KOKURA DIRT   13 Aug 2022
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1700m

Track: FIRM   Fine    

A frenetic battle early on with Smart Grande and Blanc Hardi going hard, joined by View Crest pushing on from an outside draw. BLANC HARDI (6) has recorded three minor placings in a row, the latest when second over 1700m at at this track. On-pacer who draws a lot better today and is ready to break through. ELSAS TRAUM (9) put the writing on the wall last start when beaten just a nose into second over 1700m at this track. Has a good association with Seina Imamura with a run of four top-three results. Expected to be in the finish. LAST FANTASY (8) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1700m. Proving a good combination with Kohei Matsuyama and demands respect. SMART GRANDE (5) raced below par at her last appearance ten weeks ago when fifth over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Should go forward and give backers a sight.
1 809 ASIAN LINER
HIROYUKI UEMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lux Legato with 54.0kg at $38.10. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on May 1 over 1800m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Egmont carrying 54.0kg at $9.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
KEISUKE DAZAI
MEDIUM BLUE, PURPLE YOKE,MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,PURPLE COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
2 x9305 POTMUM
KATSUNORI TANAKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 16 at this track on July 24 over 1700m, 7 len behind Rigoletto carrying 54.0kg at $87.30. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Chukyo Dirt on June 12 over 1800m, 29 len behind Shigeru Otohime carrying 54.0kg at $22.80. Others read better. This will test.
2
H MIYUKI
WHITE, RED CHEVRON HOOP, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BROWN CAP
3 WONDER VEIL
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Wonder Acute out of Wonder Beleza. Looks ready to run well.
3
FUMA MATSUWAKA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
4 440x0 SANSAN TAIYO
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two months 10th of 18 at Hanshin on June 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Water Legrand carrying 54.0kg at $63.50. Previously second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 26 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Volle Kraft carrying 54.0kg at $18.90. Unlikely to threaten.
4
R TAKAKURA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 6325x SMART GRANDE
KOICHI ISHIZAKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toru Okawa
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Chukyo Dirt June 5 over 1800m, 4 len behind Fraulein Maria carrying 54.0kg at $3.70. First up last campaign sixth of 15 at Fukushima Dirt April 16 over 1700m, 6 len behind Couronnede Lareine with 52.0kg at $3.90. Expected to play a major role.
5
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
WHITE, BLUE ARMBANDS, CYAN CAP
6 5332 BLANC HARDI
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshiki Noda
Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at this track on July 16 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Lanikai with 54.0kg at $3.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on June 18 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Hagino Maetel carrying 54.0kg at $1.90. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
6
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Salmon cap
7 955x0 TAMAMO ESTRELLA
KANEO IKEZOE
5YO    MARE 54.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 25 over 1200m, 16 len behind Nihonpiro Creek with 54.0kg at $131.60. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on February 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Copano Francis carrying 54.0kg at $161.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
AKATSUKI TOMITA
GREEN, BLACK CAP, CYAN CAP
8 8x423 LAST FANTASY
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 16 at this track on July 16 over 1700m, 8 len behind Lanikai with 54.0kg at $8.80. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Chukyo Dirt on June 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Shigeru Otohime with 54.0kg at $3.70. Can take this out.
8
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 02232 ELSAS TRAUM
KOSHIRO TAKE
5YO    MARE 50.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Going well. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 16 at this track on July 24 over 1700m, nose behind Rigoletto carrying 50.0kg at $4.10. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at this track on July 10 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Smart Moulin with 50.0kg at $2. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
9
SEINA IMAMURA
YELLOW, NAVY STRIPES, LIGHT BROWN CAP
10 0x024 A SHIN BRAVO
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
5YO    MARE 51.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 16 at this track on July 24 over 1700m, 3 len behind Rigoletto carrying 51.0kg at $17.50. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 26 over 1800m, 5 len behind Deux Light Hardi with 51.0kg at $87. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
10
TAIGA TSUNODA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SPOTS, STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
11 58x8x SOPRAVESTE
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on June 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rouge Chainon with 51.0kg at $137.70. First up last campaign 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Shonan D'art with 51.0kg at $22.70. Hard to enthuse.
11
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
YELLOW, YELLOW CAP
12 554x2 NON'S BREATH
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Nagoya on June 22 over 1500m, 4 len behind Satomin carrying 51kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Le Chocolat with 51.0kg at $6.90. Should progress from that first-up run.
12
TAISEI DANNO
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
13 73649 GREEN THEATER
T KAYO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Nobuyuki Hiraguchi
Resumes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Queen's Jupita carrying 50.0kg at $13.20. The race before that 4th of 9 at Kasamatsu on May 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind T O Aladdin with 54kg at $2.70. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
13
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
14 02755 CRINIERE GRACE
TAMIO HAMADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Most recently 5th of 16 at this track on July 16 over 1700m, 14 len behind Lanikai carrying 54.0kg at $30.10. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 16 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 4 len behind Osumi Rin carrying 54.0kg at $14.20. Hard to have on recent efforts.
14
R WADA
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
15 9x097 CENTRAIR
TAKAYUKI YASUDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Morimasa Hasegawa
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 26 over 1800m, 13 len behind Deux Light Hardi with 52.0kg at $129.40. The start before that got back early 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on May 28 over 1800m, 15 len behind Maruyo Minister carrying 54.0kg at $131.30. Looks tested again.
15
CHAK YIU HO
PURPLE,RED TROIS POIS, WHITE CAP
16 0x760 VIEW CREST
Y KITADE
5YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind Rinen Fight with 54.0kg at $51.80. The run before that 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on June 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rouge Chainon carrying 53.0kg at $114.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
16
HEART KAMEDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap