MORIOKA DIRT   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING:

Race 3 1200m

Track:      

Just a moderate tempo given the absence of pacy gallopers. TAISEI NATURA (6) finished out of the money when fifth over 1200m at this track six days ago. Capable enough on her day and is expected to run well here. HANAKA HONOKA (1) finished fifth last start over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to feature. SAKURA TOP SKY (5) got a long way back when eighth in a 1200m contest at this track six days ago. In a suitable race and can play a major role. TEN RICH SMILE (3) is returning from a spell of ten weeks. Finished 13th at Chukyo Dirt over 1400m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Masahiko Sato. Should be primed for this.
1 x0x65 HANAKA HONOKA
KUDOU YUUKOU
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Noriko Taniguchi
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at this track on October 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Eukleia carrying 54kg at $14.10. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Godartii Cheko with 54kg at $25.70. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
1
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, White cap
2 SHALA
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

First-starter by Real Steel out of Storm Heart. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
2
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Grey cap
3 0x0x TEN RICH SMILE
MASAHIKO SATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yasushi Tenpaku
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 24 over 1400m, 19 len behind Even Better carrying 55.0kg at $47.30. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1800m, 26 len behind Okeanis with 55.0kg at $9.20. Must be included.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 89900 YAMASHO STICK
KOICHI SETO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, 17 len behind T O Lippmann carrying 54kg at $156.30. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 13 len behind Godartii Cheko carrying 54kg at $165.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Cyan cap
5 08408 SAKURA TOP SKY
TAO WENFENG
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, 11 len behind T O Lippmann with 56kg at $79.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on August 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Edel Mut with 56kg at $67.50. A big spike in form is anticipated.
5
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 77785 TAISEI NATURA
MASAHIKO SATO
6YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, 8 len behind Drury carrying 54kg at $107.80. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Godartii Cheko with 52kg at $119.30. Working up to a win. Worth following.
6
EITO SAKAI
DENIM, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 NABIL
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

First-starter by Maurice out of Sarab. Sure to be better for this outing.
7
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 69x07 ORGULLO
SHIGEYUKI KONISHI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Mizusawa on October 5 over 1300m, 37 len behind Va Savoir with 56kg at $28.60. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Godartii Cheko carrying 56kg at $76. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
8
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Hot pink cap