MORIOKA DIRT   03 May 2025
 
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Race 9 1400m

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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Fairy and Step. STEP (8) led throughout last start to score an effortless 4 lengths win over 1400m at Mizusawa. Ryo Takamatsu who has two wins when partnering stays on. Should be in the finish. GROSSER BAR (6) started at $3.40 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 3.5 lengths at Mizusawa over 1400m after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. ETERNAL RUBY (2) didn't fire over 1400m at Mizusawa last time out when in the market. That followed a good second the run before. Nicely placed to make amends. POSITIVE SPIN (1) ran a better race last start, finishing 3 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at Mizusawa. Finds a nice race and can atone.
1 1x965 POSITIVE SPIN
TOSHIHIKO KOBAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Mayumi Matsuda
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Rising Summit with 54kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lykeion carrying 54kg at $26.90. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
1
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, White cap
2 x1429 ETERNAL RUBY
TORU SANNOMIYA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Suzuki
Last start second last of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mumty King with 54kg at $5.10. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, neck behind Graffias Lady carrying 54kg at $4.60. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
2
REI IWAMOTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES,LIME GREEN ARM BAND, Grey cap
3 1x097 KEN BRIDGE WITH
KOJI SAKURADA
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroaki Nakanishi
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mumty King with 54kg at $52.90. The run before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind Arabian Rain carrying 54kg at $20.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 x8070 C'EST SI BON
TORU SANNOMIYA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 19 len behind Meisho Meisui carrying 54kg at $127.60. The race before that 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Graffias Lady carrying 54kg at $74.40. Can't see her troubling these.
4
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x4147 FAIRY
KOKI CHIBA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Satono Muscle with 55kg at $4.40. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 7 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Fend Off with 54kg at $3.90. Hard to make much of a case.
5
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 1x237 GROSSER BAR
MINORU MURAKAMI
8YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rising Summit carrying 56kg at $3.40. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Graffias Lady carrying 56kg at $1.90. Leading chance again.
6
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 x9984 SUZUKA PANTHER
KOJI SAKURADA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiji Nagai
Last start 4th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rising Summit with 56kg at $127.20. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Graffias Lady carrying 56kg at $109.30. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
7
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Light brown cap
8 41x21 STEP
Akira Kimura
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Paniolo Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind La La Monstre carrying 54kg at $3.90. Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Mizusawa April 6 over 1400m defeating Sentosa Lady with 54kg at $2.30. Should be right in the finish.
8
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 87878 ASUNO HEROINE
SAKAE ISHIKAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Keiko Sato
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Mizusawa on April 22 over 1600m, 15 len behind Meisho Meisui carrying 54kg at $46.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Kochi on March 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bob's Yer Uncle carrying 54kg at $331.50. Faces a tough task.
9
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
10 x6553 BLAIRII
YOSHIAKI KOBAYASHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Hisao Sato
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rising Summit with 56kg at $12.70. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Graffias Lady carrying 56kg at $13.10. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
10
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap