Hanshin 19 Apr 2025
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Solid pace with Fern Grotto finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. FERN GROTTO (5) turned in a good effort on debut 12 weeks ago when 1.3 lengths away in second at Kokura over 2000m. Has not been to the races since that outing. Will be better for that race experience and looks the one to beat. ALMA DE ORO (14) wasn't far away first up last start when fourth over 2000m at this track. May appreciate the longer journey with that run under the belt. Expected to feature in the finish. ENGAGE PRIDE (2) finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being in the firing line on the bend over 2000m at Chukyo, an improvement on his sixth at Kyoto Dirt the run before. Progressive type with strong prospects. SUNRISE SUGAR (16) faced the starter for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing eighth at this track over 2400m, beaten 9 lengths. Can improve and is not to be discounted.
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| 1 | 5x6x7 |
SWITCH BISCUIT
NAOYUKI MORITA 3YO COLT 54.0KG Toshihiko Tabata Second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last start 7th of 16 at Kokura on February 22 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Snark Picasso with 54.0kg at $16.60. At only start last preparation sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Chukyo on December 1 over 2000m, 8 len behind Interposer with 56.0kg at $9.90. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 YUICHIRO SHIBATA |
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| 2 | 6x564 |
ENGAGE PRIDE
KOICHI SHINTANI 3YO BAY COLT 54.0KG Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 17 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Three Laken carrying 54.0kg at $19.50. The start before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1900m, 16 len behind Tell Aswad with 57.0kg at $33.20. Worth following up. |
2 OSUKE TAYAMA |
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| 3 | 00 |
KITANO PLENTY
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI 3YO FILLY 55.0KG Naoto Kitajo Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 18 at Kokura on February 8 over 1200m, 17 len behind G T Espi carrying 55.0kg at $104.30. Second-up 11th of 17 at this track on April 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Red Ister with 52.0kg at $473.10. Cannot make a case. |
3 H MIYUKI |
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| 4 | 0x740 |
JUST KINGDOM
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI 3YO COLT 54.0KG Cypress Holdings LLC. Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Kyoto on February 16 over 2000m, 14 len behind Odette carrying 54.0kg at $20.40. The race before that 4th of 17 at Kokura on January 26 over 2000m, 2 len behind Nihonpiro Devin with 54.0kg at $20.70. Preferred in something easier. |
4 TAIKI HASHIKI |
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| 5 | 2x |
FERN GROTTO
HIROYUKI UEMURA 3YO COLT 57.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Resumes from a spell after only one run when held ground to the line 2nd of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Dogged carrying 57.0kg at $4.70. Bold performance expected. |
5 YUICHI KITAMURA |
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ALPHA SIRIUS
Y YAHAGI 3YO COLT 57.0KG K.Kietsu Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 13th of 15 at this track on March 29 over 2000m, 12 len behind Disparar carrying 54.0kg at $220.70. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 2400m, 7 len behind Say Cute with 54.0kg at $213.30. Can't tip based on recent efforts. |
6 TAISEI DANNO |
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TAISEI LE CIEL
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA 3YO COLT 56.0KG Seiho Tanaka At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 2400m, 17 len behind Say Cute carrying 56.0kg at $41.30. Before that 9th of 15 at Kyoto on February 22 over 2400m, 11 len behind L'ottobrata with 57.0kg at $197.10. Hard to recommend. |
7 RIKI TAKASUGI |
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| 8 | 5x760 |
TOLSTOY
HARUKI SUGIYAMA 3YO COLT 57.0KG Hideko Kondo At the latest run second last of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 2000m, 13 len behind Cartesius with 57.0kg at $17.50. The race before that 6th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1900m, 8 len behind Aurea Mist with 57.0kg at $8.80. Fully tested on his recent run. |
8 ATSUYA NISHIMURA |
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SUNRISE ROGER
KOTA KATO 3YO COLT 57.0KG Life House Co. Ltd. Racing second-up today. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 2400m, 9 len behind Say Cute with 57.0kg at $39.30. At only start last preparation 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 12 over 1800m, 18 len behind Meisho Zuiun carrying 57.0kg at $22.20. Unlikely to threaten. |
9 KANTA TAGUCHI |
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| 10 | 47 |
MIKKI CONDOR
R OKUBO 3YO COLT 57.0KG Mizuki Noda Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Dogged with 57.0kg at $11.30. Second-up 7th of 14 at Kyoto on February 16 over 2000m, 9 len behind Odette carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. Will prove tough to beat. |
10 K IKEZOE |
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| 11 | 9x |
LOTS OF PLANS
HIROFUMI SHII 3YO FILLY 55.0KG G1 Racing Co. Ltd. Resuming after a break; only one run when 9th of 12 at Kokura on February 9 over 2000m, 9 len behind Coachella Valley carrying 55.0kg at $2.80. Keep in mind. |
11 Y FUJIOKA |
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ENHANCE
Y YAHAGI 3YO COLT 57.0KG Osamu Hirata First-starter by Just A Way out of Air Routine. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending. |
12 RYUSEI SAKAI |
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GUTI
Y TOMOMICHI 3YO GELDING 57.0KG M's Racing Third-up today. Resuming failed to make an impression; 6th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1900m, 7 len behind Ecoro Spada carrying 57.0kg at $4.70. Last start 8th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 18 len behind Dignite carrying 57.0kg at $16.10. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so. |
13 MIRAI IWATA |
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| 14 | 6x4 |
ALMA DE ORO
HIROO SHIMIZU 3YO COLT 57.0KG Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd. Second-up. First start 6th of 13 at Kyoto on November 30 over 1800m, 9 len behind Madison Girl carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Returned from break 4th of 15 at this track on March 29 over 2000m, 2 len behind Disparar carrying 57.0kg at $8.70. Among the top chances. |
14 YUTAKA TAKE |
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| 15 | 99x |
STILLE SEJL
YUICHI FUKUNAGA 3YO FILLY 54.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Chukyo January 26 over 2200m, 7 len behind Bizot with 55.0kg at $10.70. On debut second last of 10 at Kyoto December 8 over 1800m, 11 len behind Erika Endive with 55.0kg at $3. Win would surprise. |
15 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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| 16 | 8 |
SUNRISE SUGAR
KOICHI SHINTANI 3YO COLT 57.0KG Life House Co. Ltd. At debut, 8th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 2400m, 9 len behind Say Cute with 54.0kg at $14.80. Capable of plenty of improvement. |
16 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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