MORIOKA DIRT   03 May 2025
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Fast pace with Queen Card showing out and Annapurna crossing to apply some pressure. PRETTY KISS (11) finished sixth two runs back at Mizusawa then improved last time out to score by half a length over 1400m at Mizusawa. Likely to be there at the finish again. SHINY MAIN (8) finished fourth two runs back at Mizusawa then improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths as favourite over 1400m at Mizusawa. No reason she cannot salute again. SATONO MUSCLE (1) bounced back last start and scored by a nose over 1400m at Mizusawa. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. QUEEN CARD (5) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at Mizusawa after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.
1 x3271 SATONO MUSCLE
KAZUMUNE ITO
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Last start won by a nose at Mizusawa April 20 over 1400m defeating Fend Off with 56kg at $10.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fend Off with 56kg at $3.30. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall.
1
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, White cap
2 1x210 FESTIVE MENOKO
KAZUMUNE ITO
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Yoshitaro Usui
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Over The Top carrying 56kg at $5.70. The run before that won by 3 len at Mizusawa April 15 over 1400m defeating Mongolian King carrying 54kg at $1.70. Genuine chance this time around.
2
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, Grey cap
3 x6428 SENTOSA LADY
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
9YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rising Summit with 54kg at $101.10. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Step with 54kg at $30.70. Nice draw but others preferred.
3
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 x7853 ADAMAS MINORU
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Minoru Yoshioka
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Early Leg carrying 56kg at $47.10. Before that 5th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Marukei Arrow with 56kg at $27.80. Has the ability to take this out.
4
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 x2552 QUEEN CARD
HIROKI SAKURADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Pretty Kiss with 54kg at $7.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Step with 54kg at $11.40. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
5
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 1x355 LACE LAVENDER
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Reiko Hara
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Pretty Kiss with 54kg at $2.60. The start before that 5th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Meisho Tanikaze carrying 54kg at $4.10. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
6
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 x6587 ROI ABSOLU
KAZUMUNE ITO
12YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pretty Kiss with 56kg at $4.90. The start before that 8th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fend Off with 56kg at $27.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Light green cap
8 x1341 SHINY MAIN
TORU SANNOMIYA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Mizusawa April 20 over 1400m defeating Dodo Ni San San with 53kg at $2.70. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Early Leg carrying 54kg at $11.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
8
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Light green cap
9 x1886 ALLEGRO VIVO
MAMORU NITTA
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Takashi Domori
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pretty Kiss with 56kg at $21. Before that 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Daichi Gem with 56kg at $49.60. Hard to have on recent performances.
9
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Light brown cap
10 62x54 ANNAPURNA
HIROJI CHIBA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1600m, 9 len behind Railgun with 54kg at $10.70. Second-up 4th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Marukei Arrow with 54kg at $5.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 x1461 PRETTY KISS
TOSHIHIKO KOBAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Useful filly. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Mizusawa April 20 over 1400m defeating Queen Card carrying 54kg at $4.30. The start before that 6th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Fend Off carrying 54kg at $50.40. No reason she cannot salute again.
11
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
12 x6139 CHAMBRAY
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Takashi Kurisaka
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at Mizusawa on April 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Over The Top with 56kg at $42.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Mizusawa on April 15 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Meisho Kotetsu carrying 54kg at $23.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap