HANSHIN DIRT   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1800m

Track:      

Pod Volk, Rhino and Gylfi will not hold back as they vie for the lead from Meisho Soseki and Tagano Makasih Ya. GYLFI (11) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1800m at this track three weeks ago, settling just off the speed then letting down impressively in the run home. Promising type who can measure up again. RHINO (2) has not been sighted since he scored over 1900m at Chukyo Dirt on January 26. Well placed and should be tough to beat. HIRUNO HAMBURG (4) is a talented colt who was well held last time out in the tougher Kisaragi Sho (NHK Sho) won by Satono Shining over 1800m at Kyoto, beaten 9 lengths into seventh. Big chance back in this class. TAGANO MAKASIH YA (1) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was in contention on the corner before being beaten 8 lengths into fourth over 1800m at this track. Strips fitter and can feature in the finish.
1 3x9x4 TAGANO MAKASIH YA
NAOYA NAKAMURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Second-up today. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 8 len behind Canal Beagle carrying 57.0kg at $6.50. At only start last preparation 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 9 len behind Berber Compass with 57.0kg at $4.40. Improver with winning prospects.
1
MIRAI IWATA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
2 441x RHINO
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning to post a big 6 len win. Chukyo Dirt January 26 over 1900m defeating Scorpion Imeru carrying 57.0kg at $2.10. On debut fourth of 13 at Tokyo November 24 over 1800m, 4 len behind Tjuta with 56.0kg at $7.50. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
2
YUICHI KITAMURA
RED,YELLOW STRIPES,RED SLEEVES, LIME DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 1x6 SHOW DANCER
H ONEDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Manabu Yoshitomi
Second-up. Won on debut won by 2 len at Kyoto Dirt December 15 over 1800m defeating Hug carrying 56.0kg at $34.80. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 16 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 12 len behind Canal Beagle with 57.0kg at $7.20. Expect a forward showing.
3
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS
4 1x07 HIRUNO HAMBURG
HIDENORI TAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiruno Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Not raced for 62 days. First-up second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 12 len behind Berber Compass with 57.0kg at $7.50. Second-up 7th of 10 at Kyoto in the G3 Kisaragi Sho (NHK Sho) on February 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Satono Shining with 57.0kg at $76.80. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
4
RYUSEI SAKAI
YELLOW, PURPLE DOUBLE BAND, LIME GREEN SLEEVES
5 40x41 MEISHO SOSEKI
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 3 len behind Camino Real carrying 57.0kg at $7.70. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Chukyo Dirt March 29 over 1800m defeating Kitano Change carrying 57.0kg at $2.20. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again.
5
N YOKOYAMA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
6 067x1 SAIMON CHEVALIER
T UMEDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Akinori Sawada
Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 30 len at Sonoda April 1 over 1870m defeating Layer with 56kg at $2. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Hifumi Bandam carrying 56.0kg at $88.10. Facing a tougher challenge.
6
A STARKE
BLUE,YELLOW SIX SPOTS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED STRIPES
7 67819 SUMMER NIGHT
RYO TERASHIMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masahiro Mita
Useful type. Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 9 over 1800m, 19 len behind Grande Plage carrying 57.0kg at $33.30. The run before that scored a big 5 len win at Kyoto Dirt December 15 over 1800m defeating Chuwa Chief with 56.0kg at $9.40. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
7
R WADA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECK,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,DENIM HOOPS
8 222x1 POD VOLK
M NISHIZONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at Chukyo Dirt March 22 over 1800m defeating Cheval Noir carrying 57.0kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on October 27 over 1800m, 5 len behind Coche Deli carrying 56.0kg at $40.50. Fitter and worth including.
8
YUJI NAKAI
LIME GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS
9 03x1 MAXIMUM VISTA
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
OUMA Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track March 15 over 1800m defeating Shudun with 55.0kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on November 24 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind God Espada carrying 55.0kg at $13. Don't underestimate.
9
TAISEI DANNO
BLACK, BROWN FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, BROWN STARS
10 25100 KURINO RAPIDUS
K TANI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Atsushi Kurimoto
Last start 13th of 16 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 28 len behind Canal Beagle with 57.0kg at $284.80. The race before that ran last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 23 over 1900m, 8 len behind Levant Univers with 57.0kg at $60.60. Would be better placed in something easier.
10
H MIYUKI
GREEN, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 1 GYLFI
R OKUBO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track March 22 over 1800m defeating Dojigiri carrying 57.0kg at $7.30. Big chance to go two from two.
11
YUTAKA TAKE
GREY, WHITE CHECKS,CHECKED SLEEVES