Morioka Race 11 - Race 11 - 1800
MAY TESORO (5) Looked good when 2nd last time at this venue. Will be competitive. BRION (6) Made a mess of them when winning by a distance last time at this track and form has been improving over recent runs. Expected to settle towards the rear. Will be there at the finish. DON KA PONO (9) Was nothing special when 10th last time around here. Can go through the gears. Expect to go close. RYAN (4) Below expectations when 7th last start at Mizusawa. Should get going late. Deserves consideration.

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break with strong underlying credentials despite ending last campaign with a plain seventh over 2000m at this track, beaten over 12 lengths when unwanted in the market. He had won well at Mizusawa the start prior, beating Ryan by two and a half lengths, and his 1800m record is excellent. H Yoshihara has a strong record on him, so he can rebound fresh.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $456,172.00 | Morioka | 2000m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 54kg | 2:02.30 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $122.90 |
| 1/10 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $223,292.00 | Mizusawa | 2000m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 2:04.20 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 24/05/2026 | 40 | COND | $59,954.00 | Morioka | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/04/2026 | 104 | COND | $77,562.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2025 | 31 | COND 3U | $246,962.00 | Mizusawa | 2000m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:06.50 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $83,333.00 | Mizusawa | 2500m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 2:44.90 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Yuu Suzuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops out of A2 company after a seventh over 1600m at this track, where he settled rearward and made no late impression at long odds. His previous run in A3 grade was sounder without threatening, beaten four and a half lengths by Flame Wings. The class drop and proven track record help, but he must sharpen noticeably to be more than a place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/10/2026 | 70 | A2 3U | $21,499.00 | Morioka | 1600m | M | Yu Suzuki | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $40.10 |
| 7/11 | 17/08/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $19,391.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 8-7-7 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $10.50 |
| 13/14 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $456,172.00 | Morioka | 2000m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 2:02.30 | 14-13-13 | 3 |
| 51.8L | $700.30 |
| 5/9 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $21,038.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $20,595.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | R | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:40.60 | 6-7-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.70 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $20,595.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | R | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:40.10 | 6-8-5 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Shinobu Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in two runs this campaign, finishing last over 1600m at this track last start and beaten over 20 lengths after giving further ground late. His start prior was better, but still only seventh behind Tosen Massimo. The return to 1800m is not an issue on past results, though current form says he has a fair bit to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $27,642.00 | Morioka | 1600m | M | Makoto Otsubo | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 8-10-12 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/10/2026 | 257 | COND 3U | $27,642.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 11-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $13.60 |
| 14/15 | 28/01/2026 | 28 | COND 4U | $393,983.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2600m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 2:50.10 | 5-9-14 | 11 |
| 46.6L | $101.30 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2025 | 16 | COND 3U | $24,696.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | SP | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:41.00 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 15/12/2025 | 36 | COND 3U | $24,696.00 | Mizusawa | 1900m | M | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 2:01.20 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 18/18 | 09/11/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,092,460.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 54kg | 2:30.20 | 4-6-18 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $193.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after two months off following a below-par seventh at Mizusawa, beaten over 13 lengths when never a factor despite being near the top of an open market. Two runs back he was second to Rikea Cappuccino at Mizusawa, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds. That form gives him some base, but he has to recapture it quickly.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 84 | COND 3U | $75,502.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:40.70 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $8.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $223,292.00 | Mizusawa | 2000m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:04.20 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $18.30 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2026 | 27 | COND | $59,954.00 | Morioka | 1800m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $17.50 |
| 2/6 | 27/04/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $27,594.00 | Mizusawa | 1900m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 58kg | 2:05.00 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 90 | COND 3U | $22,995.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:40.10 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 31/12/2025 | 31 | COND 3U | $246,962.00 | Mizusawa | 2000m | SP | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Yuuri Takahashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been the most consistent runner in the field, finishing second at Morioka last start when beaten just under two lengths by Mozu Maverick after settling rearward and starting near the top of betting. He had also run third behind the same winner the start prior, and his recent profile is stronger than his overall win strike rate. With race fitness and reliable form, he sets a solid benchmark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $27,642.00 | Morioka | 1600m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2026 | 40 | COND 3U | $27,642.00 | Morioka | 1700m | FM | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 9-6-3 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $5.70 |
| 3/11 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $26,849.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 5-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/13 | 18/08/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $150,937.00 | Morioka | 1700m | FM | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:43.90 | 12-12-8 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $11.90 |
| 2/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND | $60,823.00 | Morioka | 1600m | FM | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 05/07/2026 | 45 | COND 3U | $76,029.00 | Morioka | 2400m | FM | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 2:32.00 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Tatsunori Sugawara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a strong return when winning by a long way at this track, tracking the speed before putting a gap on Combat Camo at generous odds. That followed a third at this venue when he worked home into the frame despite being beaten over 10 lengths. His distance profile is sound and he has upside second-up, but a repeat of that peak is required to press the top pair.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | 92 | COND | $108,775.00 | Morioka | 1800m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:52.80 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $12.40 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | 42 | COND | $106,440.00 | Morioka | 1800m | R | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:51.10 | 7-3-3 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $9.80 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $223,292.00 | Mizusawa | 2000m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 2:10.50 | 9-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $29.20 |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2026 | 56 | COND | $59,954.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $15.30 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $18,169.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 8-7-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $17.70 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 77 | COND | $60,562.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $65.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Takamatsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was close enough to be competitive at this track last start but weakened to finish eighth, beaten eight and a half lengths as one of the outsiders. The run prior was much worse, finishing last behind Brion and beaten out of sight after being near the top of an open market. Ryo Takamatsu is a positive booking, though the recent form still leaves plenty to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $27,642.00 | Morioka | 1600m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $34.90 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | COND | $108,775.00 | Morioka | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:52.80 | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 35.4L | $5.70 |
| 2/12 | 21/09/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $105,703.00 | Mizusawa | 1900m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 2:03.50 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $19.60 |
| 9/12 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $168,694.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 2:08.70 | 4-5-9 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $128.40 |
| 5/11 | 12/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $67,979.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $266,200.00 | Kochi | 1900m | R | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 2:09.10 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $40.40 |

Jockey: Toshiya Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing 12th at Ohi over 2000m, beaten a long way when sent around at long odds. His previous run at this track was also well below his best, but he is a five-time winner from 11 starts and is one from one at this distance. Back to 1800m with weight relief and Toshiya Yamamoto aboard, he can improve into the placings.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 07/10/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $1,206,581.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:04.00 | 9-9-12 | 14 |
| 21.0L | $749.30 |
| 6/11 | 01/09/2026 | 83 | COND 3 | $603,747.00 | Morioka | 2000m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 2:00.90 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $173.90 |
| 10/16 | 10/06/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $1,444,834.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 2:04.40 | 10-10-10 | 11 |
| 19.1L | $86.80 |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $149,885.00 | Morioka | 1800m | M | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:52.30 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $18,396.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 06/04/2026 | 26 | B2 3 | $10,731.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:27.90 | 7-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Hidetoshi Abe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor first-up at this track, finishing tenth over 1600m and beaten over 12 lengths after being in touch before dropping out. His earlier fifth at Sonoda was more competitive, beaten just under five lengths, and he does get weight relief from that latest run. The 1800m record is respectable, but he has to lift on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/10/2026 | 67 | COND 3U | $27,642.00 | Morioka | 1600m | M | Hidetoshi Abe | 59kg | 1:37.70 | 6-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $13.20 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $31,963.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.30 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | 26 | A1A2 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | A1 4U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $134.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 32 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $22.20 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2026 | 139 | COND 4U | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 12-8-7 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $108.90 |