MORIOKA DIRT   17 Aug 2026
 
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Race 11 1600m

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Sanei Wing has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. TAISEI STRADA (6) made it three wins in succession last time out when he scored by one length over 1600m at this track. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. QUEEN CARD (3) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when tenth over 1800m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Enjoys a drop in grade so she can return to the winners' list. TENGU CLUB (1) was ridden quietly then made some inroads and finished 6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1000m at this track two weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Winning claims on best figures. RYUNO NAPOLEON (8) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on March 29, finishing eighth and beaten 8 lengths over 1400m at Mizusawa. Should camp just off the leaders. Must be respected.
1 21125 TENGU CLUB
MAMORU NITTA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Hideki Terada
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on August 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind A Shin Torpedo carrying 54kg at $27.30. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Queen Card with 56kg at $3.80. Low draw and expected to go well.
1
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, White cap
2 99748 MIYAGI SIRIUS
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start ran second last of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cheerful Voice carrying 54kg at $86.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Mizusawa on June 22 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Shin Yomoginesu with 54kg at $39.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Black cap
3 91410 QUEEN CARD
HIROKI SAKURADA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run ran second last of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, 10 len behind Kitano Bride with 56kg at $23.90. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track on July 13 over 1400m defeating Tengu Club carrying 55kg at $28.60. Can make amends.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 57464 FLAME WINGS
HITOSHI SAKAI
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on August 3 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Hakushin Personal with 56kg at $25. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on July 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Suzuka Goketsu with 56kg at $69.80. Others look better placed.
4
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 77859 LUCKY STORY
KUDOU YUUKOU
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 10 at Monbetsu on July 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Trevena with 57kg at $146.50. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Monbetsu on June 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Shishamo Friend with 57kg at $88.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 22111 TAISEI STRADA
MASAHIKO SATO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at this track on July 28 over 1600m defeating Victory Sight with 56kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at this track on July 14 over 1600m defeating Victory Sight with 56kg at $3.60. Definite chance.
6
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Green cap
7 31049 SANEI WING
KOICHI SATO
9YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cheerful Voice with 56kg at $18.50. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on July 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shonan Nazca carrying 56kg at $6.20. Form doesn't read well but he is a genuine chance.
7
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Green cap
8 26x8x RYUNO NAPOLEON
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 12 at Mizusawa on March 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kana Always carrying 56kg at $57. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 14 at Kawasaki on January 2 2025 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Sayono Big Hope with 56kg at $11. Among the main contenders.
8
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 90890 CURREN CHUNKY
YUICHI OIKAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on July 20 over 1600m, 8 len behind Suzuka Goketsu with 53kg at $121.90. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1600m, 13 len behind Sanei Condor carrying 54kg at $26.60. Others make more appeal.
9
EITO SAKAI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 65350 JOLLY ROGER
KUDOU YUUKOU
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran second last of 14 at this track on July 20 over 2000m, 51 len behind Sunday Funday carrying 54kg at $700.30. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sanei Condor carrying 56kg at $4.80. Can improve on recent efforts.
10
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 x7869 NORTH PRIMA
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on August 4 over 1000m, 10 len behind A Shin Torpedo carrying 54kg at $74.90. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cheerful Voice carrying 54kg at $172.10. Wide draw a test.
11
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Pink cap