MORIOKA DIRT   17 Aug 2026
 
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Race 2 1200m

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Pakara Pakara should lead at a strong tempo. SASUKE SOLE (11) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 1000m at Monbetsu. Should park just off the speed despite a difficult draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. STORM EYE (10) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1200m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Nicely placed to take this out. PAKARA PAKARA (3) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 4 lengths from the winner in second over 1200m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. LITTLE ANGEL (1) was never in contention last time over 1200m at this track when she finished sixth, beaten 6 lengths. Well placed on this occasion and is a likely improver.
1 43846 LITTLE ANGEL
HIROJI CHIBA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mikino History carrying 54kg at $53.40. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 10 len behind Oppipoika with 54kg at $87.90. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
1
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 98860 SPUNKY WAVE
Yukihiro Nagata
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 13 len behind Mikino History carrying 54kg at $97.80. The start before that got back early 6th of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 16 len behind King Spade with 54kg at $308.40. Draws well but looks safely held.
2
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Black cap
3 0x42 PAKARA PAKARA
YUICHI OIKAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Chisato Honda
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Leon Antha with 56kg at $1.80. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gold Freedom with 56kg at $6.70. Genuine contender under these conditions.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 86038 RESPECT RIGHT
KOJI SAKURADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Wada Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Mikino History carrying 56kg at $2.80. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Monbetsu on June 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Die Is Cast carrying 54kg at $144.90. Can repay backers this time.
4
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Blue cap
5 80059 SPEED BLUSH
TORU SANNOMIYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 19 len behind Na Zdravi with 55kg at $163.30. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Oppipoika with 55kg at $392.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
EITO SAKAI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 73594 EMERALD TESORO
TORU SANNOMIYA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Na Zdravi carrying 54kg at $33.80. The start before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 17 len behind Oppipoika with 54kg at $4.40. No threat last start but is capable of better.
6
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Green cap
7 x0336 NOAH SYLVIE
KUDOU YUUKOU
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Kimio Sayama
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Na Zdravi with 54kg at $38.70. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Oppipoika carrying 54kg at $5.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Green cap
8 52x07 KITA SPIEL
KOJI SAKURADA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 22 len behind King Spade with 56kg at $28.60. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mikino History with 56kg at $58.80. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
8
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Orange cap
9 09x00 TAKAICHI CURREN
HIROKI SAKURADA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 27 len behind King Spade with 54kg at $233.20. Second-up ran last of 11 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 22 len behind Na Zdravi carrying 54kg at $348.20. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
9
KAZEN NANGO
BLACK, RED STRIPES ,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, Orange cap
10 x00x2 STORM EYE
KOJI SAKURADA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Speed Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Kitanolesclefsd'or with 54kg at $3. Previously second-up 16th of 18 at Tokyo on May 24 over 1600m, 10 len behind Dia Tesoro with 55.0kg at $455.90. Strong winning chance.
10
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 68623 SASUKE SOLE
MAMORU NITTA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 at Monbetsu on June 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Siamese with 57kg at $4.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Monbetsu on May 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Bright Hosho carrying 57kg at $9.10. Strong winning hope.
11
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Pink cap