KAWASAKI   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1600m

Track: GOOD      

A solid tempo is anticipated with Collbrande and Kitto Sakura Saku kicking up to hold out the next wave. KITTO SAKURA SAKU (12) is racing well this time in work, including a last start win over 1600m at this track to bring up two wins from three runs in the campaign. Should be poised just off the lead. Expected to be in the finish. VIV AIR (13) has put together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on March 6 over 1600m when he got home by 3 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is capable of testing his rivals. COLLBRANDE (4) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Urawa. Couldn't follow that up last time out when eighth over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 6 lengths. Tackling a more suitable race so he is a leading contender. KATHARSIS (1) improved sharply last time out to score by a neck over 1500m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago. Solid top-three prospects.
1 x5991 KATHARSIS
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at this track March 3 over 1500m defeating Chewy with 56kg at $24.50. The race before that got back early 9th of 14 at this track on February 6 over 2000m, 9 len behind Royal Zap carrying 57kg at $6.50. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside draw.
1
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, White cap
2 05326 CHEWY
HIROAKI KAWAZU
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 50.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 6th of 12 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Miracle Runback with 53kg at $11.70. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on March 3 over 1500m, neck behind Katharsis with 52kg at $33.80. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
2
TAKUTO IKETANI
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 17026 LAND MAX
Y YANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shozo Kimura
Last start 6th of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Daimei Tamana with 57kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna carrying 55kg at $12.10. Can do much better.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 1x618 COLLBRANDE
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Airport Liner carrying 55kg at $5.10. The race before that won by a neck at Urawa January 8 over 1400m defeating Ken Atlas carrying 55kg at $3.50. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
4
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 9x136 ESTRELLA BRAIN
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Angel Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 10 len behind Inner Steel carrying 57kg at $30.50. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Shigeru Mach with 56kg at $5.40. Hard to enthuse.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
6 74x90 ISA CHIL PRINCE
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
7YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Isao Kosaka
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 13 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Kitto Sakura Saku with 56kg at $24.50. Second run from a spell second last of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 22 len behind Inner Steel carrying 57kg at $57.80. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
6
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
7 218x9 AIR SEIRAN
SEIICHI KATO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Lucky Field Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months got back early 9th of 14 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, 14 len behind Michael Maximus with 55kg at $82.30. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on July 1 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kitto Sakura Saku with 56kg at $5.30. Unlikely to threaten.
7
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 98728 MONGE HAGANE
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start got back early 8th of 11 at Ohi on March 25 over 1600m, 9 len behind Esken Dream with 57kg at $69.20. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 5 len behind Inner Steel with 57kg at $54.10. Hard to make a case today.
8
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Yellow cap
9 641x0 COSMOS MITCHI
YOICHI TANABE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 11th of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 16 len behind Inner Steel carrying 55kg at $21.90. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track September 12 2023 over 1400m defeating Bonjour Yell carrying 53kg at $4.50. Unlikely to threaten.
9
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light green cap
10 38x00 MAKAZE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 13 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, 18 len behind Kitto Sakura Saku carrying 54kg at $37. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 19 len behind Inner Steel carrying 55kg at $54.20. Rather invest elsewhere.
10
KENJI OKAMURA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
11 x0x09 NITTO RAIJIN
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
5YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
Nitto B.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 14 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind Shigeru Mach with 56kg at $9. Second-up couldn't go on with it; 9th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1600m, 12 len behind Viv Air carrying 56kg at $25.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
12 9x161 KITTO SAKURA SAKU
YOICHI TANABE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Kazunori Shiokawa
Useful type. Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at this track February 7 over 1600m defeating Toho Bort with 56kg at $5. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at this track on January 2 over 2000m, 4 len behind Taisei Strada with 57kg at $44.80. Sure to go well again.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
13 x3411 VIV AIR
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start won by 3 len at this track March 6 over 1600m defeating Canal Shohei with 56kg at $4.30. The race before that won by 1.5 len at this track February 4 over 1600m defeating Sarasa Good Work with 56kg at $6.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
13
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
14 44433 VOLCAN BARU
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1700m, 5 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 56kg at $20.20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Funabashi on February 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hero Show with 57kg at $8.30. Should be right in the finish.
14
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap