KAWASAKI   09 Sep 2026
 
GOING: S

Race 10 1600m

Track: soft      

From the wide alley Danon Rainier should cross and lead. MUSCLE (13) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1500m at Urawa, scoring by one length. Open to plenty of improvement and is all set to make it two-for-two this prep. FIAMMA FULMINE (1) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track over 1500m, beaten 0.8 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and a placing from three starts. Should prove tough to beat. DANON RAINIER (11) finished fifth when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out after being prominent at the corner to score by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at Urawa. Likely to be there at the finish again. MELOS GO (8) hit the frame two starts ago at Urawa but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 1400m at Urawa. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.
1 5x912 FIAMMA FULMINE
Sakai Shinobu
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Chiako Takeshita
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on August 21 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind South Ville Stella with 54kg at $4.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track on July 29 over 1500m defeating Pyro De Kiseki carrying 54kg at $25. Has the ability to be in the finish.
1
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 722x0 SOUL STRIKE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 13 at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 50 len behind Dozan One carrying 56kg at $6.60. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at this track on August 21 2025 over 900m, 12 len behind Lino Destino with 53kg at $113.70. Don't underestimate.
2
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 75886 HONEY TOAST
ISAO SASAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Funabashi on August 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Adam's Apple carrying 57kg at $30.90. Before that ran second last of 9 at Funabashi on August 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Moira carrying 56kg at $30.30. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Red cap
4 86x26 SKY ACROSS
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Dozan One with 56kg at $10.20. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at this track on August 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Opera Plage with 56kg at $7.30. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
4
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 5x395 HANANO UTAGE
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start got back early 5th of 9 at this track on August 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Opera Plage carrying 54kg at $56.40. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dozan One with 54kg at $18.40. Others read better. This will test.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
6 6392x MONGE HAGANE
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track June 15 over 2000m, 7 len behind Pyro Beam with 57kg at $9.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at this track November 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sazanka carrying 56kg at $35.60. Should run well.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMONDS, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 0x005 GREAT FURIOSO
ISAO SASAKI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Kinji Hiromatsu
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Funabashi on August 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 56kg at $240.10. The run before that ran second last of 12 at Funabashi on August 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Crystal Cave carrying 56kg at $249.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Yellow cap
8 95526 MELOS GO
TAKESHI MINOWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Urawa on August 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Orwell carrying 55kg at $16.40. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, neck behind Inadahime carrying 55kg at $29.40. Worth another chance.
8
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Green cap
9 68x90 MOZU HAPPY ROAD
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Inadahime carrying 55kg at $163.30. Last start ran last of 13 at Funabashi on August 25 over 1600m, 17 len behind Adam's Apple carrying 57kg at $124.10. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
9
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Green cap
10 80930 MISTY RISE
H SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on August 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Eclogite carrying 52kg at $44. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Fiamma Fulmine with 53kg at $16.60. Hard to have.
10
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 11x51 DANON RAINIER
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Urawa on June 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Eurosita Beat carrying 53kg at $4.20. Last start won by 1.5 len at Urawa on August 10 over 1400m defeating Grace Carillon with 54kg at $8.30. Definite winning chance.
11
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
12 70238 BONNY MAJESTY
SHOICHI HIRATA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Most recently ran second last of 9 at this track on August 18 over 1600m, 10 len behind Opera Plage with 56kg at $19.70. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Dozan One with 56kg at $31.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
12
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Pink cap
13 210x1 MUSCLE
Kenichi Shigeta
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.0 len at Urawa on August 11 over 1500m defeating Harmony Roi with 54kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Urawa on December 24 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Eye Leads with 55kg at $2.30. Among the top chances.
13
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap