CHUKYO DIRT   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

NISSHIN TOKUBETSU 1800m

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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Meisho Tom. ISANA (9) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. GRAVIS (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt, beaten 6 lengths into fifth after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to get the prize. WONDER STING (7) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. BOX OFFICE (12) resumes in a similar race to his last run four-and-a-half months ago when 12th, beaten 19 lengths. Looks one of the genuine hopes on his best form.
1 x530x KING OF FUJI
KOICHI TSUNODA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Keita Asakawa
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt May 31 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind Your Flash with 56.0kg at $11.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at this track March 23 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Ask Debut More with 55.0kg at $28.30. Among the better chances.
1
YUJI NAKAI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SIX SPOTS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW SPOTS
2 6010x MEISHO TOM
K TANI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt February 22 over 1800m, 15 len behind Winning Grace carrying 56.0kg at $30.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Kyoto Dirt October 20 over 1800m, 15 len behind Out Drive with 52.0kg at $51.60. Marginal prospect.
2
KANTA TAGUCHI
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
3 x5106 BATON INDIE
AKIO ADACHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 6 len behind Meisho Fudo with 58.0kg at $19.70. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on June 1 over 1800m, 14 len behind Meisho Sota carrying 58.0kg at $34.40. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
3
H MIYUKI
WHITE,BLUE STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
4 06x70 MEISHO MANTLE
AKIO ADACHI
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuko Matsumoto
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 41 day letup. Resuming got back early 7th of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Lord Labyrinth carrying 58.0kg at $131.60. Second-up eased back early on 12th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on June 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Out Drive carrying 58.0kg at $139.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
HARUHIKO KAWASU
PINK, BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
5 04670 TOUCHABLE
NAOYA NAKAMURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Not Enough carrying 58.0kg at $125.50. Before that 7th of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on May 25 over 1900m, 8 len behind Armalcolite with 58.0kg at $44.30. Can turn things around.
5
TAISEI DANNO
LIME GREEN,YELLOW CROSS SASHES,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
6 0608x VOL STER
HIROO SHIMIZU
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Monreve Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Kyoto Dirt May 17 over 1800m, soft track; 13 len behind Hirono La Mer with 57.0kg at $12. When resuming last campaign 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt December 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hollywood Blues carrying 55.0kg at $14.10. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
6
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLACK,WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
7 x329x WONDER STING
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Kyoto Dirt April 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Smart Lia Fail carrying 58.0kg at $9.40. First up last campaign third of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Tokai Poire carrying 58.0kg at $17.70. Should return in a positive manner.
7
KEISUKE DAZAI
HOT PINK, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND
8 78505 GRAVIS
Y YAHAGI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on June 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Golden Oscar with 58.0kg at $30.30. The run before that 10th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Argo Navis carrying 58.0kg at $9.30. Can turn things around.
8
RYUSEI SAKAI
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
9 178x4 ISANA
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Champions Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Reina De Arcilla with 55.0kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 10 len behind Luxor Cafe with 57.0kg at $21.30. Among the top chances.
9
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
10 x90x0 TAISEI MINISTER
Y OHASHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Second-up. First-up after four months 14th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 14 len behind Reina De Arcilla with 58.0kg at $60.70. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 14 len behind Tokai Poire carrying 58.0kg at $34.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
R WADA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS
11 015x0 DOUBLE JUDGE
K SASADA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 15 at Kokura Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 16 len behind Meisho Fudo carrying 58.0kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at this track on December 15 over 1900m, 4 len behind One Putt with 56.0kg at $10.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
11
KOJI NISHIZUKA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
12 1300x BOX OFFICE
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at this track March 29 over 1800m, 19 len behind Tin Tin Deo carrying 58.0kg at $7.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Kyoto Dirt November 30 over 1800m, 5 len behind Chandernagor carrying 56.0kg at $31.80. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
12
KENJI KAWAMATA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND