MORIOKA DIRT   12 Oct 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Laudatio, Fortitude and Itazura Vega will not hold back as they vie for the lead from Dionis and Love Coragem. DIONIS (1) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over this course and distance when resuming from a spell last start. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is good enough to play a major role. LAUDATIO (7) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when second. Toshiki Yamamoto who has two wins when partnering stays on. Should be in the finish. ITAZURA VEGA (9) hit the frame two starts ago at Mizusawa but ran below par last time when sixth over 1400m there. Finds a tougher race but a big run will not surprise. FORTITUDE (2) raced on the pace over 1400m at Mizusawa last time and went on to win by 1.75 lengths. Has been in sound form this prep with two wins from five starts. Must be respected.
1 1x1 DIONIS
YOSHINORI SASAKI
2YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG

Second-up. Promising on debut as favourite; won by 10 len at this track May 25 over 1000m defeating Kiraraka with 55kg at $1.40. Went for a break before returning favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track August 31 over 1400m defeating Marukei Rock carrying 55kg at $1.80. Can continue his winning ways. Improver with winning prospects.
1
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, White cap
2 21351 FORTITUDE
KAZUMUNE ITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Mizusawa September 29 over 1400m defeating Miyagi Pegasus carrying 54kg at $2.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Monbetsu on August 26 over 1000m, 3 len behind Tabikun with 52kg at $21.40. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 75545 ROSITA SUNRISE
YUICHI SAITO
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 9 at Mizusawa on September 15 over 1600m, 39 len behind Sei Christina with 55kg at $6.80. Before that 4th of 8 at Monbetsu on August 28 over 1700m, 6 len behind Taisei Thrive carrying 55kg at $27.20. Draws well but looks safely held.
3
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 17344 FOREVER TRY
Yukihiro Nagata
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on August 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind Legend Barows with 54kg at $64.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on August 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Laudatio carrying 54kg at $23.40. Others preferred at this stage.
4
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 80691 LOVE CORAGEM
ISAO SUGAWARA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently won by 3 len at Mizusawa September 15 over 1400m defeating Selloum with 55kg at $8. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Morioka on August 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sei Christina carrying 55kg at $128.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.
5
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 22341 KIRARAKA
ISAO SUGAWARA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start won by 1.0 len at Mizusawa September 28 over 1400m defeating Combat Snel with 54kg at $18.40. The race before that 4th of 9 at Mizusawa on September 15 over 1600m, 38 len behind Sei Christina carrying 54kg at $15.40. This is going to test her.
6
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 112 LAUDATIO
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on August 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Legend Barows with 55kg at $2.50. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at this track August 18 over 1400m defeating J L Bitt carrying 55kg at $2.70. One of the chief contenders.
7
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 23832 COMBAT SNEL
TORU SANNOMIYA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Mizusawa on September 28 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Kiraraka with 54kg at $76.90. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Mizusawa on September 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Love Coragem with 54kg at $6.60. Other runners are much more appealing.
8
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Light brown cap
9 12326 ITAZURA VEGA
ISAO SUGAWARA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 6th of 8 at Mizusawa on September 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kiraraka carrying 54kg at $1.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Mizusawa on September 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sei Christina with 54kg at $4.30. Deserves another chance.
9
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 3132 SELLOUM
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Mizusawa on September 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Love Coragem with 54kg at $2.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on August 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind Legend Barows carrying 54kg at $31.30. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
10
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
11 12129 TUNA STUDY
YUICHI SAITO
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
Takahiro Usui
Last start ran last of 9 at Nakayama on September 27 over 2000m, 11 len behind Winners Nine carrying 55.0kg at $214. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Morioka on August 19 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Sei Christina with 55kg at $12.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
11
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap