Race Overview
 
MORIOKA DIRT   05 May 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:20 Race 1 1200m
JOY POBEDA (10) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 850m at Mizusawa after being prominent at the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. GOODBYE ISAAC (3) resumes from a spell of four months. Could only manage to finish tenth at the latest run over 1400m at Sonoda. Ready to find winning form as he makes his stable debut. ZELTER (9) was below his best last time when sixth over 1300m at Mizusawa. Nicely placed to turn things around. NO VENTO (7) again failed to feature last start, finishing eighth over 1300m at Mizusawa. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will be doing her best work late.
2 12:55 Race 2 1000m
MATSURIDA MASURAO (3) is a two-year-old colt by Nishiken Mononofu out of Red Briller on debut for the Isao Sugawara stable. Expected to go well as the stable have engaged Shinobu Murakami, who strikes at 23% when riding for the stable. Appears the one to beat. TUNA ANDIE (5) is a two-year-old filly by Gold Actor out of La Plus Belle stepping out on debut for the Yuichi Saito stable. Serious contender, despite the sticky alley. BORDEAUX TIRAMISU (1) is facing the starter for the first time. By Cheval Grand and is out of the Yoshinori Itagaki stable. In-form jockey Yuichi Sakaguchi takes the ride. Watch for a betting push. POINT BARRE (6) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Koji Sakurada. By Unrivaled from L'eclat De Rire. Can make her presence felt.
3 01:30 Race 3 1200m
TEN COUNT (4) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1300m at Mizusawa last time out. Knocking on the door his past few outing and today might be his day. STRAIGHT (8) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1300m at Mizusawa, making it two minor placings in a row. Backmarker who keeps coming. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MIYUKI GEKOKUJO (10) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when fourth over 1300m at Mizusawa a week ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. WORLD HERITAGE (6) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing sixth at Mizusawa over 850m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot return to winning ways.
4 02:05 Race 4 1200m
IDAMANTE (7) has not appeared since he finished third over 900m at Kawasaki on April 6 2023. Has switched to the Tomokazu Tachibana stable and has found a suitable race. This is easier than what he's been racing in and he can shed the maiden tag today. NEO LIES (11) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at Mizusawa over 1300m just seven days ago. Good effort last start and should prove tough to beat. ROCKY TITAN (8) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1300m at Mizusawa when third, beaten 6 lengths. Expected to improve and gets his chance. LOG HOUSE (1) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 21 when fifth at Mizusawa over 1300m. Likely improver with strong prospects.
5 02:40 Race 5 1000m
KITA SQUIRT (4) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 850m at Mizusawa, beaten 6 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. AERIEN (10) missed the placings two runs back then was always well out of his ground last start when 14th over 1600m at Ohi. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role in what looks an easier race. LADY MARSHAL (8) is yet to break through in 13 runs. Finished fifth at her last appearance over 850m at Mizusawa on April 7. Expected to feature in the finish this time. RUBAN CERISE (6) again failed to feature last start, finishing ninth over 850m at Mizusawa. Leading prospect on best form.
6 03:15 Race 6 1000m
GOLDEN WEST (10) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 6 lengths at Mizusawa over 850m. Expected to take some stopping again despite jumping from a wide alley. KITA QUEEN (11) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Mizusawa. Couldn't follow that up last time out when sixth over 850m at Mizusawa, beaten 6 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can return to winning ways. DROTTNING (1) finished ninth over 850m at Mizusawa at her most recent appearance on December 26. Definite top-three chance. CHERRY SINGER (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 6 lengths away in second over 850m at Mizusawa. Well placed and will be thereabouts again.
7 03:50 Race 7 1400m
B STREET (5) was safely held when tenth last time out over 1400m at Mizusawa. That followed a win at Mizusawa at the previous outing. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. AMULET (4) finished 6 lengths away in second last time out at Mizusawa. On a seven-day back-up. Good effort last start and is capable of taking this out. FUMI TATSU BRAVO (3) is a 17-start maiden who finished fourth after being prominent at the corner at his most recent appearance over 1400m at Mizusawa. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. KURA SABER (6) was responsible for a better run last start, finishing fifth over 1400m at Mizusawa. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.
8 04:20 Race 8 1400m
HOKKO ADMIRAL (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten 5.5 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ENERGY FORTE (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at Mizusawa. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves plenty of thought. T S FAIRY (1) finished in 11th last time at Mizusawa in a disappointing performance. Nicely placed to turn things around. QUEEN CARD (3) turned in a modest performance when sixth last time out over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten 6 lengths, after a win at Mizusawa at the previous outing. Worth another chance.
9 04:55 Race 9 1600m
ORCHESTRA (3) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at Mizusawa two starts back then scored by 7 lengths as public elect last time out over 1400m at Mizusawa. Masatoshi Yamamoto scored on him last time and retains the mount. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. ON THE SKY (10) was well in commission last start over 1300m at Mizusawa when third, beaten 4.5 lengths. Ryo Takamatsu who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Sure to run well. KITANO ZOONAQUA (11) is a last-start winner over 1400m at Mizusawa, showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by a neck. Solid prospects again. SOL DE VERANO (5) finished 6 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 1600m at Mizusawa last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Deserves respect on best figures.
10 05:30 Race 10 1600m
ROMANCE AUTHOR (9) returns from a break of seven months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a sixth over 1200m at Ohi. Expected to bring the good form from last campaign to this contest. PLEASANT LONDON (7) booted up from the inside draw to race on the speed only to be claimed late and finish 5.5 lengths away in fourth last start over 1600m at Mizusawa. Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish. CAMP FIRE (10) held on well to finish second last start over 850m at Mizusawa, beaten half a length. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot take this out. CONCARNEAU (6) is ready to break through after collecting her 4th minor placing in a row last time over 1600m at Mizusawa. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
11 06:05 Race 11 1800m
FUJI EUGENE (2) is a promising galloper who kept his unbeaten record intact last start when resuming over 1600m at Mizusawa, making it six victories. Had plenty on his rivals last time and there's no doubt he had plenty of ability. Can remain unbeaten. EDONO BANZAI (4) went fast early over 1400m at Urawa last time and went on to score by one length. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. SAKURA TOP KID (8) clocked-in second behind Fuji Eugene when fresh from a break last time out at Mizusawa over 1600m. Has a strong record this course, scoring at two of three starts. One of the leading contenders. SANEI CANNON (6) was prominent at the bend and finished third last time over 1600m at Mizusawa. Will trim down following recent racing. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot.
12 06:40 Race 12 1600m
MUGENNO KANOSEI (8) is in a purple patch of form with his third straight win coming last time out over 1600m at Mizusawa. Effortless win last time out and should be in the finish again. NATURE MIYABI (7) was well in commission last start over 1400m at Mizusawa when fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will appreciate the longer journey and can play a major role. TOUR MODEL (9) has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1600m at Mizusawa. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Capable of testing this field. DANGER MAN (5) was below his best last time when sixth over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten 4.5 lengths. Open to improvement and should be about the money.