MORIOKA DIRT   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING:

Race 8 1600m

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Genuine tempo with the speedy Little Sister leading the way. POPPING BERRY (7) is returning from a spell of ten weeks. Finished fourth at Sonoda over 1400m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Hiromichi Iida. Leading contender. BULK UP (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at Mizusawa, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. RE RE BOARD (5) is yet to break through but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1400m at Mizusawa. Has ability and expected to feature. LITTLE SISTER (9) took up the running and turned in front but faded to finish seventh, over this journey at Mizusawa last start. Solid top-three prospects.
1 37560 POWER MOVE
JUN TAKAHASHI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at Funabashi on May 28 over 1600m, 18 len behind Kentucky Sky carrying 56kg at $191.70. The start before that 6th of 9 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Yoruno Teio carrying 56kg at $45.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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YUICHI SAKAGUCHI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES , YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 33668 KAGA ROCKET
TORU SANNOMIYA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
Kenji Kagawa
Useful colt. Most recently second last of 9 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Ratri Sawat with 56kg at $14.70. The start before that 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1600m, 13 len behind Miyagi Valiant carrying 56kg at $35.60. No threat last time out but this suits.
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REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Grey cap
3 x0009 KAMALII WAHINE
KUDOU YUUKOU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 9 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1600m, 14 len behind Ratri Sawat carrying 54kg at $76. The start before that ran last of 10 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1600m, 50 len behind Miyagi Valiant carrying 54kg at $56. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 86396 RINO GLOIRE
TOSHIHIKO SATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ratri Sawat carrying 54kg at $33.60. The race before that 9th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Miyagi Sirius carrying 54kg at $165.80. Better off avoiding.
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MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
5 72324 RE RE BOARD
MAMORU NITTA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Mizusawa on June 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Energy Forte carrying 56kg at $12.70. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on June 3 over 1400m, 30 len behind T S Fairy with 56kg at $9.80. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
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HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, PURPLE BAND,ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 77793 BULK UP
MAMORU NITTA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Mizusawa on June 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Energy Forte with 56kg at $171.40. The start before that 9th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 3 over 1400m, 38 len behind T S Fairy carrying 56kg at $80.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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TOU BUNHOU
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light green cap
7 2155x POPPING BERRY
HIROMICHI IIDA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Sonoda April 23 over 1700m, 6 len behind Windy Palace with 53kg at $8.10. On debut fourth of 7 at Sonoda November 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind O Shin Rokuzero carrying 54kg at $7.10. Can go on with the job this prep.
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MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Light brown cap
8 85808 BIG SARARA ROOF
MASASHI ITO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Mizusawa on June 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Miyagi Sirius carrying 54kg at $124.70. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1600m, 39 len behind Red Opal carrying 54kg at $241.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
9 45417 LITTLE SISTER
SAKAE ISHIKAWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Most recently struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Ratri Sawat carrying 54kg at $21.60. The start before that scored a big 5 len win at this track May 21 over 1000m defeating Marukei Vesper carrying 54kg at $2. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
RED, WHITE YOKE, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Hot pink cap