MORIOKA DIRT   22 Jul 2025
 
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Race 8 1200m

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Genuine tempo from No Side leading Sun Dubuque. SUN DUBUQUE (9) recorded a string of top-two finishes before he was only 1.6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1000m at this track as $1.70 favourite. Steps up in distance today and winning rider Rei Iwamoto sticks. Top chance. NO SIDE (7) settled towards the tail when resuming last start then wound up strongly to score by a head over 1000m at this track, making it three wins in a row. Ryoto Tsukamoto has been the pilot at his last three wins. Sure to run well again. KATANA (6) placed here two back then performed above market expectations last time over 1000m at this track, finishing 0.8 lengths from the winner in fourth. Among the hopes. GRAFFIAS LADY (1) was only beaten 2.7 lengths last start and draws to enjoy a soft run.
1 51355 GRAFFIAS LADY
KOKI CHIBA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Adamas Minoru carrying 54kg at $14.90. The race before that 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on June 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Turan carrying 54kg at $61.50. The inside gate brings her right into contention.
1
YUICHI OIKAWA
GOLD,BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 00170 DROTTNING
Yukihiro Nagata
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on July 7 over 1000m, 38 len behind No Side with 52kg at $34.30. The start before that 7th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 24 over 850m, 9 len behind Rich Aroma with 54kg at $3.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
EITO SAKAI
DENIM, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 31520 CAMP FIRE
KAZUMUNE ITO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on July 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind No Side with 56kg at $29.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sun Dubuque with 56kg at $6.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, PINK SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 13847 EARTH HOUR
MASAHIKO SATO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on July 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind No Side carrying 54kg at $31.10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Mizusawa on June 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Tour Model carrying 54kg at $14.40. Strong winning hope.
4
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 46x68 GALE
TOSHIHIKO KOBAYASHI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Kyoko Habata
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 8 at Mizusawa on June 15 over 850m, 10 len behind Up Tempest carrying 56kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on July 7 over 1000m, 3 len behind No Side with 56kg at $13.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
5
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 63734 KATANA
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
10YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Setsu Shiina
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 7 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind No Side with 56kg at $22.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Mizusawa on June 15 over 850m, 4 len behind Up Tempest carrying 56kg at $13.50. Genuine hope.
6
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Light green cap
7 x11x1 NO SIDE
HITOSHI SAKAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months won by a head at this track July 7 over 1000m defeating Lily Correr with 56kg at $10.70. Previously second-up won by a neck at Mizusawa April 22 over 850m defeating Earth Hour carrying 57kg at $1.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
7
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 0x005 LONGING BIRTH
KUDOU YUUKOU
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Koichi Sakamoto
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sanei Condor carrying 56kg at $51.70. The race before that 10th of 12 at Mizusawa on June 17 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kurikoma carrying 56kg at $19.80. Can't recommend.
8
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Hot pink cap
9 21225 SUN DUBUQUE
KAZUMUNE ITO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Kato
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on July 7 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind No Side with 56kg at $1.70. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Mizusawa on June 24 over 850m, neck behind Rich Aroma with 56kg at $1.50. Top chance.
9
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Hot pink cap