MORIOKA DIRT   24 Aug 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

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Nike Felice should find the front with Rikea Penne and Marukei Fine on her heels. NIKE FELICE (1) is in top form including an effortless 5 lengths win over 1400m at this track last time. Sure to measure up again. RIKEA MACARONI (2) was well fancied last start over 1800m at this track when fifth. This trip suits so worth another chance. RIKEA PENNE (4) is coming off a last-start fourth over 1400m at this track. One of the key contenders. MARUKEI FINE (3) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten 5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Should give backers a sight again.
1 12121 NIKE FELICE
MASAHIKO SATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Masatake Iida
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 5 len at this track on August 10 over 1400m defeating Marukei Fine with 54kg at $3.20. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Litoria carrying 54kg at $2. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
1
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 51075 RIKEA MACARONI
ISAO SUGAWARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sei Christina with 54kg at $2.40. The race before that 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Fancies carrying 50.0kg at $39.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
2
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Black cap
3 08112 MARUKEI FINE
Akira Kimura
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nike Felice carrying 52kg at $13.50. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track on July 14 over 1400m defeating Sugar Stone carrying 54kg at $6.90. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
3
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 46434 RIKEA PENNE
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Juno Vert with 54kg at $9.80. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, long-neck behind Valuable with 54kg at $5.60. Can turn things around.
4
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Blue cap
5 38008 MALLEOLUS
KOICHI SETO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Juno Vert carrying 56kg at $123.80. Before that ran second last of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Glora Venko carrying 56kg at $34.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 99097 SHIMME ASTER
ISAO SUGAWARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Glora Venko with 54kg at $142. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dan Stone Serieux with 54kg at $314.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
EITO SAKAI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 01393 COLOSSEUM
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Yuki Owaki
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Juno Vert with 56kg at $6.40. Before that 9th of 14 at Morioka on July 28 over 1700m, 11 len behind Rosa Rheia with 56kg at $6.90. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
7
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Orange cap
8 0000x WEZEN
TORU SANNOMIYA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Mizusawa June 15 over 1400m, 27 len behind Renovatio with 54kg at $448.60. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Mizusawa March 22 over 1400m, 18 len behind Sei Christina carrying 54kg at $197.10. Not good enough for these.
8
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Orange cap
9 82760 MIKURI
YUICHI SAITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 50.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Juno Vert with 50kg at $35.20. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Valuable carrying 50kg at $64.90. Genuine chance this time around.
9
YUKA SAITO
PINK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 00806 PEACE LUCKY
KOJI SAKURADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last in a small field at Sonoda on July 31 over 1400m, 19 len behind Chopasni carrying 52kg at $105. Before that ran second last of 12 at Sonoda on July 15 over 1230m, 18 len behind Maroso carrying 55kg at $397.10. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
10
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Pink cap