MORIOKA DIRT   02 Jul 2024
 
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Race 12 1200m

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From the outside gate Oscar Brain can cross and take up the running. MASHERBRUM (5) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over today's trip at Ohi. Nicely placed to take this out. OSCAR BRAIN (12) was well found in the betting last time out but could only manage to finish sixth over 1000m at Monbetsu in a disappointing performance. Has his share of ability. Holds genuine claims this time in this suitable race. MARUKEI FORTE (8) was comfortably accounted for when sixth last time out over 1400m at Mizusawa. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds a tougher race but a better run will not surprise. COMBAT SPOON (1) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only seventh over 2000m at Mizusawa. Has a decent record at this track. Cannot be underestimated.
1 97227 COMBAT SPOON
TORU SANNOMIYA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 2000m, 48 len behind Fuji Eugene carrying 54kg at $35.30. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1400m, head behind Miyagi Sirius carrying 54kg at $5.60. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, White cap
2 51183 GOGO DANCER
MASAHIKO SATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ratri Sawat carrying 54kg at $29.40. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1600m, 17 len behind Miyagi Valiant with 54kg at $18. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
2
TOU BUNHOU
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES , YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 12220 POISON BOSS
Kenichi Shigeta
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Useful colt. Last start got back early 10th of 14 at Ohi on June 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Canele Flavor with 57kg at $81.50. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 24 over 800m, nose behind Tyndall Nine with 58kg at $1.60. Nice draw and worth thought.
3
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 10249 TSUKISHIRO
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Funabashi on May 2 over 1700m, 19 len behind Makotorokusanohoko with 56kg at $27.60. The race before that 4th of 13 at Kawasaki on April 2 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sisyphus with 54kg at $17.80. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
4
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 x1662 MASHERBRUM
Hidemitsu Sakai
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Keiichi Nagashima
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Ohi on June 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Canele Flavor with 57kg at $4.40. Before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Ohi on April 24 over 1800m, 17 len behind Amante Bianco with 57kg at $54.60. Can improve again. Top chance.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 370x9 SPINNING GIRL
JUNPEI MORISHITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 9th of 14 at Ohi on June 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Canele Flavor with 55kg at $15.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Kawasaki on November 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Miss Carrera with 54kg at $5.70. Should progress from that first-up run.
6
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 21748 A SHIN POROSIR
TOSHIHIKO KOBAYASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 2000m, 49 len behind Fuji Eugene with 56kg at $88.40. Before that 4th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Miyagi Valiant carrying 56kg at $6.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, PINK SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 21216 MARUKEI FORTE
SAKAE ISHIKAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Useful type. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Miyagi Sirius with 56kg at $4.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track May 19 over 1600m defeating Ryuno Dammam carrying 56kg at $7.20. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
8
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, PURPLE BAND,ARM BAND, Light green cap
9 00333 STRONG BLACK
YUICHI SAITO
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Miyagi Valiant carrying 56kg at $17.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on May 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Marukei Forte carrying 56kg at $3.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
9
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 x5594 YAMASHO LOULOU SAN
TOSHIHIKO KOBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ratri Sawat with 54kg at $23.70. The race before that second last of 10 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1600m, 20 len behind Miyagi Valiant with 54kg at $48.20. Needs plenty of luck.
10
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Light brown cap
11 12227 WORLD EMPIRE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Edono Phoenix carrying 57kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on April 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Seidelbast with 57kg at $3.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 20x46 OSCAR BRAIN
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 15 at Monbetsu on April 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Stream carrying 57kg at $12.60. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Monbetsu on June 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Stream with 54kg at $5.60. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1200m.
12
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
RED, WHITE YOKE, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Hot pink cap