MORIOKA DIRT 18 May 2026
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Expecting Optics to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. SHIMASAN BLACK (8) met with solid support last start over 1800m at this track when fifth, beaten 4.5 lengths. This trip suits so worth another chance. FOR ELISE (3) was prominent from the outset and fought on for third last start over 1600m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to take this out. BLAAVEIS (6) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by one length over 1600m at this track. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins and two minor placings from four starts. Solid top-three chance. OPTICS (5) finished 12 lengths adrift in ninth last time over 1600m at this track in a disappointing performance. Nicely placed to bounce back.
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| 1 | 79093 |
RAMPAGE CITY
JUN TAKAHASHI 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Kentaro Yamaguchi Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Capital Plane carrying 56kg at $120.60. Before that 9th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Good Day Silence carrying 56kg at $362.40. Hard to make a case on recent form. |
1 KAZEN NANGO |
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| 2 | 79x74 |
MIKKI HUSTLE
YUICHI OIKAWA 9YO DK B GELDING 56.0KG Mizuki Noda Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Winter Sun carrying 56kg at $52.90. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Miraieno Shingeki with 56kg at $20.90. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance. |
2 RYO TAKAMATSU |
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| 3 | 2x123 |
FOR ELISE
NAOKI NISHINO 4YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Hiroaki Kobayashi Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Miraieno Shingeki carrying 54kg at $2.30. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Shimasan Black with 54kg at $2.70. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Winning prospects. |
3 MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO |
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| 4 | x9560 |
MISHIRO WAY
MAMORU NITTA 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 13 len behind Miraieno Shingeki carrying 56kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Winter Sun with 56kg at $38.80. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope. |
4 YURI TAKAHASHI |
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| 5 | x4329 |
OPTICS
ISAO SUGAWARA 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Yoshihiko Dai Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 12 len behind Miraieno Shingeki carrying 56kg at $6.10. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Break Bounds with 56kg at $2. Can turn things around. |
5 REI IWAMOTO |
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| 6 | x2311 |
BLAAVEIS
Akira Kimura 7YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Yoshitsugu Toyoi Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track May 6 over 1600m defeating Tochino Hero with 56kg at $10.80. The run before that won by a head at Mizusawa April 12 over 1600m defeating Aru Kanae carrying 56kg at $4.80. Definite chance. |
6 TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO |
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| 7 | x8457 |
GOLD ORIS
KOJI SAKURADA 5YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Last start 7th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Miraieno Shingeki carrying 56kg at $22.90. The start before that 5th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Winter Sun carrying 56kg at $90.50. Would rather see in something easier. |
7 YU SUZUKI |
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| 8 | x9915 |
SHIMASAN BLACK
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Masaru Shimada At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Jolly Roger with 56kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; won by 3 len at Mizusawa April 6 over 1600m defeating For Elise carrying 56kg at $1.60. Can do much better. |
8 SHINOBU MURAKAMI |
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| 9 | 2x100 |
PAJAMA PARTY
TAO WENFENG 5YO DK B MARE 52.0KG Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 20 len behind Tana Hashi with 54kg at $30.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 5 over 1600m, 11 len behind Suna Ichi Gold with 54kg at $5.50. Prepared to overlook against this line-up. |
9 REIKA SEKIMOTO |
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| 10 | 680x0 |
GOLD MOTION
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Hisayo Ishiro Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 19 len behind Tana Hashi with 56kg at $45.40. Previously second-up 10th of 17 at Nakayama on March 16 2024 over 2200m, 9 len behind Bensalem with 57.0kg at $86.60. Unlikely to threaten. |
10 TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO |
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| 11 | 54430 |
BIG SISI ROOF
MASASHI ITO 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Capital Plane with 54kg at $15.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Good Day Silence with 54kg at $22. Wide draw a test. |
11 RYO KOBAYASHI |
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