KYOTO DIRT   04 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1800m

Track: FIRM      

Moderate pace from Admire Sora taking it up with Z Steel and Dia Graf on his back. ADMIRE SORA (3) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten half a length, over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Rates highly and will be hard to peg back. DIA GRAF (6) was prominent from the outset and fought on for third last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, making it three minor placings in a row. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. GOWRON (10) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Strips fitter and can play a major role. LEGEND SHIP (7) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing third and beaten only 2.25 lengths over 1800m at this track. Should be about the money.
1 00x0x SHINZEN HAT
YUZO IIDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Shiro Hara
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 13 at Kokura Dirt on February 17 over 1700m, 11 len behind Back To The Light carrying 57.0kg at $115.60. When resuming last campaign 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on September 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Award with 55.0kg at $85.30. Win would surprise.
1
RIKI TAKASUGI
BLACK,YELLOW STRIPES,HOOPS SLEEVES
2 99980 AZUMA SAKURAEMON
KENTA FUJINO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Miho Kawabata
Last start 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 2400m, 16 len behind Nature Ship carrying 56.0kg at $189.80. The start before that ran last of 8 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 2000m, 12 len behind Josho Power with 58.0kg at $175.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
MANABU SAKAI
WHITE, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES
3 x50x2 ADMIRE SORA
Y TOMOMICHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Junko Kondo
Second-up. First-up after three months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Danon Hyuma with 58.0kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track on January 7 over 1900m, 16 len behind Hagino Sustainable carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. Sure to run well.
3
Y KAWADA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES
4 048x BAGLIORE DI NERO
Manabu Ikezoe
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track February 17 over 1800m, 10 len behind Smart Victor with 57.0kg at $3.50. On debut second last of 17 at Chukyo December 2 over 2000m, 17 len behind Wholeness carrying 57.0kg at $25.80. Likely to be up for this.
4
KANTA TAGUCHI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
5 988x5 Z STEEL
Y KAWAMURA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Forest Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 8 len behind Danon Hyuma with 58.0kg at $41.40. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on October 14 over 1800m, 18 len behind Sunday Funday carrying 56.0kg at $8.90. Unlikely to threaten.
5
TAISEI DANNO
WHITE,RED RIGHT SASH,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
6 53x33 DIA GRAF
KOICHI TSUNODA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Mozu Tanjiro carrying 58.0kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 2 len behind Danon Hyuma with 58.0kg at $2.60. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
6
YUTAKA TAKE
WHITE,BLUE STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
7 x65x3 LEGEND SHIP
Yutaka Okumura
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Retar carrying 58.0kg at $7.90. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1900m, 9 len behind Coeur Blanc carrying 57.0kg at $13. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
M DEMURO
BLACK, LIME GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHEVRON
8 x8x07 T M SHIP
HIROKI KAWASHIMA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 6 over 1700m, 12 len behind With The Dream with 58.0kg at $27.40. Second-up 7th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1800m, 7 len behind Retar with 58.0kg at $57.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
RYOTA SAMESHIMA
HOT PINK, GREEN BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
9 07434 SOUL YUNIBANSU
O HIRATA
7YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Tetsuya Kamei
Most recently 4th of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 6 len behind Winning Grace with 58.0kg at $59.20. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Chandernagor carrying 58.0kg at $38.80. Will struggle.
9
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
10 323x4 GOWRON
H ONEDA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hiroshi Murata
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Danon Hyuma carrying 58.0kg at $4.40. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on December 24 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Sammaru Patrol with 57.0kg at $3.60. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
10
H MIYUKI
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM PURPLE ARMBAND