FUKUSHIMA DIRT   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Allowance Race 1150m

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Plenty of pace from Mignon Maroon, Maru Mori Delight and Regina Rose vying for the lead, with a few others keeping them honest. FEE DES LUMIERE (2) saluted over 1150m at this track at her most recent appearance on April 27. Started to really put it together at the end of the maiden campaign and should come back bigger and better this time. Has found the right race. MIGNON MAROON (3) recorded a strong maiden win over 1200m at Niigata Dirt last time, getting there by 3.5 lengths. Jumps from a nice gate and she cannot be underestimated. REGINA ROSE (12) is going well with three minor placings from four starts this time in work. Turned in another good effort last time out when second over 1000m at Niigata. Can take the next step and salute. ENDLESS SUMMER (5) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 4.5 lengths away in eighth over 1400m at Tokyo on February 15 which was the only run of that prep. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. This looks a nice way to kick off the prep.
1 x0x0x MARU MORI DELIGHT
Y HATAKEYAMA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Shigemi Yamashita
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Niigata on May 3 over 1000m, 14 len behind Nishino Tokimeki carrying 56.0kg at $125.30. First up last campaign 16th of 18 at Kokura on February 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Asti Spumante with 56.0kg at $110.40. Other runners rate better.
1
DAICHI SHIBATA
YELLOW,RED TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,STRIPED SLEEVES
2 0541x FEE DES LUMIERE
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
3YO    FILLY 50.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len this track April 27 over 1150m defeating Joyner Tesoro carrying 55.0kg at $4.20. Previously first up; 15th of 18 at Nakayama January 6 over 2000m, 12 len behind Meiner Zeus carrying 55.0kg at $192. Look for a bold run.
2
TAKURO ISHIDA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
3 22631 MIGNON MAROON
KEIZO ITO
3YO    FILLY 50.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Niigata Dirt May 18 over 1200m defeating Honey Laurier carrying 53.0kg at $2.60. The run before that 3rd of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ticket To Heaven with 53.0kg at $3.40. Strong chance from a low draw.
3
YUZUKI TANIHARA
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
4 32x37 STJARN GOSSE
MASAYOSHI EBINA
5YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 57 days. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1150m, 7 len behind Gran Pharaoh carrying 58.0kg at $2.20. Second-up 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Saddle with 58.0kg at $4.50. Expected to go very well.
4
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
GREY, WHITE CHECKS,CHECKED SLEEVES
5 60x8x ENDLESS SUMMER
YUKI UEHARA
3YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Field Racing
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 12 at Tokyo on February 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Silver Rain with 57.0kg at $16.80. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 5 len win at Hakodate June 29 2024 over 1200m defeating Mozu Nana Star carrying 55.0kg at $3.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
5
T EDA
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND
6 590x9 FAIRE BRILLER
TSUTOMU OGATA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Motoi Sasaki
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on June 29 over 1000m, 13 len behind D S Shoma carrying 57.0kg at $228.90. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bebop with 56.0kg at $42.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES , WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
7 0x007 HAJIMETENO CHU
MICHIO MINAMIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 15 at this track on July 6 over 1150m, 13 len behind Cheval Bonheur carrying 58.0kg at $98.90. The run before that 10th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bambton Pro carrying 58.0kg at $188.40. Hard to make much of a case.
7
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
8 0x00 SHINGUN RAO
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Shigenori Isaka
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 13 at Niigata Dirt on May 18 over 1800m, 26 len behind Levante City carrying 57.0kg at $154.40. Second-up 13th of 15 at this track on July 5 over 1700m, 20 len behind Kaito Wind carrying 57.0kg at $23.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
JUNJI SHIMADA
BLUE,PINK FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES
9 x0608 KING VIRGIL
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuji Kato
Most recently 8th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Savage Love with 58.0kg at $41.10. Before that 10th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on May 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Speed Panther carrying 56.0kg at $33.20. Needs to find extra to beat these.
9
KIWAMU OGINO
BLACK,LIGHT BLUE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
10 x7540 KATSUNO TENTH
SHINICHI ITO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Katuno Sangyo Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bourbon Queen with 58.0kg at $122.10. The race before that 4th of 16 at Niigata on May 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Nishino Tokimeki carrying 56.0kg at $23.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
TATSUKI ENDO
YELLOW, BLUE FIVE STARS, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 4001x T M PILOT
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len Niigata Dirt May 3 over 1200m defeating Pentelikon carrying 54.0kg at $43. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Wild Butter carrying 57.0kg at $244.20. Useful type who should go well.
11
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
HOT PINK, LIME GREEN BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
12 x0332 REGINA ROSE
SHINTARO SUZUKI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Katsutoshi Nagayama
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 1000m, neck behind Bourbon Queen with 56.0kg at $7.20. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ecoro Eight with 56.0kg at $9.80. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
12
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
RED, BLUE STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
13 x2211 REIMU
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at Sonoda May 23 over 1230m defeating A Shin Hoyupu carrying 55kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Sonoda April 22 over 1230m defeating Outside Bet with 55kg at $1.90. Last-start winner worth including
13
K TOSAKI
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS
14 0x48x AWESOME DARER
H UEHARA
5YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind Truman Tesoro with 58.0kg at $10.50. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Philip carrying 58.0kg at $27.90. Must be included.
14
TAKUYA ONO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
15 330x4 LAVA GLOW
Y HATAKEYAMA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 16 at this track on June 29 over 1150m, 9 len behind Rouge Azurite carrying 56.0kg at $59.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Barone carrying 56.0kg at $15. Needs more time.
15
KYOSUKE MARUTA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS