MORIOKA DIRT   04 May 2026
 
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Race 10 1600m

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Good pace expected with Gempachi Pride, Ryuno Hail and Wide Kaiserin paving the way. GEMPACHI PRIDE (1) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Good again last time out when prominent at the corner before winding up in second over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten half a length. Well drawn and has strong claims. MAGICAL WORD (8) hit the frame two starts ago at Mizusawa but ran below par last time when sixth. Best figures measure up nicely. Can bounce back. SUNA ICHI GOLD (10) started at $1.90 last time on the back of a win at Mizusawa two starts ago but was below his best, finishing eighth. Looks well placed so expect a better result this time. WIDE KAISERIN (5) really dug deep to get the prize by one length three runs back at Mizusawa before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Must respect.
1 03x12 GEMPACHI PRIDE
MINORU MURAKAMI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Takeshi Hirano
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Mizusawa March 9 over 1400m defeating Tiger Dragon with 56kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Final King carrying 56kg at $4.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
1
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x1955 FERVORE
MANABU SUGAWARA
8YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Last start 5th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Taisei Monstre with 56kg at $16.30. The run before that 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Taisei Monstre with 56kg at $46. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
2
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Black cap
3 4x799 YUINO KOMICHI
HIROJI CHIBA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 16 len behind Taisei Monstre carrying 56kg at $73.30. The run before that second last of 10 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 13 len behind Taisei Monstre carrying 56kg at $10.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 x7524 EARLY LEG
KOJI SAKURADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinji Okamoto
Last start 4th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Smart Hunter with 56kg at $20.90. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Odenshita carrying 56kg at $49.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Blue cap
5 99122 WIDE KAISERIN
HIROJI CHIBA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Racing well recently. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on April 19 over 1600m, neck behind Farm Fresh with 54kg at $10.10. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Mizusawa on April 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Suna Ichi Gold carrying 54kg at $30.20. Worth thought on latest effort.
5
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 0x005 MEINER ASTORIA
KOJI SEKIMOTO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Smart Hunter carrying 54kg at $77.30. The run before that second last of 11 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sanei Brave carrying 54kg at $51.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, Green cap
7 34x18 MIYAGI VOYAGER
ISAO SUGAWARA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.0 len at Mizusawa March 31 over 1400m defeating Konipa with 56kg at $1.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 14 over 1400m, 13 len behind Tovarisch carrying 56kg at $12.40. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
7
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Orange cap
8 01126 MAGICAL WORD
YUICHI SAITO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Koji Murano
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Taisei Monstre carrying 54kg at $1.60. Before that 2nd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Taisei Monstre carrying 54kg at $2.40. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
8
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Orange cap
9 1x938 RYUNO HAIL
HITOSHI SAKAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryuichi Minoshima
Last start 8th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Taisei Monstre carrying 56kg at $12.40. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Sun Entusiasta carrying 56kg at $75.10. Genuine chance this time around.
9
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 0x618 SUNA ICHI GOLD
KOKI CHIBA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Gold Racing
Last start 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 17 len behind Smart Hunter carrying 56kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Mizusawa April 5 over 1600m defeating Wide Kaiserin carrying 57kg at $7.30. Worth another chance.
10
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Pink cap