NIIGATA DIRT   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1800m

Track: FIRM      

From the wide draw Cosmo Opinion can cross and set up a solid tempo. CHANDERNAGOR (6) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing third, beaten 1.75 lengths, over today's trip at Hanshin Dirt. In the right race and is a key runner. SMART HUNTER (14) showed good speed last time out and fought on well when second over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Will be close to the pace despite the draw. Among the leading chances. STAR GLOW (3) was denied last start when she found one better over 1800m at this track. Nicely placed to figure in the outcome. JACKSON (7) last start finished sixth at Fukushima Dirt over 1700m after being prominent at the corner. Placed to advantage and can run a better race.
1 x00x8 VIP CHLOE
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1800m, 14 len behind Now's The Time with 53.0kg at $51.30. Previously second-up 15th of 17 at Kokura on January 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nishino Kodai carrying 56.0kg at $57.40. Unlikely to threaten.
1
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
HOT PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
2 34346 DANON FUTURE
RYO TERASHIMA
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Resumes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Chukyo Dirt on March 24 over 1800m, 4 len behind Red La Glace carrying 58.0kg at $6.40. The race before that 4th of 13 at Kokura Dirt on February 11 over 1700m, 7 len behind Zapatear with 58.0kg at $11.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
KOJI NISHIZUKA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
3 327x2 STAR GLOW
HIROYASU TANAKA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Now's The Time with 56.0kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Hakodate on June 11 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Taiki Laughter carrying 54.0kg at $23.80. Sure to run well.
3
MIYABI MUTO
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
4 7x90x COUPERIN
N FUJISAWA
6YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Kazutoyo Morita
First-up. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Kyoto Dirt November 11 over 1800m. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt October 29 over 1800m, 21 len behind Sasayaki with 58.0kg at $32.80. Win would surprise.
4
KAITO KAWABATA
RED, SILVER ARMBANDS
5 0090x SAFFRON BRIGHT
KAZUO KONISHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Seiichi Umihara
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Drive A Locus with 58.0kg at $257.70. When resuming last campaign ninth of 15 at this track August 13 over 1800m, 13 len behind All My Days carrying 58.0kg at $298.70. Hasn't shown enough.
5
RYOTA KOBAYASHI
WHITE,PURPLE STRIPES,PINK SLEEVES,PURPLE ARM BAND
6 65313 CHANDERNAGOR
KOICHI ISHIZAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Winning Grace carrying 58.0kg at $3.70. Before that won by a neck at Hanshin Dirt March 9 over 1800m defeating Red La Glace with 58.0kg at $4.10. Genuine contender.
6
AKATSUKI TOMITA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
7 8x936 JACKSON
YASUO TAKEICHI
4YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Toru Makiura
Most recently 6th of 9 at Fukushima Dirt on April 21 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Hills Coln with 54.0kg at $5.80. Before that 3rd of 10 at Fukushima Dirt on April 14 over 1700m, 7 len behind Kurino Glory carrying 54.0kg at $18.10. Major player on recent form.
7
HIRO OEHARA
LIME GREEN, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES
8 11x00 ANITRA
DAIKI YAJIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Smile Up carrying 56.0kg at $4. Last start 12th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on April 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Jamileh carrying 56.0kg at $11.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
MIKU KOBAYASHI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
9 4695x DISRAELI
M IKEGAMI
4YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a spell of three months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Tokyo Dirt February 10 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Pure Groove with 57.0kg at $47.10. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Tokyo Dirt October 7 over 2100m, 9 len behind Meisho Kagekatsu carrying 55.0kg at $20.70. Should be ready to run well.
9
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
10 8x07x CHONDRULE
SHOGO YASUDA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Hanshin Dirt March 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Chandernagor carrying 58.0kg at $17.90. When resuming last campaign 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Advance Pharoah with 58.0kg at $49.80. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
10
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
11 11111 COSMO OPINION
YOICHI KUROIWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Big Red Farm
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Kasamatsu April 1 over 1600m defeating A Shin Menuet with 56kg at $1.30. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 4 len at Kasamatsu March 18 over 1400m defeating Hello Mikey carrying 56kg at $1.40. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
11
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
12 x00x8 WATASHIDE IIDESUKA
SHINOBU HOMMA
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Seiji Matsuda
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Fukushima Dirt on April 20 over 1700m, 25 len behind Yukimaru carrying 54.0kg at $127.30. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 1800m, 22 len behind Ocea Battle Plan carrying 55.0kg at $187.20. Unlikely to threaten.
12
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
LIGHT PINK, LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
13 6x889 KAISER LEON
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 10 over 2400m, 12 len behind Dusk with 55.0kg at $109. Before that 8th of 10 at Kokura on February 24 over 2860m, 24 len behind Ihtifaal carrying 60.0kg at $43.10. Needs to lift.
13
SHOTA KOBAYASHI
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
14 x9482 SMART HUNTER
NAOYA NAKAMURA
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Fukushima Dirt on April 21 over 1700m, neck behind Hills Coln carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on March 3 over 1700m, 10 len behind Hidden King with 57.0kg at $19.70. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
14
DAITO OZAWA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND