URAWA   23 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1500m

Track:      

It's likely to be tactical given scant early speed. PRINCESS SAKURA (5) started at $7.20 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at this track over 1400m. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is up to the challenge. DOVER FALCON (6) started at $8.20 last time and ran below expectations, finishing 12th and beaten 14 lengths at this track over 1500m. Likely improver with strong prospects. GRACE MUSE (10) finished third last time over 1500m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Likely improver with bright prospects. ICHIGO WHIP (4) was beaten 9 lengths into ninth over 1500m at this track last time out. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
1 68805 FLUTE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
9YO  GREY  GELDING 53.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1000m, 8 len behind Viorna carrying 53kg at $37.20. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 8 len behind Nakimushi Hikaru carrying 55kg at $56.90. Needs plenty of luck.
1
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 0x908 MICHELLE ELLECOURT
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1500m, 8 len behind Palermo Flavor carrying 52kg at $382.90. The start before that second last of 12 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1200m, 14 len behind Pantanal carrying 52kg at $214.30. Hard to envisage a win today.
2
KAZUKI AKATSU
DENIM, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 80880 PRINCESS PARRYI
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 10 len behind Nakimushi Hikaru carrying 53kg at $255.60. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 15 len behind Kitasan Epona with 54kg at $167.10. This race looks too tough.
3
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 85699 ICHIGO WHIP
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1500m, 9 len behind Palermo Flavor with 51kg at $11. Before that did the work up front then tired 9th of 12 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1500m, 5 len behind Caramel Chocolat carrying 54kg at $46.90. Nice draw and worth thought.
4
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 36825 PRINCESS SAKURA
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kitasan Ribbon carrying 54kg at $7.20. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, neck behind Cidade Cacador with 54kg at $13.80. Worth another chance.
5
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 60610 DOVER FALCON
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1500m, 14 len behind Palermo Flavor carrying 56kg at $8.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Funabashi May 7 over 1200m defeating Ortu Solis with 56kg at $10.10. Can atone.
6
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Light green cap
7 15602 WONDER FEEL
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kitasan Ribbon with 56kg at $85.80. Before that second last of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hoshi Princess carrying 56kg at $39.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 0x0x0 AMO FLUGEL
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Masaki Suzuki
Racing second-up today. Last outing 10th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1500m, 10 len behind Palermo Flavor with 54kg at $6.30. At only start last preparation ran last of 12 at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 21 len behind Air Shallow with 50kg at $45.60. Needs to do a lot more.
8
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 96767 A I KIRISHIMA
MORIO KAWAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Palermo Flavor with 56kg at $30. The start before that 6th of 11 at Funabashi on April 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Esora with 56kg at $42.30. Watch for a big final furlong.
9
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 2x003 GRACE MUSE
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1500m, 5 len behind Palermo Flavor carrying 54kg at $74.60. The run before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 1500m, 12 len behind Hoshi Princess carrying 54kg at $9.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
10
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Hot pink cap