MORIOKA   28 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1700m

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Strong pace from Shimasan Black and Sun Calypso pushing forward, along with Mizuno Miyako from out wide. SHIMASAN BLACK (5) had been in top form scoring two wins on end prior to missing the frame last time out at this track. Coming back in journey today. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Sure to be in the finish. FATE LINE (2) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when 13th over 2770m at Fukushima. Ideally placed here in easier and is sure to give this a mighty shake. WIN IL NEIGE (9) was never in contention last time over 1200m at Fukushima when she finished 14th. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. MAGICAL WORD (1) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a fourth beaten 2.5 lengths over 1600m at Morioka Dirt. Jumps from a low gate and deserves respect on best figures.
1 42434 MAGICAL WORD
YUICHI SAITO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Koji Murano
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Morioka Dirt on July 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Taisei Strada with 54kg at $12.70. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Morioka Dirt on June 29 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Hakushin Personal carrying 54kg at $3.80. One of the better chances.
1
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 35x00 FATE LINE
TAKASHI SAITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 15 at Kyoto on May 30 over 1600m, 4 len behind Vip Dylan with 58.0kg at $8. Second-up ran second last of 14 at Fukushima on July 12 over 2770m, 37 len behind Toa Marishiten with 60.0kg at $12.20. Definite winning chance.
2
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Black cap
3 0x362 SUN CALYPSO
ISAO SUGAWARA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Morioka Dirt on July 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Waganse carrying 53kg at $16.60. The start before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at Morioka Dirt on June 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Vanderbilt carrying 53kg at $6. Among the winning hopes on best form.
3
EITO SAKAI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 11x70 CONVERSION
H UEHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Manabu Kuriyama
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 51 days. First-up 7th of 15 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Black Jadeite carrying 58.0kg at $128.50. Second run from a spell 15th of 17 at Tokyo on June 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sonic Line carrying 58.0kg at $141.30. Recent form not good enough.
4
KYOSUKE MARUTA
SILVER, Blue cap
5 15117 SHIMASAN BLACK
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Shimada
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on July 5 over 2400m, 8 len behind Cosmo Freude carrying 57kg at $2.60. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Mizusawa June 15 over 1900m defeating Olopatadine carrying 58kg at $1.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.
5
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 00099 MARIONS NOUS
TOMOKAZU TACHIBANA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yuto Taniguchi
Most recently couldn't go on with it; 9th of 12 at this track on July 19 over 1600m, 9 len behind Mozu Maverick carrying 55kg at $224.70. The start before that ran last of 9 at Morioka Dirt on June 30 over 1200m, 16 len behind Tengu Club with 54kg at $456.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
6
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 0x0x8 GRAN PLANETA
S KOJIMA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Tetsuya Nishimi
Second-up today. Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Fukushima on July 11 over 2000m, 8 len behind Dona Rumba carrying 58.0kg at $247.70. At only start last preparation ran second last of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 16 len behind Lord Solstice carrying 55.0kg at $305.60. Unlikely to threaten.
7
YUTARO NONAKA
SILVER, Green cap
8 6x087 SNOW BLIZZARD
MANABU SUGAWARA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuyoshi Urano
Last start ran last of 7 at Monbetsu on July 9 over 1600m, 41 len behind Keiai V Three carrying 57kg at $61.10. The start before that ran last of 8 at Monbetsu on June 9 over 1700m, 42 len behind Katsuno Tokimeki carrying 57kg at $32.10. Likely to play a big role.
8
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Green cap
9 x8050 WIN IL NEIGE
SHOICHIRO WADA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 52.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran second last of 15 at Fukushima on July 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Coq Au Vin carrying 56.0kg at $72.30. Before that 5th of 12 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1800m, 3 len behind Ox's Eye carrying 56.0kg at $73.20. Expected to finish much closer.
9
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
SILVER, Orange cap
10 0x00x MIZUNO MIYAKO
TAKAFUMI AOKI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Hitoshi Uemura
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Niigata May 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Omoio Nosete carrying 51.0kg at $39.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 16 at Fukushima April 19 over 2000m, 13 len behind Grasberg with 51.0kg at $8.80. May need the hitout.
10
YUSUKE HARA
SILVER, Orange cap
11 51700 FERVORE
MANABU SUGAWARA
8YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 11 at Morioka Dirt on July 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Taisei Strada with 56kg at $28.30. Before that ran last of 12 at Morioka Dirt on June 29 over 1600m, 17 len behind Hakushin Personal carrying 56kg at $14.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Pink cap
12 331x0 WIN HELIODOR
T UMEDA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 16 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2400m, 53 len behind Sagarmatha with 58.0kg at $115.30. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Kyoto on May 25 2025 over 2200m, 6 len behind Reine Marron carrying 57.0kg at $11.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
12
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Pink cap