KAWASAKI   06 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 7 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Not much early pressure but Triple Barrel, Ayasan Dream and Irie's Pachira can take up forward spots. TRIPLE BARREL (6) did little and finished 8 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt last start after being in the firing line on the turn, a less impressive effort than his first-up sixth at Niigata Dirt the run before. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is likely to play a big role. VERDARIO (2) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish 13th at his latest appearance over 2000m at Fukushima after he got a long way back in the run. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. AYASAN DREAM (10) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when eighth over 1500m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the key runners. IRIE'S PACHIRA (9) improved last time out, finishing one length from the winner in second at the end of 1500m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish again.
1 78x50 SUN PILLAR GOLD
N SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Harutoshi Yoneyama
Third-up today. Comes off a 39 day let-up. First-up 5th of 12 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1800m, 4 len behind Dio Spada with 52kg at $5. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 28 over 2400m, 29 len behind Pistol Star carrying 53.0kg at $82.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
1
H UCHIDA
SILVER, White cap
2 0600 VERDARIO
N TAKAGI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 2000m, 21 len behind Ursprung carrying 57.0kg at $18.30. The run before that 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Brave Decision with 57.0kg at $26.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
2
AKIRA SUGAWARA
SILVER, Grey cap
3 0070x CELTIC HEART'S
H SUGIURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at Tokyo May 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Bumblebee with 54.0kg at $503.50. On debut 14th of 16 at Nakayama January 19 over 1600m, 18 len behind Ho O Chocolat with 57.0kg at $92.20. Happy to risk.
3
T EDA
SILVER, Salmon cap
4 909x0 BIG BEAT
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Hiroshi Aida
Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 22 over 1400m, 18 len behind Remember Him with 57.0kg at $285. Previously second-up 14th of 18 at Kokura on February 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Win Masquerade with 54.0kg at $318.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Cyan cap
5 0x00 G T AMOUR
KAZUHIRO KATO
3YO  DK B  COLT 53.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Third-up today. Comes off a 60 day let-up. First-up second last of 16 at Niigata on May 17 over 1000m, 16 len behind Happy Dancing with 54.0kg at $375.10. Second-up second last of 18 at Tokyo on June 7 over 1600m, 21 len behind Cutie Lip carrying 54.0kg at $523.80. Looking to others in this race.
5
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 75x68 TRIPLE BARREL
KENTA FUJINO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Freshened for 52 days. First-up didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Gotland carrying 57.0kg at $9.20. Second run from a spell 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Hakushin Brian with 57.0kg at $17.70. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 0x00 NICE GUY
HIROKI KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG
Koji Oka
Third-up today. Resumes off a 59 day letup. Resuming 14th of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Courir Seul carrying 54.0kg at $153. Second run from a spell 13th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on June 8 over 1800m, 30 len behind Zen Espoir carrying 54.0kg at $197.90. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
7
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 70097 GLINT RED
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
3YO  GREY  COLT 53.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 7th of 9 at Urawa on July 21 over 1400m, 36 len behind Marcell Tesoro with 53kg at $97.80. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 34 len behind Taisei Frank with 53kg at $202.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 53x02 IRIE'S PACHIRA
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 9 len behind Miyagi Emperor carrying 53kg at $42.10. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on July 10 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Ziegfeld carrying 56kg at $36.10. Not far away last start. Big chance.
9
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 34258 AYASAN DREAM
YUYA YAMAZAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 14 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Solis Regalo carrying 56kg at $7.90. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 4 len behind Miyagi Emperor carrying 56kg at $18. Can do much better.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap