URAWA   07 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 11 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

A solid tempo from Laudatio, Sumatera Flavor and Handen Drake all kicking up to take advantage of their low draws.
1 44181 KONYO BANKOKU
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Funabashi December 11 over 1600m defeating Eye Leads carrying 57kg at $3.10. The run before that second last of 9 at Funabashi on November 5 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sumatera Flavor carrying 55kg at $3.40. Others are preferred.
1
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 1x212 YAGIRI IBIS
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Kawasaki on December 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Alps Masa carrying 56kg at $1.60. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track November 27 over 1500m defeating Groovin carrying 55kg at $6.50. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable draw.
2
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 11x23 HANDEN DRAKE
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Kawasaki on October 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Best Green with 55kg at $10. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Ohi on December 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Baby Quest with 56kg at $2. Should be right in the finish.
3
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 1x61x SUMATERA FLAVOR
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by neck Funabashi November 5 over 1600m defeating Moere Sawan Miyagi carrying 55kg at $13.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Kawasaki October 15 over 1600m, 14 len behind Best Green carrying 55kg at $10.60. Cannot make a strong case.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 1153x ROAD RAISING
SEIICHI KATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Funabashi November 5 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Sumatera Flavor carrying 55kg at $5.40. On debut won by 3 len Kawasaki July 11 over 1400m defeating Sanei Taro with 54kg at $3.10. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
5
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 1121x LAUDATIO
YASUTO MORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

He is resuming after a three months break. Not seen since winning won by 1.0 len Morioka Dirt October 12 over 1400m defeating Dionis with 55kg at $1.60. On debut favourite; to post a big 30 len win. Morioka Dirt July 20 over 1000m defeating Combat Snel carrying 55kg at $14.60. This looks a stern test.
6
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
7 x1021 EYE LEADS
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track December 24 over 1500m defeating Muscle with 55kg at $4.40. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 14 at Funabashi on December 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Konyo Bankoku with 55kg at $20.40. Will find this too difficult.
7
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
8 43261 MOKO PUNCH
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track December 25 over 1400m defeating Space Sailor carrying 56kg at $4.20. The start before that 6th of 10 at Ohi on December 5 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Woke Up with 56kg at $15.80. Big chance again.
8
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Green cap
9 52555 HEURE DE L'ANGE
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1500m, 11 len behind Eye Leads carrying 54kg at $82.10. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on November 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Asian Vision with 54kg at $15. Hard to have on recent performances.
9
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 22x71 BABY MONSTRE
MASATO TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 16 at Ohi on November 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Zelos carrying 55kg at $102.70. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Ohi December 5 over 1400m defeating G T Train with 55kg at $1.40. Expected to go very well.
10
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 1x22 MUSCLE
Kenichi Shigeta
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Groovin with 55kg at $4.20. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Eye Leads with 55kg at $2.30. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
11
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
12 39845 STUDIA
Y YANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on December 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moko Punch carrying 55kg at $10.20. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Funabashi on December 11 over 1600m, 13 len behind Konyo Bankoku carrying 55kg at $39.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
12
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap