NIIGATA DIRT   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

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Looks to be plenty of pace with Corin Fuga and Enuma Elish battling for the lead. SONATAN (5) has been about the money of late with two minor placings in succession, the latest a solid second over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Can measure up again. ENUMA ELISH (12) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third when resuming last time out over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Will be handy in transit despite the tricky draw. Can build on that solid recent effort. BONS DUQQA (6) is a four-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent outing over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Solid top-three chance on his best figures. YAMANIN EVOLVE (8) could only manage to finish fifth, beaten 8 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.
1 0x SOL DE MAYO
SAKAE KUNIEDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshimasa Ema
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 11th of 18 at Chukyo on January 5 over 2000m, 10 len behind G T Adamant carrying 57.0kg at $15.40. Not without claims.
1
KANTA TAGUCHI
WHITE, FIREBRICK CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES
2 96636 ZIL KUN
SHINTARO SUZUKI
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Masaki Suzuki
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1150m, 10 len behind Adria Flavor with 57.0kg at $14.80. Before that 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sugar High with 57.0kg at $22.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
2
SEINA IMAMURA
PINK, WHITE HALVED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 0x DERMA GANYMEDE
K SEISHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 15 at Tokyo on February 2 over 1800m, 17 len behind Danon Century carrying 56.0kg at $148.60. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
3
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
4 00x0x INSIGHT
MASAO KASUYA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroaki Nishi
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 18 over 2100m, 24 len behind Yuino Lecter carrying 57.0kg at $216.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 33 len behind Blue Maestro with 57.0kg at $280.70. This looks a stern test.
4
HATSUYA KOWATA
PURPLE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 2x922 SONATAN
YUSUKE WADA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
UH Racing
Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Takinobori carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Cafe Roi D'or with 57.0kg at $4.90. Capable of going to the next level.
5
K TOSAKI
GREY,SLEEVES,WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
6 7256 BONS DUQQA
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Susumu Ishihara
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 14 len behind Last Legacy carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. The race before that 5th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Profeta with 57.0kg at $10.40. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
6
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
SILVER, BROWN DIAMOND CHECKS, SILVER SLEEVES, LIME GREEN HOOPS
7 FRANSCHHOEK
TETSUYA KIMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
First-starter by Henny Hughes out of Bloukrans. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
7
H UCHIDA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
8 x6335 YAMANIN EVOLVE
NAOTO CHIBA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hajime Doi
Last start 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 8 len behind Bene Spira with 57.0kg at $6. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Vertugadin with 57.0kg at $13.30. Deserves another chance.
8
TAKUMA ITO
SKY BLUE, RED HOOPS SLEEVES
9 7x008 BREGUET UN
Y TAMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tomoko Hirosaki
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 15 len behind Last Legacy with 57.0kg at $160.20. The start before that 14th of 18 at Tokyo on May 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Bumblebee with 57.0kg at $113.30. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
9
T EDA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
10 0x LITTLE SHIPS
M TSUCHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoriko Koike
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 10 over 1300m, 21 len behind Piko Red carrying 56.0kg at $183. Needs more time.
10
RYOTA KOBAYASHI
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
11 x0x47 RHYTON
MASAYOSHI EBINA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resumes off a 48 day letup. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind J L Berth with 57.0kg at $176.20. Last start 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Huascar carrying 57.0kg at $16.80. Needs to step up.
11
YUSUKE HARA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
12 94x3 ENUMA ELISH
H UEHARA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Second run back. First-up after nine months held ground to the line 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Takinobori with 57.0kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 9 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Golden Kite with 56.0kg at $29.30. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
12
KIWAMU OGINO
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
13 74580 LOGI AVANCER
KOICHI SHINKAI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Brave Decision carrying 57.0kg at $80.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, 23 len behind Lizard Island with 57.0kg at $22.10. Not keen on his prospects.
13
YUTARO NONAKA
YELLOW, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS
14 05557 REVONTULI
NARU OWADA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 15 len behind Last Legacy carrying 57.0kg at $21.10. The race before that 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1600m, 3 len behind Brave Decision with 57.0kg at $35.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
14
TAKUYA KOWATA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
15 548x CORIN FUGA
JIRO ONO
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Keiko Ito
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Gemito carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. On debut fifth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Win Twilight carrying 57.0kg at $14.50. Looking to others for the winner.
15
SHUTO KOBAYASHI
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS