Morioka Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
ASTEROPE (9) Narrowly beaten last start here. Producing consistent results since resuming from a break. Well placed and has solid claims. ADORER NICOLE (5) Disappointing run when 9th last time at Mizusawa. Can give this a shake. MARUKEI FINE (8) Ran 8th last run at this venue. Toshiki Yamamoto is a plus. Should muster plenty of early speed. Goes close. SIRIUS (1) Competitive effort when 3rd last time at the track and drawn well. Worth strong consideration.

Jockey: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Tried hard when third over 1600m at this track last start, but was ultimately beaten just over four lengths after being near the top of betting. The start prior, he won a C2 at Mizusawa by just over a length and had Asterope behind him. With two wins from four starts around 1400m and a strong record with this jockey, he has the right profile to bounce back as a genuine winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 11/12 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | B1B2 3U | $28,980.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 58kg | 0:49.30 | 10-8-11 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $228.70 |
| 12/12 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $45,081.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 56kg | 1:19.40 | 3-12-12 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $360.60 |
| 12/12 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $44,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 58kg | 1:19.30 | 10-11-12 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $282.10 |

Jockey: Kazen Nangou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from the rear when sixth at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths at big odds behind Meisho Yufuin. His Mizusawa third two runs ago was also at big odds, beaten four and a half lengths by Gurenno Arashi. The distance record is sound, but three unplaced runs at this venue temper the winning case. He profiles as a minor-money chance rather than the main 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 13/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:27.10 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $97.60 |
| 3/11 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $58.80 |
| 6/10 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $27.70 |
| 6/11 | 31/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $110.40 |
| 9/9 | 27/07/2026 | 18 | B2 3U | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $52.20 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:44.70 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $26.20 |

Jockey: Toshiya Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Filled third at this track last start, though the margin was a clear concern after she finished beaten ten lengths and was unwanted in the market. She had been sixth at Mizusawa before that, just fair through the line and beaten six and a half lengths. A leading track jockey is a plus, but her track-and-distance record is modest. She can hold place claims if the race falls kindly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 10-8-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $34.70 |
| 6/11 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 9-6-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $37.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $36.50 |
| 5/11 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:13.60 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $43.60 |
| 9/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:00.00 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $35.60 |
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Shion Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last at this track most recently, beaten over 11 lengths after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. Her previous fourth at Mizusawa was more competitive, beaten just under five lengths, and the broader 1400m record is strong enough to respect. The concern is that she has been unplaced in all 14 starts in the past 12 months, so a return to her better effort is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 13/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 1:27.10 | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $20.10 |
| 4/11 | 28/09/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 11-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $54.60 |
| 9/9 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 5-7-9 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $52.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | B4 3U | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Maki Mukoyama | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 3-7-6 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $134.50 |
| 6/7 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Maki Mukoyama | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $36.30 |
| 10/10 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1900m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 2:08.10 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $132.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after being beaten over 16 lengths in a COND at Mizusawa, where she was among the outsiders and finished a long way back. That followed a fifth in B1 grade, also beaten over 17 lengths. The class drop and one win plus three placings from six starts at this track and distance help, but she must lift sharply on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $17,907.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | R | Toshiki Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:42.50 | 4-9-9 | 10 |
| 16.4L | $42.40 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3 | $11,933.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $18.80 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,441.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 54kg | 1:24.20 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $92.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3 | $11,933.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:38.90 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $38.70 |
| 3/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,519.00 | Morioka | 1400m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $12.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3 | $12,021.00 | Morioka | 1600m | R | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 6-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Takamatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to justify odds-on favouritism over 1600m at this track last start, finishing seventh and beaten just over five lengths behind King Spade without finishing off. Her prior C2 second at Mizusawa was stronger, where she led and was run down late by Annindofu. With a proven 1400m win and a good record with this jockey, she remains a solid winning chance if that latest run is left behind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 11/10/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:40.40 | 4-2-7 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:21.50 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 5/11 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $11,196.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 9-5-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $9.60 |
| 7/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | A5 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $105.00 |

Jockey: Shinobu Murakami
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish tenth over 1600m at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths at big odds after fading late. The run prior was better when second in a B2 at Mizusawa, although he was still beaten four lengths by Combat Camo. He has won at around 1400m, but the latest defeat and a limited track-and-distance record make this a demanding assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 11/10/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:40.40 | 7-10-10 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $22.20 |
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $10,446.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/08/2026 | 28 | C1 3 | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 30/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3 | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 2-3-11 | 7 |
| 25.6L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Came under pressure late when eighth over 1600m at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths at big odds. Two runs back she was ninth in B1 grade at Mizusawa, beaten over 15 lengths after being swamped. Her one win and four placings from eight starts at this track and distance are useful, but recent performances leave her with a fair bit to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 11/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 54kg | 1:40.40 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $38.70 |
| 9/12 | 22/09/2026 | 29 | B1 3 | $11,938.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Reika Sekimoto | 52kg | 1:29.80 | 1-4-9 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,441.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $21.90 |
| 2/12 | 10/08/2026 | 27 | B2 3 | $10,441.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Reika Sekimoto | 52kg | 1:26.60 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 1/11 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $7,356.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Yuuri Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck at this track last start, giving a sight and only being claimed late after starting near the top of an open market. That followed another narrow second in a C2 at Mizusawa, beaten half a length after being pipped on the post. She is holding her form very well, has proven 1400m credentials and again gets a familiar rider, so she looks the one they all have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/10/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:22.10 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:22.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 8/11 | 23/08/2026 | 68 | B1B2 3U | $11,933.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 10-9-8 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $101.10 |
| 9/10 | 16/06/2026 | 42 | B1 3U | $11,769.00 | Mizusawa | 850m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $32.00 |

Jockey: Tatsunori Sugawara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fifth over 1600m at this track last start, beaten just under five lengths after settling handy but failing to quicken. His previous fifth in B1 grade at Mizusawa was less convincing, beaten over 10 lengths after being unwanted in the market. A track-and-distance win and a sound record with this jockey give him some hope, but his current form still looks short of the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 11/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:40.40 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $15.10 |
| 5/12 | 22/09/2026 | 29 | B1 3 | $11,938.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 6-10-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $44.50 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,441.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:24.20 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $34.40 |
| 6/12 | 10/08/2026 | 29 | B2 3 | $10,441.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 3-5-6 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $7.10 |
| 7/10 | 12/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3 | $12,021.00 | Morioka | 1600m | R | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $10,298.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was just fair through the line when sixth over 1600m at this track last start, beaten five lengths behind King Spade at generous odds. He had earlier finished fifth in a COND at Mizusawa, beaten just over five lengths after settling rearward. His track-and-distance record is respectable, but recent runs have lacked the edge required to trouble stronger winning hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,678.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:40.40 | 8-7-6 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $14.40 |
| 5/10 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $17,907.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $32.70 |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3 | $11,933.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 9-7-7 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $53.70 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3 | $11,933.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $54.70 |
| 8/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,519.00 | Morioka | 1400m | R | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 6-5-8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $13.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3 | $12,021.00 | Morioka | 1600m | R | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 4-3-5 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $2.70 |