Race Overview
 
URAWA   23 February 2021
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:50 Race 1 1400m
HEISEI ROAD (4) was always well back this course and distance last time, but did find the line nicely to finish fourth and beaten 3 lengths. Expected to prove tough to stop here. FADE HARD (7) showed good speed here last time over 1400m and was on speed before being claimed and fading to finish fifth, beaten 4 lengths. Rates highly and expected to go close. KIDS SHITAIHYA (10) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings. Has placed at all three starts here and is expected to be competitive. SEQUOIA (2) was safely held last time out when fourth over 1400m at Kasamatsu so sent for a spell and returns here from a four months break. Record at this journey is sound with four wins from nine runs and rates among the each way hopes.
2 11:20 Race 2 1400m
SEIEI SCOPE (4) ran well to score by 1.5 lengths at today's course and journey as the favourite last time out. Has been in sound form with a win and a placing from three starts this preparation. Should be hard to top. FORGIVENESS (7) has been in sound form with a win and two placings from six starts this campaign. Has a winning profile. ESME LUNA (2) missed the frame when resuming over 1400m at this track but wasn't far from the winner. Should be camped just off the leaders and looks one of the likely contenders. KITANO SUBLIME (1) showed early speed from a good draw last time and led until late, holding fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths over 1500m at Funabashi. Rates an each way chance here from barrier 1.
3 11:50 Race 3 1400m
SUN CARMEL (8) finished third over 1400m at this track last time out and was a determined winner two back. Regular rider Tadanari Konno back aboard again. Rates a leading contender. JUN TOP GOAL (7) finished fifth over this distance and track latest when jumping from an outside draw. Should be parked just off the speed and best form puts him right in this. THURSTON NIKE (11) turned in a solid run fresh over this course and distance finding the frame and beaten only 1.5 lengths. Jockey Naoya Hashimoto knows her well having been aboard her last nine rides. Looks one of the likely contenders. SEIUN GRAPPA (10) was fourth last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. In the mix on best form.
4 12:20 Race 4 1400m
UPPER PART BIO (2) has a very good fresh up record including five wins. Has the speed to be prominent and best figures should see her run well. DIAMOND SWAN (1) finished in the minors last start at this track over 1400m. Hasn't broken through this track and trip yet but turned in some good runs including two placings. Rates among the leading chances. G AND GO (9) ran below expectations last time at Funabashi, finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths when in the market. Honest record at this distance including two wins and two placings from eight runs and shapes as a key player here. GOSPEL (6) finished among the placings last time at this track and should be further improved. Goes well over the journey and can figure in the finish. K T GAZAMI (8) also in the mix.
5 12:50 Race 5 1500m
WIN CRANBERRY (5) was a 4 length winner over 1500m last time at this track. Has a fair record at this track with a win and two placings. Sure to go close if runs up to mark. WIN BESANT (3) has put together back to back placings after scoring three back at this track, the latest when a 2 length third at Funabashi. Proving a good combination with same rider in the money the last two rides. Best figures should see him run well. YUTAKASAN (7) went back early from his wide draw over 1500m at this track last time but hit the line strongly to finish fifth. Yet to win here but has recorded some good runs including two placings and has winning claims on best figures. JO STELLA (10) raced below best at last run when eighth over 1400m at this track and returns from a nearly two months break. Keep safe along with DALIAN KAIXIN (1) from barrier 1. Has gone back his past two runs. Better when ridden on speed and the inside draw better allows for it.
6 01:20 Race 6 1400m
AMERICA'S HEART (9) is back in winning form as the favourite with a 4 length win over this journey at this track. Has two starts at this course and distance and yet to miss the placings. In form and should go close again. OKEN AMAZONESS (10) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings. Generally goes well here with a win and two placings from four tries and should be hard to top. CONDOR POWER (3) made considerable ground to finish in the placings over 1500m at Funabashi last time out. Rates highly on latest effort and bold showing expected again. RYUNO FANTASY (6) finished fourth last start over 1500m at Funabashi, beaten 2.75 lengths. Likely to be about the mark.
7 01:55 Race 7 800m
SIGLAP LING LING (2) ran well for a 1.5 lengths victory at this track and distance last time out. Overall form this trip is sound and is expected to feature. YAMASAN MASARU (6) sat on the pace and stuck on well to win by one length at this course and journey last time out. Hard to knock winning form and Expected to measure up again. NOBU ROSE (10) resumes. Can make an impact fresh with a first up record of five wins and three placings from 14 runs. Record at this journey is sound with five wins and two placings from seven runs and looks one of the likely contenders. ANKLET HEART (9) ran below expectations when fresh at Funabashi over 1200m, finishing sixth beaten 7 lengths when in the market. Rates well on best and expecting a better run today.
8 02:30 Race 8 800m
KANESHO IKEMEN (8) was in the money last time when second at this track and is close to a win. Looks hard to beat on best. DAN STONE LAZO (3) came home strongly last time and found the frame when third over 800m at this track. Has a win and seven places at this journey from 14 starts and expected to feature. I MONSTER (7) raced handy and fought on well into second over 800m at this track. Proven rider Tsubasa Sasagawa stays atop. Looks one of the likely contenders. KYOEI MESSIAH (2) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and on speed faded right out of it, finishing 12th over 900m at Kawasaki. Winning rider Seiji Yamazaki back aboard this time. Merits respect on best figures.
9 03:05 Race 9 1400m
VACLAV (7) returned to winning form last start scoring a nose win over this journey at this track. Has a good record this course and distance including two wins and two placings. Expected to measure up again. SUN WACO (8) has an honest record at this distance including three wins from 10 runs. Big run likely. WONDER KRADOD (2) showed good speed and fought on for a place when second over 1500m at this track last time. Jockey Naoya Hashimoto stays atop and although yet to win has been in the money on him eight times. Rates one of the contenders. ALL IN (9) has sound form here including a win and seven placings from 18 starts. Has found a suitable race here and is a definite each way hope.
10 03:40 Race 10 1500m
BONAVIGO (11) turned in a sound effort when in the placings last start at this track over 1500m. Should be at peak now. Hasn't been far off winning form having recorded two placings from four starts this campaign. Bold showing expected here. LEG GODT (10) is overdue for a win after placing at her last three, most recently when second at Funabashi. Has a strong record at this distance with a win and three minors from four starts and shapes as a key player here. SUPREME ZONE (12) was an effortless winner last time over 1400m at this track, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Down in the weights on last run. Has been in sound form with a win and a placing from three starts this preparation. Expected to be competitive. JO PYRO RIGHT (6) scored a good win on his final run last preparation at Kawasaki over 1600m. Has a win and a placing at this journey from four starts. Include.
11 04:15 Race 11 1400m
CERASUS VIA (2) is a promising type who is unbeaten after four runs, the latest over 1600 at Ohi. Winning jockey stays aboard and rates a top chance again. UWASANO SHIBUKO (6) showed good early speed and raced just off the lead before scoring a 0.8 lengths win over this journey at this track last time. Form here sound including a win and a placing from three starts and best figures should see her run well. T'S A READY (8) belied the big odds last time, sent out at $19.10 but scoring by 2 lengths over 1600m at Ohi. Jockey Ryuji Tatsushiro knows her well having been aboard her last three rides. Rates well and shapes as one to consider. GLORY OSO (1) has put together back to back wins, most recently scoring at Ohi over 1400m. Looks an each way chance of chalking up the hat-trick. PRESTO REGINA (4) also appeals. Has been ultra consistent so far this prep.
12 04:50 Race 12 1500m
NANYO SHINGETSU (11) booted up from the inside draw to race on speed and was there until late when a 5.5 length sixth over 1500m at this track. Form this track is solid with two wins and seven placings from 16 starts and is expected to feature. DATENO LIGHTNING (10) has a win and one placing at this journey from four starts. Looks well placed and should be tough to beat. MAD EYE (9) has been in sound form with a win and five placings from 10 starts this campaign. Profiles to run well. COPANO CARRIE (3) resumes today after placing at her last run at Kawasaki over 900m. Consistent and well drawn. Consider.