NAKAYAMA DIRT   04 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1800m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with A Bientot leading the way. VENT D'ESPERANCE (4) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 1800m at this track, beaten only one length. Nicely placed to take this out. KASHIMA RAIFU (10) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished sixth over 1800m at this track. Good chance to break through. A BIENTOT (8) stepped out for his debut over 1800m at Tokyo back on January 31 and finished tenth, beaten 6 lengths. Expect there is more to offer than that - can improve sharply. QUAD FORZA (3) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1800m at this track, beaten only 0.8 lengths. Likely improver who looks sure to play a big role.
1 6983 COPANO MILANO
H UEHARA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 14 len behind Inazuma Daimon with 57.0kg at $136.80. The run before that 8th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1800m, 10 len behind Atlas Tesoro with 57.0kg at $166.80. Looking to others in this race.
1
DAICHI SHIBATA
YELLOW, RED BAND, White cap
2 0x MEINER MONT BLANC
SHINTARO SUZUKI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 18 at Nakayama on December 28 over 2000m, 45 len behind Congestus with 56.0kg at $304.20. Prefer others.
2
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Black cap
3 08602 QUAD FORZA
KEIZO ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG
Yu Nomura
At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 15 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Eagle Rock with 54.0kg at $66.40. The race before that 11th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1800m, 13 len behind Atlas Tesoro carrying 54.0kg at $41.30. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
3
SHOMA SATO
BLUE,GRAY BAND,SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 4443 VENT D'ESPERANCE
EIJI NAKADATE
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 16 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind A Shin Niraku carrying 57.0kg at $4.30. The start before that 4th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind J L Modal with 57.0kg at $7. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
4
Y IWATA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 459 SCENE DES LAUVES
YOICHI KUROIWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Shumpei Imanaka
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Quai Branly with 54.0kg at $56.80. The race before that 5th of 16 at Nakayama on January 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Deal Maker with 57.0kg at $32.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
5
YUJI TANNAI
FIREBRICK, RED VIOLET CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES, Blue cap
6 08x87 TRANSCENKO
YASUTOSHI MATSUNAGA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Stay Glorious with 55.0kg at $327.40. Second-up 7th of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind B B Agile with 55.0kg at $293. Preferred in something easier.
6
IKUYA KOWATA
LIME GREEN, Yellow cap
7 36x4 MEDICI POWER
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Hiroshi Yoshida
Second run back. First-up after three months came from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 14 len behind Inazuma Daimon with 57.0kg at $18.60. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at this track on December 13 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ganda with 56.0kg at $6.70. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
7
TAKUYA KOWATA
WHITE,LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASH, Yellow cap
8 0x A BIENTOT
Y SHIKATO
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; only one run when 10th of 16 at Tokyo on January 31 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ritz Party with 57.0kg at $56.40. Looks a key runner.
8
KOSEI MIURA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
9 0x6 STORY OF LOVE
JIRO ONO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Asian Treasure with 55.0kg at $278.30. Returned from break raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind B B Agile carrying 55.0kg at $463.60. Must improve significantly.
9
SHUTO KOBAYASHI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
10 4236x KASHIMA RAIFU
SHINICHI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Kazuhisa Matsuura
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at this track January 24 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Take On Me with 57.0kg at $6.40. On debut fourth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt November 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Peace Sign with 56.0kg at $61.90. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
10
MASAMI MATSUOKA
HOT PINK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 4098x MATSURIDA SIRIUS
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
Fumie Takahashi
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at this track January 17 over 1800m, 17 len behind Urizunbe with 57.0kg at $51.60. On debut eighth of 14 at Fukushima Dirt July 12 over 1150m, 11 len behind Show Rebirth carrying 55.0kg at $54.90. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
MIYABI MUTO
HOT PINK,BLACK STRIPES,SLEEVES,HOT PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
12 J L TRAMP
DAISUKE HIRAIWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Yukihito Hashimoto
Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Majestic Warrior out of Horai Fleet. Expecting a bright start to his career.
12
KO NAGAHAMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Pink cap
13 94697 WIND OF HEAVEN
H TODA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1800m, 10 len behind Atlas Tesoro with 57.0kg at $8.80. Before that 9th of 16 at Tokyo on January 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Realize Liberty with 57.0kg at $41.50. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
13
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
BLACK, LIME GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHEVRON, Pink cap