URAWA 16 Mar 2026
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Solid tempo expected primarily from Suns and Welwitschia. SUNS (4) lines up for the hat-trick after registering a strong win last time over 1400m at this track, scoring by a nose. Has a strong association with Tsubasa Sasagawa who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Sure to play a big role. WELWITSCHIA (3) has seven wins and four minor placings from 15 outings this preparation. Scored last start by 2 lengths at this track over 1400m after being racing in the leading division. This looks the ideal assignment. SUN CAPRICE (12) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at this track. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. NAATU (5) scored last start at Kawasaki to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Solid claims on recent form.
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| 1 | 05465 |
NISHINO AWAKE
TOSHIO TOMITA 5YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Saga on February 8 over 1300m, 4 len behind T M Run Way carrying 56kg at $151.60. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at Saga on January 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind T M Daitaka carrying 56kg at $57.50. Draws well but looks safely held. |
1 YUTO KOKUBUN |
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| 2 | 00273 |
TOMBO
KENICHI TAKATSUKI 5YO BROWN HORSE 56.0KG Shigeru Homma Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Kawasaki on March 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Golden Kagaya with 56kg at $4.90. The run before that faded in the straight 7th of 14 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sky Across carrying 56kg at $17. Drawn well and is among the chances. |
2 RYO NOVATA |
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| 3 | 11381 |
WELWITSCHIA
MANABU YAMAMOTO 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Yasuo Tejima Most recently won by 2 len at this track February 25 over 1400m defeating Hanachirusato carrying 56kg at $4.10. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Funabashi on February 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Final Heart carrying 56kg at $12.10. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat. |
3 KENJI OKAMURA |
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| 4 | 11311 |
SUNS
SATOSHI KOKUBO 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Yoshio Kiyomiya Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at this track February 28 over 1400m defeating Best Field carrying 56kg at $1.10. The race before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track January 7 over 1500m defeating Jasper Jet with 56kg at $2.20. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside draw. |
4 TSUBASA SASAGAWA |
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| 5 | 2x011 |
NAATU
KENICHI TAKATSUKI 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Kawasaki March 4 over 1400m defeating Backbeat carrying 56kg at $5.30. The start before that won by a nose at Kawasaki February 3 over 1400m defeating Ultimate carrying 55kg at $41.90. Definite chance. |
5 KEITA NISHI |
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| 6 | 15x07 |
ESKEN TO BAGO
MAKI HIRAYAMA 7YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 13 at this track on January 7 over 1400m, 16 len behind Oniashi carrying 55kg at $35.30. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Fast One with 56kg at $94.30. Prepared to risk on current form. |
6 YUJIRO TANABATA |
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| 7 | 00409 |
PINO HOHOA
TAKASHI NOGUCHI 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 55.0KG At the latest run 9th of 13 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fast One carrying 56kg at $104.80. The race before that 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on February 4 over 1500m, 8 len behind Force Gate carrying 56kg at $23.60. Has failed to show enough. |
7 HARUHISA SANO |
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| 8 | 7096x |
J K FINE
MORIO KAWAMURA 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Jiro Koyano Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track January 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind The Rock carrying 56kg at $115.20. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 25 2023 over 1400m, 21 len behind Lucks At There carrying 53.0kg at $112.30. Others have firmer winning claims. |
8 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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| 9 | 041x4 |
ANGE MELODY
HIRONORI SATO 4YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind On Glide Path with 54kg at $25.50. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Kawasaki on October 16 over 2000m, 11 len behind Esca Tiae with 52kg at $66.60. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances. |
9 KOSUKE SAKURAI |
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| 10 | 23212 |
HANACHIRUSATO
HIRONORI UNOKI 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Gensho Uchida Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Welwitschia carrying 54kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track January 6 over 1400m defeating Daiba Yatagarasu with 54kg at $4.50. Among the winning hopes on best form. |
10 NAOKI MACHIDA |
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| 11 | 15320 |
CZERNY
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA 5YO GREY MARE 54.0KG Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd. Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 18 len behind Kokomo Rose carrying 54kg at $4.30. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind The Rock with 54kg at $5.40. Capable of more than she showed last time. |
11 KOSEI AKIMOTO |
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| 12 | 4213x |
SUN CAPRICE
HIROHITO NOGUCHI 6YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at this track January 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Matthew with 57kg at $3.10. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at this track September 23 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Czerny with 56kg at $7.40. Excellent chance. |
12 MAI FUKUHARA |
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| 13 | 73927 |
JUST A SPARK
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 5 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Captain Blue with 56kg at $39.70. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sky Across with 56kg at $7. Wide draw makes it tough. |
13 NIIHARA SHUMA |
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