Morioka Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
SLAY QUEEN (7) Dominant winner by a margin of 10L last run at this venue and showing improvement in recent outings. Will be positive in the run early. Must be considered. BUMBUN MARU (3) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at Mizusawa. Finishes off strongly. Can take this out. LEON ANTHA (9) Backing up quickly. Unimpressive effort when 9th last run at this track. Solid place bet prospects. EXPECTANT (5) On a short turnaround. Came in 5th last time at the track. Jockey Ryou Takamatsu and trainer Yoshinori Itagaki are an appealing combination. Will be motoring home late. Include.

Jockey: Makoto Ootsubo
Weight: 54kgs
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Has been well held at successive runs on this track, finishing eighth to Dona Aphrodite last start after conceding a big start and never getting into the race. The previous seventh to Bellagio Hope was better late but still only good enough to be beaten just over six lengths. With no wins from 45 starts and one placing from 18 tries around 1400m, she has a sizeable task to turn this around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 10-7-8 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $74.20 |
| 7/12 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:26.80 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $124.60 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $90.70 |
| 8/11 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:28.20 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $101.10 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:21.50 | 9-9-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $53.30 |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:12.90 | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $32.70 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Put together consecutive thirds at this venue, the latest behind Texas Barows when beaten six lengths at big odds after lacking the turn of foot to threaten. His previous third over 1200m behind Herr Witz was also safely held, but he continues to find a minor cheque. Still winless from 18 starts, though six placings and three at around 1400m keep him in the place mix rather than as a strong winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:26.30 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $42.40 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.60 |
| 6/12 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $44.40 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 8-9-6 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 4-7-7 | 11 |
| 36.6L | $44.80 |
| 3/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | SP | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $18.10 |

Jockey: Hidetoshi Abe
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after a solid Mizusawa second to Chateau Bobby, beaten a length at long odds and working home evenly. He had struggled in a B2 over 1600m at this track beforehand, but this veteran owns far stronger overall credentials than that run showed. Seven wins around 1400m, a prior win at this venue and a good record with Hidetoshi Abe make him a genuine danger.
Last Starts 50 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 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $12.80 |
| 10/12 | 24/08/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 13.1L | $141.80 |
| 9/10 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-8-9 | 4 |
| 49.9L | $63.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $49.20 |
| 11/12 | 24/06/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 7-10-11 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $48.20 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $72.50 |

Jockey: Kazen Nangou
Weight: 56kgs
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Was beaten over 16 lengths behind Dona Aphrodite at this track last start after giving away a huge start and never entering the contest. The Mizusawa run prior was also plain, finishing seventh and beaten just over nine lengths after finding little when asked. A past win offers some background, but his current form and unplaced track-and-distance record leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 13/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 11-10-9 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $138.90 |
| 7/8 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 5-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $448.30 |
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $136.50 |
| 9/12 | 08/09/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:27.00 | 7-10-9 | 10 |
| 25.4L | $374.30 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 7-7-10 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $26.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $37.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Takamatsu
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished fifth to Matsurida Sirius at this track last week, beaten just under ten lengths, though he did pick up reasonably in the straight. His previous fourth to Gold Freedom was more competitive when beaten four and a half lengths at generous odds. The issue is the 11-start maiden record and only one placing around 1400m, so he looks more a minor-money hope if he holds that latest finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 9-10-5 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $16.40 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 8-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 10/15 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:12.00 | 6-8-10 | 15 |
| 12.9L | $41.30 |
| 4/16 | 18/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 9-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $53.50 |

Jockey: Tomoka Saitou
Weight: 52kgs
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Has finished fourth at his past two starts, most recently at this track behind Charming Eye when beaten seven and a half lengths after settling handy. Two back he was fourth in a B2 at Mizusawa, so there is enough substance for this grade despite the margins. The weight relief and 52kg help his case, though a 25-start maiden record means he must convert consistency into something sharper late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 06/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:26.30 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $78.80 |
| 4/11 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | B2 3 | $10,446.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 2-3-4 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $182.70 |
| 10/12 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $10,446.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 7-12-10 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $30.30 |
| 3/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $60.80 |
| 6/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 9-10-6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $37.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $87.50 |

Jockey: Toshiya Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
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Produced the standout recent performance when winning by ten lengths at this track, beating Main Theme after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. That followed a fighting Mizusawa second to Panorama Stage, beaten half a length, so her form has built cleanly through the campaign. She is already a winner at this venue and has scored with Toshiya Yamamoto aboard, making her the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:12.10 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | 44 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:20.70 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 7/18 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Jason Collett | 55kg | 1:57.70 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $70.90 |
| 13/16 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 15-14-13 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $89.40 |

Jockey: Shinobu Murakami
Weight: 56kgs
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Dropped out badly when second last behind Matsurida Sirius last week, beaten a long way after settling rearward and giving ground in the run home. He had been a sounder fifth to Dona Aphrodite the start before, but that still left him beaten eight and a half lengths at big odds. His two wins at this track and distance are respected, yet the latest effort demands a much sharper response.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | M | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $93.30 |
| 5/11 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $64.80 |
| 10/12 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $37.70 |
| 5/8 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $63.30 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $27.90 |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:29.20 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Yuuri Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Has been well below her better form at the past two runs, finishing ninth behind Matsurida Sirius last week after dropping out of the race. The start prior was a heavy Mizusawa defeat in C1 company when last and beaten out of sight despite being near the top of an open market. A prior win and two 1400m placings are positives, but her recent finishes leave a major repair job.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/10/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | M | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:26.10 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $14.10 |
| 10/10 | 23/09/2026 | 24 | C1 3 | $8,954.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 1-10-10 | 1 |
| 49.0L | $7.80 |
| 2/11 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $10.60 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2026 | 12 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | SP | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/07/2026 | 37 | C2 3 | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 4-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Tatsunori Sugawara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on only fairly when sixth to Dona Aphrodite at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after getting a long way back. He had made little impression when sixth to Gold Freedom the run prior, so the recent form is not compelling. Still, three wins around 1400m and a solid record with Tatsunori Sugawara give him enough grounding to be considered for minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $30.40 |
| 6/12 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 10-8-6 | 12 |
| 10.7L | $22.30 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | R | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $8.10 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $10.80 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,422.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:21.70 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $19.30 |
| 4/11 | 01/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 11-9-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $24.10 |