MIZUSAWA   14 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 12 1600m

Track:      

Hiroshikun should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. RIKEA CAPPUCCINO (2) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after closing off last preparation with three consecutive minor placings. Yet to miss the placings at this circuit, including two wins. Will prove tough to beat. KANA ALWAYS (4) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1400m at this track, scoring by a head. Has a liking for this trip and must be respected. BAU TROI (7) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing a neck away in second last time over 1600m at this track. Should camp just off the leaders. Winning claims on best figures. PRINCE MINORU (9) returns from a spell of ten weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when 14th over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Lining up today for the first time for trainer Shinichi Hatakeyama. Can make his presence felt while fresh.
1 0125x HIROSHIKUN
MASAHIKO SATO
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Takao Seya
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track December 31 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sakura Top Kid carrying 57kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track April 15 over 1600m defeating Fuji Eugene carrying 57kg at $4. May need the run.
1
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
2 1322x RIKEA CAPPUCCINO
ISAO SUGAWARA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track December 31 over 2000m, a head behind Sakura Top Kid with 55kg at $2. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Morioka Dirt September 2 over 2000m, 10 len behind Narukami carrying 56kg at $37.30. Sure to be ready to run well.
2
H YOSHIHARA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
3 121x2 TOSEN MASSIMO
KOICHI SATO
8YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Second-up. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bau Troi with 56kg at $2.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Morioka Dirt November 17 over 1600m defeating Suzuka Goketsu carrying 56kg at $3.60. One of the top chances.
3
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Red cap
4 113x1 KANA ALWAYS
ISAO SUGAWARA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Charles Fipke
Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield and won by a head at this track March 29 over 1400m defeating Sprouting carrying 56kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Morioka on October 27 over 1700m, 6 len behind El Professor carrying 56kg at $1.60. Among the leading chances.
4
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Orange cap
5 68x67 HEROIC TALE
KAZUMUNE ITO
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 14 len behind Bau Troi with 57kg at $77.80. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kana Always with 57kg at $222. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
5
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Red cap
6 837x5 LAST MAN
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Takashi Domori
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shin Yomoginesu carrying 56kg at $4.80. Previously second-up got back early 4th of 7 at Ohi on January 31 2025 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Benissimo with 57kg at $21. Needs to lift.
6
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Pink cap
7 58x12 BAU TROI
ISAO SUGAWARA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuichi Aida
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up scored a big 4 len win at this track March 15 over 1600m defeating Tosen Massimo with 56kg at $17.10. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on March 31 over 1600m, neck behind Ryan with 56kg at $3. Should be near his top.
7
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Pink cap
8 1734x GRAND COZY
KOKI CHIBA
9YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Morioka Dirt July 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Tosen Massimo with 56kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track March 16 2025 over 1600m defeating Flame Wings with 56kg at $5.50. Win would surprise.
8
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
GOLD,BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 x6x0x PRINCE MINORU
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Terumi Yoshioka
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 15 at Kokura Dirt on February 1 over 1700m, 10 len behind Kotohodo Sayoni carrying 58.0kg at $48.10. When resuming last campaign 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt in LR on November 16 over 1700m, 3 len behind Pod Logo with 57.0kg at $58. Best form gives him a decent chance.
9
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 00x78 GOLDEN SYRUP
YOSHINORI SASAKI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 18 len behind Bau Troi with 56kg at $6.90. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at this track on March 31 over 1600m, 41 len behind Ryan with 56kg at $31. Needs to find extra to beat these.
10
EITO SAKAI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap