MORIOKA DIRT   04 May 2025
 
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Race 12 1800m

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Strong tempo primarily from Bari Wheel, Rikea Cappuccino and Asama over Miyagi Voyager and Baiame. RIKEA CAPPUCCINO (2) has switched yards since scoring by 3 lengths at Kochi over 1600m on April 5. Nicely placed here and expected to go well. BARI WHEEL (3) was prominent throughout when winning fresh over 1400m at Mizusawa. Yamato Ishikawa who has scored on him five times retains the mount. Likely to feature. SEESAW GAME (10) was prominent at the corner and finished second last start over 1800m at Ohi, beaten 6 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. MIYAGI VOYAGER (9) is going well with two minor placings from three starts this campaign. Turned in another good effort last time out when second over 1600m at Mizusawa. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.
1 413x3 STELLA BIANCA
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Monbetsu on April 17 over 1700m, 2 len behind Asama with 56kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Monbetsu on September 25 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Bari Wheel carrying 55kg at $4.10. Needs to lift.
1
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 21121 RIKEA CAPPUCCINO
ISAO SUGAWARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Kochi April 5 over 1600m defeating Yurari Yurameite carrying 57kg at $1.30. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Nagoya on February 12 over 1700m, 7 len behind Pageant carrying 56kg at $1.60. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
2
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 1x6x1 BARI WHEEL
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Having second run back today. Last run favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Mizusawa April 6 over 1400m defeating Miracle Voice with 56kg at $2.10. At only start last preparation 6th of 10 at Funabashi on January 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Melchior carrying 56kg at $91.30. Sure to run well.
3
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 11x27 LAVEY
SHIGEYUKI KONISHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Hero Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Mizusawa on March 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pomaikai carrying 56kg at $2.70. Last start 7th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bari Wheel with 56kg at $31.40. A top-three finish would surprise.
4
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 x0208 GOLD MOANIN
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 8 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Myvatn with 54kg at $42.50. The run before that second last of 13 at Kawasaki on March 5 over 1600m, 18 len behind Yagiri Kehaya carrying 55kg at $12.90. Hard to have.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 114x1 ASAMA
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months won by 1.5 len at Monbetsu April 17 over 1700m defeating Lilabad carrying 56kg at $2.70. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Monbetsu July 3 over 1700m defeating Pageant with 55kg at $1.60. Worth consideration.
6
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 7x153 BAIAME
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 3rd of 9 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Yuyu Corazon carrying 56kg at $17.60. The race before that 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on March 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Matsurida Masurao carrying 56kg at $7.50. Cannot enthuse.
7
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Light green cap
8 29x43 ALLMERU VENTO
HIROAKI KAWAZU
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Norihiro Suzuki
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Kawasaki on April 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jo Toby carrying 57kg at $46.60. Last start 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Twenty For carrying 56kg at $28.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
8
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 2x302 MIYAGI VOYAGER
ISAO SUGAWARA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start 2nd of 9 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Yuyu Corazon with 56kg at $2.50. Before that 10th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bari Wheel carrying 56kg at $73.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
9
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 80x12 SEESAW GAME
TERUNOBU FUJITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Ohi March 28 over 1600m defeating Nefertem carrying 57kg at $3.60. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ohi on April 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Vent D'hiver with 56kg at $1.80. Definite winning chance.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 77821 YUYU SOUPLEMENT
HIROMICHI IIDA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start scored a big 4 len win at Mizusawa April 6 over 1600m defeating Sun Calypso with 56kg at $6.40. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Mizusawa on March 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Matsurida Masurao with 56kg at $13.50. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
11
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap