Morioka Race 9 - Race 9 - 1700
HERR WITZ (11) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 4.5 lengths away in seventh over 1800m at Fukushima. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is set to turn things around. SIMHA (1) is a four-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 6 lengths when fifth over 1200m at Morioka Dirt. Chance to break his maiden status with that run under his belt. ARCHAIQUE STAR (5) raced below her best last time when seventh over 1700m at this track, beaten 11 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MATRICARIA (12) could only manage eighth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1200m at Morioka Dirt, beaten 11 lengths. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Yuu Suzuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at Morioka Dirt on August 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Na Zdravi carrying 56kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 4th of 17 at Tokyo on October 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Federroter carrying 53.0kg at $13.80. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 8 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 | 03/08/2026 | 275 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $6.40 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:23.50 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/17 | 05/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:21.60 | - | 16 |
| 2.4L | $13.80 |
| 10/13 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:36.90 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $60.40 |

Jockey: Eito Sakai
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 14 at this track on July 28 over 1700m, 28 len behind Rosa Rheia carrying 54kg at $434.70. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on June 28 over 1700m, 11 len behind Sei Christina with 54kg at $449.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 28/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $76,029.00 | Morioka | 1700m | R | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 13-13-13 | 7 |
| 28.9L | $434.70 |
| 9/12 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | COND | $59,545.00 | Morioka | 1700m | FM | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:45.10 | 12-12-9 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $449.30 |
| 10/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $8,827.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 53kg | 1:30.90 | 11-6-10 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $140.20 |
| 10/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,298.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 10-9-10 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $331.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $10,369.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $188.80 |
| 6/11 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,369.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 11-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $207.10 |

Jockey: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 10 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sapphire Tesoro carrying 55.0kg at $56.20. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Niigata May 3 over 2000m, 7 len behind Omoio Nosete with 55.0kg at $48.20. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 6 |
| 12.4L | $56.20 |
| 15/16 | 03/05/2026 | 140 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:02.40 | 9-8-15 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $48.20 |
| 9/13 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:02.00 | 3-5-9 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $82.20 |
| 13/18 | 16/11/2025 | 120 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:46.30 | - | 16 |
| 12.1L | $166.90 |
| 7/10 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:51.20 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $55.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:51.10 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Yuuji Hishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 31 over 1800m, 18 len behind Glorious carrying 55.0kg at $34.80. Last start 14th of 17 at Kokura on July 5 over 2000m, 15 len behind Aoi Haruka carrying 55.0kg at $47.40. Will struggle in this line-up.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/17 | 05/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Y | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 2:01.90 | 18-13-14 | 15 |
| 15.9L | $47.40 |
| 12/16 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 10-10-12 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $34.80 |

Jockey: Tatsunori Sugawara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1700m, 11 len behind Zeta Reticuli carrying 54kg at $87.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 28 over 1700m, 5 len behind Sei Christina with 54kg at $327.90. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 28 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 | 14/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $18,032.00 | Morioka | 1700m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:44.30 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $87.50 |
| 4/12 | 28/06/2026 | 26 | COND | $59,545.00 | Morioka | 1700m | FM | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:45.10 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $327.90 |
| 8/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,298.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 7-10-8 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $24.70 |
| 5/12 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $10,369.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 4-8-5 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $7.40 |
| 2/11 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,369.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.80 |
| 5/12 | 21/04/2026 | 35 | B2 3 | $10,731.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 7-8-5 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Takamatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 13 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 20 len behind Win Beginning carrying 52.0kg at $90.70. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Kanazawa on June 9 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Twinkle Pika with 55kg at $2.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 28/06/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:46.00 | 8-10-12 | 14 |
| 20.1L | $90.70 |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $14,448.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 8-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/15 | 10/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:56.90 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $16.40 |
| 6/16 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:55.20 | 4-5-6 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $8.40 |
| 4/13 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 10-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $46.30 |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:32.30 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Tomoka Saitou
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1700m, 27 len behind Zeta Reticuli with 50kg at $133.30. Last start ran last of 14 at this track on July 28 over 1700m, 38 len behind Rosa Rheia carrying 54kg at $590.50. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $76,029.00 | Morioka | 1700m | R | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 12-14-14 | 11 |
| 38.9L | $590.50 |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2026 | 69 | COND 3 | $18,032.00 | Morioka | 1700m | Good | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:44.30 | 7-11-12 | 10 |
| 27.7L | $133.30 |
| 11/11 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,369.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 3-11-11 | 3 |
| 43.6L | $139.60 |
| 12/12 | 21/04/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,731.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 7-11-12 | 4 |
| 32.0L | $440.10 |
| 10/11 | 06/04/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $10,731.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:28.40 | 2-10-10 | 10 |
| 30.8L | $213.10 |
| 9/11 | 24/03/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,598.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $360.30 |

Jockey: Shinobu Murakami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 16 at Hakodate on July 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lord Classico with 51.0kg at $72.30. The start before that 7th of 18 at Tokyo on May 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Heraldique with 52.0kg at $277.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:08.40 | 2-2-7 | 16 |
| 5.5L | $72.30 |
| 7/18 | 16/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:20.30 | 15-14-7 | 14 |
| 5.9L | $277.40 |
| 8/16 | 12/04/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:09.20 | - | 15 |
| 16.2L | $32.40 |
| 7/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:34.40 | - | 10 |
| 7.2L | $78.00 |

Jockey: Ryuuto Yokoyama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 45 days. Last outing ran second last of 16 at Fukushima on June 27 over 1800m, 10 len behind Upper Water carrying 55.0kg at $65. At only start last preparation eased back early on 11th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 11 len behind Ecoro Storm carrying 55.0kg at $17.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 27/06/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 4-7-15 | 12 |
| 10.6L | $65.00 |
| 11/15 | 14/03/2026 | 217 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 15-13-11 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $17.20 |
| 7/11 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:50.00 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $46.70 |

Jockey: Hidetoshi Abe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Morioka Dirt on August 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind King Spade with 54kg at $96.80. The run before that 5th of 11 at Kanazawa on July 5 over 1500m, 14 len behind Amethyst Lord with 55kg at $66.20. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 9 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 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | M | Hidetoshi Abe | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 7-11-11 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $96.80 |
| 5/11 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | A4 3 | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $66.20 |
| 5/11 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | B1 3 | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 1-2-5 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $40.90 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2026 | 27 | B5 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $4.70 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 13 | B1 3 | $6,542.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $12.10 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | 10 | A3 3 | $7,528.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Toshiya Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 16 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Margot Dry carrying 57.0kg at $18.40. The start before that 6th of 18 at Tokyo on May 10 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ironclad with 57.0kg at $314.20. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 05/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 11-10-7 | 16 |
| 4.7L | $18.40 |
| 6/18 | 10/05/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $314.20 |
| 5/10 | 21/04/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.70 |
| 9/16 | 22/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:11.80 | - | 16 |
| 12.9L | $17.10 |
| 7/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $30.40 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at Morioka Dirt on August 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kitanolesclefsd'or with 54kg at $14. Before that 8th of 12 at Morioka Dirt on July 21 over 1200m, 13 len behind Benefactor carrying 54kg at $42.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:13.30 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $14.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:13.60 | 6-6-8 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $42.30 |
| 9/12 | 07/07/2026 | 44 | C2 3 | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $12.50 |
| 12/14 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 9-11-12 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $212.10 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:49.10 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $240.80 |
| 14/16 | 14/02/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:47.40 | 4-4-14 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $432.90 |