MIZUSAWA   12 Apr 2026
 
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Race 7 850m

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Solid tempo with Shiki to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. SHIKI (9) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 15 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 850m at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SOURIANTE (7) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 850m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into sixth. Worth noting Toshiki Yamamoto goes aboard. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. BLAU HORIZON (10) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but was below par last time when out of the placings at this track over the same trip after he was prominent at the bend. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves another chance. MIKINO ICHIGO (2) ran a better race last start to finish a close third when second-up over 850m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish again.
1 060x9 MALODHEEP
YOSHIHARU OIKAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at this track on March 31 over 850m, 8 len behind Big Yashichi Roof with 54kg at $38.10. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on March 23 2025 over 1400m, 17 len behind Alvia carrying 56kg at $14.80. Needs more time.
1
EITO SAKAI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 99x63 MIKINO ICHIGO
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
9YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Hisakazu Taniguchi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at this track on March 15 over 850m, 7 len behind Cherie Amour with 54kg at $33.70. Second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 850m, 1.5 len behind Lord Al Fine with 54kg at $17.30. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
2
REIKA SEKIMOTO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARM BAND, Black cap
3 44x64 COURANTE
KAZUMUNE ITO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Akira Ichinose
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on March 17 over 850m, 6 len behind Earth Hour carrying 54kg at $99.20. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 29 over 850m, 4 len behind Lord Al Fine with 54kg at $15.70. Drawn well and is among the chances.
3
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Red cap
4 6x8x0 MADEMOISELLE JAPON
HIROKI SAKURADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kazuo Fujii
Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 49 len behind Mana Hoku Lani with 54kg at $41. At only start last preparation failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kiss Me Eye carrying 54kg at $5.20. Needs more time.
4
KAZEN NANGO
BLACK, RED STRIPES ,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, Blue cap
5 3x237 I'LL BE THERE
YOSHIHARU OIKAWA
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on March 30 over 850m, 6 len behind Logi Mustang with 55kg at $25.70. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on March 16 over 850m, 5.5 len behind Plover carrying 54kg at $5. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 050x0 CURREN THE BOUQUET
MAMORU NITTA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 51 len behind Novel Way with 52kg at $42.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on March 17 2025 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind D Fanks carrying 54kg at $3. Unlikely to threaten.
6
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Green cap
7 16x86 SOURIANTE
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on March 17 over 850m, 8 len behind Earth Hour with 54kg at $5.40. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 850m, 4 len behind Big Yashichi Roof with 54kg at $5.90. Racing well. Top prospects.
7
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 06x80 POLKA DOT TIE
MASASHI ITO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at this track on March 15 over 850m, 10 len behind Cherie Amour carrying 56kg at $99.30. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 20 len behind Taishiron Blade with 56kg at $96.50. Hard to make a winning case.
8
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Orange cap
9 12x72 SHIKI
MASAHIKO SATO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshie Naito
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on March 15 over 850m, 7 len behind Cherie Amour with 56kg at $1.70. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 850m, head behind Lord Al Fine carrying 56kg at $2. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
9
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 6x126 BLAU HORIZON
HITOSHI SAKAI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on March 30 over 850m, 6 len behind Logi Mustang carrying 57kg at $2.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on March 23 over 850m, 2.5 len behind Go Platinum carrying 57kg at $2.10. Watch for sharp improvement.
10
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Pink cap