NIIGATA DIRT   02 Aug 2025
 
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Maiden Race 1200m

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Jurista is expected to lead at a keen tempo. JURISTA (9) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Picked up where she left off after a promising maiden campaign. Ready to go a couple better. KO OLINA LAGOON (12) stepped up in trip to 1400m last time at Tokyo Dirt and ran below her best, finishing 5.5 lengths away in fifth. Kept fresh since that last run so should prove tough to beat. MAONO CRUSH (14) is yet to break through in four runs. Finished seventh at her last appearance over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt on June 15. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. SYMPHONY SEAS (7) is a five-start maiden who is knocking on the door after a narrow defeat last start over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt after being in contention on the turn. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
1 80744 RAVI'S DREAM
SHINICHI ITO
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Nagako Fujita
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 6 over 1150m, 7 len behind S C Rebecca carrying 52.0kg at $32.70. The start before that 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 15 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Kika Okubeshi with 52.0kg at $127.40. Nice draw and worth thought.
1
TATSUKI ENDO
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
2 7640x GIRL NEXT DOOR
MICHIO MINAMIDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 25 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Hoshini Negaio with 55.0kg at $85.70. Previously first up; tenth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 29 over 1200m, 14 len behind Gold Hammer carrying 55.0kg at $103.40. Prepared to watch.
2
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
3 004x BELL TREE
ISSEI MURATA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
N.S.R.C
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Kawasaki May 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tokimeki Zinnia with 51kg at $41. On debut ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 8 over 1400m, 22 len behind Seguir El Viento with 55.0kg at $46.90. Faces a tough essay.
3
JUNJI IWABE
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
4 7090x SAMPAGUITA CHAN
H SUGIURA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Satoshi Moriguchi
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 25 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Hoshini Negaio carrying 52.0kg at $407.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 14 over 1200m, 21 len behind Takka G T with 51.0kg at $269.70. Might need the run.
4
SHOMA SATO
MAROON,GOLD TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,GREY SLEEVES,MAROON ARMBANDS
5 0 ROUGE MINERVA
TOMOHITO OZEKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Jumped at big odds at debut, 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 1 over 1600m, 11 len behind Sky Beat carrying 55.0kg at $41.20. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
5
SHU ISHIBASHI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
6 00x0x EFFULGENT
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Haruya Yoshida
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 12th of 15 at this track on May 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Osumi Light carrying 55.0kg at $222. First up last campaign 10th of 13 at Kokura Dirt on January 26 over 1700m, 11 len behind San Conquest with 55.0kg at $74.80. Win would surprise.
6
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
BLUE,WHITE STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
7 95962 SYMPHONY SEAS
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Utopia B.
Most recently 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Santa Anita carrying 55.0kg at $32.20. Before that 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 25 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind American Beyond with 55.0kg at $191.70. Another bold run is expected.
7
AKIRA SUGAWARA
BLUE, BROWN RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES
8 x6x63 AMMIRAZIONE
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kyoei Se Leve carrying 52.0kg at $105.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 20 over 1150m, 0.6 len behind Idol carrying 52.0kg at $11.20. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
8
GENKI MIZUNUMA
FIREBRICK, BLACK FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES
9 432x3 JURISTA
YUKIO INAGAKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Katsuya Yanagihara
Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 4 len behind Santa Anita with 55.0kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on November 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fourth Miracle carrying 55.0kg at $16.10. Strong winning chance.
9
Y YOSHIDA
LIGHT BLUE , PINK BAND , ARMBAND
10 7x0 INLET
SHINTARO SUZUKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Third race start. First start 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 26 over 1200m, 10 len behind Wanderer with 55.0kg at $20.40. Went for a spell before returning second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1400m, 25 len behind Bruges carrying 55.0kg at $31.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
TAKUYA ONO
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
11 x0x0x FUKUCHAN SAKURA
Y KATO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshiaki Fukuda
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 26 over 1600m, 15 len behind Rise To The Top with 55.0kg at $18.20. When resuming last campaign 11th of 16 at Tokyo on February 16 over 1800m, 11 len behind Tres Saphir carrying 55.0kg at $45.10. Worth keeping in mind.
11
KOSEI MIURA
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE STRIPES
12 9x235 KO OLINA LAGOON
M KOGA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bruges with 55.0kg at $6.20. The race before that 3rd of 15 at this track on May 10 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Osumi Light carrying 52.0kg at $8. Expected to finish much closer.
12
SEINA IMAMURA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
13 x07x4 FRANCINA TESORO
Y HATAKEYAMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 20 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Idol with 55.0kg at $15.80. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Missione carrying 55.0kg at $206.30. Unlikely to threaten.
13
DAICHI SHIBATA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
14 9647 MAONO CRUSH
YOICHI KUROIWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kenji Yuasa
Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kika Okubeshi with 55.0kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Morning Magic carrying 52.0kg at $13.90. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly.
14
YUSUKE HARA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED STRIPES
15 0x0x TREASURE HOUSE
TSUYOSHI TANAKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shinichiro Shimai
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1200m, 25 len behind Deborah carrying 53.0kg at $217.70. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 25 over 1200m, 18 len behind Tell Your World carrying 55.0kg at $77.30. This looks too tough.
15
T EDA
SKY BLUE, YELLOW BAND, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND