MORIOKA DIRT   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1200m

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A lack of early speed leaves it open for Duel Imeru to run them along. NAGATA ENERGY (6) course and distance winner two starts back but didn't feature last time when sixth over 1200m at this track. Can bounce right back. DUEL IMERU (10) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing third over today's trip at this track. Fitter and all set to open his account. PETIT CANON (7) raced on the speed from the outset when resuming last start and finished second over 1200m at this track. With a little improvement can take this out. GINAKO (4) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell, finishing fifth over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Now under the care of new trainer Yukihiro Nagata. Expect she is primed for a big first-up performance.
1 09690 SPECULATION
KUDOU YUUKOU
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 29 len behind Sand Falcon with 56kg at $96.30. The start before that second last of 10 at Mizusawa on June 9 over 1300m, 16 len behind Hiroshige Atomu with 53kg at $101.70. Better off investing elsewhere.
1
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, White cap
2 08559 VIOLET ROSE
MAMORU NITTA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Dream Lover with 54kg at $54.50. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at this track on July 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nagata Energy with 54kg at $38.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, Grey cap
3 46x0 SHININ' GOLD
KOICHI SETO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three years raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 14 len behind Dream Lover with 54kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on September 26 2022 over 1200m, 12 len behind Shiny Duque carrying 54kg at $13.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
3
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Salmon cap
4 3645x GINAKO
Yukihiro Nagata
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after 16 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Kasamatsu April 3 2024 over 1400m, 13 len behind Infini Wraith carrying 52kg at $17.90. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Kasamatsu December 31 2023 over 1400m, 12 len behind La Merced carrying 52kg at $23.50. Has claims on best form.
4
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 87770 SMILE GENIUS
KOKI CHIBA
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 22 len behind Dream Lover with 54kg at $335.20. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 50 len behind Sand Falcon with 54kg at $114.40. Prefer others.
5
TAKANORI YOSHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, MAGENTA RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 79216 NAGATA ENERGY
YOSHINORI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dream Lover carrying 56kg at $2.60. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track July 27 over 1200m defeating Petit Canon carrying 56kg at $3.20. Can do much better.
6
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 085x2 PETIT CANON
KUDOU YUUKOU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on July 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Nagata Energy with 54kg at $121.20. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Ohi on September 30 over 1400m, 20 len behind Pod Wild carrying 56kg at $99. Among the top chances.
7
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Light brown cap
8 97860 LAST PARADISE
KOJI SAKURADA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 16 len behind Dream Lover with 56kg at $266.90. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on July 27 over 1200m, 13 len behind Nagata Energy carrying 56kg at $326.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Light brown cap
9 69765 ANIMAL QUEEN
SAKAE ISHIKAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on July 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Winkle Tiara carrying 54kg at $40.20. The race before that second last of 7 at Mizusawa on June 22 over 1300m, 7 len behind Wide Margarita carrying 54kg at $12. Possesses a big finish.
9
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
10 0x23 DUEL IMERU
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
KSHD
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on July 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Falcon Vega with 56kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on July 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nagata Energy carrying 56kg at $2.90. Should be right in the finish.
10
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap