MIZUSAWA   21 Dec 2025
 
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Race 8 850m

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Ikizama is expected to lead at a strong tempo. SPEED STAR (6) improved sharply on her fourth two starts back at this track with success over 850m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. IKIZAMA (7) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start third at this track over 850m when beaten 1.75 lengths. Has a high cruising speed. Among the leading chances. TAIKONEN (3) comes here off a break of six months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 850m at this track. Sure to make her presence felt. PINK NO BARA (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 850m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways.
1 73439 DANCING FIGHT
TOSHIHIKO SATO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on December 8 over 850m, 11 len behind Mikino Baccarat carrying 54kg at $88.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Monbetsu on November 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Shibano Ten Ten with 55kg at $7.30. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
1
KAZEN NANGO
BLACK, RED STRIPES ,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, White cap
2 65094 FARROKH
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on December 8 over 850m, 7 len behind Mikino Baccarat carrying 56kg at $69.40. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on November 25 over 850m, 14 len behind Mikino Baccarat with 56kg at $18.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Black cap
3 9089x TAIKONEN
KOJI SAKURADA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Fubukikai
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track June 24 over 850m, 14 len behind Rich Aroma carrying 54kg at $20.20. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track March 10 over 850m, 1.75 len behind Candleberry carrying 54kg at $7.60. Definite winning hope.
3
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Red cap
4 00923 PINK NO BARA
MAMORU NITTA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on December 8 over 850m, 6 len behind Mikino Baccarat carrying 52kg at $63.80. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 24 over 850m, 1.5 len behind Queen's Please with 52kg at $70.60. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
4
EITO SAKAI
DENIM, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 24532 TAKAMAKI THREE
YUKICHI SUGAWARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on December 8 over 850m, 6 len behind Mikino Baccarat carrying 56kg at $30.60. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on November 25 over 850m, 6 len behind Mikino Baccarat with 56kg at $50.80. Doesn't rate well enough.
5
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 34641 SPEED STAR
TAO WENFENG
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track December 8 over 850m defeating Combat Grande carrying 54kg at $3.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on November 26 over 850m, 2 len behind We Will Win carrying 54kg at $18.70. Great chance to win again.
6
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 52223 IKIZAMA
TOSHIHIKO SATO
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirokazu Tamai
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on December 8 over 850m, 1.75 len behind Speed Star carrying 56kg at $2.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on December 2 over 850m, neck behind Sammaru Cerezo carrying 57kg at $3.10. Best form should see him measure right up.
7
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Orange cap
8 32577 HYPED BOY
TOSHIHIKO SATO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shonan Nazca with 56kg at $49.60. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 25 over 850m, 11 len behind Mikino Baccarat with 56kg at $35.30. Hard to envisage a win today.
8
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 31808 NEXT LEVEL
SHIGEYUKI KONISHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on December 8 over 850m, 11 len behind Mikino Baccarat with 54kg at $35. Before that ran last of 12 at Morioka Dirt on October 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Tanimasa Behka with 54kg at $20. Others going much better leading into this.
9
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Pink cap
10 24398 REINE DES ETOILES
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Hoshino
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shonan Nazca carrying 54kg at $93.90. The start before that 9th of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kauneus carrying 54kg at $66.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Pink cap