URAWA   22 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Solid tempo likely from Nobu Hendrix and A Shin Zodiac. A SHIN ZODIAC (9) clung on to finish third last start over 1500m at Kawasaki, beaten by half a length. Facing a tougher assignment, but he is still on the up, and is worth serious consideration. KOKOMO ROSE (6) was far from disgraced when second last start after being prominent at the corner over 1500m at this track, beaten one length. That followed a win here before that. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SAUDADE (4) finished out of the money two starts back, then was a sound fourth over 900m at Kawasaki two weeks ago. Steps up a level, but she is up to the task. BEST RETURNER (3) has been down on his best in his last couple of starts, but is far better than that, and can bounce back into the money here.
1 5x36x NOBU HENDRIX
SATOSHI KOKUBO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Funabashi March 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Techno Diamond carrying 56kg at $24.20. First up last campaign third of 13 at this track March 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind On Glide Path with 57kg at $2.50. Will need this run.
1
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 39610 SUPER LOGO
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Funabashi on July 5 over 1500m, 20 len behind Sumeragi carrying 57kg at $19.70. The start before that won by 3 len at this track May 26 over 1500m defeating Cosmo Capitao with 56kg at $1.60. Prefer in something a bit easier.
2
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Grey cap
3 11148 BEST RETURNER
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1500m, 13 len behind Pino Mahana with 55kg at $7.90. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Love And Happiness with 56kg at $1.90. Should go well.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 36154 SAUDADE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshihito Ishii
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on July 7 over 900m, 4 len behind Buffalo Rise carrying 54kg at $6.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Plati Clair with 54kg at $18.40. Well placed to take this out.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
5 93165 MARRON CHANTILLY
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at Kawasaki on July 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Misterio with 56kg at $32. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Plati Clair with 56kg at $24.70. Likely to struggle.
5
KAZUKI AKATSU
DENIM, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 87612 KOKOMO ROSE
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Hirakawa
Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on June 24 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Fast Lane with 54kg at $6.70. The start before that scored a big 6 len win at this track May 30 over 1500m defeating Brilliant Spica with 54kg at $4.90. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 81256 ICHIKANO YUME
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Most recently 6th of 14 at Kawasaki on July 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mind Blown carrying 53kg at $15.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Luna Fortuna carrying 55kg at $5.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
7
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 89809 VENUS RISE
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Yoshioka
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Sonoda on June 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind First Rickey carrying 55kg at $167.20. The run before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on May 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Guarania carrying 55kg at $64.20. Recent form not good enough.
8
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
9 11133 A SHIN ZODIAC
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Kawasaki on July 11 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Proofreader with 56kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 24 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Fast Lane with 56kg at $3. In the finish last time and should go well again.
9
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap