KAWASAKI   13 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 11 900m

Track: SOFT      

Expecting Nobo Versailles to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. NOBO VERSAILLES (9) has not appeared since she finished tenth over 1000m at Funabashi on October 31. Should be hard to stop. NORTH PRIMA (6) improved last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 800m at Urawa. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. KIMON APPLE (5) was last at the races when she finished 11th over 900m at this track on March 4. Can make her presence felt. PRAELUDE (3) is back from a break of four months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when sixth over 1200m at Ohi. Comes here with definite top-three claims.
1 50x73 MAD SHERRY
SUNAO YAMADA
7YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 60 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track on March 4 over 900m, 8 len behind Palace Legacy with 50kg at $66.60. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Funabashi on March 14 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Believe In Me carrying 52kg at $81.20. Will be doing best work late.
1
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, White cap
2 9509x PRIMO JOKER
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
8YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Grand Bokujo Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track March 4 over 900m, 10 len behind Palace Legacy with 51kg at $142.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at this track September 5 over 900m, 6 len behind Nobo Versailles carrying 53kg at $12.30. Marginal prospect.
2
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 10x6x PRAELUDE
TERUNOBU FUJITA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 6th of 11 at Ohi on January 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Dualist carrying 58kg at $37.10. When resuming last campaign 10th of 14 at Ohi on April 10 2024 over 1200m, 12 len behind Justin with 56kg at $121.80. Should be right in the mix.
3
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 x450x CAPRI FLAVOR
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Funabashi November 27 over 1000m, 15 len behind Entelecheia carrying 57kg at $120.40. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track October 10 over 900m, 3 len behind Thunder Zeus carrying 57kg at $4.90. Faces a tough essay.
4
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 1330x KIMON APPLE
YUYA YAMAZAKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track March 4 over 900m, 42 len behind Palace Legacy with 51kg at $24.10. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track September 4 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Kurotchi carrying 52kg at $6.10. Can return in winning form.
5
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x4472 NORTH PRIMA
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Urawa on April 25 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Monge Spy with 54kg at $19.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at Funabashi on March 31 over 1000m, 6 len behind Eri Kohaku carrying 54kg at $45.40. Capable of a strong showing.
6
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 05x09 KYUDOKUN
SATOSHI KODA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Naoya Fujii
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 60 days. Resuming second last of 11 at this track on March 4 over 900m, 12 len behind Palace Legacy with 53kg at $63.70. Last start second last of 10 at Funabashi on March 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Believe In Me carrying 52kg at $114.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 00008 WAGANSE
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 53.0KG
Tsuji B.
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Urawa on April 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vina Success with 54kg at $224.70. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 14 len behind Michael Maximus carrying 57kg at $117.50. Others read better. This will test.
8
SHOMA SATO
SILVER, Hot pink cap
9 2130x NOBO VERSAILLES
YUYA YAMAZAKI
7YO  BROWN  MARE 51.0KG
Takuya Yano
Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Funabashi October 31 over 1000m, 6 len behind Justin with 53kg at $10.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track March 13 2024 over 900m, 6 len behind Lord Ace carrying 53kg at $59.50. Expect a bold showing.
9
KOSUKE SAKURAI
PINK, Hot pink cap