KOKURA   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Allowance Race 1800m

Track:      

Plenty of pace established by Fairy Blue, In Vogue and Dantsu Atom, with Fate Line close at hand. IN VOGUE (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Hanshin, beaten 2.25 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Fitter so expect a better run this time. ELEGANCIA (5) finished fifth over 2200m at Kyoto at her most recent appearance on May 3. Progressive filly who looks a winning chance despite the break between runs. ENJOLRAS (8) wasn't far away when resuming last start, finishing second over 1600m at Hanshin after he gave away a big start. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Likely to play a major role. FATE LINE (2) accounted for a maiden field over 1600m at Hanshin last start, finishing a neck ahead of the nearest rival. Re-unites with Seinosuke Yoshimura who was on board last start. This is tougher but he is capable of another big run.
1 6x111 ORENO AIBA
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasumitsu Ota
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Saga May 18 over 1400m defeating Cupid's Arrow carrying 53kg at $1.10. Before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Saga April 25 over 1400m defeating Schwarz Naga carrying 53kg at $2.70. Happy to risk.
1
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
RED,BLACK CROSSED SASHES,SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
2 x2281 FATE LINE
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
At the latest run won by a neck at Hanshin June 22 over 1600m defeating Cosmo Glory carrying 56.0kg at $8.50. The run before that 8th of 16 at Niigata on May 17 over 1800m, 7 len behind Shanks carrying 57.0kg at $3.80. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
2
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
FIREBRICK , BLACK STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
3 210x5 IN VOGUE
YUICHI FUKUNAGA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Masatake Iida
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 14 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Licantropo carrying 53.0kg at $5.70. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Kyoto February 10 over 1600m defeating Baby's Breath carrying 55.0kg at $4.30. Strong winning chance.
3
YUGA KAWADA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX CIRCLES
4 x88x9 LUX MAVERICK
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
LUX Inc.
Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Licantropo with 58.0kg at $28.90. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Damier carrying 57.0kg at $14. Solid top-three hope.
4
Y IWATA
LIME GREEN,YELLOW DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
5 8715x ELEGANCIA
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Kyoto May 3 over 2200m, 4 len behind Tagano Abby with 55.0kg at $18.80. Previously first up; eighth of 16 at this track March 1 over 1800m, 6 len behind Meisho Pirka carrying 52.0kg at $55.20. Bold performance expected.
5
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
6 98801 DANTSU ATOM
M HONDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 51.0KG
Tetsuji Yamamoto
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start won by 1.3 len at Kyoto May 31 over 1400m defeating Sol Reve with 54.0kg at $137.60. The race before that 12th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 21 len behind Dignite with 57.0kg at $189. Can measure up again.
6
NANA KAWAHARADA
CHERRY,GREEN CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES
7 x009x BELL NO RAISE
SHINYA KOBAYASHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Suzuno Racing Club
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Niigata May 11 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Fine Line with 55.0kg at $38.80. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Kyoto February 23 over 2400m, 19 len behind Amethyst Black with 57.0kg at $58.90. Major upset if he won.
7
H MIYUKI
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS
8 3x0x2 ENJOLRAS
KENTA FUJINO
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 14 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Licantropo with 58.0kg at $35.30. At only start last preparation 15th of 17 at Kyoto on December 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Shonan Gachi carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. Fitter again and a winning hope.
8
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
9 x09x4 AWESOME YUNIBANSU
O HIRATA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tetsuya Kamei
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Hanshin on June 15 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ecoro Dinos carrying 58.0kg at $134.80. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Kyoto on February 10 over 1800m, 10 len behind Cor Leonis with 57.0kg at $222.60. Needs more time.
9
R WADA
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
10 80x20 SHIN DREAM SHIN
KOSHIRO TAKE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 13 at Niigata on May 18 over 1800m, head behind Diga Legend with 58.0kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 12th of 18 at Tokyo on June 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind King No Jo with 58.0kg at $20.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
10
TAISEI DANNO
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 1x58x VOLA VIA
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Takafumi Tomoyama
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Tokyo May 10 over 1800m, 9 len behind Tres Saphir with 57.0kg at $116.50. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Hanshin April 19 over 2000m, 17 len behind Toppi Born carrying 57.0kg at $28.50. Others have firmer winning claims.
11
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
GREEN, PINK FIVE STARS, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
12 0650x ROUGE CRESCENT
TAKATOSHI MIYAJI
5YO    MARE 55.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Hanshin April 19 over 1600m, 11 len behind Danon Chrom carrying 56.0kg at $37.70. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at this track February 1 over 1800m, 14 len behind Namura Raj Bhera carrying 53.0kg at $51.10. Hasn't shown enough.
12
KOJI NISHIZUKA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
13 x9x6x COMBAT PESCA
KOICHI TSUNODA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
U mode
Resuming. Finished off last campaign did the work up front then tired 6th of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Mystia carrying 56.0kg at $18.40. First up last campaign 9th of 18 at this track on February 2 over 2000m, 5 len behind Family Tree with 55.0kg at $81. Others make more appeal.
13
KANTA TAGUCHI
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
14 0100x SUNRISE ARES
KYOKO MAEKAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Life House Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt May 4 over 1400m, 26 len behind Danon Figo carrying 54.0kg at $296.20. Previously first up; 13th of 18 at this track February 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind C'est Sympa with 56.0kg at $18.40. Others rate better.
14
RIKI TAKASUGI
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS
15 451x0 MEIKEI ROSETTA
HIROKI KAWASHIMA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Nagoya Keiba Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1800m, 8 len behind Tagano Babylon carrying 55.0kg at $166.70. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Song Collector with 57.0kg at $12.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
15
MANABU SAKAI
GREEN, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
16 331x0 FAIRY BLUE
SHOTA NISHIZONO
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Sunrise Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1800m, 12 len behind Tagano Babylon carrying 53.0kg at $29.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 3 len behind Graceful March with 54.0kg at $2.50. Fitter and worth including.
16
FUMA MATSUWAKA
SKY BLUE, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS