KAWASAKI   19 Dec 2025
 
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Race 10 2000m

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Kagayaki Fighter or Oken Duke to take the lead and attempt to control the tempo. G T KAISOKU (10) was a placegetter at first two runs from a break then out of the frame latest over 1600m at this track but rises in journey this time. Not far from the winner latest and although untried this longer journey should be further improved. Record at this track is strong. Will prove tough to beat. OKEN DUKE (6) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second here. Should camp just off the leaders. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out. WIN MELANITE (7) didn't make an impact over 2860m at Kokura at his last run before going for a spell on June 29. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Satoru Furusawa. Among the better hopes. CHARLESTON (1) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 1500m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 2.5 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot.
1 407x2 CHARLESTON
YOICHI TANABE
6YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Yo Mitsuoka
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 14 at this track on November 17 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Golden Mic carrying 54kg at $196.70. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on July 28 2024 over 1700m, slow going 11 len behind Mikki Lucky carrying 54.0kg at $98.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
1
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 4x563 HENNY'S NEPHEW
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Tomohiro Otomi
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Double Message carrying 56kg at $47.60. The race before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on October 30 over 2000m, 5 len behind Manacor carrying 56kg at $14.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
2
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 205x2 SHIMME LOIN
SUNAO YAMADA
7YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Double Message with 56kg at $23.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on March 7 over 2000m, head behind Charleston with 56kg at $3.50. Fitter again and a winning hope.
3
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Red cap
4 48x07 BELGARATH
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Urawa on November 27 over 2000m, 11 len behind Lysine with 55kg at $117.10. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Funabashi on December 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Maldives Flavor carrying 56kg at $151.70. Tested on recent form.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Red cap
5 77730 KURINO FLAG
SATOSHI KODA
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 19 len behind Fifties with 54kg at $118.50. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on October 14 over 2000m, 12 len behind Double Message with 54kg at $41.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Blue cap
6 42x22 OKEN DUKE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG
Akira Fukui
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on October 14 over 1500m, nose behind Aoi Ran with 56kg at $2.60. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Fifties carrying 56kg at $9.50. Forward showing expected.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
7 6x70x WIN MELANITE
Satoru Furusawa
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Kokura June 29 over 2860m, 13 len behind Oro Y Plata with 60.0kg at $15.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Niigata May 18 over 2890m, 17 len behind Freccia with 59.0kg at $21.60. Could prove too smart for these.
7
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 16690 GINYUSHIJIN
TERUKAZU IMAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run second last of 13 at this track on November 21 over 1600m, 12 len behind Dream Japan carrying 55kg at $69.10. The run before that got back early 9th of 13 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Pieds Forts with 56kg at $72.80. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
8
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 04000 LASER SPECKLE
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at this track on November 20 over 900m, 11 len behind Kannon Animo carrying 56kg at $141.60. Before that second last of 12 at Urawa on October 30 over 1500m, 13 len behind Tosen Penelope with 56kg at $16.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Green cap
10 3x335 G T KAISOKU
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
3YO  GREY  COLT 55.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on November 19 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Ange Melody carrying 56kg at $2.40. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on October 14 over 1500m, 3 len behind Aoi Ran carrying 56kg at $1.90. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
10
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Green cap
11 36766 COPANO MONTANA
Satoru Furusawa
5YO  DK B  GELDING 52.0KG

Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on November 17 over 2000m, 12 len behind Double Message with 56kg at $207.30. Before that 6th of 13 at this track on October 14 over 2000m, 14 len behind Double Message with 56kg at $169.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap
12 79754 KAGAYAKI FIGHTER
HIDEO KUBO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on November 18 over 1500m, 5 len behind Bouquet De Grace carrying 56kg at $9.10. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on October 14 over 1500m, 5 len behind Aoi Ran carrying 56kg at $55.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
12
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Orange cap
13 4x915 KING MINEO
SATOSHI KODA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $53.70. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Urawa October 31 over 2000m defeating Beach Girl with 56kg at $11.30. Unlikely to threaten.
13
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Pink cap
14 62283 CERRADO
SATOSHI KODA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Speed Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 4 len behind Fifties with 54kg at $39.70. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on October 16 over 2000m, 10 len behind Esca Tiae carrying 52kg at $114.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
14
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Pink cap