NIIGATA DIRT 03 May 2026
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Taro leading the way. KOIOS TESORO (6) is a three-start maiden who was close to a win before a three-and-a-half months break, finishing off with a minor placing at Nakayama Dirt. Expect he has come on over the break. Looks the one to beat. SALSA BRAVA (12) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a second last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt after being in the firing line on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. TARO (3) made progress last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1800m at Nakayama Dirt after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. LEGERETE (2) was beaten 4.5 lengths into third at Chukyo Dirt two starts ago then finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in fifth last time at Fukushima Dirt. Backmarker who keeps coming. Suited here and can sneak into the finish.
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SCENE OF DREAM
Y IKEE 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Aoshiba Shoji Co. Ltd. First-starter by Kitasan Black out of Pursuing The Dream. Respect any positive market lead. |
1 ARATA SAITO |
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| 2 | 0935 |
LEGERETE
SUGURU SHIBATA 3YO BROWN COLT 54.0KG Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd. Most recently 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 11 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Shooting Guy with 54.0kg at $28.40. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Corvus carrying 54.0kg at $28.90. Can turn things around. |
2 HARUKI WADA |
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| 3 | 94442 |
TARO
KOICHI SHINTANI 3YO DK B COLT 55.0KG Takeshi Nishimura Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Arde Kingdom with 54.0kg at $16.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Ask Du Champ carrying 54.0kg at $16.30. Building to a win. Another bold run is expected. |
3 OSUKE TAYAMA |
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RYUGO PURE
JIRO ONO 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 54.0KG Kunio Nomura Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1800m, 32 len behind Krautrock with 56.0kg at $19.70. May need this run. |
4 YUGA OKUBO |
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YUIAN GORO
TORU KURITA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Izumiko Yui Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 2100m, 30 len behind G T Black carrying 57.0kg at $29.20. When resuming last campaign 14th of 18 at Tokyo on October 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Brown Banana with 56.0kg at $99.50. Others are preferred. |
5 KAZUMA HARADA |
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KOIOS TESORO
N TAKAGI 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd. Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at Nakayama Dirt January 24 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Take On Me carrying 57.0kg at $8.60. On debut fifth of 13 at Nakayama Dirt December 20 over 1800m, 8 len behind Gold Blaze with 56.0kg at $21.70. Showed promise in first campaign. Likely to feature. |
6 YUJI TANNAI |
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BRIC A BRAC
N TAKAGI 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Makio Okada Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Kokura February 22 over 2000m, 9 len behind A Shin Ignis with 54.0kg at $106.20. Previously first up; 12th of 16 at Kokura January 24 over 1800m, 13 len behind Arvand Rud carrying 57.0kg at $76.10. Marginal prospects. |
7 MIYABI MUTO |
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| 8 | 7905 |
TOKOTOKO KUMACHI
I OKADA 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG Tetsuya Ichimura Last start 5th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Jun Doradora carrying 55.0kg at $258.10. The race before that ran last of 13 at Hanshin on March 7 over 2400m, 23 len behind Cut Solo carrying 54.0kg at $334.30. Watch for a big final furlong. |
8 YUICHIRO SHIBATA |
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FAFROTSKIES
K NONAKA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Yuki Hashimoto He is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Kyoto Dirt November 15 over 1400m, 27 len behind Smart Julius with 56.0kg at $38.70. On debut 12th of 14 at Kyoto October 25 over 1600m, 19 len behind Early Harvest with 56.0kg at $5.50. May need the hitout. |
9 AKATSUKI TOMITA |
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SAMAA NAJM
KOICHI TSUNODA 3YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG North Hills Co. Ltd. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 4 over 1800m, 23 len behind Tagano Elu with 56.0kg at $107.90. On debut 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 20 over 1800m, 19 len behind Meisho Komachi carrying 56.0kg at $43.40. Looks up against it. |
10 YUJI NAKAI |
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BOLD TOWER
SHINTARO SUZUKI 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Yoichi Masuda Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Intime carrying 57.0kg at $6.40. The start before that 5th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Jun Primero carrying 57.0kg at $20.90. Can improve again. Top chance. |
11 RYUTO YOKOYAMA |
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SALSA BRAVA
TAKESHI OKUMURA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG G1 Racing Co. Ltd. Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 10 len behind Takeru Musashi carrying 57.0kg at $19.60. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Achiever with 57.0kg at $7.40. Promising galloper ready to break through. Should go well. |
12 YUKITO ISHIKAWA |
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MORE THAN FIRE
RYO TAKEI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG KH Racing Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 15 at this track on August 3 over 1800m, 59 len behind Chachacomani with 53.0kg at $50.10. This looks too tough. |
13 SEINA IMAMURA |
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KASHINO SPARK
SHOICHI TEMMA 3YO GREY COLT 54.0KG Tsutomu Kashiwagi Last start 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, slow going 12 len behind Mr Canberra with 54.0kg at $16. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 3 len behind Meisho Peito with 54.0kg at $26. Forward showing expected. |
14 FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI |
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