KAWASAKI   08 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 11 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Mystirion and Candelaria. INNER STEEL (14) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1600m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SKY ACROSS (2) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by one length over 1600m at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Should be poised just off the lead. Best figures should see him run well. CANDELARIA (11) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 1500m at Urawa, finishing second and beaten 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Tsubasa Sasagawa gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. This doesn't look as hard so he is ready to return to the winners' list. DER STURM (1) was prominent at the bend and finished second last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role.
1 x0422 DER STURM
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Oriko D'elegance with 57kg at $17.90. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1500m, 6 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 57kg at $39.60. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw.
1
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Light green cap
2 8x121 SKY ACROSS
YUYA YAMAZAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track August 21 over 1600m defeating On Glide Path carrying 56kg at $2.10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Oriko D'elegance with 56kg at $6.80. Low draw and expected to go well.
2
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 0x470 MELOS GO
TAKESHI MINOWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at Urawa on August 20 over 1500m, 10 len behind Spencer Barows with 52kg at $63.60. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Urawa on July 25 over 1500m, 11 len behind Spencer Barows carrying 57kg at $13.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Hot pink cap
4 2x114 MONET
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 9 len behind Oriko D'elegance carrying 55kg at $6.20. Before that won by a nose at this track August 4 over 1500m defeating Kitano Topaz carrying 54kg at $4.20. An inside alley is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
4
NIIHARA SHUMA
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap
5 1323x SARASA GOOD WORK
H SASAKI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshiaki Yokoi
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track March 5 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Inner Steel with 57kg at $6.40. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 9 len win. This track July 24 2024 over 1500m defeating Hecto Princess carrying 56kg at $1.50. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
5
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light green cap
6 94x38 MONGE KIRARA
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Third-up today. First-up led but faded 3rd of 7 at this track on August 7 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ginyushijin carrying 53kg at $7.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 15 len behind Oriko D'elegance carrying 54kg at $13.50. Hard to recommend.
6
TAKAMI RIKU
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, White cap
7 5x963 COLLBRANDE
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1500m, 7 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 57kg at $9.40. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on July 7 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Copano Miami carrying 55kg at $11.60. Among the winning chances.
7
KOTA MOTOHASHI
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
8 x1416 REGNO
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Turf Rise Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1500m, 8 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 57kg at $7.80. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track July 7 over 1600m defeating Force Gate carrying 56kg at $2.50. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
8
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
9 328x5 MYSTIRION
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Urawa on August 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Spencer Barows carrying 53kg at $10.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1500m, neck behind Daimei Tamana with 53kg at $4.60. Don't underestimate.
9
KEITA NISHI
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
10 20x78 KIELER WOCHE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track on July 11 over 1600m, 11 len behind Vagary Lotus with 55kg at $5.70. Last start second last of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1500m, 12 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 55kg at $39.30. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
10
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
11 3x122 CANDELARIA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Toshiko Shimakawa
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Urawa on July 25 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Spencer Barows with 55kg at $4.70. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Urawa on June 25 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Yukiguni carrying 56kg at $2. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
11
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, White cap
12 98475 TOHO BORT
H SASAKI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 10 len behind Oriko D'elegance with 56kg at $67. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on August 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Zeus Bio with 54kg at $94.60. Draw no help to chances.
12
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
13 55883 SABU RYU SHIN
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Kenji Watabe
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Urawa on August 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Plati Clair with 55kg at $48.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at Urawa on July 25 over 1500m, 12 len behind Spencer Barows with 55kg at $73.80. Will be tested.
13
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
14 1x022 INNER STEEL
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
5YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on August 8 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Zeus Bio carrying 55kg at $1.40. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 4 len behind Shin Believe carrying 57kg at $4.10. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
14
MASASHIGE HONDA
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap