NAKAYAMA DIRT   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1200m

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From their wide draws Ashaka Tobe and Ticket To Heaven can establish a strong tempo. ASHAKA TOBE (12) showed ability at his only start back on January 26 when second over 1200m at this track. Likely improver this time in work and should be too good for this lot. HARMONY SONG (16) finished out of the money but was not too far away when resuming last start over 1600m at Tokyo. Fitter and is among the leading chances. GLORIOUS ASPEN (6) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 13 lengths when 15th over 1200m at Kokura eight weeks ago. Suspect she has more to offer and gets her chance in this ordinary race. UNDER THE LIGHT (14) has not raced since he finished eighth over 1200m at Nakayama on December 22. Serious contender if right.
1 9x ISA CHIL OASIS
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Isao Kosaka
Resuming after a break; only one run when 9th of 16 at this track on December 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind Dornroschen with 55.0kg at $239.40. Marginal chance.
1
HATSUYA KOWATA
YELLOW, RED BAND, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
2 BLOOM SONG
FUMINMASA TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Mr Melody out of Itokukuri. Maybe later.
2
Y YOSHIDA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
3 00 CANDY RIBBON
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 10th of 16 at this track on January 26 over 1200m, 9 len behind Izlude with 55.0kg at $40.80. Last start 12th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1200m, 17 len behind Lucido carrying 55.0kg at $103. Has to find improvement.
3
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, PINK SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
4 04 RINEN PRINCESS
MICHIO MINAMIDA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Mitsuo Toyama
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, 11th of 16 at Tokyo on February 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Melange with 52.0kg at $133.20. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Piko Tender with 52.0kg at $151.10. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
4
SHOMA SATO
RED, BLACK DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES
5 500x4 IGNIS SPIRITUS
TSUYOSHI TANAKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Third Wind with 55.0kg at $30. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 9 over 1600m, 16 len behind The Rose Hearts carrying 55.0kg at $48.60. Must improve significantly.
5
DAICHI SHIBATA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
6 00 GLORIOUS ASPEN
ISSEI MURATA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Junichiro Obara
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 15th of 18 at Chukyo on December 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Holy Blossom with 54.0kg at $181.80. Last start 15th of 18 at Kokura on February 8 over 1200m, 13 len behind G T Espi with 55.0kg at $135.10. Overlook recent runs; she is a definite winning chance.
6
T EDA
SILVER,BLACK BAND,SILVER SLEEVES,BLACK STRIPES
7 MY LOVE YUKICHAN
JIRO ONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Takuya Yano
First-starter by Mikki Rocket out of Nobo Hosei. Sure to be better for this experience.
7
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
8 AOI PHOTOGRAPH
KAZUHIRO KATO
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
First-starter by Espoir City out of Rock'n Rouge. Betting the best guide.
8
GENKI MIZUNUMA
RED, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, PINK SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
9 90x WE KNOW THE WAY
M TSUCHIDA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Katsunori Kusakabe
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at this track January 26 over 1800m, 14 len behind Mercury Dime with 55.0kg at $50.60. On debut ninth of 16 at Nakayama December 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind Jocelyn with 55.0kg at $178.60. Should run well.
9
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
PINK, BLACK CHECKS, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR
10 00 HEAVENLY GOAL
H TODA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Third race start today. At debut, 10th of 15 at Nakayama on December 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Allmendhubel with 56.0kg at $13.30. Second-up 14th of 16 at Tokyo on February 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Primzahl with 57.0kg at $65.10. Not among the main chances.
10
MASAMI MATSUOKA
BLACK, LIME GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHEVRON
11 0x000 EIFER LEO
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
3YO  BROWN  COLT 54.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 23 over 1400m, 17 len behind Yuto The Ren carrying 57.0kg at $608.40. Before that 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on February 4 over 1500m, 16 len behind Jasper Novel with 53kg at $55.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
KO NAGAHAMA
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMONDS
12 2x ASHAKA TOBE
MICHIHIRO OGASA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Manabu Yoshitomi
Resuming after a break; only one run when 2nd of 16 at this track on January 26 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Wanderer carrying 57.0kg at $24.30. Likely to feature.
12
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS
13 00 TICKET TO HEAVEN
I AIZAWA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Koji Kanda
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading 14th of 18 at Nakayama on December 28 over 2000m, 10 len behind Black Jadeite with 55.0kg at $51.80. Last start led to the turn then faded 10th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1800m, 10 len behind Salt Chudo carrying 56.0kg at $43. Has the ability to be in the finish.
13
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
RED, WHITE SIX SPOTS,BLACK SLEEVES
14 68x8x UNDER THE LIGHT
KEISUKE MIYATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 16 at Nakayama on December 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mixed Berries carrying 56.0kg at $22. When resuming last campaign 6th of 12 at Niigata on July 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Prokleia carrying 55.0kg at $9.60. Among the main contenders.
14
GENKI MARUYAMA
LIME GREEN,YELLOW CROSS SASHES,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND
15 00x GOLD SHARK
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeo Nomura
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at this track November 30 over 1800m, 18 len behind Lumineuse carrying 55.0kg at $141.40. On debut 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 2 over 1600m, 8 len behind Bolt Tesoro carrying 55.0kg at $56.20. Prepared to watch.
15
TAKUYA ONO
BLUE,YELLOW FIVE STARS,BLACK SLEEVES
16 26x6 HARMONY SONG
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 6th of 16 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Fortem with 55.0kg at $31.80. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at Chukyo on December 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cordon Bleu with 52.0kg at $4.10. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
16
MIYABI MUTO
FIREBRICK, BLACK FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES