URAWA 23 Apr 2026
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Gloria Mundi and Lucky Dream should roll forward and dictate. TSUKAINO KIZUNA (2) returns from a break of 12 weeks. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 2600m at Ohi. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. OPINION LEADER (6) comes here off a break of 11 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 2100m at Kawasaki. Boasts a first-up record of four wins and four placings from eight starts. Capable of playing a major role. AUSTRO (8) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on December 23, finishing fifth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Definite top-three chance. LUCKY DREAM (9) was in contention on the corner and finished second last time over 2000m at Himeji when resuming from a spell, beaten 2.5 lengths. Faces an easier assignment so he is a key runner.
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CASTLE BRAVE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA 7YO BROWN HORSE 55.0KG Last start 5th of 11 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Governability carrying 56kg at $89.20. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ohi on March 13 over 1800m, 10 len behind Kazu Presto with 57kg at $100.70. Not on recent form. |
1 NAKANO KAZUMA |
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| 2 | 3213x |
TSUKAINO KIZUNA
Masaki Iwasaki 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Naoki Kimura Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 15 at Ohi January 28 over 2600m, 2.75 len behind Gluhwurm carrying 56kg at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Kawasaki October 13 over 2000m defeating Material Girl with 57kg at $1.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. |
2 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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| 3 | 4505x |
SEIKA METEO POLIS
KAZUO WATANABE 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Ohi February 17 over 1800m, 5 len behind Victipharus carrying 56kg at $40.80. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Ohi September 17 over 2400m, 14 len behind Marukan Lani with 58kg at $35.20. Keep in mind. |
3 WADA JOJI |
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HERO CALL
SATOSHI KOKUBO 6YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Yusuke Yamaguchi Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 16 at Ohi on April 16 over 1800m, 6 len behind Rebake Full City carrying 57kg at $32.10. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at Ohi on February 17 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Victipharus with 57kg at $6.30. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits. |
4 YUJI TANNAI |
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I BLANCO
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA 9YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Life Enterprise Co. Ltd. Second run back. First-up after 13 months 8th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1500m, 11 len behind Bear Bakkyun carrying 57kg at $256.30. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Ohi on August 1 2024 over 2400m, 10 len behind Nudge with 56kg at $7.40. Unlikely to threaten. |
5 KEITA NISHI |
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OPINION LEADER
SATOSHI KOKUBO 6YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Kawasaki February 4 over 2100m, 6 len behind Suleyman with 56kg at $5.60. Previously first up; third of 10 at Kawasaki November 20 over 2100m, 7 len behind Gloria Mundi with 57kg at $4.10. Likely to play a major role. |
6 TAKAYUKI YANO |
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SAYONO GLORY
SHINSUKE KUDO 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 13 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind George Tesoro with 56kg at $49.30. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1500m, 11 len behind Bear Bakkyun with 57kg at $32.80. Faces a tough assignment. |
7 NAOKI MACHIDA |
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| 8 | 2x45x |
AUSTRO
HIROTSUGU OZAWA 6YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at this track December 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Moueix carrying 57kg at $7.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Kasamatsu November 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Stream with 57kg at $2.30. Expected to run well. |
8 KOSEI AKIMOTO |
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| 9 | 431x2 |
LUCKY DREAM
NAOTO MIZUKAMI 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Masao Hayashi Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Geraldo Barows with 57kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on November 27 over 1870m, 3.5 len behind Odilon carrying 57kg at $47.90. Improver with winning prospects. |
9 TSUBASA SASAGAWA |
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| 10 | x1x18 |
GLORIA MUNDI
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Kazumi Yoshida Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 43 day letup. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Funabashi January 22 over 1800m defeating Victipharus carrying 56kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Funabashi on March 11 over 2400m, 12 len behind Odilon with 56kg at $15. Can improve on recent efforts. |
10 NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO |
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| 11 | x41x2 |
ALULA
TAKESHI MINOWA 7YO DK B HORSE 55.0KG Second-up. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1800m, neck behind Silbern with 57kg at $4.90. Previously second-up won by a neck at Funabashi November 4 over 1800m defeating Oh My Goodness with 57kg at $4. One of the top chances. |
11 RYO NOVATA |
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YOUR HISTORY
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG MOMO Racing Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Ohi December 25 over 2600m, 20 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna carrying 55kg at $126.70. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at this track October 29 over 2000m, 10 len behind Suleyman with 56kg at $21.10. Doesn't appeal. |
12 KENJI OKAMURA |
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