MORIOKA DIRT   07 May 2024
 
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Race 10 1200m

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Super Marukiya has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. SKY HURRICANE (5) settled well back from the inside draw last start before coming home nicely to finish fourth over 1400m at Mizusawa. Capable of overwhelming this field late in proceedings. HAPPINESS GASSAN (1) saluted at Mizusawa two runs ago but couldn't back it up last time out when sixth over 1400m at Mizusawa. Will enjoy a drop in class so she can make amends. SUPER MARUKIYA (8) finished out of the money when ninth over 850m at Mizusawa two-and-a-half weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. SATONO MUSCLE (4) ran below expectations last start, finishing seventh at Mizusawa over 1400m. Should be in the mix in this suitable race.
1 x2616 HAPPINESS GASSAN
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Senji Nishimura
Last start 6th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind On The Blossom carrying 54kg at $16.60. The start before that won by 3 len at Mizusawa April 8 over 1400m defeating Graffias Lady with 54kg at $10. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
1
TOU BUNHOU
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, White cap
2 22408 AZAR
KOJI SAKURADA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
KSHD
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sanei Brave carrying 54kg at $48.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tochino Hero with 54kg at $110.80. Drawn well and is among the chances.
2
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
RED, WHITE YOKE, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Grey cap
3 x0431 KATCHAO
MASAHIKO SATO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start won by a nose at Mizusawa April 21 over 850m defeating Curren Excalibur carrying 56kg at $16.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 850m, 3 len behind Farrokh carrying 56kg at $24.90. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x7327 SATONO MUSCLE
KAZUMUNE ITO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind On The Blossom carrying 56kg at $8.60. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Tochino Hero with 56kg at $47.90. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
4
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, PINK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 6x934 SKY HURRICANE
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 23 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind On The Blossom carrying 56kg at $8.80. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tochino Hero carrying 56kg at $28.20. Well placed to take this out.
5
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x4192 AOI KATSUMA
HITOSHI SAKAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takayoshi Shintani
Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on April 23 over 1400m, nose behind On The Blossom carrying 56kg at $22. Before that did the work up front then tired 9th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tochino Hero with 56kg at $21.90. Worth plenty of thought.
6
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 7908x OSUMI CATEDRAL
KOJI SAKURADA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Funabashi March 5 over 1200m, 13 len behind Ai Gold with 57kg at $287.20. When resuming last campaign 13th of 15 at Tokyo February 11 2023 over 1400m, 8 len behind Grass Miyarabi carrying 54.0kg at $87.90. Others are preferred.
7
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Light green cap
8 x2179 SUPER MARUKIYA
ISAO SUGAWARA
5YO  GREY  MARE 51.0KG

Last start second last of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 850m, 6 len behind Farrokh carrying 54kg at $11. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 850m, 7 len behind Pikanchi Double with 51kg at $5.80. Genuine chance this time around.
8
EITO SAKAI
DENIM, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 06x90 TRANSCEND PAST
KOJI SAKURADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takahiko Yanazume
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 15 at Ohi on March 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Rush Wang with 56kg at $21.20. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at Ohi on April 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bonny Majesty with 56kg at $73.90. Draw no help to chances.
9
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 156x3 ABSINTHE
MINORU MURAKAMI
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Seichi Serizawa
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 850m, 1.75 len behind Farrokh with 54kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on April 4 2023 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Alexandros with 54kg at $22.20. Fitter but others appeal more.
10
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 x8287 YAMANIN PAYASO
MASASHI ITO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
H.Doi
Most recently 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 850m, 5.5 len behind Farrokh carrying 56kg at $32.50. The race before that second last of 9 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 850m, 9 len behind Pikanchi Double with 56kg at $10.40. Wide draw too testing.
11
HATTORI DAICHI
BLACK, WHITE SASH , BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap