MORIOKA DIRT   17 Aug 2026
 
GOING:

Race 4 1000m

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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Sho Ryu Ten. NORTH SHORE GIRL (1) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Less impressive last time out when second over 1000m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. COURANTE (9) turned in a fair effort at this track over 1200m at her last run three-and-a-half months ago, finishing fifth and beaten 2.75 lengths. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. SAISIR LE REVE (3) resumes in a similar race to her last run 12 weeks ago when eighth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Worth plenty of thought. MALODHEEP (2) finished second at this track two runs back but was less effective last time over 1000m at this track, finishing 11 lengths back in 11th. Nicely placed to make amends.
1 x0x12 NORTH SHORE GIRL
TSUKASA YOSHIDA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up scored a big 4 len win at Mizusawa on June 21 over 850m defeating Lenis carrying 54kg at $19.60. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on July 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rouge Rouge carrying 54kg at $3.70. This race is well within her grasp.
1
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 74420 MALODHEEP
YOSHIHARU OIKAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran second last of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1000m, 11 len behind Luminaval carrying 56kg at $92.60. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track on July 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Nocturnality carrying 56kg at $21.50. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
2
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Black cap
3 8248x SAISIR LE REVE
NAOKI NISHINO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Minoru Oe
Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track May 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mo Mo Black carrying 54kg at $11.60. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Mizusawa March 17 over 850m, 5 len behind Earth Hour carrying 54kg at $60.10. Looks a key runner.
3
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Red cap
4 00000 POND LADY
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1000m, 18 len behind Higashi Brave carrying 53kg at $467.40. The run before that ran second last of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1000m, 14 len behind Puketti carrying 53kg at $326.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Blue cap
5 30605 SHO RYU TEN
KOICHI SETO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Higashi Brave carrying 56kg at $126.80. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at this track on July 27 over 1000m, 11 len behind Uwasano Haruka carrying 56kg at $25. Can do a lot better than that last run.
5
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 59040 FUKU REGULUS
KOJI SEKIMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 52.0KG

At the latest run ran second last of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1000m, 15 len behind Higashi Brave with 54kg at $117.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Puketti carrying 52kg at $36.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
YUKA SAITO
PINK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
7 38077 BLAU HORIZON
HITOSHI SAKAI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind Higashi Brave carrying 56kg at $126.30. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on July 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Uwasano Haruka carrying 56kg at $166.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 55760 LUNA
KOJI SEKIMOTO
5YO  BLACK  MARE 52.0KG
Tadahiro Amahori
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1000m, 13 len behind Robaria No Kiseki carrying 52kg at $56.30. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Puketti carrying 52kg at $24.40. Hard to make a case on recent form.
8
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, Orange cap
9 4385x COURANTE
KAZUMUNE ITO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Akira Ichinose
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at this track May 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mikino Ichigo carrying 54kg at $10.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Mizusawa March 17 over 850m, 6 len behind Earth Hour with 54kg at $99.20. Expected to prove hard to beat.
9
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 29883 KOBAI
TAO WENFENG
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Katsuhiko Nakamura
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Black Tornado with 53kg at $61. The run before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on July 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Uwasano Haruka with 53kg at $126.60. Not keen.
10
EITO SAKAI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap