Mizusawa Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
PENSEE (8) sets the standard after consecutive thirds, the latest a long-neck defeat here when sent out odds-on favourite. He does have to convert that consistency into a win, but the recent form is clearly the most reliable in the race. NEKONI KOTATSU (7) is the immediate threat after being beaten only a neck by Wanaka here last start, and her strong run of placings at this track and distance keeps her right in the argument. LIVRE WONDER (5) is harder to line up after two plain defeats, yet the class-drop profile and Shinobu Murakami booking keep him in the winning mix if he rebounds sharply. BIG RYUO (9) brings the steadier place profile, having run fourth behind Wanaka after a Morioka Dirt second, and he looks the value danger rather than the one to beat.

Jockey: Ryou Takamatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when seventh behind Grand Croix here last start, beaten just under eight lengths after settling a long way back and making no impression. The run prior at Morioka Dirt had more merit when fourth to Greater Virtue over 1200m, but he was still beaten seven lengths at long odds. Track-and-distance placing form offers only minor support, and he needs a much sharper finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 13/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 12-10-7 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $69.60 |
| 4/12 | 24/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 11-11-4 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $44.70 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $19.70 |
| 6/9 | 21/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $26.20 |
| 5/10 | 06/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $4.90 |
| 8/10 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,356.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Yuu Suzuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had every chance when fifth behind Grand Croix here last start, beaten just over three lengths after sitting close enough to the leaders. That came after a dominant 3yo+ C2 win at Morioka Dirt, where he beat Happy Glory by eight lengths at generous odds. The 1400m still carries a query, but that prior win gives him enough substance to be a genuine minor-money hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 6-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $27.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:27.10 | 6-3-1 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $9.90 |
| 10/12 | 24/08/2026 | 67 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 3-4-10 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $15.20 |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 4-7-7 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $18.40 |
| 5/10 | 27/05/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.90 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $21.50 |
| 5/11 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $43.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after making late ground for fifth in a 3yo+ B1 over 1600m at Morioka Dirt, beaten just under four lengths by Tsurumaru Violet. His previous Kasamatsu run was less convincing, finishing fifth and beaten over 10 lengths by Bold Hawk. Four wins at the distance are a positive, but he must turn solid closing work into a more telling result.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/08/2026 | 60 | B1 3U | $11,933.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $24.60 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 16 | A3 3U | $12,609.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:43.20 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/06/2026 | 139 | B1 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 57kg | 1:45.40 | 7-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $63.20 |
| 8/8 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $16,332.00 | Kasamatsu | 1800m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 56kg | 2:00.80 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $74.70 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $16,758.00 | Kasamatsu | 1900m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:04.70 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $20.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/12/2025 | 33 | A2 3U | $16,758.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $60.10 |

Jockey: Rei Iwamoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Worked into fourth behind Grand Croix here last start, beaten just under three lengths after again settling rearward. That was a better effort than his Morioka Dirt sixth to Lost Ball, when beaten just over seven lengths at long odds. He has won at this track and distance, yet the market has kept him safe from serious respect lately and he still has to find another lift.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 11-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $39.80 |
| 6/11 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:26.30 | 10-11-6 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $50.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 9-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $6.20 |
| 1/9 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 8-7-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 14/07/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 9-8-3 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $16.30 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 9-7-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Shinobu Murakami
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Led but compounded badly when tenth behind Grand Croix here last start, beaten over 17 lengths with no obvious excuse in the run. His Morioka Dirt sixth prior was also plain, as he was beaten over 10 lengths in a 3yo+ C2. The positive is the class-drop setup and the booking of Shinobu Murakami, so a rebound is possible, but he must put those two defeats behind him quickly.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 1-7-10 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $24.20 |
| 6/11 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $10.90 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:00.30 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1200m | M | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 7/7 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:17.10 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Tomoka Saitou
Weight: 50kgs
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Comments
Finished second last behind Hecto Princess here last start and was beaten a long way after settling rearward, which is difficult to overlook. Her Morioka Dirt second to Meiner Recuerdo reads better on paper, but the eight-length margin and big-odds SP temper that. The light weight is useful and she has placed at this track and distance, though a sharp turnaround is required.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:29.60 | 9-11-11 | 5 |
| 25.4L | $60.10 |
| 2/11 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:27.10 | 9-11-2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $24.70 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:13.20 | 6-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $83.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:27.70 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $23.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:14.30 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $16.40 |
| 7/10 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | SP | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:12.70 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $76.60 |

Jockey: Eito Sakai
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close here last start when second to Wanaka, beaten a neck after being just unable to hold on. Her previous 1000m effort at Morioka Dirt was only fair, but the return to this track and trip clearly suited. Six placings from 11 starts at this course and distance underline her consistency, and with another clean run she has a strong chance to go one better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:00.00 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $17.30 |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 0:59.30 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $37.90 |
| 8/10 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 2-2-8 | 9 |
| 9.7L | $6.40 |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 0:59.90 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $6.10 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought hard when third behind Grand Croix here last start, beaten a long neck as odds-on favourite, so the defeat was costly but the performance still reads well. He had also worked home solidly for third in a 3yo+ B1 at Morioka Dirt, beaten two and a half lengths. His record with Toshiki Yamamoto is reliable without a win, and this looks a suitable race for him to convert.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 13/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/08/2026 | 16 | B1 3U | $11,933.00 | Morioka | 1200m | R | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:10.80 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $21.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $11,933.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $13.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,021.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:12.20 | 9-8-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $18.80 |
| 3/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,021.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Good | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:58.90 | 9-7-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $93.50 |
| 7/9 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $12,021.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Makoto Ootsubo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth to Wanaka here last start, beaten just over three lengths after making up good ground, and that followed a Morioka Dirt second to Kitano Indy when sent out favourite. He has been costly at times, yet his track-and-distance record is notable with seven placings from eight attempts. That makes him a solid place prospect, even if a win still takes some trust.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:26.80 | 7-8-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 16/08/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 9-9-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 7-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $23.60 |
| 9/12 | 20/07/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 8-12-9 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $17.20 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,356.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 6-3-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Shion Sasaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Faded out to finish second last behind Grand Croix here last start and was at long odds, continuing a poor recent run. His Morioka Dirt effort prior was no better, beaten over 13 lengths by Greater Virtue after conceding a huge start. A previous track-and-distance win is in the book, but current form gives little reason to expect a major turnaround.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 13/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 7-11-11 | 11 |
| 23.9L | $244.30 |
| 11/12 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 9-10-11 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $373.70 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 6-8-6 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $125.70 |
| 8/9 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:13.00 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $203.60 |
| 9/9 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 15.4L | $134.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $52.30 |

Jockey: Hidetoshi Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sixth behind Hecto Princess here last start, beaten over 12 lengths after conceding a big start and never becoming a winning hope. The Morioka Dirt run before was similar in shape, finishing eighth at long odds despite working home fairly. His overall record is winless from 68 starts, so even with place consistency he needs plenty to fall his way.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $66.80 |
| 8/11 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $30.60 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $31.90 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |