TOKYO DIRT   04 May 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1600m

Track:      

A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure. SATOMINO ANGEL (10) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Heading in the right direction and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. NOAH VIVACE (4) looked good at his only appearance 11 weeks ago over 1600m at this track, finishing third and beaten 6 lengths. Sure to have improved over the break and is among the main hopes. BREAK BOUNDS (14) finished fifth last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will give backers a sight. VLASTARI (3) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start, beaten 15 lengths over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Better than that and shapes as a top-three chance.
1 x0958 NIGHT DANCER
YOSHIKATSU SATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently 8th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 6 len behind Rouge Mirage with 54.0kg at $145.90. The race before that 5th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 12 len behind Greatest Song carrying 54.0kg at $172.30. This race looks too tough.
1
YUYA MIZUGUCHI
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
2 77x0x ISA CHIL COME COME
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Isao Kosaka
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 16 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Private Eyes with 57.0kg at $321.80. First up last campaign 9th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on September 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sanono Wonder with 55.0kg at $55.50. May need this run.
2
HATSUYA KOWATA
YELLOW, RED BAND, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
3 349x9 VLASTARI
E YANO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Nisshin B.
Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after two months 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 15 len behind Namura Jimmy carrying 57.0kg at $10.10. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Ostrava with 56.0kg at $23.10. Solid top-three hope.
3
H UCHIDA
BLUE,WHITE SLEEVES, LIME STRIPES
4 3x NOAH VIVACE
SHINTARO SUZUKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kimio Sayama
Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd of 16 at this track on February 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ho O Gold carrying 57.0kg at $91.30. Can go on with the job this prep.
4
RYUICHI SUGAHARA
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE SIX SPOTS, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 0x0 HORLOGERERE
Y IKEE
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First start ran last of 15 at Tokyo on October 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Take It All with 55.0kg at $14.60. Returned from break 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Real Queen carrying 54.0kg at $18.10. Unlikely to threaten.
5
KANTA TAGUCHI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
6 900 NISHINO IKKI SASU
ISSEI MURATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Nakayama on April 12 over 2200m, 21 len behind Premier Sortie carrying 54.0kg at $94.60. The start before that 12th of 18 at Tokyo on February 22 over 2400m, 9 len behind Danon Picture carrying 57.0kg at $104.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
MASAMI MATSUOKA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
7 090x0 ARU KANAE
YUKI UEHARA
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Yukihiro Abe
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 16 at this track on April 26 over 2100m, 25 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 57.0kg at $123.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on September 14 over 1800m, 22 len behind Shiny Ship with 55.0kg at $98.40. Needs to lift.
7
KIWAMU OGINO
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
8 SAKAI SHOOTER
YASUTOSHI MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hideto Sakai
First-starter by Vino Rosso out of Philadelphia Gold. Sure to be better for this hitout.
8
IKUYA KOWATA
RED, BLUE RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS
9 000 LAST YOMMARU
SHINICHI ITO
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Katsuya Haga
At the latest run 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind Sunrise Jupiter with 54.0kg at $309.60. Before that ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, 28 len behind Prospect Park carrying 54.0kg at $413.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
TATSUKI ENDO
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES
10 06522 SATOMINO ANGEL
N SUZUKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroki Tashiro
Recent form sound. Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 2 len behind Edward Barows carrying 57.0kg at $3.90. The run before that 2nd of 16 at this track on February 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Admire Daytona carrying 57.0kg at $17.90. Right in the mix again.
10
N YOKOYAMA
RED,YELLOW FIVE STARS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 0x6 KYOEI GOOD
NAOTO CHIBA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Haruo Tanaka
Third race start. First start second last of 16 at Tokyo on February 16 over 1800m, 22 len behind Tres Saphir carrying 56.0kg at $57.40. Went for a spell before returning settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shinano Cooper carrying 56kg at $11.10. Needs more time.
11
TAKUYA KOWATA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS
12 000 KITANO VULCAN
M KIKUKAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Most recently 14th of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Daniel Barows carrying 57.0kg at $211.10. The race before that 14th of 16 at this track on February 16 over 2100m, 28 len behind Taisei Dexter with 57.0kg at $84.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
DAISUKE SASAKI
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE BAND, RED SLEEVES
13 000x9 BELLEFONT
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Cypress Holdings LLC.
Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 16 at this track on April 26 over 1600m, 14 len behind Rise To The Top carrying 53.0kg at $264.40. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Kokura on February 1 over 2000m, 11 len behind Tosen Reverb carrying 55.0kg at $287.10. Unlikely to threaten.
13
YUSUKE HARA
WHITE, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
14 07x95 BREAK BOUNDS
TORU HAYASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 18 at Nakayama on March 30 over 2200m, 8 len behind Niflheimr carrying 57.0kg at $260.30. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 20 over 1800m, 11 len behind Smart Kairos with 57.0kg at $14.40. Racing well. Top prospects.
14
TAKUMA ITO
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, WHITE STARS
15 56x9x RONDE CHASSE
Y KATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Private Eyes with 57.0kg at $21.60. First up last campaign 5th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on October 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lewis Tesoro with 53.0kg at $9.50. Returns in a winnable race.
15
MICHAEL DEE
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
16 7088 KURINO FLORENCE
MICHIO MINAMIDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masatoshi Asano
Last start 8th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 20 over 1800m, 22 len behind Smart Kairos with 55.0kg at $323.40. The race before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 17 len behind Long Way Home carrying 52.0kg at $616. Others preferred at this stage.
16
KYOSUKE MARUTA
RED, GREEN BAND, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS