MORIOKA DIRT   05 May 2024
 
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Race 11 1800m

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Strong early tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Fuji Eugene and Sanei Cannon. 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.
1 783x4 OICHO
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yu Hirai
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th in a small field at Monbetsu on April 17 over 1700m, 10 len behind Steel Dream with 56kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Monbetsu on July 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Capsule carrying 54kg at $25.10. Worth consideration.
1
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 111x1 FUJI EUGENE
KOICHI SETO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; scored a big 30 len win at Mizusawa April 7 over 1600m defeating Sakura Top Kid with 56kg at $1.10. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track July 18 over 1400m defeating Miyagi Valiant carrying 55kg at $1.90. No reason he cannot get the job done again. Improver with winning prospects.
2
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 8x606 KULTRUN
YUICHI SAITO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 14 len behind A Shin Porosir with 54kg at $49.60. The start before that second last of 12 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1400m, 21 len behind Miyagi Sirius carrying 54kg at $387.70. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
3
HIDETOSHI ABE
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Salmon cap
4 93181 EDONO BANZAI
HIRONORI UNOKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Urawa March 28 over 1400m defeating O Sole Rika with 57kg at $3.40. The start before that 8th of 14 at Kawasaki on March 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gigas carrying 56kg at $74.60. No reason he cannot salute again.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 16009 COMBAT SPOON
TORU SANNOMIYA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 18 over 1500m, 15 len behind Kentucky Sky carrying 55kg at $208.70. The race before that second last of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 16 len behind Edono Banzai carrying 55kg at $172.40. Has to find improvement.
5
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, White cap
6 38x13 SANEI CANNON
KOICHI SATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 5 len at Mizusawa March 24 over 1600m defeating A Shin Porosir carrying 56kg at $16.50. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 30 len behind Fuji Eugene carrying 56kg at $17.60. Has the ability to take this out.
6
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
7 3x590 PENSEE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resumes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 11th of 13 at Kawasaki on April 2 over 1600m, 13 len behind Sisyphus with 54kg at $57.50. The start before that 9th of 14 at Kawasaki on March 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gigas carrying 56kg at $21.60. Sure to be about the money.
7
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
RED, WHITE YOKE, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light brown cap
8 543x2 SAKURA TOP KID
KAZUMUNE ITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 30 len behind Fuji Eugene carrying 56kg at $8.70. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 30 len at this track October 29 over 1600m defeating Rino Gloire carrying 55kg at $3.40. Improver with winning prospects.
8
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, PINK SLEEVES, Salmon cap
9 x1616 ESKEN DREAM
HIROSHI TAKAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Useful type. Most recently 6th of 8 at Ohi on April 8 over 1800m, 12 len behind Mut Kurve with 55kg at $36.20. The run before that won by 4 len at Ohi March 21 over 1600m defeating Marron Chantilly with 56kg at $3.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
9
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
10 0x705 SEI FEMININE
YOSHINORI SASAKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Porosir carrying 54kg at $36.80. The run before that second last of 11 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1600m, 22 len behind Sanei Cannon with 54kg at $56.80. Tested on recent form.
10
YUICHI SAKAGUCHI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES , YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap