SAPPORO   23 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 2000m

Track: GOOD      

Ric Main should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. WIN KIRARA (5) was close to breaking through last time, beaten just half a length over 1800m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Big chance to shed the maiden tag. RIC MAIN (3) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish second, beaten 3 lengths, over 2000m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. PITYRODIA (16) started at $2.10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths at this track over 2000m. Nicely placed to bounce back. HARD ROCK STAR (4) was prominent at the corner and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 2000m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Nicely placed to play a role in the finish.
1 0x375 GRAND SAISON
TORU KURITA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 16 at this track on August 2 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Ropa Chic carrying 55.0kg at $16.70. The run before that 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Winter Sun carrying 55.0kg at $3.30. Leading chance again.
1
DAISUKE SASAKI
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
2 x0x0x ADMIRE ADEL
R OKUBO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Junko Kondo
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on April 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Peptide Clematis with 55.0kg at $58.20. First up last campaign 13th of 18 at Kyoto on December 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Winston with 53.0kg at $210.80. Needs more time.
2
YUICHI KITAMURA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES
3 7x262 RIC MAIN
RYO TAKEI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Koki Shimozawa
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at this track on August 10 over 2000m, 3 len behind Al Destino carrying 55.0kg at $9.60. The run before that 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 6 len behind Mjuk Chelsea carrying 55.0kg at $2.50. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
3
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
4 x48x3 HARD ROCK STAR
Y SHIKATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroshi Yamada
Second-up. First-up after two months led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track on July 27 over 2000m, 5 len behind Yo Hin with 54.0kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Niigata on May 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Sanka Shigure with 57.0kg at $56.10. Among the top chances.
4
YUTAKA TAKE
YELLOW, LIME GREEN HALVES, LIME GREEN DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES
5 x4632 WIN KIRARA
Y SHIKATO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on July 26 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Derma Queserasera carrying 55.0kg at $6.40. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Conduire carrying 52.0kg at $15.20. Went close last time. Leading player again.
5
YUJI TANNAI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
6 609x5 TOLSTOY
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hideko Kondo
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 9 at this track on July 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Yo Hin carrying 57.0kg at $9.20. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1900m, 8 len behind Aurea Mist carrying 57.0kg at $8.80. Fitter and worth including.
6
RYUSEI SAKAI
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBAND
7 x06x0 A SHIN MAQLUBE
TSUYOSHI TANAKA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 13 at Hakodate Dirt on July 20 over 1700m, 16 len behind Narita Hikari with 55.0kg at $47.50. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 4 over 1600m, 13 len behind Pai Shaobing with 55.0kg at $56.50. Unlikely to threaten.
7
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
RED,BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
8 0x09x AURUM REGALIA
M IKEGAMI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Makio Okada
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Hakodate June 21 over 2000m, 7 len behind Aoi Takeru with 52.0kg at $372.10. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Niigata May 25 over 2000m, 11 len behind Straniero carrying 53.0kg at $62. Major upset if she won.
8
RUI FUNAYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
9 x2050 GAJU NORI WHITE
KAZUYUKI OGATA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Norio Nakatani
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 15 at Hakodate on July 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Kintra Dancer with 53.0kg at $8.30. The race before that 5th of 15 at Hakodate on July 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind La La Banyuls carrying 53.0kg at $8.30. Can do a lot better than that last run.
9
MIKU KOBAYASHI
BLUE, RED RIGHT SASH, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
10 0x0 FLOWER MOON
SHINYA KOBAYASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tetsuya Kamei
Third race start. First start ran last of 14 at Hanshin on April 13 over 2000m, 14 len behind Meisho Bistro carrying 55.0kg at $151. Returned from break second last of 13 at Hakodate on July 5 over 2000m, 13 len behind Morbido with 54.0kg at $229.90. Unlikely to threaten.
10
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
11 46940 WIN HELIODOR
T UMEDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 14 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Honey Dress with 57.0kg at $17.40. Before that 4th of 12 at Hakodate on July 6 over 2000m, 6 len behind Mikuni Inspire carrying 57.0kg at $15.10. Genuine chance this time around.
11
CRAIG WILLIAMS
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
12 x0604 YUNA HAWK POWER
KAZUO KONISHI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Tsutomu Gentsu
At the latest run 4th of 16 at this track on August 10 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Al Destino carrying 52.0kg at $124.50. The race before that 11th of 16 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hit The Ground carrying 52.0kg at $116.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
12
TAIKI HASHIKI
WHITE, SILVER HALVES, SILVER DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM ORCHID ARMBANDS
13 0x024 FAIRY GLEN
N YOSHIDA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on August 2 over 2000m, 3 len behind Ropa Chic carrying 54.0kg at $20.30. Before that 2nd of 14 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Honey Dress with 54.0kg at $40.20. Genuine hope.
13
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
14 46x0x SOLE E SPIAGGIA
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Hakodate on June 21 over 1800m, 12 len behind Heart Meteor with 55.0kg at $9.40. First up last campaign 4th of 17 at Kyoto on December 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Flank Speed with 55.0kg at $2.80. Likely to be up for this.
14
K TOSAKI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
15 0x0x6 KOKO MONAKA
YUSUKE WADA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Takamitsu Murata
Having second run back today. Not raced for 55 days. Last start 6th of 16 at Hakodate on June 29 over 1800m, 3 len behind Sakura Adria with 55.0kg at $32.90. At only start last preparation 10th of 16 at Tokyo on February 16 over 1800m, 10 len behind Tres Saphir with 55.0kg at $219. Must improve significantly.
15
MASASHIGE HONDA
WHITE,LIME FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, LIME STARS
16 88226 PITYRODIA
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on July 27 over 2000m, 6 len behind Yo Hin with 57.0kg at $2.10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Hakodate on June 28 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Alma De Oro with 57.0kg at $12.40. Watch for sharp improvement.
16
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES