URAWA   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 10 1400m

Track: SOFT     True  

Pace a scorcher, headed by Smile Thrive, Plati Clair and Amuleto, closely followed by Sanono Tarumae and Dynato Selene. SMILE THRIVE (6) met with solid support last start over 1500m at this track when second, beaten 5 lengths. Record here is impressive with five wins from 11 starts. Should run well. PLATI CLAIR (4) turned in a solid run when resuming last start over this course and distance, finishing second and beaten only a neck. Goes very well at this journey, boasting two wins from four starts and is a leading contender. DYNATO SELENE (8) missed the placings two starts back when resuming then ran a better race and finished 2.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. SAUDADE (11) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 2 lengths win over 1000m at Funabashi last time. Akira Harita goes well on this four-year-old and is back on top today. Solid claims on best form.
1 31777 KING FURIOSO
ISAO SASAKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Rock City Boy carrying 56kg at $10.30. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Southern Rapid with 56kg at $10.80. Nice draw but others preferred.
1
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, White cap
2 7x00x DON ARES
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoko Yamada
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Fukushima April 20 over 1800m, 6 len behind Aratama Fevre carrying 58.0kg at $183. First up last campaign tenth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Philip carrying 58.0kg at $70.60. Likely to be up for this.
1
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 96878 LYRA GREEN
MORIO KAWAMURA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Mitsumasa Saito
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Saga on May 26 over 1300m, 6 len behind Tony Tesoro carrying 51kg at $142.70. The start before that 7th of 11 at Saga on May 12 over 1300m, 10 len behind S C Alber with 54kg at $139.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 0x0x2 PLATI CLAIR
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last outing rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, neck behind Love And Happiness carrying 54kg at $4.90. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Barone with 56.0kg at $8.30. Strong winning chance.
3
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 34336 SANONO TARUMAE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Most recently 6th of 13 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Love And Happiness carrying 54kg at $25.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind T's Freak with 54kg at $15.10. Should go well in this line up.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 21112 SMILE THRIVE
HIRONORI UNOKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Shinichi Matsuno
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 5 len behind Popcorn carrying 56kg at $1.30. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 24 over 1500m defeating Saudade with 56kg at $1.30. Plenty to like about his prospects.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 60809 GOLD LEOPARD
TAKESHI MINOWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run got back early 9th of 13 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Love And Happiness with 56kg at $118.70. Before that 11th of 13 at Ohi on May 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Esprit Richard carrying 53kg at $142.40. Cannot entertain.
6
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 09x65 DYNATO SELENE
GEN HAYASHI
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Funabashi on May 9 over 1600m, 12 len behind Ho O Parade with 54kg at $3.60. Second-up 5th of 13 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Love And Happiness carrying 54kg at $5.30. Has the ability to take this out.
7
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
9 87931 MARRON CHANTILLY
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start won by 4 len at Funabashi June 3 over 1600m defeating Jagannath carrying 56kg at $26.40. Before that 3rd of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Battle Hopper with 54kg at $110.60. Racing well and can win again.
8
KAZUKI AKATSU
DENIM, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 6419x AMULETO
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Toako Abe
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Kawasaki April 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Gaston carrying 54kg at $13.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track November 20 over 1400m defeating Alvarez carrying 54kg at $6.80. Should be right in the mix.
9
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap
11 02361 SAUDADE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshihito Ishii
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Funabashi June 5 over 1000m defeating Clutch Time carrying 54kg at $2.70. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Kokomo Rose carrying 54kg at $3.50. Big chance again.
10
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap