MORIOKA DIRT   03 May 2025
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Moderate tempo with Nature Miyabi leading the way. FARM FRESH (9) finished fourth when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out after being prominent at the turn to score by a neck as favourite over 1400m at Mizusawa. Taking on a better field but she is good enough to cope. CROWN HAWI (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3.5 lengths when fifth in a 1400m contest at Mizusawa two weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. UTENA (10) showed little early speed and was always well back last start when eighth, beaten 6 lengths, over this journey at Mizusawa. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. STARLIGHT TAIL (11) turned in a better run last start, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth over 1400m at Mizusawa. No surprise to see him in contention.
1 97x00 SADAMU TARGET
MASASHI ITO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mioko Onishi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 40 day letup. First-up 10th of 12 at Mizusawa on March 10 over 1400m, 20 len behind Never Ever carrying 56kg at $14. Second-up second last of 12 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1400m, 19 len behind Golden Gift carrying 56kg at $46.70. Wait until he shows something.
1
KAZEN NANGO
BLACK, RED STRIPES ,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, White cap
2 x6755 CROWN HAWI
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masako Yano
Last start 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shiny Main with 56kg at $5.20. Before that 5th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Early Leg with 56kg at $43.60. Watch for him dropping on these late.
2
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x9708 AFTER BEAT
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shiny Main carrying 56kg at $68. The race before that 10th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Step with 56kg at $123.20. Not among the main chances.
3
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 5x947 LIBERTE
Yukihiro Nagata
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
La Mere Co. Ltd.
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jagdbomber carrying 56kg at $40.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ryuno Hail carrying 56kg at $14.60. Needs to do more. Others better.
4
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Cyan cap
5 92706 CAPRONI
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Shiny Main with 54kg at $5.90. Before that second last of 12 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Step carrying 54kg at $6.70. Should go well.
5
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x9670 BEAR BELIEVE
KOICHI SETO
6YO  BLACK  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
Last start ran last of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Pretty Kiss with 54kg at $67.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Step with 54kg at $63.50. Needs to do more. Others better.
6
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Light green cap
7 x6599 NATURE MIYABI
KOJI SAKURADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Southern Holding Co. Ltd.
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Jagdbomber with 54kg at $49.90. Before that ran last of 9 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1600m, 17 len behind Early Leg carrying 54kg at $39.60. Genuine chance this time around.
7
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Light green cap
8 7x799 FINE ROSE
KOJI SAKURADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Step with 54kg at $33.80. The race before that second last of 10 at Mizusawa on March 25 over 1600m, 15 len behind Strong Hooves carrying 54kg at $85.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Light brown cap
9 21x41 FARM FRESH
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at Mizusawa on March 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Kotetsu carrying 54kg at $5.30. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a neck at Mizusawa April 14 over 1400m defeating Diamond Blue carrying 54kg at $2.90. Definite winning chance.
9
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
10 7x198 UTENA
KAZUMUNE ITO
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Hiroyuki Hayashi
Most recently 8th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Over The Top carrying 53kg at $189.60. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Kotetsu carrying 51kg at $76.30. A big spike in form is anticipated.
10
EITO SAKAI
DENIM, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 07974 STARLIGHT TAIL
MAMORU NITTA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Motoaki Arai
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shiny Main carrying 56kg at $11.40. The run before that 7th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1600m, 12 len behind Early Leg carrying 56kg at $75.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
11
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap