Morioka Race 3 - Race 3 - 1200
GARDEN BY THE BAY (6) Racing fresh today after a break. Came in 4th last start here. Expecting improvement here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Rates a winning chance. KUNG FU HERO (1) On a quick back up. Did well when 2nd last start here and drawn the rails. Been in the placegetters each start this preparation. Will be motoring home late. Has to be strongly considered. RUBY SUNSET (2) Backs up quickly. Only fair when 11th last time at the track but will try to take advantage of the draw. Finishes off strongly. Must come into consideration. KOSHITANTAN (4) Finished 5th last start at this track. Should jump out and bowl along. One to watch closely and a legitimate knockout hope.

Jockey: Yuu Suzuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here third-up after two placings this campaign, the latest a second at this track behind Ah Sexy when beaten two lengths and finishing strongly. He was near the top of betting there, and the two placings with Yu Suzuki are a useful pointer. The maiden record and lack of a 1200m win temper the case, but race fitness now gives him a clear chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 65 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $33.70 |
| 14/14 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 12-14-14 | 10 |
| 27.6L | $193.20 |
| 13/15 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 1:46.40 | 13-11-13 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $461.50 |
| 15/16 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 16-16-15 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $437.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 1:54.90 | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $214.60 |

Jockey: Tatsunori Sugawara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after a flat second last at this track over 1400m, where she conceded too much ground and was never in the race. Her previous second behind Miss Melissa reads better, although she was beaten seven lengths as odds-on favourite and only battled home. The return to 1200m has some place support in her record, but she must rebound sharply to be more than a minor hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/10/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:26.80 | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $36.70 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $1.90 |
| 5/11 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:24.20 | 9-8-5 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/11 | 15/09/2026 | 44 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:22.40 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $40.10 |
| 18/18 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 12-12-18 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $559.50 |
| 14/16 | 19/07/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:59.40 | 15-16-14 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $356.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two recent eighths, most recently beaten over 10 lengths at this track after settling with too much to do and never threatening. The Mizusawa run prior was even weaker, beaten out of sight as one of the outsiders. He has placed at this track and distance before, but the current form leaves him with too much to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $75.40 |
| 8/11 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 5-7-8 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $119.90 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | M | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $44.60 |
| 8/9 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | SP | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:12.20 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $33.10 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:14.30 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 31.8L | $90.80 |

Jockey: Kazen Nangou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved when fifth at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths behind La La Clochette after being swamped late. That was a far more competitive effort than the Mizusawa run prior, where she tired badly and was beaten out of sight. She has placed at both this venue and the distance, so that latest effort puts her among the sharper winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/10/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $8.80 |
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 1-4-8 | 5 |
| 41.5L | $45.90 |
| 11/12 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 2-4-11 | 12 |
| 27.8L | $14.90 |
| 3/11 | 31/08/2026 | 30 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 10/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 0:59.00 | 7-9-10 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $36.30 |
| 4/12 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 0:59.60 | 2-3-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Eito Sakai
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Hit the line with purpose when second at this track last start, beaten a length by Nishino Tomaranai after being sent out at big odds. That was a strong lift from her Mizusawa effort, where she was beaten a long way and failed to improve. She remains a 13-start maiden, but the latest run was good enough to make her a genuine place player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/10/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 53kg | 1:14.10 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $54.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:23.00 | 5-10-8 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $147.10 |
| 10/11 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:23.50 | 3-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $35.20 |
| 6/11 | 31/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $68.40 |
| 8/12 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $17,899.00 | Morioka | 1700m | FM | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:44.80 | 3-5-8 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $50.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ryou Takamatsu
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth at this track behind Mikino History, beaten six and a half lengths but battling on well. She had also been respected in the market when fifth here two runs back, despite finishing well adrift of King Spade. Her 1200m record includes two placings and Ryo Takamatsu has placed on her twice, so she resumes with a sound winning case.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:13.50 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/11 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 1:13.30 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:13.60 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/06/2026 | 38 | C2 3 | $7,356.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:22.70 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 12/16 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 16-16-12 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $116.00 |
| 16/16 | 18/04/2026 | 67 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:59.70 | 1-3-16 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $87.70 |

Jockey: Hidetoshi Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly from a long way back when sixth over 1400m at this track last week, beaten five and a half lengths at big odds. The start prior was less encouraging, finishing second last and beaten over 10 lengths behind La La Clochette. He was beaten by Koshitantan recently and is unplaced from three track-and-distance runs, so improvement is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 12-11-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $129.30 |
| 10/11 | 05/10/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 7-8-10 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $198.50 |
| 8/12 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 9-10-8 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $231.70 |
| 9/12 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 9-11-9 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $220.50 |
| 9/11 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 8-10-9 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $126.20 |
| 10/12 | 17/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $205.90 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor when ninth at this track over 1400m last week, beaten over 16 lengths after settling well back and failing to improve. Her previous third behind Glorious Dance was much better, coming at long odds and beaten just over three lengths. A past win at this venue and a placing from two 1200m tries keep her in the place mix, but the latest run dents confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/10/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:26.80 | 12-10-9 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $55.60 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:13.40 | 9-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $87.20 |
| 7/11 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | B2 3 | $10,446.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $113.90 |
| 6/12 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $10,446.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 11-7-6 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $77.20 |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:26.50 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $22.60 |
| 7/11 | 11/08/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $40.10 |

Jockey: Rei Iwamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth over 1000m at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths after settling well back and never looking likely. The Mizusawa run prior was another distant defeat, so the recent profile is weak. His broader record is far stronger than most of these and 1200m has been a winning distance before, but current form makes him hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:00.20 | 12-12-9 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $16.90 |
| 6/11 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $21.90 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 6-3-5 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $2.80 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2026 | 70 | B2 3U | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1200m | R | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:12.60 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $19.70 |
| 6/11 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $83.60 |
| 11/11 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:45.40 | 2-3-11 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Tomoka Saitou
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fifth at this track last start, beaten just under five lengths behind Sanei Cannon, but she was only fair through the line and started at long odds. She had also finished fifth at Mizusawa, beaten out of sight despite making some late ground. The light weight helps her setup, yet she is unplaced from seven track-and-distance attempts and faces a stern task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/10/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:14.90 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $64.20 |
| 5/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:31.10 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 38.0L | $51.50 |
| 9/12 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:31.00 | 3-8-9 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $71.20 |
| 11/12 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:13.40 | 8-11-11 | 11 |
| 15.5L | $39.80 |
| 7/12 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:13.50 | 9-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $214.10 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Yuka Saito | 50kg | 1:13.50 | 2-4-9 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $131.10 |