Race Overview
 
URAWA   21 November 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:20 Race 1 1400m
SVARNA PAKSA (9) was a strong winner last time over 1300m at Saga, scoring by a neck to make it three on end. Should park just off the speed. Best figures should see her run well. DANON RAINIER (5) placed as favourite last time over 1400m at Saga after she had won two races on end. Can bounce straight back. TAMAMO KISAKI (8) made it two wins in a row last start when she scored by half a length over 1400m at Kawasaki. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. KURO GO (6) was beaten 7 lengths into fifth over 1000m at Monbetsu four weeks ago. Better than recent efforts suggest.
2 12:50 Race 2 1400m
ASHOKA (1) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 1500m after being prominent at the corner. Has the class to get the prize. RASE GRISE (10) was prominent from the outset when third over 1400m at this track last time out. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Likely to feature. SMILE KEI (4) returned from a spell a month ago when she was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth over 1500m at this track. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. WIN GLADNESS (3) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth over 2000m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.
3 01:20 Race 3 1400m
YODONO HOMARE (9) is racing well this preparation, including a last start win over 1400m at this track to bring up two wins from three runs in the campaign. Has the speed to overcome the draw. Best form puts him right in this. CONGRAZIA (6) was well in commission last start over 1500m at Funabashi when fourth, beaten 5 lengths. Can atone. WAKAMECHAN (7) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Has the class to find winning ways. JASMINE CHARA (1) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last start over 1400m at Kawasaki, beaten 1.3 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Suitably placed so anticipating another forward showing.
4 01:50 Race 4 1500m
YOUR SORA (1) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 5 lengths at this track. Boasts five wins here. Mai Fukuhara who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Sure to run well. ICHIGO WHIP (2) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at Kawasaki after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has the ability to find the winners' list. SKY PERFECT (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing sixth at Kawasaki over 1500m. Has the class to return to the winners' list. WILD DUNK (6) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when 12th over 2000m at this track. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player.
5 02:20 Race 5 800m
SANSHISUIMEI (9) has not appeared since she scored over 800m at this track on September 19. Among the top chances. MAHNE FLOTTANT (5) scored two back at this track but was below her best last time when fifth over 800m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Finds a nice race and can atone. DAN STONE MUT (4) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished seventh when fresh from a spell two starts back at this track then improved and scored over 800m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by one length after being in contention on the corner. No reason she cannot salute again. PREPARENSE (10) improved last start to finish third over 800m at this track. Finds a nice race and can secure another top-three finish.
6 02:50 Race 6 800m
MORNING HIMAWARI (1) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish one length away in second over 800m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. QUEEN'S HAPPY (9) scored by one length last start over this journey at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including four wins and two placings. Rates highly and can measure up. A SHIN EMERALD (2) went forward when resuming last start over 800m at this track and held on well for second, beaten a head. Will again be prominent from the outset. Looks well placed so expect another big run. M LIERRE (11) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.75 lengths from the winner at the end of 800m. Can play a big role.
7 03:25 Race 7 1400m
TWENTY FOR (4) has been thereabouts since getting off the mark four runs back, the latest effort a third over 1400m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Among the leading chances. SIENA NO PALIO (3) is a seven-start maiden who has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1500m at this track. Kosei Akimoto has registered four minor placings when on board. Sure to play a big role. NAVIS ZETA (1) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Meeting a deeper field this time but she cannot be underestimated. PAMPLE MUSEE (2) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start, beaten 9 lengths over 1400m at this track at long odds. Should run well.
8 04:00 Race 8 1500m
KING FURIOSO (3) produced a reasonable effort when fourth last start over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten 1.4 lengths. That followed a win at Kawasaki the start prior. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TSUWAMONO (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at Kawasaki, beaten 17 lengths into tenth. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. PAX JAPONICA (9) has not won for a long while. Last raced on November 12 when beaten 6 lengths into fourth at Kawasaki over 1400m. Nicely placed to break the run of outs. ULTIMATE (4) is fresh from a spell of four-and-a-half months and did hit the frame when last resuming at this track over 1400m. In a different yard now.
9 04:35 Race 9 2000m
COSMO PANDORA (1) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 4 lengths from the winner in third over 2000m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. YUZURUHA (3) ran below expectations last time after being prominent on the turn at Funabashi, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths starting at $6.40. Finds a tougher race but a win is not out of the question. TIME TRAVELER (8) finished fourth last time out over 2000m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Has a win and three placings at this journey from nine starts. Best figures read very well. KIMITO YUMEOKAKERU (10) won at this track two starts ago but was below her best at a more recent appearance, finishing 11th over 2000m at this track. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
10 05:10 Race 10 1400m
A SHIN NECTAR (3) finished fourth two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only a neck. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. MELOS GO (5) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing fourth over 1500m at this track last start. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Sure to be in the finish. SMOKE FLAVOR (2) finished fourth over this distance, beaten 3.5 lengths, when resuming at his latest outing. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from five starts. Should be prominent from the low draw. Winning claims on best figures. HITEN (12) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish seventh, beaten 5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Solid top-three prospects.
11 05:45 Race 11 1500m
LA BRIAGE (2) was in a different class last time when a dominant 4 lengths winner over 1400m at this track, adding to her fine recent form. Looks very tough to beat again. TEA FIVE (8) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on August 6 finishing 12th and beaten 8 lengths over 1500m at Kawasaki. Has a superb record here at the journey with three wins and a 100% top-three strike rate. A bold showing is likely. SPARTA LEONIDAS (10) missed the frame when resuming last start over 1500m at this track but wasn't all that far from the winner. Second-up record is strong. Has a strong record at this course, scoring five times from nine starts. One of the contenders. BIG SHOW TIME (9) settled well back but hit the line well to finish fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1400m here last time. Well placed and is among the chances.
12 06:20 Race 12 2000m
COLORFUL FRESCO (7) finished second two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths as public elect over 2000m at this track. Likely to be in the finish again. RAIKONO HIKARI (8) is going better than form suggests, last time finishing a 0.9 lengths fourth over 1500m at this track. Taito Mori who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Best form puts him right in this. KURODABUSHI (6) is having his second run back from a break after he failed to threaten first up over 1650m at Ohi, beaten 8 lengths. Can do much better. GLORIOUS MAY (9) has been in the placings her past two starts, finishing second over 2000m at this track last time out. Commendable record at this trip with a win and five minor placings and is not to be discounted.