SAPPORO DIRT   13 Aug 2022
 
GOING: M

Maiden Race 1700m

Track: MUDDY      

Very keen early battle with King Ku and Benissimo matching motors and there are a few others that can keep them busy. KING KU (1) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings over today's distance, the latest coming when second at this track a fortnight ago. Sure to be in the finish. JOKER BROWN (11) is racing well and wasn't far away last time when second over 1700m at this track on July 23. Rates highly here on that effort and a breakthrough win would not surprise. BENISSIMO (10) was strongly fancied at $2.30 last start over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt but could only manage to finish sixth. That followed a run of three minor placings since resuming. One of the contenders. ORO ROSSO (6) is a five-start maiden who returned last time with a solid third at Sapporo over 1800m. Definite chance with improvement in the locker.
1 00232 KING KU
KOSHIRO TAKE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on July 30 over 1700m, 2 len behind Ladybells carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at this track on July 23 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Imperial Line carrying 56.0kg at $3.40. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
1
HAYATO YOSHIDA
YELLOW, BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS
2 24536 ROLLBAHN SKY
KOICHI SHINKAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on July 24 over 1700m, 6 len behind Salsa Diva carrying 56.0kg at $3.90. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 3 over 1700m, 11 len behind Kitano Serenade with 56.0kg at $4.50. Capable of a better run.
2
M KATSUURA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
3 47069 AFFOGATO
YOICHIRO ASANO
5YO  GREY  HORSE 52.0KG
Yoshitsugu Toyoi
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind Glutton Lassie with 56.0kg at $174.20. The race before that 6th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind Marble K K carrying 56.0kg at $65.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
3
NAHO FURUKAWA
PURPLE, VIOLET THREE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH VIOLET ARMBANDS, HOT PINK CAP
4 88670 BELLWOOD MERCI
TETSUHIDE TSUJI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Teruo Suzuki
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Clarity Scale with 56.0kg at $135.70. The run before that 7th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Taisei Trigger carrying 56.0kg at $116.90. Happy to risk.
4
FUMA IZUMIYA
RED, GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES WITH GREEN ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
5 7x030 PURIFY
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsutoshi Yoshida
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Fukushima Dirt on July 3 over 1700m, 20 len behind Break The Ice with 54.0kg at $15.90. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Tokyo Dirt on June 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Hollywood Fame with 56.0kg at $170.20. Win doesn't look likely.
5
MIYABI MUTO
LIME GREEN,YELLOW STRIPES,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
6 0x6x3 ORO ROSSO
K NONAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last outing 3rd of 14 at Sapporo on July 23 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Zarzarrosa with 54.0kg at $7.10. At only start last preparation 6th of 16 at Kokura on February 27 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Satono Ruffian with 56.0kg at $4.20. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
6
YAMATO TSUNODA
BLUE, GREEN VEE, WHITE SLEEVES WITH GREEN ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
7 x8826 KYOEI DEESE
NAOYUKI MORITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Haruo Tanaka
At the latest run 6th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 24 over 1700m, 9 len behind Rigoletto with 54.0kg at $3.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 10 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Smart Moulin with 54.0kg at $109.40. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
7
ARATA SAITO
WHITE, PINK BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBANDS
8 72933 AGNES RYU
H MIYAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kumiko Watanabe
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on July 31 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Queen's Joyful carrying 56.0kg at $12.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Kanazawa on July 5 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Challans Ghana carrying 52kg at $1.90. Sure to be about the money.
8
DAISAKU MATSUDA
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 440x0 RYUNO ICHIMONJI
KAZUYA MAKITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Masakazu Futakuchi
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 17 over 1700m, 18 len behind Strongest carrying 53.0kg at $258.70. Previously second-up struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at Kokura Dirt on January 15 over 1700m, 8 len behind Take The World with 53.0kg at $254.60. Must improve significantly.
9
RYOTA KOBAYASHI
YELLOW, RED VEE, WHITE CAP
10 x3236 BENISSIMO
DAISHI ITO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 23 over 1700m, 3 len behind Proud Heritage carrying 56.0kg at $2.30. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Niigata Dirt on May 22 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Tamamo Eight Beat carrying 56.0kg at $2.20. Has the right credentials.
10
GENKI MARUYAMA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
11 33542 JOKER BROWN
MASAKI MATSUYAMA
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Premium Race Horse
Going well. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 23 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Imperial Line carrying 56.0kg at $7.30. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Hakodate on July 2 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Chronicle Nova with 56.0kg at $9.80. Knocking on the door.
11
YUJI TANNAI
BLUE, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBAND
12 x4680 MISS PURE HEART
R OKUBO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Most recently 11th of 15 at Sapporo on July 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Taft Tesoro with 54.0kg at $21.40. Before that 8th of 16 at Hakodate on June 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hiruno Lausanne carrying 54.0kg at $34.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
TAKUMA OGINO
WHITE, BLUE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, LIGHT BROWN CAP
13 x4x60 SUGAR BEET
M IKEGAMI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Hakodate Dirt on June 26 over 1700m, 10 len behind Hayabusa Wish with 55.0kg at $12.90. Second run from a spell second last of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 9 over 1700m, 14 len behind Feng Meili carrying 56.0kg at $9. Prepared to risk today.
13
YUJI HISHIDA
GREY, YELLOW CROSS, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BROWN CAP
14 x4709 ESTIMATE
KAZUHIRO KATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 9th of 16 at Hakodate on July 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Shinzen Koichan carrying 56.0kg at $176.80. The start before that 13th of 16 at Hakodate on June 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Energy Grand carrying 56.0kg at $114.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
14
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
WHITE, RED CHECK, SLEEVES