NAKAYAMA DIRT   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING:

KUROCHIKU SHO 1800m

Track:      

Strong tempo, primarily from Asian Treasure and Taisei Emeraude. MAC LIR (4) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he is a clear top pick. KENTON (5) resumes after a break of ten weeks. Hoping for a repeat of his debut win over 1800m at this track to kick off last prep. Solid chance. DANTSU SHITAN (3) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just a head from the winner in second over 1800m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. TENKA MUTEKI (8) finished sixth over 1800m at this track when resuming last start, beaten only 2 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.
1 4641x LA FLEUR DE PIERRE
K KAYANO
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
KAJIMOTO Holdings Co. Ltd
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len this track September 20 over 1800m defeating Wing Blue carrying 55.0kg at $6. On debut fourth of 14 at Fukushima Dirt July 12 over 1150m, 4 len behind Show Rebirth carrying 55.0kg at $64.40. Not at this stage.
1
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
WHITE, BLUE HALVES,DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 351x9 FIREMAN
H UEHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 16 at this track on December 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Keiai Agito with 56.0kg at $19.30. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Niigata on August 9 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Lord Filer with 55.0kg at $11.50. Worth consideration.
2
AKIRA SUGAWARA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 51x02 DANTSU SHITAN
M HONDA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Tetsuji Yamamoto
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 2 over 1800m, 13 len behind Pyromancer with 56.0kg at $148.40. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track on December 14 over 1800m, head behind Keiai Agito with 56.0kg at $106.80. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
3
SHU ISHIBASHI
CHERRY,GREEN CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES, Red cap
4 21 MAC LIR
T TEZUKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ho O Luxor with 56.0kg at $1.80. Second-up won by 3 len at Tokyo Dirt November 24 over 1600m defeating Finger carrying 56.0kg at $2.80. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
4
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND,BLACK CAP
5 18x KENTON
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Toshio Fujinuma
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Monbetsu November 3 over 1800m, 13 len behind Tamamo Freesia carrying 56kg at $7.10. On debut won by 2 len this track September 27 over 1800m defeating Finger with 55.0kg at $30.60. Can get the job done.
5
KIWAMU OGINO
BLACK,RED DIAMOND CHECK,ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 1 TAISEI EMERAUDE
KOICHI SHINKAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Was at very long odds at debut, won raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track December 13 over 1800m defeating Arabian Dream with 53.0kg at $205.70. Another win is not out of the question.
6
TAKUYA ONO
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, Green cap
7 451x0 HIGHLIGHTNING
TAKAYUKI KATO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
TN Race Horse
Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at this track on December 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind Keiai Agito carrying 56.0kg at $31.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 7 at Sapporo on August 16 over 1800m, 7 len behind Meiner Cymbeline with 55.0kg at $10.80. Unlikely to threaten.
7
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, PURPLE SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Orange cap
8 71x6 TENKA MUTEKI
TORU HAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 16 at this track on December 14 over 1800m, 2 len behind Keiai Agito with 56.0kg at $37.60. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Tokyo Dirt October 4 over 1600m defeating Inazuma Daimon carrying 56.0kg at $6.30. One of the top chances.
8
YUJI TANNAI
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 8x310 OTOSHIDAMA
TAKASHI KANARI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Little Blue Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 13th of 16 at this track on December 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind Keiai Agito carrying 55.0kg at $195.80. The start before that won by a neck at Fukushima Dirt November 8 over 1700m defeating Buenos Optima with 55.0kg at $6.60. Rather invest elsewhere.
9
TAKUMA ITO
WHITE,BLUE FIVE STARS,CARDINAL SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 1 ASIAN TREASURE
MASAYOSHI EBINA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Takaaki Nagami
At debut, won won by 1.3 len at Tokyo Dirt November 16 over 1600m defeating Taiki Blitzen carrying 56.0kg at $22.60. No reason he cannot make it two in a row.
10
KO NAGAHAMA
HOT PINK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Pink cap