MIZUSAWA   15 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

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Moderate tempo headed by Dark Fantasy. DARK FANTASY (5) was last at the races when she finished fifth over 1400m at this track on September 22. Expecting her to resume on a positive note. ENERGEIA (8) finished 6 lengths adrift in eighth last time at this track in a disappointing performance. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KITANO LOVE ME (3) was well in the market when resuming last start but failed to threaten when a disappointing 12th at this track over 1400m. Must be respected. VIOLAINE (10) drifted back over 1400m here last time before winding up late to finish sixth, beaten 6 lengths. Must be included.
1 50975 KITANO COUVER
TAO WENFENG
5YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Kitano Serenade carrying 56kg at $48. The run before that 7th of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Shonan Nazca carrying 56kg at $228.90. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
1
EITO SAKAI
DENIM, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, White cap
2 64x00 HINANO TSURUTSURU
YUICHI SAITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 16 over 1600m, 20 len behind Shonan Nazca carrying 56kg at $130.30. Second-up second last of 12 at this track on December 1 over 1400m, 18 len behind Trail Ridge with 56kg at $155.60. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
2
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Black cap
3 100x0 KITANO LOVE ME
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at this track on December 1 over 1400m, 24 len behind Kurino Florence with 54kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 26 over 1800m, 2 len behind Mercury Dime carrying 55.0kg at $43.50. Likely improver.
3
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 94057 KONIPA
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on December 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kurino Florence carrying 54kg at $64. Before that 5th of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Himalaya Veloz with 54kg at $146.80. Better off looking to others.
4
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Blue cap
5 2425x DARK FANTASY
KAZUMUNE ITO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track September 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Victory Sight with 54kg at $15.20. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Urawa April 21 over 1500m, 15 len behind Umbrella Dance with 54kg at $11.50. Bold performance expected.
5
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 88350 VIKANDER
YUJI SATO
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Bando B.
Last start ran last of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 18 over 1400m, 22 len behind Himalaya Veloz with 54kg at $40.40. The start before that 5th of 10 at Morioka Dirt on November 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Vip Akua with 54kg at $70. Needs to lift.
6
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Green cap
7 7x060 DANSONS LA ROSE
YUJI SATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on December 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Kurino Florence carrying 54kg at $230.90. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at Morioka Dirt on November 18 over 1200m, 13 len behind Sister with 54kg at $86.10. Hard to make a winning case.
7
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Orange cap
8 34448 ENERGEIA
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yasuhiro Yano
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on December 2 over 850m, 6 len behind Sammaru Cerezo with 56kg at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Morioka Dirt on November 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bee Barista with 56kg at $2. Deserves another chance.
8
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Orange cap
9 x8679 OSMAN
KOKI CHIBA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Junichiro Obara
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on December 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kurino Florence carrying 56kg at $105.80. The race before that 7th of 12 at Morioka Dirt on October 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Liberte carrying 56kg at $10.20. This race looks too tough.
9
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Pink cap
10 24296 VIOLAINE
Yukihiro Nagata
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takahiro Okada
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on December 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kurino Florence with 54kg at $63.80. The start before that 9th of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Himalaya Veloz carrying 54kg at $92.40. Watch for her to be flashing home.
10
KAZEN NANGO
BLACK, RED STRIPES ,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, Pink cap