NIIGATA DIRT   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

RYUTO STAKES 1800m

Track:      

Plenty of speed with Windfall, Shetland and Satono Iolite leading Fujimasa Teio and Your Flash. WINDFALL (3) is a promising galloper who saluted at his only run last prep nine months ago over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Unbeaten in three starts, all when fresh. Has a formidable combination with Takuya Kowata who has been aboard for all of those wins. Expecting a bold showing. DECORATION (12) returned from a break and was on dirt for the first time last start when 2 lengths back in third over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Will be better for the recent experience and can play a big role. SATONO IOLITE (15) returns from a spell of four months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when fifth over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Good record at this journey with three wins and two minor placings from seven starts and is expected to run well. JASPER GREAT (9) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 1.5 lengths. In the right race and is a winning hope.
1 86057 OREDE IINOKA
M KOGA
7YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Tokusuke Fukushima
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Danon The Volcano carrying 58.0kg at $76.90. The race before that 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind George Tesoro with 58.0kg at $242.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
1
H UCHIDA
WHITE, RED CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 6x41x METEOR LIGHT
K HAGIWARA
5YO    MARE 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len this track May 4 over 1800m defeating Hollywood Park with 56.0kg at $14.20. First up last campaign fourth of 15 at Nakayama Dirt March 23 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Glenoaks with 56.0kg at $26.90. Prepared to watch.
2
GENKI MARUYAMA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
3 x1x1x WINDFALL
K MAKI
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Osamu Hirata
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Tokyo Dirt November 9 over 1600m defeating Accha Ghora with 57.0kg at $2. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track August 11 over 1800m defeating Cannelle carrying 55.0kg at $2.40. Has the talent to take this out.
3
TAKUYA KOWATA
BLACK, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES
4 5409x CREMET D'ANJOU
TAKASHI SUZUKI
5YO  GREY  MARE 53.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 13 over 1800m, 10 len behind Nevermore with 56.0kg at $100. Previously first up; fifth of 15 at Chukyo Dirt January 13 over 1800m, 7 len behind Snark Raffaello with 54.0kg at $204.60. Hard to recommend.
4
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
5 174x0 FUJIMASA TEIO
M KIKUKAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Masakazu Fujiwara
Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 1 over 1600m, 11 len behind Danon The Volcano with 58.0kg at $248.30. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Ohi August 2 over 1600m defeating Miranka carrying 56kg at $8.70. Unlikely to threaten.
5
T EDA
PURPLE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE DIAMOND
6 0x90x SANONO ESPO
EIJI NAKADATE
5YO    MARE 52.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 31 over 1900m, 12 len behind Thorny Issue carrying 52.0kg at $98. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 6 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ammaliare with 56.0kg at $69.40. Hasn't shown enough.
6
YUSUKE HARA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
7 99x1x YOUR FLASH
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign won by a head at Tokyo Dirt May 31 over 2100m in soft going defeating Red Liberta carrying 53.0kg at $51.10. When resuming last campaign 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 2400m, 13 len behind Akokuro carrying 56.0kg at $4.40. Marginal chance.
7
KAITO KAWABATA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
8 7x265 FRUOR
M SAITO
6YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Alm La Tour with 58.0kg at $15.30. The run before that 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Amoureux De Paris carrying 58.0kg at $20.80. Expected to be doing his best work late.
8
TAKUYA ONO
FIREBRICK , BLACK STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
9 5x0x2 JASPER GREAT
HIDEYUKI MORI
6YO  GR/RO  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuo Kato
Second-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Last start 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 22 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Le Cheval D'or carrying 58.0kg at $110.50. At only start last preparation 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 11 2024 over 1800m, 11 len behind Legame Pesca carrying 58.0kg at $23.60. Sure to run well.
9
K TOSAKI
HOT PINK,BLUE STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES
10 7741x EN SERIO
MICHIHIRO OGASA
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Tokyo Dirt May 25 over 1600m slow track defeating Isola Felice with 56.0kg at $13.60. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Nakayama Dirt January 18 over 1800m, 3 len behind Mellow Voice with 55.0kg at $29.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
10
KIWAMU OGINO
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
11 00352 GOLD ALONE
TAKAFUMI AOKI
4YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Hisayo Ishiro
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Noble Gale with 56.0kg at $9.90. The start before that 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 31 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Thorny Issue carrying 53.0kg at $56. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
11
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
FIREBRICK, YELLOW BAND
12 x54x3 DECORATION
N TAKAGI
6YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 2 len behind Jasper Robusto with 58.0kg at $11.40. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Hanshin on April 12 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Kane Hula carrying 57.0kg at $36.50. Improver with winning prospects.
12
C P LEMAIRE
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
13 x9001 TAKU SHIN IMERU
HIDENORI TAKE
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
KSHD
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at Hanshin Dirt June 15 over 1800m defeating Pulchritude with 56.0kg at $57.30. The run before that ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 20 over 1800m, 28 len behind Tagano Cioccolata with 56.0kg at $46.80. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
13
R TAKAKURA
WHITE, BLACK STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
14 1x00x SHETLAND
T KUBOTA
5YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Takashi Muraki
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind George Tesoro carrying 58.0kg at $126.70. Previously first up; ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 8 over 1800m, 16 len behind Lord Couronne with 55.0kg at $59.90. Others rate better.
14
Y YOSHIDA
RED,WHITE SIX SPOTS ,STRIPES SLEEVES
15 x3x5x SATONO IOLITE
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ammaliare carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. First up last campaign 3rd of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 55.0kg at $8.70. Likely to feature.
15
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES