MORIOKA DIRT   28 Jun 2026
 
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Race 6 1200m

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Genuine pace with Massilia taking up the running ahead of Taiki Monstre and Grosser Bar. GROSSER BAR (8) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten 3 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SAKURA TOP RUN (4) was comfortably accounted for when sixth last time out over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to return to winning form. EARTH HOUR (3) finished out of the money two starts back then she was always well out of her ground and was beaten 2 lengths when fourth in a 850m contest at Mizusawa two weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. KATCHAO (9) hit the frame two starts ago at Mizusawa but ran below par last time when ninth and beaten 14 lengths over 850m at Mizusawa. Well placed and should be about the mark.
1 58777 MASSILIA
YUICHI SAITO
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
T.Morita
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 15 over 850m, 5.5 len behind Farrokh with 56kg at $16.40. Before that 7th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 1 over 850m, 6 len behind Farrokh carrying 56kg at $8.80. The inside gate brings him right into contention.
1
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, White cap
2 38928 PRESTO ANGEL
HIROMICHI IIDA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start ran second last of 9 at Mizusawa on June 15 over 850m, 5.5 len behind Farrokh with 54kg at $14.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Mizusawa on June 1 over 850m, 0.8 len behind Sammaru Cerezo carrying 54kg at $4.90. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn’t hurt.
2
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Black cap
3 33444 EARTH HOUR
MASAHIKO SATO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Godolphin
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 15 over 850m, 2 len behind Farrokh carrying 54kg at $12.40. The run before that 4th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 1 over 850m, 4.5 len behind Farrokh with 54kg at $3.30. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 31616 SAKURA TOP RUN
KAZUMUNE ITO
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hideki Sakurai
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Indie Film carrying 54kg at $14.20. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track May 4 over 1400m defeating Vigoureusement with 54kg at $8.90. Capable of a better run.
4
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 73456 TAIKI MONSTRE
MASASHI ITO
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Winter Sun with 57kg at $15.10. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Miraieno Shingeki carrying 56kg at $16.40. Hard to have.
5
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 08076 RAS DASHEN
Akira Kimura
5YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Takanobu Kuwahata
Most recently 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Maroon Trick carrying 52kg at $62.30. The run before that 7th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Win Cha Cha with 52kg at $36.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, Green cap
7 7x70x SAKURA SCINTILLER
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Mizusawa April 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ten Felice carrying 55kg at $119. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Mizusawa March 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Perles Celestes with 54kg at $17.30. Hard to recommend.
7
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 42263 GROSSER BAR
MINORU MURAKAMI
9YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on June 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Maroon Trick carrying 56kg at $5.90. The start before that 6th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Win Cha Cha with 56kg at $3.50. Worth following up.
8
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 09439 KATCHAO
MASAHIKO SATO
11YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Mizusawa on June 15 over 850m, 14 len behind Farrokh with 52kg at $28.10. Before that 3rd of 9 at Mizusawa on June 1 over 850m, 3 len behind Farrokh carrying 52kg at $29.90. A better showing is expected.
9
YUKA SAITO
PINK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 00x88 KITANO BRIDGE
YOSHINORI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Urawa on April 23 over 1500m, 12 len behind Grace Carillon carrying 54kg at $68. Second run from a spell ran second last of 9 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Public Sphere with 54kg at $179.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.
10
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Pink cap