NIIGATA DIRT   19 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1200m

Track: STANDARD      

Major Tesoro has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. LOUANGE (10) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1200m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. QUEEN A PAWN (12) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1200m here finishing third and beaten 1.3 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. LILY JANE (7) finished seventh over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt at her most recent appearance on March 17. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Has found the right race and is worth including. LUCULLUS (9) best of the rest while fresh.
1 x0300 SUPER LIBERO
KEIZO ITO
4YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Takao Hoshino
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 4 over 1300m, 14 len behind Kenkyo with 57.0kg at $35.20. Before that ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 14 over 1200m, 19 len behind Grand Faubourg with 58.0kg at $6.10. Draws well but looks safely held.
1
GENKI MIZUNUMA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
2 0770x KANETOSHI DIVA
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Masao Kanematsu
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ryu with 56.0kg at $464.80. First up last campaign eighth of 15 at this track May 7 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Augusta Sky carrying 53.0kg at $49.10. Marginal prospects.
2
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
3 9x00x FUKUNO LUKKA
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Yuko Fukushima
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Kokura Dirt February 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind June Earth with 53.0kg at $120.70. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Kokura Dirt February 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Famous Doctor with 53.0kg at $51.20. Looking to others for the winner.
3
RYOTA KOBAYASHI
YELLOW,BLUE DOUBLE BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES
4 0x946 OLIVIA JET'AIME
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lively Mulan carrying 56.0kg at $8.80. The start before that 4th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1150m, 2.75 len behind Z Karen with 56.0kg at $26. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope on best form.
4
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
LIGHT PINK, LIME GREEN DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DIAMOND
5 7x06x MONET
K MAKI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pascali carrying 56.0kg at $145.60. Previously first up; tenth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt February 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hayabusa Jet carrying 56.0kg at $96.60. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
5
SHU ISHIBASHI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES
6 7311x MAJOR TESORO
Y HATAKEYAMA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation to post a big 4 len win. Saga November 6 over 1400m defeating Smile Sunrise carrying 56kg at $1.10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 18 at Tokyo May 14 2023 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Crescent Wing carrying 56.0kg at $25.60. Can get the job done.
6
YUJI TANNAI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
7 0x47x LILY JANE
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
4YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Tokimune Manome
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Nasuno Kangetsu carrying 56.0kg at $10.90. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt February 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hayabusa Jet with 56.0kg at $17.90. Looks a key runner.
7
MIKU KOBAYASHI
HOT PINK, MEDIUM BLUE CROSSED SASHES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND
8 0x0x7 TOSEN NICK
Y TAMURA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Second-up today. Last run 7th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 4 over 1300m, 7 len behind Kenkyo with 58.0kg at $31.40. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on January 27 over 1400m, 31 len behind Ho O Drucker carrying 58.0kg at $27.70. Don't underestimate.
8
T EDA
GREEN, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
9 1x60x LUCULLUS
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 16 months. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Kokura Dirt January 29 2023 over 1700m. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Hanshin Dirt December 11 2022 over 1200m, 11 len behind Parashurama carrying 55.0kg at $7.90. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
9
YAMATO TSUNODA
WHITE, SILVER CHECKS,CHECKED SLEEVES
10 46652 LOUANGE
TERUHIKO CHIDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hiruno Pyrenees with 57.0kg at $5.10. The start before that 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Camillo carrying 58.0kg at $54.30. Made headway last time. Top chance.
10
TAIGA TSUNODA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
11 110x0 IROHANIOE
JIRO ONO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Toshihiro Matsumoto
Second-up. First-up after seven months 10th of 13 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Schwarz Geist carrying 56.0kg at $9.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on March 13 2023 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sadamu Shioinomori with 54kg at $1.90. Should progress from that first-up run.
11
SHOTA KOBAYASHI
GREEN,RED STRIPES,GREEN SLEEVES,RED STRIPES
12 09063 QUEEN A PAWN
M TSUCHIDA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
K.J.R.
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bellwood Uzume carrying 56.0kg at $22.40. The start before that 6th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1150m, 3 len behind Z Karen carrying 56.0kg at $24.70. Further improvement is anticipated.
12
GENKI MARUYAMA
PINK, WHITE STRIPES, SLEEVE
13 0x7x6 ENGIDARUMA
T TEZUKA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Juichi Hoshino
Having second run back today. Last start 6th of 16 at Niigata on May 5 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ask Dream More with 58.0kg at $72.40. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Nakayama on March 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Daishin Yamato with 58.0kg at $65.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
13
JUNJI SHIMADA
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
14 73940 LUMINOUS FLUX
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
5YO  DK B  GELDING 58.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 6 over 1150m, 11 len behind Za Atom with 55.0kg at $11.10. The run before that 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Pascali carrying 55.0kg at $130. Watch for a big final furlong.
14
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
15 118x0 MORPHE BOUQUET
SHINOBU HOMMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Kenichiro Namikawa
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on April 27 over 1400m, 16 len behind Jamileh carrying 56.0kg at $397.60. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 25 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Shinringenkai with 54.0kg at $143.50. Needs more time.
15
KAZUMA HARADA
GREEN, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON