MORIOKA DIRT   13 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1600m

Track:      

Little Sister to take up the running at a moderate tempo. MEISHO TANIKAZE (4) produced a good effort last start over this journey at Mizusawa, scoring by half a length. Has a very good record here including four wins from six starts. Expect a bold showing. TOUR MODEL (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Mizusawa over 1600m. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ROCKY TITAN (9) was in contention on the corner and finished third last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Ready to go a couple better. MIYAKO PLAISIR (6) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 1400m at this track after he gave away a big start. Good enough on his day and can play a prominent role.
1 56798 SHIGERU HIKARU DIA
ISAO SUGAWARA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiko Morinaka
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Kitano Condor carrying 56kg at $144. The run before that 9th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 13 len behind Right Fielder with 56kg at $73.20. Will be tested.
1
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Green cap
2 01799 DERMA ASURA
ISAO SUGAWARA
7YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 23 len behind Double Lucky with 56kg at $78.50. The run before that 9th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 16 len behind Meisho Meisui carrying 56kg at $29.30. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
2
REI IWAMOTO
DENIM, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, White cap
3 x5033 TOUR MODEL
SHIGEYUKI KONISHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Meisho Meisui with 54kg at $24.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Marukei Arrow carrying 54kg at $30.50. Major player on recent form.
3
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Yellow cap
4 3x641 MEISHO TANIKAZE
KOKI CHIBA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Mizusawa April 6 over 1600m defeating Beyond Borders with 56kg at $3.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at Mizusawa on March 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Strong Hooves with 56kg at $3.50. Great chance to win again.
4
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
5 80755 TAISEI MY WAY
HIROKI SAKURADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Double Lucky with 56kg at $19.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Meisui with 56kg at $34.60. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
5
KAZEN NANGO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
6 40x55 MIYAKO PLAISIR
SAKAE ISHIKAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Kiyoji Yoshida
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Taisei Again with 56kg at $8.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Katsugeki Daio carrying 56kg at $9.10. Watch for a big final furlong.
6
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Yellow cap
7 x5287 GREAT ACTOR
KOKI CHIBA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 14 len behind Meisho Meisui with 56kg at $151.10. The start before that second last of 9 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 15 len behind Marukei Arrow carrying 56kg at $13. Can't recommend against this lot.
7
YUICHI SAKAGUCHI
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 x8688 LITTLE SISTER
SAKAE ISHIKAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 16 len behind Camp Fire with 54kg at $43. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 850m, 4 len behind Lily Correr carrying 54kg at $13. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Blue cap
9 x7983 ROCKY TITAN
KOKI CHIBA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Double Lucky carrying 56kg at $19.90. The race before that 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 14 len behind Lykeion carrying 56kg at $121.20. Watch for him dropping on these late.
9
RYO TAKAMATSU
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 05687 NEO NEO MODS
KAZUMUNE ITO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kitano Condor with 56kg at $83.60. Before that 8th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 12 len behind Right Fielder with 56kg at $54.90. Win would surprise.
10
EITO SAKAI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Green cap