MORIOKA DIRT   24 Aug 2026
 
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Race 10 1400m

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Looks a solid tempo with Sasakin Lilac finding the front. MATSURIDA GENKIMAN (8) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1400m at this track. Toshiya Yamamoto who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Best form puts him right in this. SASAKIN LILAC (1) was in control from the outset to score as favourite on debut over 1000m at this track eight weeks ago. Sure to be further improved and can make it back-to-back wins. XENO GRACE (9) was safely held when sixth last time out over 1600m at Morioka. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Likely improver with strong prospects. TAKAMAKI NINE (2) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by a head over 1400m at this track. Should park just off the speed. Deserves respect on best figures.
1 1 SASAKIN LILAC
HIROMICHI IIDA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 10 len at this track on June 30 over 1000m defeating Kagayaki The O carrying 54kg at $1.40. Drawn perfectly and she is a top chance.
1
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, White cap
2 17971 TAKAMAKI NINE
YUJI SATO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start won by a head at this track on August 10 over 1400m defeating Matsurida Genkiman with 54kg at $24.30. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 11 at Morioka on July 26 over 1600m, 22 len behind Sei Carlton with 54kg at $34.60. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
2
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Black cap
3 155 MYSTIC AR
MASAHIKO SATO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Takamaki Nine with 54kg at $20.30. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Matsurida Genkiman with 54kg at $3.80. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 23236 MANA HOKULEA
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Morioka on July 26 over 1600m, 19 len behind Sei Carlton carrying 55kg at $4.40. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Xeno Grace with 55kg at $17.70. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Blue cap
5 5144 SANEI CHERRY
HITOSHI SAKAI
2YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Takamaki Nine carrying 54kg at $41.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Matsurida Genkiman carrying 54kg at $23.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
5
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 229 SAKURA TOP ZARD
KAZUMUNE ITO
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, 14 len behind Takamaki Nine carrying 55kg at $6.20. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on July 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sanei Flora carrying 55kg at $3.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Green cap
7 582 BLACK ROOKIE
KUDOU YUUKOU
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Friend Hennessy with 55kg at $6.20. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1200m, 19 len behind Xeno Grace carrying 55kg at $32.20. This looks too tough.
7
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Green cap
8 12312 MATSURIDA GENKIMAN
ISAO SUGAWARA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, head behind Takamaki Nine carrying 55kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track on July 13 over 1400m defeating Sanei Flora with 55kg at $2.40. Put the writing on the wall last time.
8
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Orange cap
9 3116 XENO GRACE
YOSHINORI SASAKI
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Morioka on August 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind Best Plage carrying 55kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track on July 12 over 1600m defeating Sanei Boss with 55kg at $7.50. Capable of a better run.
9
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 275 KAGAYAKI THE O
KOJI SAKURADA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on July 27 over 1400m, 23 len behind Sanei Flora carrying 55kg at $27.70. The race before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Matsurida Genkiman carrying 55kg at $54. May need more time.
10
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Pink cap
11 4214 AIMABLE
MAMORU NITTA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start eased back early on 4th of 8 at Morioka on August 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Best Plage carrying 54kg at $11.10. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track on July 13 over 1400m defeating Tuna Camellia carrying 54kg at $1.60. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
11
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Pink cap