Morioka Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
SHIRAKAMI IMPULSE (10) First up after a break. Competitive effort when 2nd last run at this track on a heavy track. Toshiya Yamamoto is a strong choice aboard. One of the top hopes. BLACK TORNADO (2) Shot clear to win by a margin of 6L last run at Mizusawa and have to respect the form at this distance. Unbeaten last 4 runs. Won't be far away. SANEI WARRIOR (8) Finished 4th last time at the track. Shinobu Murakami is a plus. The wide alley shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Should be around the mark. KEEP ON TOP (1) Came in 5th last time at this venue but has drawn the rails. Toshiki Yamamoto takes the reins today. Can surprise and by no means out of it.

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only fifth at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Satisfier after settling rearward at generous odds, but his prior run was a decisive C1 win at this venue where he beat Maccabaeus by six lengths as a well-supported favourite. With two wins and one place from six at this track and distance, he has the right profile to bounce back as a serious winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/10/2026 | 36 | B1 3U | $12,285.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:25.60 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $14.20 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:25.60 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 10/11 | 27/07/2026 | 8 | B2 3U | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:38.50 | 9-11-10 | 8 |
| 14.4L | $15.70 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 10-9-4 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $12.10 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $34.40 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,356.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Hidetoshi Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in outstanding form after a dominant C1 win at Mizusawa, beating Castle Top by six lengths as a short odds-on favourite. That followed a C2 victory over 850m where he produced a big run from back in the field, so his winning pattern is not one-dimensional. Unbeaten from two starts at this track and four from four with this jockey, he has the strongest winning case.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 28/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,954.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | R | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 0:51.00 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 25/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:25.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 10/08/2026 | 44 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 11/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | M | Ko Nagahama | 57kg | 0:57.40 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $253.10 |
| 15/16 | 13/06/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Junji Shimada | 58kg | 1:23.50 | 13-13-15 | 14 |
| 21.9L | $539.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two Nakayama Dirt ALLOW runs this campaign, finishing 11th to Sonic Breaker at long odds after conceding a huge start and never getting involved. The run prior was even more plain, beaten over 13 lengths by Masano Pink Lady. The class drop helps, but she is unplaced in four tries around 1400m and must lift sharply.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:10.80 | 16-14-11 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $76.50 |
| 13/16 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:09.70 | 15-15-13 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $97.10 |
| 7/14 | 02/08/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 12-11-7 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $147.50 |
| 7/11 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $49.00 |
| 9/16 | 10/05/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:18.70 | - | 10 |
| 6.4L | $39.70 |
| 5/16 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:12.50 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $21.10 |

Jockey: Yuuri Takahashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last first-up at this track over 1600m, beaten over 13 lengths by Admire Lupus after fading late and starting unwanted in the market. His earlier fourth in a COND at this venue still left him beaten over 16 lengths, so the recent figures are thin. A return to 1400m suits on past records, but he has to find a much stronger finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/10/2026 | 86 | B1 3U | $12,285.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $22.80 |
| 4/10 | 12/07/2026 | 13 | COND | $106,440.00 | Morioka | 1800m | R | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:51.10 | 10-8-4 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $104.50 |
| 9/11 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,298.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 4-5-9 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/06/2026 | 27 | B2 3 | $10,298.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 9-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $10,369.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/12 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,369.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:26.40 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Shion Sasaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Offered little when eighth at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths by Spiritual after looking poised to strike. He had been second at Mizusawa in B2 company before that, working home evenly at big odds behind Hakushin Malpensa, so there is some recent substance. Still, he was beaten by Sanei Warrior a couple of weeks ago and must improve from the latest run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 05/10/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,285.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.70 | 4-4-8 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $29.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/09/2026 | 23 | B2 3U | $11,201.00 | Mizusawa | 1900m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 2:05.00 | 2-3-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $35.10 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 7-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 06/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 5-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Reika Sekimoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at her past two starts, finishing second last at this track over 1600m when beaten just over seven lengths by Spiritual after making no impression late. She was also seventh at Mizusawa in B1B2 company, beaten just under six lengths at long odds. The weight relief and 1400m record are positives, but she looks more a rough place chance than a win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,285.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $26.60 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2026 | 50 | B1B2 3U | $11,938.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Eito Sakai | 54kg | 1:28.20 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $18.10 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $26,849.00 | Morioka | 1600m | M | Eito Sakai | 53kg | 1:36.90 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $26.60 |
| 12/12 | 19/07/2026 | 48 | COND | $60,823.00 | Morioka | 1600m | FM | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 8-12-12 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $85.20 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:59.20 | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $32.90 |
| 7/8 | 18/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Takamatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not launch a serious challenge when sixth in a B2 over 1000m at this track, beaten six and a half lengths by Bee Barista. His previous run was a tougher C1 win at Mizusawa, where he held on by half a length from Vigoureusement near the top of betting. With Ryo Takamatsu back and a solid rider-horse record, he has realistic minor claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/10/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $9,214.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:00.00 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.80 |
| 1/11 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 9-7-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $7.90 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 1-2-9 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $17.90 |
| 7/11 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 0:59.50 | 6-9-7 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Shinobu Murakami
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to a better level when fourth at this track over 1600m, beaten just under two lengths by Spiritual after leading and starting near the top of an open market. The start prior at Mizusawa was a complete failure when he dropped out badly, but he is back to a more suitable 1400m profile and has won at this track and distance. With Shinobu Murakami back aboard, he is a strong danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,285.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:39.70 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $17,907.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | R | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:42.50 | 1-7-10 | 8 |
| 21.4L | $5.70 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3 | $11,933.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $16.80 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,441.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $26.80 |
| 9/9 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3 | $11,933.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 3-5-9 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $64.70 |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2026 | 28 | B2 3 | $10,519.00 | Morioka | 1400m | R | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Tatsunori Sugawara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a solid third at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Spiritual at generous odds, and that same race saw her finish ahead of Sanei Warrior. Two back she was well beaten at Mizusawa over 1900m but did close off from a hopeless position. Placed in both tries at around 1400m and often competitive at this venue, she profiles as a genuine place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,285.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $15.80 |
| 7/12 | 21/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $105,703.00 | Mizusawa | 1900m | R | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 2:03.50 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $104.70 |
| 9/11 | 01/09/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $603,747.00 | Morioka | 2000m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 2:00.90 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 59.5L | $832.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | COND | $90,562.00 | Morioka | 1800m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:54.30 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $121.20 |
| 7/10 | 12/07/2026 | 28 | COND | $106,440.00 | Morioka | 1800m | R | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:51.10 | 9-6-7 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $23.80 |
| 1/11 | 14/06/2026 | 13 | B1 3 | $11,769.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:42.70 | 7-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Toshiya Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing second at this track over 1600m, beaten just under a length by Itazura Vega when he picked up impressively. His prior third at Mizusawa was another narrow defeat after being sent out favourite. With two wins and four places from seven starts overall and a strong 1400m record, he can run well fresh without being the safest win play.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/07/2026 | 42 | B1 3 | $12,021.00 | Morioka | 1600m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/11 | 14/06/2026 | 40 | B1 3 | $11,769.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:42.70 | 5-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/05/2026 | 44 | B1 3 | $11,850.00 | Morioka | 1400m | M | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | 104 | COND 3 | $18,169.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $15,651.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:28.10 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 11/11/2025 | 44 | COND 2 | $15,843.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:43.20 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |