URAWA   15 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1500m

Track:      

Pace looks strong with Ryuno Essence pressing on from an outside draw, joining Public Sphere. PUBLIC SPHERE (4) went forward last start over 1500m at this track and held on well for second, beaten a head. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MOW (5) comes here off a break of 12 weeks. Scored over 1500m at this track to launch the last campaign. Sure to make his presence felt. PALO SANTO (1) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a head over 1500m at this track. Keita Nishi who has two wins when partnering stays on. Should be involved in the finish. WIN BRILLER (7) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1500m at this track, beaten a head. Finds a nice race and can play a big role again.
1 1x261 PALO SANTO
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run won by a head at this track June 25 over 1500m defeating Public Sphere carrying 54kg at $18.30. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind G T Agleam carrying 54kg at $3.60. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
1
KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, White cap
2 709x0 SIULA GRANDE
Yumiko Iriguchi
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1500m, 14 len behind Blessed Thunder carrying 52kg at $218.80. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at this track on November 25 over 800m, 7 len behind Sanono Rainbow with 53kg at $184.10. Unlikely to threaten.
2
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Black cap
3 81656 ALEGRIA CITY
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
9YO  BL/CH  HORSE 56.0KG
Yushun Horse
Most recently ran second last of 7 at Funabashi on July 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Letemps Allure carrying 56kg at $58.30. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on June 23 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Tsugano Shogun with 56kg at $14.20. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 11312 PUBLIC SPHERE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on June 25 over 1500m, head behind Palo Santo with 56kg at $1.20. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track May 26 over 1400m defeating Riko Mica carrying 56kg at $1.80. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable alley.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 1223x MOW
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track April 20 over 2000m, 0.6 len behind Tosen Genial carrying 56kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. This track February 28 over 1500m defeating Shigerutsukimizake carrying 56kg at $21.80. Expected to play a major role.
5
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Yellow cap
6 0750x HO O JUBILEE
YASUTO MORI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Funabashi May 5 over 1200m, 42 len behind Kotatsude Mikan carrying 54kg at $44.60. First up last campaign second of 12 at Funabashi January 22 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Village Steel carrying 54kg at $1.80. Will struggle against these.
6
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 42002 WIN BRILLER
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1500m, head behind Blessed Thunder carrying 54kg at $23.70. The race before that ran last of 14 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1600m, 20 len behind Snow Lightning with 54kg at $131.80. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
7
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Green cap
8 9497x SUPER LOGO
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Funabashi May 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Odyssey with 53kg at $32.80. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Funabashi October 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kingsbury carrying 55kg at $8.50. Returns in a winnable race.
8
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Green cap
9 80008 SHU BOY
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Funabashi on July 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Sun Flower Moon with 56kg at $56. The race before that ran last of 11 at Ohi on June 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kitano Raijin with 56kg at $254.30. Hard to recommend.
9
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 6x27x NOBU HENDRIX
SATOSHI KOKUBO
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Funabashi April 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Maruhiro Knight with 56kg at $19.20. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track March 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Maru Mori Active with 56kg at $4.80. Among the main contenders.
10
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 11x56 RYUNO ESSENCE
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Ryuichi Minoshima
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1500m, 10 len behind Crowning Cup carrying 55kg at $12.50. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on June 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alma Viva with 52kg at $18.20. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
11
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Pink cap
12 38075 NIKI
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1500m, 2 len behind Blessed Thunder carrying 56kg at $20.30. Before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ivy Gao with 56kg at $25.60. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
12
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Pink cap