KOKURA   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

MUNAKATA TOKUBETSU 1200m

Track:      

Lots of speed predominantly from Holy Blossom, Jennifer and Quartzite. SADIQ (11) ran on strongly only to just miss last start over 1200m at Kyoto, making it four top three finishes in succession. Given an eight-week let-up since that run. Great chance to pick up where she left off. HOLY BLOSSOM (2) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Raced below par at her only appearance last prep when eighth over 1400m at Chukyo. Taisei Danno stays aboard. Sure to run well. JENNIFER (4) improved sharply on her fourth two starts back at Fukushima with success over 1200m at Niigata seven weeks ago, getting home by one length after being in the firing line on the turn. Taking on a better line-up this time but she deserves plenty of thought. LORD TRESOR (8) lines up for the first time since March 8. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Definite top-three chance.
1 651x0 MIKINO BACCARAT
Y OHASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Hisakazu Taniguchi
Second-up. First-up after four months 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind T O Glaser carrying 58.0kg at $153.40. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Morioka Dirt August 25 over 1200m defeating Scarlet Cross carrying 56kg at $1.50. Needs to lift.
1
KOJI NISHIZUKA
PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVE, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 29x8x HOLY BLOSSOM
TAKASHI SAITO
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 56.0KG
Hoshino Racing
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 10 at Chukyo on March 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mitono Orfe carrying 56.0kg at $2.60. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 2 len at Chukyo August 24 over 1400m defeating Montalcino with 53.0kg at $1.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.
2
TAISEI DANNO
YELLOW, MEDIUM PURPLE FIVE STARS, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 54506 MEISHO MIGLIORE
K FUJIOKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Last start 6th of 13 at Hanshin on June 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Miroir with 56.0kg at $9.60. Before that eased back early on 12th of 16 at Niigata on May 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Marino Tonitrus with 56.0kg at $17.30. Watch for a big final furlong.
3
YUJI HISHIDA
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES,PINK CAP
4 x2941 JENNIFER
TAMIO HAMADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Yu Hirai
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Niigata May 10 over 1200m defeating Nobori Riant carrying 54.0kg at $4.90. Before that 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Shaykh with 56.0kg at $8.20. Big chance to go back-to-back.
4
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 7x46x ONAMI KONAMI
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Tatsuo Tanikake
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Nakayama February 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Anthology with 56.0kg at $17.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at this track February 7 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Toa Raiden carrying 56.0kg at $9.70. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
5
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
6 310x0 YAMANIN LESEDI
KODAI HASEGAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Hajime Doi
Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 13 at Hanshin on June 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Miroir with 56.0kg at $14.10. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track February 8 over 1200m defeating Le Pavillon carrying 56.0kg at $4.60. Needs more time.
6
OSUKE TAYAMA
SKY BLUE, RED HOOPS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 x7104 SNOFLINGA
NAOYUKI MORITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Sayuri Takadaru
Last start 4th of 13 at Hanshin on June 14 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Miroir with 56.0kg at $52.80. Before that 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Winston with 56.0kg at $141.10. Cannot be ruled out.
7
H MIYUKI
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES,MEDIUM ORCHID STRIPES, Yellow cap
8 3062x LORD TRESOR
HISASHI SHIMIZU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Nakayama March 8 over 1200m, a neck behind Pod Loire with 58.0kg at $7.20. Previously first up; third of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Splendeur carrying 58.0kg at $136.60. Sure to be ready to run well.
8
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES, Green cap
9 x0900 BREEZE ON CHEEK
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Senshin Capital Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind T O Glaser with 56.0kg at $326.10. The run before that ran second last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Hayateno Tsubasa with 56.0kg at $285. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
9
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
LIME GREEN,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARMBANDS, Green cap
10 410x0 ROUGE SAUDADE
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 AOI STAKES on May 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dea Veloce with 55.0kg at $45.80. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Fukushima on November 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tamamo Icarus with 55.0kg at $14.60. One of the top chances.
10
YAMATO TSUNODA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 63212 SADIQ
HIROKI KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Koji Maeda
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Kyoto on May 3 over 1200m, nose behind Atari Daikichi carrying 56.0kg at $5. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Fukushima April 12 over 1200m defeating Tamamo Brown Tie with 56.0kg at $3.30. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
11
FUMA MATSUWAKA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Orange cap
12 7x6x0 QUARTZITE
YOSHITAKE HASHIDA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Freshened for 48 days. Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 10 over 1400m, 12 len behind Vilja Lied carrying 56.0kg at $14.50. At only start last preparation 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ask I'll Be There carrying 56.0kg at $127.70. Needs to do a lot more.
12
RIKI TAKASUGI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Pink cap
13 x420x CHEVEUXBLONDSREVRE
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Shinichiro Takamura
Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Fukushima April 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Winston carrying 56.0kg at $17.10. First up last campaign fourth of 15 at this track February 1 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Koseki carrying 56.0kg at $29.80. Can return in winning form.
13
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
SKY BLUE,BLACK HALVED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES, Pink cap