KAWASAKI   17 Jun 2026
 
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Race 10 1600m

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Many of these have the speed to be prominent so a genuine tempo is anticipated. SHONEN JIDAI (4) was always forward and boxed on to finish fifth over 1400m at Urawa last time. Form here at this trip is sound. Goes close. SOY LATTE (6) was a winner two back at this track then was competitive last time when fourth over 1500m at this track, beaten only 2 lengths. Takayuki Yano who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Expecting a bold showing. VIP SOLIO (1) didn't do a bad job when second last start after being in contention on the turn over 1500m at this track, beaten a nose. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. LEO SPARK (5) went to the lead from the low draw last time out and was still there on straightening, eventually finishing third over 1500m at Urawa. Should give backers a sight again.
1 02412 VIP SOLIO
NAOYUKI AKIYAMA
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on May 11 over 1500m, nose behind Marron Chantilly carrying 56kg at $7.90. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track April 8 over 1600m defeating Matthew with 56kg at $4.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 x0755 TOSEN VIOLA
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at Ohi on May 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 56kg at $17.30. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Ohi on March 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Spirit Guide carrying 55kg at $79.10. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
2
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Black cap
3 x2264 LUM TELEOS
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Katsu Racing
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Elephant Run carrying 54kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Fukuchan King with 53kg at $8.30. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
3
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 33x15 SHONEN JIDAI
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Reiko Hara
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 58 day letup. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Urawa March 18 over 1500m defeating Marron Chantilly with 57kg at $6.90. Last start 5th of 13 at Urawa on April 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kokomo Rose with 56kg at $3.10. Racing well. Has strong claims.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
5 00873 LEO SPARK
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Leo Co. Ltd.
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Urawa on May 29 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Stoic Noah with 55kg at $16.40. The start before that 7th of 11 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nitro with 55kg at $25.80. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
5
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 21214 SOY LATTE
H SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on May 11 over 1500m, 2 len behind Marron Chantilly with 56kg at $3.80. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 6 over 1500m defeating Lum Teleos carrying 56kg at $2. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
7 x1677 FORCE GATE
YUYA YAMAZAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track on May 11 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Marron Chantilly with 56kg at $39.10. Before that 7th of 14 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 7 len behind Monet carrying 57kg at $8.50. Take on trust.
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KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, Orange cap
8 40x03 CHACHA HATSU GO
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track on May 11 over 1500m, 11 len behind Marron Chantilly with 54kg at $10.40. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind G T Pharaoh carrying 55kg at $47.60. Might need easier race.
8
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Pink cap