MORIOKA DIRT   11 Aug 2025
 
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Race 8 1600m

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Unsung Heroine should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. KEIAI MAVORA (9) placed as favourite last time over 1600m at this track after he had won two races on end. In great form and definitely worth following up. NORTH HAMANASU (2) was sent out at $15.60 last time but ran above expectations and won over 1600m at this track. Can give a great sight. UNSUNG HEROINE (5) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when third over 1000m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. B B ACTIVE (3) improved last start but found one better over 1600m at this track, only beaten a nose. Well placed and can figure in the finish again.
1 46318 RETRO TYPE
ISAO SUGAWARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Matsumoto
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind North Hamanasu with 56kg at $17.40. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track July 15 over 1400m defeating Brother Sun carrying 56kg at $2.20. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
1
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, ARMBANDS, COLLAR, White cap
2 03271 NORTH HAMANASU
TORU SANNOMIYA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently won by a nose at this track July 29 over 1600m defeating B B Active with 54kg at $15.60. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on July 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Congelamento carrying 54kg at $3.20. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
2
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Grey cap
3 91562 B B ACTIVE
TOSHIHIKO SATO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1600m, nose behind North Hamanasu carrying 56kg at $13.70. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Kenja carrying 56kg at $21.10. Drawn well and is among the chances.
3
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 88734 ANOTHER QUEEN
Akira Kimura
9YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sky Peace carrying 54kg at $33.30. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Pinnacle Point carrying 54kg at $46.30. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
4
TAKANORI YOSHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, MAGENTA RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 51213 UNSUNG HEROINE
HIROKI SAKURADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Nana Dream with 55kg at $3.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track July 21 over 1000m defeating Araucaria carrying 55kg at $4.20. Definite chance.
5
KAZEN NANGO
BLACK, RED STRIPES ,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 18711 CHUO PET
KOKI CHIBA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroshi Araihara
Last start won by 0.5 len at this track July 29 over 1600m defeating Keiai Mavora with 56kg at $60.60. The race before that won by 2 len at this track July 15 over 1400m defeating Lycka Krona with 56kg at $17.60. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
6
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Light green cap
7 82871 SPIRIT KOOKS
TSUKASA YOSHIDA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track July 27 over 1400m defeating Lycka Krona carrying 56kg at $8.10. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Retro Type with 56kg at $42.30. Hard to make much of a case.
7
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 x84x3 YUYU RELACION
HIROMICHI IIDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Chuo Pet with 54kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Railgun with 54kg at $98.80. Worth consideration.
8
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Light brown cap
9 16112 KEIAI MAVORA
YUJI SATO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Chuo Pet carrying 56kg at $1.50. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track July 15 over 1400m defeating Unsung Heroine with 56kg at $2. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
9
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
10 34417 VIGOUREUSEMENT
YUJI SATO
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
KAJIMOTO Holdings Co. Ltd
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sky Peace with 56kg at $12.30. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track July 15 over 1400m defeating Windy carrying 56kg at $4.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap