Morioka Race 9 - Race 9 - 1600
CHUWA CHIEF (3) returned from a spell five-and-a-half weeks ago when he was sixth over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Second up record is sound. Beautifully placed and is sure to find some form. SANEI CONDOR (6) started at $5.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth at this track over 1600m. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. TRAIN THE MIND (4) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks. Has filled a minor placing at each of his three first-up runs. Opened last prep with a third over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt. One of the better prospects. RYUNO NAPOLEON (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 4.5 lengths into eighth over 1600m at this track. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.

Jockey: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Fukushima Dirt June 27 over 1700m, 8 len behind Reflex with 56.0kg at $45.90. First up last campaign third of 11 at Kawasaki January 2 2023 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Upgrades carrying 54kg at $20.10. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $266,990.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:44.30 | 9-7-8 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $45.90 |
| 8/15 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $278,950.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:45.60 | 10-8-8 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $48.90 |
| 5/16 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:52.30 | 11-7-5 | 13 |
| 7.1L | $230.90 |
| 9/16 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $283,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 12-13-9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $20.00 |
| 3/16 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 4U | $291,980.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 14-10-3 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $100.70 |
| 4/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 13-8-4 | 15 |
| 7.0L | $481.10 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 8th of 11 at this track on August 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Flame Wings carrying 56kg at $9.90. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Mizusawa on March 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kana Always carrying 56kg at $57. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 15 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 | 17/08/2026 | 141 | A3 3U | $19,391.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 2-1-8 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $9.90 |
| 8/12 | 29/03/2026 | 89 | COND | $52,992.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:27.90 | 12-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $57.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $24,696.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $24,696.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $24.30 |
| 4/9 | 17/11/2025 | 29 | A2 3U | $23,333.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/12 | 19/10/2025 | 13 | COND | $83,707.00 | Morioka | 1800m | SP | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $24.50 |

Jockey: Toshiya Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on July 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Every Possible carrying 58.0kg at $23.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind New Orleans carrying 58.0kg at $4.80. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 25/07/2026 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $273,610.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Jason Collett | 58kg | 1:23.80 | 5-5-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $23.90 |
| 4/16 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $276,410.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:24.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/13 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:23.10 | - | 13 |
| 9.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/16 | 14/02/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:37.30 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $9.60 |
| 4/16 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 13 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/16 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:35.70 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Tokyo Dirt June 13 over 2100m, 10 len behind Imperial Line with 58.0kg at $46.50. First up last campaign third of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 14 over 2100m, 1.75 len behind Rhino with 57.0kg at $9.80. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 13/06/2026 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $267,080.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 2:09.90 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 10.7L | $46.50 |
| 1/14 | 16/04/2026 | 61 | COND 4U | $82,124.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | M | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:56.20 | 6-4-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/16 | 14/02/2026 | 65 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:13.50 | 12-6-3 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $9.80 |
| 2/14 | 11/12/2025 | 40 | B2B3 3U | $70,561.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 4-2-2 | 14 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 5/16 | 01/11/2025 | 59 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:09.70 | 12-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $26.70 |
| 1/14 | 03/09/2025 | 52 | COND 3 | $52,451.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:54.80 | 12-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 24 over 1600m, 20 len behind Henny Geist carrying 56.0kg at $95.80. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Hanshin Dirt April 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind Winter Daphne carrying 56.0kg at $5.10. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 1-1-16 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $95.80 |
| 10/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $268,820.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 3-3-10 | 12 |
| 8.7L | $9.90 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | 68 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/10 | 04/01/2026 | 190 | ALLOW FM 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $8.90 |
| 15/15 | 28/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | H Miyuki | 53kg | 1:44.80 | 4-6-15 | 8 |
| 28.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on August 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Little Something carrying 56kg at $5.80. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, nose behind Cheerful Voice carrying 56kg at $8.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $26,849.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.80 |
| 2/9 | 21/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $21,038.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $21,038.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $19.30 |
| 6/12 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $11,769.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:28.20 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.40 |
| 1/10 | 01/06/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $13,240.00 | Mizusawa | 1900m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 2:05.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.80 |
| 7/12 | 11/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $26,662.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 6-9-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $178.50 |

Jockey: Tatsunori Sugawara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt April 26 over 1400m, 21 len behind Snappy Dresser carrying 58.0kg at $397.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt September 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Wanderer carrying 56.0kg at $253.40. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 128 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 | 26/04/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 2 |
| 21.4L | $397.70 |
| 13/13 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $278,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 58kg | 1:10.80 | - | 6 |
| 10.2L | $293.90 |
| 16/16 | 29/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:11.40 | - | 3 |
| 19.8L | $327.80 |
| 13/14 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:32.60 | 12-12-13 | 13 |
| 13.4L | $421.50 |
| 11/13 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $291,600.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 58kg | 1:25.20 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $217.20 |
| 10/16 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:11.80 | - | 10 |
| 5.4L | $267.80 |

Jockey: Yuuri Takahashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 13 at Kawasaki on July 29 over 1500m, 11 len behind Fiamma Fulmine with 56kg at $151.30. The race before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ecoro Leona carrying 56kg at $208.80. Needs to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 6-6-12 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $151.30 |
| 10/12 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $208.80 |
| 10/12 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:01.60 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $115.50 |
| 9/12 | 26/06/2026 | 23 | B2B3 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Genki Fujimoto | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 4-7-9 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $117.00 |
| 11/13 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 10-10-11 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $81.70 |
| 7/14 | 05/05/2026 | 40 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:01.20 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $30.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Takamatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 59-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Fukushima Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 12 len behind D's Gold carrying 58.0kg at $57.70. The race before that 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sand Blast with 58.0kg at $94.50. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $272,090.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:43.40 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $57.70 |
| 14/16 | 30/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:24.50 | 5-5-14 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $94.50 |
| 9/15 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $279,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 2-1-9 | 15 |
| 6.1L | $15.40 |
| 7/13 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 6-7-7 | 15 |
| 5.1L | $25.40 |
| 11/11 | 01/02/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $282,170.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 2-2-11 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $22.10 |
| 7/13 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $296,920.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $46.70 |