HANSHIN DIRT   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 2000m

Track:      

Strong tempo expected from Rock With You, High Upgrade and Spintronics. ROCK WITH YOU (6) is still a maiden after nine runs. Was well in commission last time out but after being prominent at the turn didn't live up to market expectations, finishing fourth over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. HIGH UPGRADE (9) went forward last start over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt and held on well for second, beaten 5 lengths. In a suitable race and can play a major role. SHORYU ASAHI (16) remains a maiden after five runs. Had plenty of admirers last time but could only manage to finish eighth over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt. Worth including in this suitable contest. ORIGINAL FINE (8) finished 2.25 lengths away in fourth at her last appearance over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt on June 1. Among the better chances in what looks a nice race.
1 98 AILES LA VICTOIRE
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yukari Saeki
Both career starts to date have been pretty ordinary. Looking to others for the winner.
1
R WADA
LAVENDER,WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
2 0x9 G T LULLABY
Y YAHAGI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Has failed to feature in two career starts, the latest a moderate ninth over 1800m at this track when fresh from a spell. Plenty of improvement required.
2
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 00x KIBONO CHIKARA
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Koji Oka
Resumes after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Did little in her maiden campaign, culminating in a 15th over 2000m at Hanshin. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.
3
OSUKE TAYAMA
WHITE , RED CROSSED SASHES , WHITE SLEEVES , RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
4 DIGNITOSO
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Colt by Dee Majesty at the races for the first time. Should kick off on the right note.
4
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
5 088x0 A BATTUTA
K NAKATAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Makoto Kato
Easily beaten at his last run before spelling and didn't fare any better when resuming over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt two weeks ago, beaten 15 lengths into 11th. Can't see him turning things around.
5
YAMATO TSUNODA
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBAND
6 4x634 ROCK WITH YOU
M NISHIZONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Victory Horse Ranch Co. Ltd.
Stepping up in trip after finishing fourth over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt last time out. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance.
6
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS
7 0x060 KUROSHIO CURRENT
AKISHI HIGASHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tatsuo Tanikake
Unplaced at all three runs this prep, the latest when 12th over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt two weeks ago. Might struggle again.
7
H MIYUKI
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
8 37484 ORIGINAL FINE
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Turf Sport Co. Ltd.
Maiden galloper in first campaign. Has been out of the money recently including last start when fourth over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt two weeks ago, beaten 2.25 lengths. Capable of sharp improvement.
8
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLACK, HOT PINK CHECK, HOT PINK SLEEVES
9 89022 HIGH UPGRADE
K TANI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shinpei Hattori
Stepping out at this circuit for the first time. Last appeared when he finished second over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt on May 25. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
9
KANTA TAGUCHI
BLACK,RED BAND,GREEN ARM BAND
10 85x FIRST DRAGON
K NONAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Koyasu Yuki RC Co. Ltd
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track March 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Eiyu Fire carrying 57.0kg at $20.60. On debut eighth of 10 at Kyoto Dirt February 23 over 1800m, 10 len behind Omega Drive with 57.0kg at $12.60. Expect he will go well.
10
TAISEI DANNO
BLACK, WHITE HOOPS SLEEVES
11 854x4 TOA GOOD LUCK
KOTA KATO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Takayama Land Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1800m, 4 len behind Dio Spada with 56kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1800m, 20 len behind Superjock carrying 54.0kg at $253.90. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
11
RYUSEI SAKAI
HOT PINK, GREEN HOOPED SLEEVES, HOT PINK CUFF
12 9x57x SPINTRONICS
Y IKEE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track March 2 over 2000m, 12 len behind Schalkhaft carrying 57.0kg at $8. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Kyoto Dirt February 16 over 1900m, 1.1 len behind Real Star carrying 57.0kg at $34.50. Expected to run well.
12
MIRAI IWATA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
13 80066 SUNRISE FUGA
KYOKO MAEKAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
At the latest run 6th of 15 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 7 len behind Zen Espoir with 57.0kg at $70. The race before that 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 7 len behind Ya Know My Steelo with 57.0kg at $314.80. Can take this out.
13
R TAKAKURA
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
14 0 SUEZMAX
KATSUNORI TANAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kentaro Hattori
Was at big odds at debut, got back early 10th of 15 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 16 len behind Zen Espoir carrying 57.0kg at $37.20. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
14
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES, PURPLE SLEEVES
15 05x0 AMERICAN TARO
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Second-up. First-up after two months 12th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 25 over 1900m, on a slow track; 19 len behind World Kiss carrying 57.0kg at $33.20. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on March 22 over 2000m, 9 len behind Bakken Record carrying 57.0kg at $61.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
15
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
YELLOW, BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS
16 67x28 SHORYU ASAHI
HIROFUMI SHII
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Ryujiro Matsutani
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 10 over 1900m, 0.5 len behind Meritorious with 57.0kg at $8. Last start 8th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 25 over 1900m, on a slow track; 15 len behind World Kiss carrying 57.0kg at $3.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
16
KEISUKE DAZAI
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,WHITE SLEEVES,LIME ARMBANDS