MORIOKA DIRT   02 Jul 2024
 
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Race 7 1200m

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No obvious leader in a race that lacks much early pressure on paper. EARTH HOUR (3) turned in an eye-catching run over 850m at Mizusawa last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish second. Will drift back but is expected to be in the finish again. TWO M PRIDE (9) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 850m at Mizusawa, beaten 2.5 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. GROSSER BAR (1) ran below expectations last time at Mizusawa. The engagement of Shinobu Murakami is a positive move. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ABILE (8) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out. Expect a better run this time.
1 86920 GROSSER BAR
MINORU MURAKAMI
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 11 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1400m, 44 len behind Big Tamate Roof carrying 56kg at $6. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Rogue Nation with 56kg at $21.20. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
1
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 27306 CURREN EXCALIBUR
JUN TAKAHASHI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kentaro Yamaguchi
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 17 over 850m, 3.5 len behind Ryuno Impulse carrying 56kg at $96.50. The race before that ran last of 10 at Mizusawa on June 3 over 850m, 11 len behind Shiny Duque carrying 56kg at $34.80. Capable of a strong showing.
2
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Grey cap
3 73692 EARTH HOUR
MASAHIKO SATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Mizusawa on June 17 over 850m, 2.5 len behind Ecoro Warrior carrying 54kg at $13.70. The run before that second last of 10 at Mizusawa on June 3 over 850m, 6 len behind Shiny Duque carrying 54kg at $30. Can improve again. Top chance.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 97800 BORDEAUX GRIFFON
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 10 at Mizusawa on June 17 over 1600m, 14 len behind Varlaam carrying 54kg at $132.90. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 50 len behind Lily Arrow with 54kg at $84.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
TOU BUNHOU
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Cyan cap
5 75107 SUZUKA PANTHER
KOJI SAKURADA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiji Nagai
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 7th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Big Tamate Roof carrying 56kg at $15.30. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 19 len behind Hiroshikun with 56kg at $25. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 1x007 TANIMASA BEHKA
KOJI SEKIMOTO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Masayuki Tani
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 3 over 850m, 5.5 len behind Shiny Duque with 54kg at $98.10. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 9 len behind Katchao carrying 54kg at $147.90. Out of his depth.
6
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, Light green cap
7 80985 MAETEL
Yukihiro Nagata
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Big Tamate Roof with 54kg at $176.70. The race before that 8th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Rogue Nation carrying 54kg at $142.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, PINK SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 49319 ABILE
TOSHIHIKO KOBAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Useful mare. Last start 9th of 12 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Jupiter Lux with 54kg at $40.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track May 20 over 1000m defeating Ecoro Warrior carrying 54kg at $6.30. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
8
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES , YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
9 44043 TWO M PRIDE
HIROMICHI IIDA
7YO  BLACK  GELDING 56.0KG
Kensei Murakami
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Mizusawa on June 17 over 850m, 2.5 len behind Ecoro Warrior carrying 56kg at $10.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 3 over 850m, 4 len behind Ryuno Impulse carrying 56kg at $63.60. Well placed to take this out.
9
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap