NIIGATA DIRT 09 Aug 2026
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Genuine tempo with Aster Ruhuna to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. PIKO TENDER (14) found plenty to get the prize by 5 lengths three runs back at this track before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Sure to be in the finish. HAPPY WITH YOU (11) won at this track and distance at her last outing three months ago. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from four tries. Looks a winning chance. ASTER RUHUNA (5) finished 15th over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt at her most recent appearance on May 30. Has to be respected. SHANGHAI NIGHT (7) scored a dominant win at this track over 1200m at her latest appearance on May 16. Among the better hopes.
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| 1 | 3080x |
TAISEI PUMA
KOICHI SHINKAI 5YO BROWN HORSE 55.0KG Seiho Tanaka Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sand Blast carrying 58.0kg at $136. Previously first up; fourth of 15 at Fukushima Dirt July 6 2025 over 1150m, 11 len behind Cheval Bonheur carrying 58.0kg at $9. Marginal chance. |
1 TAKURO ISHIDA |
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| 2 | 0x50x |
PLEIADES GROUP
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA 5YO DK B MARE 54.0KG Haruya Yoshida Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Prasentier with 56.0kg at $14.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hurricane carrying 56.0kg at $16.50. May need the run. |
2 FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI |
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| 3 | x861x |
FENG MEILI
MASAO KASUYA 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by nose this track May 10 over 1200m defeating Mirai Harmony with 53.0kg at $24.50. Previously first up; eighth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Queen's Polaris with 56.0kg at $11.20. Others are preferred. |
3 SEINA IMAMURA |
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| 4 | x980x |
DAZZLING DANCE
KENSUKE OGURA 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd. Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at this track May 24 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tessera Lien with 58.0kg at $15.20. Previously first up; ninth of 15 at Chukyo Dirt March 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Run Windy carrying 58.0kg at $13. Marginal prospects. |
4 TAKUYA KOWATA |
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| 5 | 4480x |
ASTER RUHUNA
K NAKATAKE 4YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG Makiko Kato Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Urus Chrome carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Previously first up; tenth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Splendeur carrying 54.0kg at $5.60. Better than last run and has won fresh. Has the talent to take this out. |
5 MIRAI IWATA |
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| 6 | 3169x |
DANON MONTE ROSA
TAIKI CHAKI 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Danox Co. Ltd. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hurricane with 58.0kg at $9.60. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track October 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Otomena Shacho carrying 55.0kg at $3.60. Likely to run well. |
6 OSUKE TAYAMA |
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| 7 | 3001x |
SHANGHAI NIGHT
ISSEI MURATA 4YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Yasuo Kawaguchi Resuming after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign post a big 5 len win. This track May 16 over 1200m defeating Osumi Light carrying 52.0kg at $9.30. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Nakayama Dirt January 24 over 1800m, 13 len behind Kyoei Freude carrying 52.0kg at $6. Sure to be ready to run well. |
7 TAKUYA ONO |
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| 8 | 2345x |
KYOEI KUNG FU
K SEISHI 6YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Haruo Tanaka Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Copano Vincent carrying 58.0kg at $6.50. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Nakayama Dirt December 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cheval Bonheur with 58.0kg at $4.80. Expect a bold showing. |
8 Y YOSHIDA |
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| 9 | 0700x |
SCHWARZ GEIST
TAKANORI TEZUKA 6YO DK B HORSE 55.0KG Insel Racing Co. Ltd. First-up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at this track May 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tessera Lien carrying 58.0kg at $95. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Nakayama December 14 over 2880m, 40 len behind Golden Slope with 60.0kg at $33.70. Not keen on his chances. |
9 NAOTA UEZATO |
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| 10 | 89604 |
FEATURING
SHOICHIRO WADA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Soul On Fire carrying 58.0kg at $32.90. Before that eased back early on 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Mac Lir with 58.0kg at $69. Swooper to watch for late in the piece. |
10 YUSUKE HARA |
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| 11 | 6641x |
HAPPY WITH YOU
MICHIHIRO OGASA 4YO DK B FILLY 56.0KG Kodai Maeda Filly back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len this track May 10 over 1200m defeating Vento In Coda carrying 54.0kg at $11.30. Previously first up; sixth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pod Bel with 56.0kg at $14.30. Could prove too smart for these. |
11 RYUSEI SAKAI |
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| 12 | 088x5 |
RED SENOR
DAIKI YAJIMA 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd. Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Soul On Fire with 58.0kg at $89.40. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 at Kochi on March 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Point Forward carrying 57kg at $16. Needs more time. |
12 DAISUKE SASAKI |
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| 13 | 5427x |
ARGXENTAJXO
KEIZO ITO 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG OUMA Co. Ltd. Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Morning Magic with 53.0kg at $19. First up last campaign fourth of 15 at this track July 27 2025 over 1200m, 2 len behind Not Found with 56.0kg at $13.60. Should run well. |
13 SHOMA SATO |
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| 14 | 8x132 |
PIKO TENDER
YUKI UEHARA 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG BIJOUPIKO Co. Ltd. Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 3 len behind Kurino Olive with 56.0kg at $4. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on May 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tessera Lien with 55.0kg at $3.20. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
14 KIWAMU OGINO |
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| 15 | 7x60x |
MARGOT GAIN
SHIGENOBU ISAKA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Ryohei Maeda Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Tokyo May 30 over 1600m, 13 len behind Mikki Soldier with 58.0kg at $119.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at this track May 16 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Arc D'or with 58.0kg at $17.40. Hasn't shown enough. |
15 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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