MORIOKA DIRT   07 Sep 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1600m

Track:      

Raise Le Noir should find the front with Sakura Rigel and Winkle Tiara on his heels. DERFFLINGER (3) is racing with great purpose and has two wins on end, most recently scoring by half a length over 1400m at this track. Has a formidable combination with Ryo Takamatsu who has been aboard for his last two wins. Likely to feature. RAISE LE NOIR (1) finds it hard to win with just one success from 13 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1200m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. VIKANDER (7) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1600m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. SAKURA RIGEL (4) is back at the races for the first time since June 15. Scored over 1400m at Kasamatsu to launch the last campaign. Can make his presence felt.
1 222x3 RAISE LE NOIR
MASAHIKO SATO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiji Yoshii
Second run back. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on August 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Dream Lover carrying 56kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Mizusawa on April 13 over 1300m, 3 len behind Nyan Nyan with 56kg at $1.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
1
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, White cap
2 75658 LILY PINSCHER
YOSHIHARU OIKAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takao Doi
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on August 24 over 1600m, 10 len behind Peace One Parfait with 54kg at $24.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on August 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Oken Amazoness carrying 54kg at $54.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
HIDETOSHI ABE
NAVY, JAZZBERRY JAM BAND,ARM BAND, Grey cap
3 06211 DERFFLINGER
MAMORU NITTA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track August 25 over 1400m defeating Presto Angel with 56kg at $1.20. The start before that favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track August 10 over 1200m defeating Meteo Queen with 56kg at $1.10. Has the right credentials.
3
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 7370x SAKURA RIGEL
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Mizusawa June 15 over 1400m, 18 len behind Trampoline with 56kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Kasamatsu January 21 over 1400m defeating Bellagio Girl with 56kg at $1.60. Solid top-three proposition.
4
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 14690 WIDE MARGARITA
HIROMICHI IIDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Last start ran last of 10 at Morioka on August 17 over 1700m, 13 len behind Alvia with 54kg at $30.20. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 20 len behind Perles Celestes with 54kg at $27.20. Not going well enough to win this.
5
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 85083 HOLY BASIL
KOICHI SATO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatake Iida
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on July 20 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Yamanin Baltoro with 56kg at $31.90. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 12 len behind Winning Live carrying 56kg at $120. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
6
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 38753 VIKANDER
YUJI SATO
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Bando B.
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on August 18 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Big Sisi Roof carrying 54kg at $4.20. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Monbetsu on July 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dios Message with 54kg at $194.70. Made headway last time. Top chance.
7
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Light brown cap
8 88456 SATONO KIRINJI
YUICHI SAITO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hajime Satomi
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on August 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fulgurant with 56kg at $14.60. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on August 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sanei Condor carrying 56kg at $37.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
8
YURI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 31824 WINKLE TIARA
JUN TAKAHASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on August 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Taku carrying 54kg at $4.90. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Soleil Blanc carrying 54kg at $18.10. Likely to play a big role.
9
KAZEN NANGO
BLACK, RED STRIPES ,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, Hot pink cap