1800m, 8 len behind Red Ister carrying 52.0kg at $402.60. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
15
TAIKI HASHIKI
LIME GREEN , RED SIX CIRCLES, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED SPOTS
16 STRADA REALE
R OKUBO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Saturnalia out of Daiwa Proper. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
16
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND