Race Overview
 
MORIOKA DIRT   08 July 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:50 Race 1 1000m
SPECIAL DIGGER (8) has been in great form with three placings in succession, most recently when beaten 1.75 lengths into second over 850m at Mizusawa when she was always up in the leading division. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. BIG PIEN ROOF (1) improved last start to finish second over 1000m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. T'S AVANCE (2) has been in the market at her last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest ninth at Mizusawa over 850m. Top-three chance on best figures. MAMANE (10) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second. That bodes well.
2 12:20 Race 2 1000m
YAKANHIKO (3) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by 1.75 lengths last time out over 850m at Mizusawa. Should measure up again. BELUGA SUMMIT (1) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 850m at Mizusawa. Inside draw will assist and she is a solid top-three hope. HOSHINO KAKERA (2) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led throughout to score by 5 lengths over 850m at Mizusawa. Among the chances again. BARRAGE FIRE (5) was comfortably accounted for when third last time out over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten 3 lengths, after a win at Mizusawa at the previous outing. Nicely placed to figure in the finish.
3 12:50 Race 3 1200m
TAISEI SUCCEED (2) is a eight-start maiden who returned last time and finished eighth at Mizusawa over 1300m. Fitter and capable of taking this out with a career-best effort in the offing. MARILYN (5) returns from a spell of 11 weeks and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished tenth at Fukushima over 1200m when first-up last time in work. Solid chance first-up for the new barn. WIDE JAI KIRI (4) finished out of the money two starts back then she was never in contention and was beaten 13 lengths when ninth in a 1300m contest at Mizusawa four weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. LUCKY RUN (1) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she was sixth over 1300m at Mizusawa. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
4 01:25 Race 4 1200m
TOSEN SIENTA (4) is a two-start maiden who returned last time and finished 12th at Tokyo Dirt over 1600m, beaten 10 lengths. Improvement to come and this is her chance to break through with sights lowered back on the NAR circuit. FELSITE (9) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into 13th over 1400m at Tokyo. Strips fitter and can take care of this field without surprising. Think that pair hold the aces. CHOCOLAT CHAUD (6) returned from a spell seven-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 6 lengths into tenth over 1600m at Niigata. Strips fitter and can figure along with TAKU (7) who is a three-start maiden that will drift back but wind up late.
5 02:00 Race 5 1400m
MIYUKI GEKOKUJO (3) was sent out favourite but could only finish fourth over 1200m at this track last time. Prior to that had been racing well, collecting two minor placings on end. Has a decent record at this track with three minor placings from four runs. Should be in the finish. MONTENARS (2) finished 5 lengths away in third last time out at this track. On a seven-day back-up. Nice run last time and should prove tough to beat. UVA RARA (7) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. M T HIBIKI (4) was beaten 13 lengths into ninth in a 1200m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Better than recent efforts suggest.
6 02:35 Race 6 1400m
POPOLARE UNO (4) turned in a modest performance when fifth last start over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten 6 lengths after being in contention on the bend. That followed a good first-up win at Mizusawa. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SWEEPSTAKES (6) strode forward early from her wide draw last start over 1200m at this track then fought on gamely to finish second. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. LORD ALBERTA (7) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to break the run of outs. MONO SELAS (1) was beaten 11 lengths into sixth over 1400m at Mizusawa last time out. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
7 03:10 Race 7 1000m
THINKING SKY (1) was comfortably accounted for when second last time out over 850m at Mizusawa, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. That followed a win at Mizusawa at the previous outing. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. RINSHANKAIHO (11) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 850m at Mizusawa after being in contention on the turn. Looks well placed so expect another big run. MEISHO MIZAO (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing ninth at Mizusawa over 850m. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better. COCYTUS (3) was good when sixth in a 850m contest at Mizusawa two weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
8 03:45 Race 8 1000m
CATNAP (3) went to the lead from the low draw last time out and was still there on straightening, eventually finishing second over 850m at Mizusawa. Well-placed and will take catching. RINNO PERFETTO (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 850m at Mizusawa, beaten 1.4 lengths into fifth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PRE MARIE (7) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 850m at Mizusawa. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KING OF SUMMIT (12) produced a better run last start, beaten 1.3 lengths into fourth over 850m at Mizusawa. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
9 04:20 Race 9 1400m
BIG HIP ROOF (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Mizusawa. Less impressive last time out when third over 850m at Mizusawa, beaten 4.5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MOON DIAMOND (7) scored two runs back then was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish sixth over 1600m at Mizusawa after she was in contention on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. MIYABI PRECIOUS (4) improved last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1400m at Mizusawa. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TIME TO GO (6) improved last start to finish third over 1600m at Mizusawa. Capable of featuring prominently.
10 05:00 Race 10 1400m
ASUNO HEROINE (5) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1600m at Mizusawa, making it two minor placings in a row. Has the pace to be thereabouts from the outset. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. NAN BEI QU (10) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time when she was prominent throughout over 1400m at Mizusawa. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ALL IS TRUE (3) was prominent at the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1600m at Mizusawa after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. KUROGANE (9) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1600m at Mizusawa. Likely improver with strong prospects.
11 05:35 Race 11 1600m
MATSURIDA WORLD (3) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by a neck over 1600m at Mizusawa. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from five outings. Sure to go well again. A SHIN SCOTTY (6) met with solid support last start over 1600m at Mizusawa when fifth, beaten 5 lengths. Deserves another chance. WURAYAH (4) finished seventh over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt at his most recent appearance on April 21. Has switched to the Shinichi Hatakeyama yard. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. SAITA BROWN (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1300m at Mizusawa, beaten 5 lengths into fifth. Better than recent efforts suggest.
12 06:10 Race 12 1600m
Grade 3 placegetter TAISEI AVENIR (2) finished fourth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 4 lengths after being prominent at the bend over 1600m at Mizusawa. Looks well placed so expect another big run. MINIATURE (3) was thereabouts last time out when second over 1300m at Mizusawa after she was always up in the leading division. Boasts three wins at this distance. Expected to run well. CAPE LIGHT (5) was not far away last time out, finishing third over 1300m at Mizusawa when she was up on the pace all the way. The extra journey should play into her hands. Expected to run well. HAKUSHIN PERSONAL (8) performed above expectations last time over 1600m at Mizusawa, getting the prize by half a length. In the mix again.