TOKYO DIRT   15 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1300m

Track: FIRM      

A strong gallop is likely with Lucky American and Links Coup De Bol taking up the running, closely attended by Island Peak and Felleza. NISHINO VIVI (1) was facing the starter for only the third time and turned in a better run last time to finish second over 1300m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to find winning ways. ISLAND PEAK (16) was out of the money first up but has since been placed in two subsequent runs, the latest when third over 1300m at this track. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Leading contender. FELLEZA (6) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. O NET LEO (3) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 2 lengths into fourth. Good enough to turn things around.
1 0x72 NISHINO VIVI
E YANO
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Volkslied with 55.0kg at $176.70. Last start 2nd of 16 at this track on May 19 over 1300m, 3 len behind Grand Prix Shot with 55.0kg at $22.10. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
1
YUSUKE HARA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
2 x983x LINKS COUP DE BOL
SHIZUYA KATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kundai Iida
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Noble Gale with 57.0kg at $7.60. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt February 25 over 1800m, 11 len behind Dubai Blues carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. Expected to run well.
2
KOSEI MIURA
GRAY
3 0x744 O NET LEO
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tomohito Daigo
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Gonzago with 57.0kg at $17.70. The start before that 4th of 16 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Danon Makalu carrying 57.0kg at $5.50. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
3
K TOSAKI
LIGHT BLUE, LIME GREEN HALVES, LIME GREEN DIAMOND BAND, LIME GREEN SLEEVES
4 0x POP STAR
MICHIO MINAMIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tomofumi Hisamatsu
Resuming after a break; only one run when 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, 25 len behind Invincible Papa carrying 57.0kg at $128.80. Prefer to see how he returns.
4
KYOSUKE MARUTA
YELLOW, RED FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
5 x480x BOHEME
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
M K Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Yokkosan carrying 57.0kg at $29.70. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ecoro Warm with 57.0kg at $36.80. This looks too tough.
5
JUNJI IWABE
LIME,YELLOW RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,LIME ARMBANDS
6 x6353 FELLEZA
DAISHI ITO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
The Champions
Most recently 3rd of 16 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Alps Ojo carrying 55.0kg at $6.20. Before that 5th of 16 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 7 len behind Sun Lycoris carrying 55.0kg at $8. Worth following up.
6
H KITAMURA
BLACK,RED SLEEVES
7 00x TOENNO CHIKAI
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 13 at Chukyo Dirt March 10 over 1800m, 61 len behind S C Yamato carrying 55.0kg at $35.50. On debut tenth of 14 at Kyoto Dirt February 11 over 1800m, 14 len behind Gaura Spark with 55.0kg at $37.50. Marginal chance.
7
H UCHIDA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS
8 x959x TSUKUBA APPLAUSE
YUJI WADA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Takeshi Hosoya
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Makezugirai with 52.0kg at $12.60. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Queen's Polaris with 52.0kg at $217.50. Doesn't appeal.
8
DAICHI SHIBATA
LIGHT BLUE,PINK HALVED,WHITE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE HALVED
9 0x09x HIRABOKU HERO
MASAHIRO OTAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hirata Farms Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama April 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Nafarroa carrying 57.0kg at $57.50. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama February 24 over 2000m, 10 len behind Satsuki Nojo with 57.0kg at $20.30. Happy to risk.
9
TADHG O'SHEA
WHITE,PURPLE DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES,PURPLE ARMBANDS
10 PEISHA IN
SHINOBU HOMMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
First-starter by Incantation out of Lum. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
10
KAZUMA HARADA
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE BAND, RED SLEEVES
11 00 WONDERFUL TATEYAMA
KAZUHIRO KATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shoyuki Kojima
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 21 len behind My Forever carrying 57.0kg at $419.10. Last start didn't finish the race at Fukushima Dirt April 20 over 1150m. Looks tested again.
11
IKUYA KOWATA
YELLOW,PURPLE SIX SPOTS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
12 00x48 INTO THE FLOW
M IKEGAMI
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshiaki Kobayashi
Third-up today. Freshened for 62 days. First-up 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Chelsea with 54.0kg at $55. Second-up 8th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 14 over 1150m, 7 len behind Run Windy carrying 54.0kg at $17.70. Not going well enough to win this.
12
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS
13 09799 GOLDEN LEI
YOSHINORI MUTO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshiharu Nagashima
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Crazy Dis carrying 56.0kg at $311.40. The race before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 17 over 1200m, 14 len behind Glass No Blues carrying 57.0kg at $422.80. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
13
MIYABI MUTO
GRAY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, DOUBLE ARMBANDS
14 9 LUCKY AMERICAN
SHINTARO SUZUKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 16 at this track on April 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Ardor carrying 55.0kg at $51.90. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
14
SHU ISHIBASHI
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
15 080 VIRU
M KIKUKAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
IHR
Resumes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Danon Makalu carrying 57.0kg at $239.20. Before that 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Gran Luchador carrying 57.0kg at $98.70. Will need plenty of luck from the wide barrier.
15
YUTARO NONAKA
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
16 5x633 ISLAND PEAK
KAZUHIRO KATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shoyuki Kojima
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 16 at this track on May 19 over 1300m, 5 len behind Grand Prix Shot carrying 56.0kg at $4.70. The run before that 3rd of 16 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 7 len behind Sun Lycoris carrying 56.0kg at $46.10. Sure to be right there at the business end.
16
GENKI MARUYAMA
YELLOW,PURPLE SIX SPOTS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS