URAWA   31 Oct 2025
 
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Race 11 1400m

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Plenty of pace from Brave Ruler, Candelaria and Pink Towel Chan matching motors ahead of Monument King. JO TOBY (2) showed good early speed and led throughout to score by half a length last start over 1500m at this track. Kota Motohashi who has two wins when partnering stays on. Sure to run well. BLAZING HEAT (6) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1500m at this track. Well placed and ready to go one better. MONUMENT KING (10) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell, finishing fifth over 1500m at this track. Has found the right race to kick off the campaign and is worth including. PINK TOWEL CHAN (1) has been in the placings her past two starts, finishing second over 900m at Kawasaki last time out. Likely to go forward from a nice draw and deserves respect on best figures.
1 53422 PINK TOWEL CHAN
SUNAO YAMADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on October 15 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Ravomi with 52kg at $6.30. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on September 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Joyful Rock carrying 51kg at $7.10. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable alley.
1
MICKAELLE MICHEL
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE DIAMOND BAND,RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 17051 JO TOBY
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track September 26 over 1500m defeating Blazing Heat carrying 54kg at $3.60. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Plati Clair with 54kg at $9.90. An inside draw is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
2
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Grey cap
3 21x6x BRAVE RULER
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 6th of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ken Kiitos with 56kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at this track on September 19 2024 over 800m, 18 len behind Eri Kohaku with 52kg at $75.10. Among the main contenders.
3
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 00x80 PINO HOHOA
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Plati Clair with 56kg at $196.60. Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at Kawasaki on October 14 over 1500m, 11 len behind Snowshoe with 57kg at $183. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
4
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 60x8x ROAR VENT FLARE
Kenichi Shigeta
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign got back early 8th of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind Ken Kiitos carrying 56kg at $19.90. First up last campaign 8th of 10 at this track on November 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bordeaux Nesebar carrying 56kg at $3. Marginal prospect.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
6 32x92 BLAZING HEAT
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Funabashi on August 29 over 1600m, 10 len behind Bouncelight with 56kg at $14.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on September 26 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Jo Toby carrying 57kg at $6. Expected to go very well.
6
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 x1225 CANDELARIA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshiko Shimakawa
Comes off a 53 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Kawasaki on September 8 over 1500m, 11 len behind Inner Steel carrying 55kg at $3.60. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Spencer Barows carrying 55kg at $4.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
7
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
8 23x00 SARASA GOOD WORK
H SASAKI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshiaki Yokoi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 14 at Kawasaki on September 8 over 1500m, 22 len behind Inner Steel carrying 57kg at $26.60. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on October 14 over 1500m, 8 len behind Snowshoe carrying 57kg at $15. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 443x9 ROYAL ZAP
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
La Mere Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 10 at Ohi on October 24 over 1600m, 12 len behind Erz carrying 56kg at $46.80. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 3 len behind Albus Draco with 57kg at $9.10. Needs more time.
9
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 2325x MONUMENT KING
TAKESHI MINOWA
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Kieffers Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track June 27 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Ken Kiitos with 56kg at $5.60. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at this track September 20 2024 over 1500m, 38 len behind Cosmo Lembranca carrying 56kg at $6.70. Winning hope.
10
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
11 5226x MOZU HAPPY ROAD
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track June 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ryota Special carrying 57kg at $3.90. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at this track September 20 2024 over 1400m, 8 len behind Esken To Bago carrying 57kg at $16.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
12 57900 AVEBURY
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently second last of 14 at Kawasaki on October 14 over 1500m, 13 len behind Snowshoe carrying 55kg at $259.10. The run before that second last of 13 at Funabashi on October 1 over 1600m, 15 len behind Hoshino Suna carrying 55kg at $398.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
12
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Hot pink cap
13 0000x CHOMECHOME
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Entire back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Sapporo July 26 over 2600m, 17 len behind Speed Rich with 58.0kg at $153.50. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Hakodate June 14 over 1800m, 9 len behind Pareja carrying 58.0kg at $186.40. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
13
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Hot pink cap