HANSHIN DIRT   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1800m

Track:      

Gaura Spark, Ask Nathaniel and Porpora Ziel will not hold back as they vie for the lead from Clavichord and Erika Venezia. PORPORA ZIEL (6) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish one length away in second over 1800m at this track. Nicely placed to take this out. STRENGTH (9) proved too strong two runs ago at Kyoto Dirt. Less impressive last time out when third over 1400m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. O SHIN HALF (7) lines up for the first time since January 21. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. GAURA SPARK (1) pushed forward and was a determined winner by 1.75 lengths over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt on debut seven weeks ago. Drawn to enjoy a nice run on the speed. Must be respected.
1 1 GAURA SPARK
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kensei Murakami
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.75 len at Kyoto Dirt February 11 over 1800m defeating Raziation with 57.0kg at $5. Drawn perfectly and he is a top chance.
1
K IKEZOE
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND
2 5x1 LUCKY MARILYN
TAKASHI SUZUKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
U.Miyauchi B.
Third race start. First start 5th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on January 7 over 1800m, 13 len behind Meisho Tamushiba carrying 55.0kg at $14.20. Went for a break before returning won by 1.3 len at this track March 10 over 1800m defeating Tamamo Plumeria carrying 55.0kg at $5.80. This is tougher so prefer others.
2
YUJI HISHIDA
RED,WHITE DOUBLE BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
3 1x9x ACELERACION
TAMIO HAMADA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 9th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on October 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Aigle Noir carrying 56.0kg at $24.50. Won previous preparation first up ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Sapporo Dirt July 22 over 1700m defeating California with 55.0kg at $4.60. Looking to others for the winner.
3
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
4 9x741 ASK NATHANIEL
H FUJIWARA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Useful colt. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at Kokura Dirt February 25 over 1700m defeating Palace Partner carrying 55.0kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 8 at Kyoto Dirt on February 4 over 1900m, 0.5 len behind Erika Venezia carrying 57.0kg at $27.70. Last-start winner worth including
4
R WADA
BLACK, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND
5 31 ERIKA VENEZIA
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Blissful with 55.0kg at $2.90. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Kyoto Dirt February 4 over 1900m defeating Fevrier with 55.0kg at $4.20. Should be right in the finish.
5
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, ARMBAND
6 4x1x2 PORPORA ZIEL
KOICHI SHINTANI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
G Riviere Racing Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track on March 2 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Habire with 57.0kg at $27.10. At only start last preparation won by 0.5 len at this track December 17 over 1800m defeating Armalcolite carrying 56.0kg at $12.20. Fitter and a winning hope.
6
Y FUJIOKA
PURPLE, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
7 2162x O SHIN HALF
Manabu Ikezoe
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shinji Ota
Colt back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Kyoto Dirt January 21 over 1800m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Blue Sun with 57.0kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Kyoto Dirt October 28 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Blue Sun carrying 56.0kg at $64.10. Can return in winning form.
7
S HAMANAKA
BLACK,RED SIX CIRCLES, BLACK SLEEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
8 2x21x ARIES KING
Y SHONO
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len this track December 3 over 1800m defeating Clos De La Barre carrying 54.0kg at $1.70. Previously first up; second of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 18 over 1800m, 3 len behind Lord Four Aces with 54.0kg at $9.20. Anticipate a bold showing.
8
KANTA TAGUCHI
YELLOW,RED DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES
9 213 STRENGTH
RYO TERASHIMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lord Four Aces carrying 57.0kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Kyoto Dirt January 28 over 1400m defeating Ludique with 57.0kg at $1.70. Leading chance again.
9
FUMA MATSUWAKA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
10 81x CLAVICHORD
NAOYA NAKAMURA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since winning by neck Kyoto Dirt January 14 over 1800m defeating Ferronniere with 55.0kg at $3.90. On debut eighth of 10 at Hanshin December 17 over 1800m, 7 len behind Top Of The Rock carrying 55.0kg at $5.90. Faces a tough essay.
10
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
11 13 TENKA JO
I OKADA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Takao Kawauchi
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Kyoto Dirt February 3 over 1800m defeating Air Samsara carrying 55.0kg at $60.50. Second-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on March 2 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Habire carrying 55.0kg at $13.80. Solid top-three chance.
11
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
PURPLE, GREEN BAND, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND