KAWASAKI   09 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 1 900m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Slechtvalk to set a genuine tempo after crossing from wide out. SLECHTVALK (11) is poised to win after placing at her last three outings, most recently when third over 1400m at this track when she was handy all the way. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. LEMON GRASS (2) returns after three months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1400m at this track. Bold showing expected. KUMASAN ARIGATO (12) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4 lengths when fifth in a 800m contest at Urawa a week-and-a-half ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. PECAN PIE (4) finished second last start over 900m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Faces an easier assignment so she is likely to play a big role.
1 48 BLITZ SCHATTEN
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  GREY  GELDING 53.0KG

Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 34 len behind Nishino Babangida with 53kg at $20.10. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 17 len behind Buzz Right Mirror with 56kg at $123.90. This looks too tough.
1
YUMA KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
2 234x LEMON GRASS
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oriental Boy with 54kg at $7. On debut second of 11 at this track January 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jamboree Queen with 54kg at $1.10. Should be right in the finish.
2
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Black cap
3 08 BOVE
KENJI ARAI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Having third race start. At long odds at debut, second last of 12 at this track on May 15 over 900m, 16 len behind Suono with 51kg at $31.20. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on June 17 over 900m, 13 len behind Takeno Magic carrying 51kg at $43.80. Win would surprise.
3
KASUMI KAMIO
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, White cap
4 x4542 PECAN PIE
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on June 17 over 900m, 2 len behind Takeno Magic with 54kg at $14.70. The start before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Stroganoff with 54kg at $123.30. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside draw.
4
HARUKU SANO
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Red cap
5 04228 YES YUI CAN
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Last start 8th of 11 at Urawa on June 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Blue Of Wind with 54kg at $27.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kanazawa on May 20 over 1500m, 5 len behind Ecoro Lucina carrying 55kg at $5.50. Genuine chance this time around.
5
DAI OKADA
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Black cap
6 x00x8 KIMIE STEP
SHOICHI HIRATA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 19 len behind Cerrado with 54kg at $69.90. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at this track on January 1 over 1400m, 22 len behind Noble Creed carrying 54kg at $210.10. Unlikely to threaten.
6
WATARU FUJIE
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 329x ORIKO PARADISE
SHIGEMI YASUIKE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track January 2 over 1500m, 10 len behind Sayono Big Hope with 56kg at $12.60. On debut third of 8 at this track November 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Asa carrying 55kg at $2.20. Likely to make his presence felt.
7
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
8 99x99 OCEAN NOBLE
JUICHI TAJIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 900m, 13 len behind Suono with 54kg at $152.80. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 21 len behind Cerrado carrying 54kg at $120.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
8
HIROKI OKAMURA
RED,BLUE STRIPES,COLLAR, Light green cap
9 95209 IKUNOGA KITAZO
H SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 900m, 5 len behind Truly Ai carrying 56kg at $54.20. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1200m, 11 len behind Time Is Money carrying 56kg at $188.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
TAKAMI RIKU
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Orange cap
10 65058 KAKUSHIN DREAM
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at Urawa on June 27 over 800m, 7 len behind Oreia with 53kg at $78. The run before that 5th of 10 at Urawa on May 30 over 800m, 7 len behind Hawaiian Jewel carrying 53kg at $47.60. Win doesn't look likely.
10
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 223 SLECHTVALK
SHOICHI HIRATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Lusofonia carrying 54kg at $1.90. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Stroganoff carrying 54kg at $2.10. Winning hope.
11
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Orange cap
12 24455 KUMASAN ARIGATO
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 10 at Urawa on June 27 over 800m, 4 len behind Oreia carrying 53kg at $2.60. The race before that 5th of 11 at Urawa on May 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Manacor carrying 54kg at $5. Nicely placed to atone.
12
MAI FUKUHARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap