NAKAYAMA DIRT   15 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

AMI TOKUBETSU 2400m

Track:      

Long Way Home should be able to comfortably find the front. MUGELLO (6) went forward last start over 2400m at this track and held on well for second, beaten 1.3 lengths. Placed 2/2 this course and distance last two starts. Well placed and deserves a win. SOUL AND JAZZ (8) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Kyoto Dirt, finishing fourth and only 1.1 lengths from the winner at the end of 1900m. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. OTACHI (5) did well to score at Fukushima Dirt two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when third over 2400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KASTROM PUPU (1) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1800m at Niigata Dirt. Sure to make his presence felt.
1 3221x KASTROM PUPU
KAZUYUKI OGATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yasuo Tejima
Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by 3 len this track January 5 over 2400m defeating Smart Cuore carrying 57.0kg at $1.50. When resuming last campaign third of 15 at Niigata Dirt October 18 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Golden Cloud with 56.0kg at $19.60. Should be right in the finish.
1
YUJI TANNAI
BLACK, RED HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 7x990 AMERICAN YELL
AKISHI HIGASHIDA
8YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Last start second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, 14 len behind June Eos carrying 53.0kg at $111.40. The start before that 9th of 14 at Hanshin on December 28 over 2970m, 22 len behind Nac El Dorado carrying 60.0kg at $138.40. Not for ours.
2
YAMATO TSUNODA
HOT PINK, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES, Black cap
3 x00x0 SPRAY FALL
I AIZAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Hiroshi Hatasa
Second-up. First-up after seven months 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 2100m, 13 len behind Academia with 58.0kg at $342.90. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Niigata Dirt on August 16 over 1800m, 43 len behind Pikapika Thunder carrying 58.0kg at $248.80. Needs more time.
3
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
BLUE, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE, Red cap
4 70000 IDEA YUSHIN
YASUTOSHI MATSUNAGA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Syuichi Masuda
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Tokyo Dirt on February 1 over 2100m, 12 len behind G T Darling carrying 58.0kg at $331.10. The race before that 14th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 12 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 58.0kg at $315.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
4
T EDA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 1x313 OTACHI
T KUBOTA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Kei Morooka
Racing well recently. Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Dakara Festive with 57.0kg at $7.80. The run before that won by a neck at Fukushima Dirt November 15 over 2400m defeating Kastrom Pupu with 56.0kg at $5.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
DAISUKE SASAKI
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 0x422 MUGELLO
H FUJIWARA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
La Mere Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 58.0kg at $3.90. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at this track on December 20 over 2400m, 2 len behind Precious Day carrying 58.0kg at $14.70. Close to a win. Should run well again.
6
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
BLACK, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, Green cap
7 3x057 SATONO STRASSE
Y TOMOMICHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Last start 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 2100m, 4 len behind Academia carrying 58.0kg at $33.30. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 5 len behind Shosan George with 58.0kg at $18.40. Likely to play a big role.
7
Y IWATA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES, Green cap
8 37334 SOUL AND JAZZ
RYO TAKEI
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, 1.1 len behind Lokahi carrying 58.0kg at $3.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind King Blue carrying 58.0kg at $6.90. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
8
RYUSEI SAKAI
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Orange cap
9 06950 INDICATOR
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Hiroshi Aida
Comes off a 62 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 13th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 11 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 58.0kg at $56. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 16 at this track on December 20 over 2400m, 4 len behind Precious Day with 58.0kg at $97. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
TAKURO ISHIDA
RED,LIGHT BLUE HALVED, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 00x54 O SHIN HALF
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Shinji Ota
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 62 days. First-up 5th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Porpora Ziel with 58.0kg at $57. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Dakara Festive with 58.0kg at $22.10. Racing well and is nicely placed.
10
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
BLACK,RED SIX CIRCLES, BLACK SLEEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 x160x LONG WAY HOME
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at this track December 13 over 1800m, 9 len behind Miraieno Kagi with 57.0kg at $7.70. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Tokyo Dirt November 1 over 2100m defeating Hawk Light carrying 56.0kg at $16.10. Top hope if back in good order.
11
KIWAMU OGINO
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Pink cap