NIIGATA DIRT   03 May 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1200m

Track: FIRM      

Plenty of pressure primarily from Skydiver, Isla Corazon and Churat. WIDE DECORATION (11) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Hanshin Dirt over 1400m. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. LILY DREAMER (8) is yet to break through after seven career starts. Managed to find the placings at Chukyo Dirt two starts back before finishing fifth over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt last start. Likely to be about the money. PENTELIKON (13) improved last start to finish third over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt after being in contention on the turn. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. NAC ORION (10) finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in fourth after being in contention on the turn at his most recent appearance over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.
1 0x0 WHITE MAGIC
TSUYOSHI TANAKA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First start 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1200m, 17 len behind Dornroschen with 56.0kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ecoro Cadiz carrying 56.0kg at $69.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
2 90x3 PROPIEDAD
YOSHINORI MUTO
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Queen's Chiffon with 52.0kg at $134.50. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 1800m, 27 len behind Kyoei Taiko carrying 55.0kg at $99.60. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
2
KO NAGAHAMA
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS
3 70 ISLA CORAZON
NARU OWADA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Koji Murano
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Ho O Gold carrying 55.0kg at $21.30. Last start 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 23 len behind Shanghai Night with 55.0kg at $152.20. Prepared to risk on current form.
3
NAOTA UEZATO
BLUE, YELLOW BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
4 7x7x7 RIPOSINO
NAOYA NAKAMURA
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
Having second run back today. Last run 7th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kudos with 53.0kg at $44.40. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Aoi Regina with 55.0kg at $10.60. One of the top chances.
4
MIKU KOBAYASHI
FIREBRICK, BLACK FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES
5 07x08 MONT SAINT VEDETTE
O HIRATA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Shinichi Yamashita
Third-up today. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Resuming 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1400m, 15 len behind Lafon carrying 55.0kg at $93.70. Second-up 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mild Rydeen with 52.0kg at $145.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
SEINA IMAMURA
YELLOW, PURPLE DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE DIAMOND
6 80 CROWN SIHR
TAIKI CHAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mariko Yano
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 2000m, 12 len behind Bakken Record carrying 54.0kg at $32.10. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 20 len behind Taisei Kaiser carrying 57.0kg at $49.90. Prepared to overlook against this lot.
6
ARATA SAITO
RED, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBAND
7 00x FUTURE STEP
TAKAFUMI AOKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Futaba Hirosaki
She is resuming after a three months break. Not seen since she finished last of 14 at Kawasaki February 4 over 1500m, 17 len behind Jasper Novel carrying 54kg at $51.50. On debut 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Pop Groove with 54.0kg at $129.50. May need the run.
7
SHUTO KOBAYASHI
SILVER, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
8 0x425 LILY DREAMER
O HIRATA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Takao Doi
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 5th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kudos with 55.0kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cerejeira with 52.0kg at $16.80. Worth another chance.
8
NAHO FURUKAWA
BLUE,LIGHT BLUE BAND
9 GOLD EMPEROR
T HATSUKI
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Gold Dream out of Tiarandoll. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
9
KAITO KAWABATA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
10 67244 NAC ORION
H SUGIURA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Kinya Komatsu
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind B I Forte with 57.0kg at $4.10. Before that 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Summer Sweet Pea with 54.0kg at $4.10. Capable of more – worth another chance.
10
SHOMA SATO
RED, LIME GREEN FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
11 57x32 WIDE DECORATION
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Gold carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. Last start 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind New Orleans carrying 57.0kg at $3.50. Definite winning chance.
11
DAITO OZAWA
BLUE,YELLOW HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE HOOPS
12 09040 SKYDIVER
KATSUHARU TANAKA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Masatake Iida
Returns from a 62-day let-up. Last start second last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on March 2 over 1000m, 17 len behind Bulldog King carrying 52.0kg at $50. The start before that 4th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 23 over 1000m, 7 len behind Carry Grace with 52.0kg at $35.30. Tested from a wide gate.
12
TAKURO ISHIDA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX CIRCLES
13 6x353 PENTELIKON
KOSHIRO TAKE
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kieffers Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Basilis with 55.0kg at $5.20. Before that 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cerejeira with 55.0kg at $4.20. This is well within her grasp.
13
DAISUKE SASAKI
WHITE, GREY CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES
14 64009 CHURAT
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Mitsuhiro Matsuzawa
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 13 len behind Summer Sweet Pea with 55.0kg at $45.20. The race before that 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 16 over 1300m, 13 len behind Masano Unicorn carrying 55.0kg at $67.20. Favour others today.
14
RUI FUNAYAMA
BLUE , WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS , RED SLEEVES , WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND
15 x5400 T M PILOT
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sound Moryana with 57.0kg at $54.90. The start before that 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Hayateno Tsubasa with 57.0kg at $42.10. Wide draw makes it tough.
15
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
HOT PINK, GREEN BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES