NIIGATA   19 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

Track: STANDARD      

Kajika Rise to set a strong early tempo joined by Magna Regalia pushing on from an outside draw. KUSS KUSS (14) has been thereabouts all prep, last time out finishing second over 1800m at this track at the third run back. Should be ready to show her best now so she is high among the leading chances. K TWO RUPIAH (5) closed off strongly last start to get up for third, beaten one length, over 1800m at this circuit when resuming after a spell. Solid prospects. WIN LIBERALE (4) resumes from a spell of five months. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 2000m at Hanshin. Rates highly and is a chance to break through. KAJIKA RISE (1) has not raced since his debut on January 21 over 2000m at Nakayama when he finished sixth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Can improve sharply.
1 6x KAJIKA RISE
T KUBOTA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Tetsuo Koshimura
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 17 at Nakayama on January 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Red Teleos carrying 57.0kg at $4.10. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
1
TAIGA TSUNODA
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, SILVER SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
2 9x TAGANO ALIAS
M HONDA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 14 at Kokura on March 3 over 1800m, 10 len behind Kichi Parfait with 57.0kg at $48.10. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
2
FUMA IZUMIYA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
3 00 ESCARLATE
N SUZUKI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Makoto Ishikawa
Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 11th of 16 at Nakayama on March 24 over 1800m, 9 len behind Mea Via carrying 55.0kg at $32.40. Second-up 10th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on April 27 over 1800m, 19 len behind Lietamente carrying 51.0kg at $16.50. Others preferred at this stage.
3
KAITO KAWABATA
PINK, BLACK CROSSED SASHES
4 25x WIN LIBERALE
T MIYA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Hanshin December 16 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Water Licht with 56.0kg at $4.80. On debut second of 7 at Kyoto November 19 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Admire Terra carrying 56.0kg at $6.80. Can get the job done.
4
DAISUKE SASAKI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
5 53x3 K TWO RUPIAH
SHINTARO SUZUKI
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 16 at this track on May 4 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind The Bride carrying 54.0kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Nakayama on February 24 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Satsuki Nojo with 54.0kg at $17.30. Among the top chances.
5
MIKU KOBAYASHI
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND BAND
6 x048x REGIUS
KAZUTOMO MORI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Teruaki Ishii
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 18 at Kokura February 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Seiun Tida carrying 54.0kg at $14.80. When resuming last campaign 11th of 18 at Kokura January 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Namura Atom with 54.0kg at $71.90. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
6
RYOTA KOBAYASHI
RED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLACK DIAMOND
7 00 SATSUKI BALLADE
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Hirosato Ono
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 10th of 16 at Tokyo on February 3 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ceylon Gems carrying 54.0kg at $91.70. Second-up second last of 16 at Nakayama on March 31 over 2200m, 12 len behind Elan carrying 54.0kg at $343.20. Others offer greater appeal.
7
TAKURO ISHIDA
YELLOW,BLUE FIVE STARS,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS
8 98760 SUZUNO LEY LINE
O HIRATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshiyuki Komurasaki
Last start 11th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on April 28 over 1800m, 11 len behind Ask Debut More with 57.0kg at $76. The run before that 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1900m, 11 len behind Comme Le Vent carrying 57.0kg at $78.80. Prefer others.
8
HEART KAMEDA
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES
9 50x89 WARBLUESTAR
DAIKI YAJIMA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Blue Stars Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 16 at Chukyo on March 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Grands Echezeaux carrying 55.0kg at $97.50. Second-up 9th of 18 at Tokyo on April 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ziegel carrying 55.0kg at $230.30. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
9
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
RED, BLUE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
10 0 AKINO YONAGANI
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 16 at Nakayama on March 24 over 1800m, 19 len behind Mea Via with 52.0kg at $387.10. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
10
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
11 00 WARP ENGINE
TAKAFUMI AOKI
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Masahiko Higuchi
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 over 1200m, 28 len behind Promising Star carrying 55.0kg at $365.40. Last start 10th of 14 at Fukushima Dirt on April 14 over 1700m, 19 len behind Reflect The Moon with 53.0kg at $222.50. Others are much more appealing.
11
NANA KAWAHARADA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS
12 7x850 MAGNA REGALIA
I AIZAWA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 28 over 1600m, 16 len behind Matsuri Botan carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Purna Chandra carrying 57.0kg at $19.20. Was disappointing last start but is a chance today.
12
GENKI MIZUNUMA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
13 x8x0x VERA BELLEZZA
S KOJIMA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 13th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 9 over 1400m, 17 len behind Soot with 55.0kg at $17.90. First up last campaign 8th of 16 at Nakayama on December 16 over 1800m, 8 len behind Meisho Yozora with 55.0kg at $31.50. Not ready yet.
13
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
14 0x542 KUSS KUSS
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Atsuhiro Yamaguchi
Most recently 2nd of 16 at this track on May 4 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind The Bride with 54.0kg at $9.10. The run before that 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Sprinkle Salt with 54.0kg at $6.70. Another bold run is expected.
14
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
RED, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, HOOPS SLEEVES
15 20x0x REVENIR
TAKESHI OKUMURA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 12th of 16 at Nakayama on March 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Daisy with 55.0kg at $23.20. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on September 23 over 1600m, 3 len behind Tiger Dragon with 55.0kg at $8.20. A big run will not surprise.
15
SHOTA KOBAYASHI
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS
16 40748 TAGANO DIOSA
KODAI HASEGAWA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Resumes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 14 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2200m, 7 len behind Brocken Bow with 54.0kg at $28.60. The run before that 4th of 16 at Kokura on March 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Queen's Spica carrying 54.0kg at $18.90. Forward showing expected.
16
YAMATO TSUNODA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS