CHUKYO   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1600m

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Plenty of pace with My Best Dancer and Vip Dylan up front, pressured by Taisei Fiore and Bouvo. TAISEI FIORE (13) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1800m at Kokura. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. VIP DYLAN (2) started at $3.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 2.5 lengths at Hanshin over 1600m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. BLUE BRAVE (16) wasn't far away in two runs during her maiden prep, the latest a fourth over 1600m at Nakayama 11 months ago. Drawn out a little but looks ready for a bright return. THIPTARA (14) is a three-year-old colt on debut. From an elite family that includes two Grade 1 winners, being by Dubawi from the stakes winner Meow. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. Has the right credentials to make a bright start to his career despite a difficult draw.
1 00x0x EASYGOING
YUZO IIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shosuke Inomata
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 25 over 1800m, 22 len behind Gotland with 54.0kg at $388.80. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 23 len behind Lord Chevalier with 55.0kg at $323.40. Will need this run.
1
DAITO OZAWA
RED,WHITE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, WHITE ARMBANDS
2 22326 VIP DYLAN
KENSUKE OGURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 18 at Hanshin on June 8 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Roll The Dice with 57.0kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 18 at Kyoto on May 25 over 1600m, nose behind Real Folgore with 57.0kg at $3.90. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.
2
RYUSEI SAKAI
HOT PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
3 30x06 THERMOPYLAE
YUZO IIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Kazuaki Takenaka
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mole Poblano with 54.0kg at $261. Second-up 6th of 12 at Nagoya on July 10 over 1500m, 10 len behind Tagano Tetsu with 57kg at $17.40. Hard to have on recent performances.
3
YAMATO TSUNODA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
4 450x7 MOZUNO SEIGI
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 9 len behind Chacha Pink carrying 57.0kg at $141.30. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Pod Volk with 57.0kg at $15.70. Unlikely to threaten.
4
FUMA MATSUWAKA
BLACK, BROWN CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 00x8 MEISHO HAYASE
K SASADA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 18 at Kokura on July 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Briar Hill carrying 54.0kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 10th of 18 at Kyoto on April 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Radiance carrying 54.0kg at $224.60. Unlikely to threaten.
5
Y IWATA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
6 607x5 LALA BELLE DE NUIT
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after five months crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 16 at Kokura on July 12 over 1800m, 2 len behind Voie Lactee carrying 53.0kg at $27.10. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on January 19 over 1800m, 14 len behind Lord Tornado with 55.0kg at $35. Must improve significantly.
6
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, BLUE STRIPES, SLEEVES
7 7x MY BEST DANCER
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Yoshiyuki Maesako
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cheval Bonheur carrying 52.0kg at $15.50. Marginal prospects.
7
OSUKE TAYAMA
SILVER, BLUE HALVES, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
8 97x00 KAFUJI ASSAM
HIROKI KAWASHIMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mamoru Kato
Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. First-up 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind T O Lyman with 57.0kg at $95.10. Last start 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1800m, 27 len behind Hanauma Beach carrying 57.0kg at $63.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
RYOTA SAMESHIMA
WHITE,RED SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES
9 x6x47 JUN LIGHTNING
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Junji Kawai
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at Kokura on June 28 over 1800m, 5 len behind La Trace with 56.0kg at $22.40. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 16 at Kokura on July 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Rain On Me carrying 56.0kg at $3.30. Capable of a strong showing.
9
MANABU SAKAI
LIGHT BLUE, RED HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
10 0x479 A SHIN YATAGARASU
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Keiai V Three carrying 57.0kg at $24.50. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 27 over 1700m, 3 len behind T Up Drive with 57.0kg at $16.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
ALEX BADEL
RED,BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
11 50x95 SATONO VIENTO
HIROYUKI UEMURA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 16 at Hakodate on June 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind Heart Meteor with 55.0kg at $45.80. Last start 5th of 9 at Hakodate on July 5 over 1800m, 5 len behind Special Bunny carrying 55.0kg at $16. Looking to others in this race.
11
TAISEI DANNO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
12 00500 BOUVO
K NONAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshio Terada
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 15 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Win Leonessa with 57.0kg at $11.80. Before that 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 11 over 1800m, 28 len behind Zero Snake with 57.0kg at $11.50. Looking to others in this race.
12
KANTA TAGUCHI
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
13 x33x2 TAISEI FIORE
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 2nd of 16 at Kokura on July 13 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Matenro Gift with 56.0kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 18 at Hanshin on April 20 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Ask Voltage with 57.0kg at $2.40. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
13
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS
14 THIPTARA
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kieffers Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Dubawi out of Meow. Beautifully bred and related to two Grade 1 winners. Sure to be well fancied.
14
R WADA
WHITE, GREY CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES
15 0x7 WORNITZ
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Second-up. First start 14th of 18 at Hanshin on March 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Red Vermeer carrying 57.0kg at $50.80. Returned from break 7th of 18 at Hanshin on June 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Lord Leggiero with 57.0kg at $28.70. One of the top chances.
15
H MIYUKI
RED,YELLOW STRIPES,RED SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
16 34x BLUE BRAVE
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Kineo Okada
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Nakayama September 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Hollyanne with 55.0kg at $2.60. On debut third of 17 at Niigata August 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind My Element carrying 55.0kg at $14.70. Look for a bold run.
16
KOJI NISHIZUKA
WHITE , RED STRIPES , WHITE SLEEVES,  LIME GREEN ARMBANDS