MORIOKA   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1600m

Track:      

Plenty of pressure expected over the mile. ITAZURA VEGA (8) was less than a length from the winner in second at Morioka Dirt on debut before breaking through for a strong win over 1400m at Morioka Dirt last start when resuming. Has plenty of upside and can measure up again. DENKOSEKKA (9) stepped up to the mile for the first time last start at this track and after looking a winning chance halfway down the straight she finished out of the placings. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Expecting a bold showing. TUNA STUDY (10) is racing well. Scored at Morioka Dirt two back then finished second, beaten 2 lengths, over 1600m at this track at the latest appearance a week-and-a-half ago. Winning rider Tatsunori Sugawara sticks. Certainly one to consider. YAMASHO SEVEN (3) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time over 1200m at Morioka Dirt. Well placed and will be thereabouts again.
1 248 JEWEL REGINA
HIROMICHI IIDA
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sei Christina with 54kg at $58.40. Before that 4th in a small field at Morioka Dirt on July 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tuna Study with 54kg at $19.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, White cap
2 135 PICO DE ORIZABA
MASAHIKO SATO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Morioka Dirt on July 20 over 1400m, 16 len behind Itazura Vega carrying 54kg at $2.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Morioka Dirt on July 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tuna Study with 54kg at $1.30. No threat last time out but this suits.
2
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 5532 YAMASHO SEVEN
KOICHI SETO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Morioka Dirt on July 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Reimeino Noroshi with 54kg at $4.90. Before that 3rd of 8 at Mizusawa on June 24 over 1300m, 8 len behind Queen Omega carrying 54kg at $5.10. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
3
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Salmon cap
4 3356 MIKURI
YUICHI SAITO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Morioka Dirt on July 20 over 1400m, 20 len behind Itazura Vega carrying 54kg at $32.10. The start before that 5th of 8 at Mizusawa on June 24 over 1300m, 15 len behind Sei Christina with 54kg at $4.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
5 24 KAKUMEI SHOYA
KOJI SAKURADA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on July 6 over 1000m, 3 len behind Denkosekka carrying 54kg at $4.70. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sei Christina with 54kg at $11.50. Forward showing expected.
5
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 180 LOVE CORAGEM
ISAO SUGAWARA
2YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG

Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1600m, 19 len behind Sei Christina carrying 55kg at $5.30. Before that ran last of 8 at Mizusawa on June 23 over 1300m, 46 len behind J L Bitt with 55kg at $1.80. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
6
EITO SAKAI
DENIM, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 36663 KATSU
MASAHIKO SATO
2YO  GREY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at Morioka Dirt on July 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nuts Nuts with 55kg at $5. The run before that ran last in a small field at Morioka Dirt on July 7 over 1400m, 18 len behind Mumty Time with 55kg at $15.90. Racing well and is nicely placed.
7
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 2x1 ITAZURA VEGA
ISAO SUGAWARA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at Morioka Dirt on May 11 over 1000m, neck behind Poderosa with 54kg at $1.30. Returned from break favourite; won by 3 len at Morioka Dirt July 20 over 1400m defeating Kiraraka carrying 54kg at $2.40. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
8
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light brown cap
9 16 DENKOSEKKA
HIROKI SAKURADA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track July 6 over 1000m defeating Kakumei Shoya with 54kg at $2.30. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sei Christina with 54kg at $2.60. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
9
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 14312 TUNA STUDY
YUICHI SAITO
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sei Christina with 55kg at $14.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Morioka Dirt July 7 over 1400m defeating Tuna Gala Rie carrying 55kg at $6.20. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
10
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
11 4325 INFER REVE
TOSHIHIKO KOBAYASHI
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sei Christina carrying 55kg at $72.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Morioka Dirt on July 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Mumty Time with 55kg at $7. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
11
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap