1800m – Dirt
1800m – Dirt
Bank Shot | Has made money only once in last 9 starts at this level. Strong on poor going and finished third over Hanshin 1800m early this year. Weight has fluctuated wildly this year. Thin last out, finished 11th. Could surprise if weight stabilizes. |
Daddy’s Major | Colt moving up in class after being given more distance and surprising with win over Hanshin 1800m at end April. Worth a wager. |
Daishin Korol’ | Has only made money once in last 19 starts, a third late last year. Chronically slow away but has good late kick. Only third start this year including non-finish in jump race. Not promising, but is looking good in track work. |
Giuditta | Filly has only 4 starts behind her. Has encountered traffic problems last two starts and inexperience has hurt. Has stamina and potential. Ample chance. Will carry lightest weight of field. |
Hokko Hanamichi | Colt has quickly risen through ranks in 5 career starts, and achieved this level with win over Hanshin 1800m. Failed to make jump to this level last out, finishing 5th in Chukyo 1800m. Return to Hanshin a plus. Will carry 119lbs. Has won under 123lbs. Promising. |
Josho Lead | Filly returned in early June to finish year’s best 6th from 4 starts, all at this level. Improvement expected. Posted 6-2 over Hanshin 1800m in maidens last year. Worth a wager. |
Legal Mind | Rulership 5-year-old returned to JRA racing from early last year and had some success in 10 starts since. Finished 2nd over Chukyo 1800m early June in 2nd start following 7-month layoff. Results from NAR racing indicate return to right-handed track advantageous. Looking bit off game in track work but worth a wager. |
Saimon le Monde | 4-year-old gelding returning to dirt after last start on turf following 7-9 over 1800m at this level. Won over Hanshin 1800m at level below. Return to dirt, venue a plus. Weight has fluctuated greatly in last three starts. Could surprise if weight stabilizes, but not promising. |
Sammaru Empire | 7-year-old has only made board 3 times in 12 starts from begin of 2020, all at this level. Posted 5-4 in last two starts and likely missed money due to interference in straight last out early June. Could surprise with right trip. |
Satono Pursuit | Colt started career on turf, but moved to dirt 4 starts ago for 1-5-4-7 over distances 1900m and up. First time at 1800m but less distance should suit forward racing style. Ample chance. |
The Proud Ones | 5-year-old gelding chronically late out of gate is 11-6-5-8 in 4 starts this year, all in 1800m-1900m range. Weight has been high. Condition raceday and break key. Not promising. |
Vela Azul | Colt finished out of money only once in first 8 starts of career racing solely to right. Following a win at Chukyo, has been raced only to the left to post 10-13-3 since moving to this class. Last start was mid June over Tokyo 2100m. Return to right and distance both pluses. Ample chance. |
Wonder Ecarte | Mare has made the board only 4 times in last 9 starts since 2020 begin. Runs from rear and has advanced to finish 7-5-4-4 this year, all over 1800m, three at Hanshin. Could help fill out a trio with bit of luck. |