Morioka Race 4 - Race 4 - 1200
SHALA (8) resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months. Did win at her only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1200m at this track. Expected to feature. LENIS (5) was prominent at the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1200m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ARDE MURATA (3) finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1200m at this track, an improvement on her fifth at Mizusawa the run before. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. D FANKS (6) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 1200m at this track. In the right race and should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sparkle Gem with 56kg at $26.40. The start before that 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Namura Golovkin carrying 56kg at $13.70. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,375.00 | Morioka | 1200m | R | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 8-10-7 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $26.40 |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 5-4-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $13.70 |
| 6/10 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $28.10 |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:23.10 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $34.90 |
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $28.10 |
| 8/8 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 36.5L | $109.50 |

Jockey: Reika Sekimoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sparkle Gem with 54kg at $19.50. Before that 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 28 over 850m, 10 len behind Gifted Abelia with 54kg at $16.60. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,375.00 | Morioka | 1200m | R | Reika Sekimoto | 54kg | 1:13.10 | 3-4-8 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $19.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Fast | Reika Sekimoto | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $16.60 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Fast | Reika Sekimoto | 54kg | 0:53.50 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $121.10 |
| 8/10 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 0:52.40 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $75.20 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | SP | Reika Sekimoto | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 5-8-7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $32.40 |
| 7/10 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Good | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 0:53.20 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $129.20 |

Jockey: Yuuri Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sparkle Gem with 54kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 27 over 1300m, 7 len behind Straight with 54kg at $4.10. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 6 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 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,375.00 | Morioka | 1200m | R | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:13.10 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | SP | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:22.90 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $36.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $27.40 |
| 6/10 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $46.10 |

Jockey: Yuu Suzuki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sparkle Gem with 54kg at $20.90. The run before that 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Namura Golovkin carrying 54kg at $8. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,375.00 | Morioka | 1200m | R | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:13.10 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $20.90 |
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $8.40 |
| 8/9 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:31.00 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $21.70 |
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:23.10 | 1-6-10 | 10 |
| 12.7L | $7.70 |
| 3/9 | 16/03/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Shion Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sparkle Gem carrying 54kg at $20.70. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Namura Golovkin with 54kg at $43.50. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,375.00 | Morioka | 1200m | R | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:13.10 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $20.70 |
| 6/10 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $43.50 |
| 10/10 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Reika Sekimoto | 52kg | 1:25.80 | 3-7-10 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $16.90 |
| 6/10 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 0:52.40 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $9.80 |
| 5/10 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Good | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 0:53.20 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $23.80 |
| 8/10 | 23/03/2026 | 58 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Fast | Reika Sekimoto | 52kg | 0:52.50 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Tomoka Saitou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sparkle Gem carrying 52kg at $13.80. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 27 over 1300m, 5 len behind Straight with 52kg at $16.50. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,375.00 | Morioka | 1200m | R | Yuka Saito | 52kg | 1:13.10 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $13.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Yuka Saito | 52kg | 1:25.20 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $16.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yuka Saito | 52kg | 1:30.60 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Yuka Saito | 52kg | 1:23.30 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $15.70 |
| 8/10 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $16.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Yuka Saito | 52kg | 1:25.10 | 10-9-3 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Mizusawa on April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Namura Golovkin with 52kg at $46.70. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on April 20 over 1300m, 8 len behind Curl Rui Ko with 56kg at $48.40. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuka Saito | 52kg | 1:32.50 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $46.70 |
| 8/10 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $48.40 |
| 6/9 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Eito Sakai | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $260.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $79.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 42.5L | $61.80 |
| 11/11 | 10/03/2026 | 70 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 54.0L | $194.90 |

Jockey: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Mizusawa December 22 over 850m, 3 len behind World Whistler carrying 54kg at $1.10. On debut favourite; won by 2.5 len this track November 1 over 1200m defeating Nabil carrying 54kg at $6.30. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $1.10 |
| 3/10 | 09/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:23.00 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $1.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,667.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | C2 3U | $6,667.00 | Morioka | 1200m | M | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:11.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Rei Iwamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Mizusawa on April 6 over 1300m, 12 len behind Lovelove Bago Bago carrying 56kg at $227.70. Before that ran last of 10 at Mizusawa on March 30 over 850m, 11 len behind Logi Mustang with 54kg at $90.50. Hard to make a case today.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 3-10-11 | 11 |
| 12.7L | $227.70 |
| 10/10 | 30/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Good | Eito Sakai | 54kg | 0:52.40 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $90.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $12.70 |
| 6/11 | 10/03/2026 | 69 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Eito Sakai | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $58.30 |
| 11/12 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 4-7-11 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $56.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $63.40 |

Jockey: Eito Sakai
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Cabinet Battle carrying 53kg at $28.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mizusawa on April 27 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Straight carrying 54kg at $53.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,375.00 | Morioka | 1200m | M | Eito Sakai | 53kg | 1:14.30 | 2-4-10 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $28.30 |
| 2/10 | 27/04/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Hidetoshi Abe | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $53.70 |
| 8/11 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $25.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,597.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | SP | Eito Sakai | 52kg | 0:51.60 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Eito Sakai | 52kg | 1:25.40 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.60 |
| 7/10 | 23/03/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,056.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |