MIZUSAWA   06 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 12 1400m

Track:      

Solid tempo likely with Conti Tohoku, Perles Celestes and Vip Akua prominent. FINAL KING (2) turned in a fine effort to score by half a length at this track and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up run. Finds a tougher race but another big run is on the cards. PERLES CELESTES (1) proved too strong last start and scored by 4 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has a decent record at this track with two wins and three minor placings from nine starts. Ryo Kobayashi stays aboard. Expecting a bold showing. VIP AKUA (10) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a fifth at this track two starts back then got the job done by 1.75 lengths last time out after being in the firing line on the bend over 1400m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. GEMPACHI PRIDE (7) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over this course and distance when first-up from a spell last start. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of another big run.
1 32x41 PERLES CELESTES
Yukihiro Nagata
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gempachi Pride with 54kg at $32.60. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Never Ever carrying 54kg at $4.40. One of the main contenders.
1
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, White cap
2 13x61 FINAL KING
KOICHI SATO
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pai Aiya carrying 56kg at $2.70. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track March 23 over 1400m defeating Tiger Dragon with 56kg at $2.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
2
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Black cap
3 64x86 ASTEROPE
KAZUMUNE ITO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Pai Aiya carrying 54kg at $24.60. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vip Akua carrying 54kg at $69.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Red cap
4 124x0 CONTI TOHOKU
KOKI CHIBA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masayuki Tsukumo
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 11 len behind Pai Aiya with 56kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ohi on December 5 2024 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jaguar Barows with 56kg at $67.70. Unlikely to threaten.
4
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Blue cap
5 90x90 EVIDENTIA
TOSHIHIKO KOBAYASHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Pai Aiya with 56kg at $38.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sun Entusiasta with 56kg at $175. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 8616x TELEOS SOLAN
JUN TAKAHASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Mieko Suzuki
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Kochi January 26 over 1300m, 13 len behind Speed Soldier with 55kg at $39.60. When resuming last campaign second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt August 17 over 1400m, 17 len behind April In Paris carrying 56.0kg at $143.90. Will need this run.
6
EITO SAKAI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 003x1 GEMPACHI PRIDE
MINORU MURAKAMI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Takeshi Hirano
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track March 9 over 1400m defeating Tiger Dragon carrying 56kg at $4.40. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sanei Wing with 56kg at $3.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 600x0 ADAMAS MINORU
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Minoru Yoshioka
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Vip Akua carrying 56kg at $92.40. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on March 23 2025 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Princess Knight carrying 56kg at $39.10. Unlikely to threaten.
8
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 99x76 TERUTE
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
6YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Genichiro Sakakibara
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pai Aiya carrying 52kg at $135.70. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vip Akua with 52kg at $95.30. Can't recommend.
9
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, Pink cap
10 12x51 VIP AKUA
YOSHINORI SASAKI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pai Aiya carrying 54kg at $6.30. Second-up won by 1.75 len at this track March 23 over 1400m defeating Positive Spin carrying 54kg at $4.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
10
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Pink cap