URAWA   28 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 11 1400m

Track:      

Solid tempo with Spencer Barows using the rails draw with Twenty For not too far away. KEN KIITOS (13) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1500m after being in the firing line all the way. Will need a good ride from Genki Fujimoto off the awkward draw. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SIENA NO PALIO (3) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at Funabashi, beaten 3 lengths. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. REGNO (11) hasn't been far away lately, beaten 2 lengths at his most recent appearance when fifth over 1500m at Kawasaki. Has a tricky draw to overcome but he can make his presence felt. SPENCER BAROWS (1) returns from a spell. Finished tenth at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep ten weeks ago. Has four wins from five starts at this circuit. Solid claims on best form.
1 x1x0x SPENCER BAROWS
Kenichi Shigeta
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Punk Beat with 57kg at $1.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track January 9 over 1500m defeating Erin Achilles with 55kg at $1.70. Has the talent to take this out.
1
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 06080 MASAHAYA WOLDS
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Dream and Dream Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1600m, 12 len behind Dream Japan carrying 57kg at $180.40. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 8 len behind Erin Achilles with 56kg at $100.60. Would rather see in something easier.
2
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 37143 SIENA NO PALIO
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 56kg at $3.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Rutonwaji with 57kg at $4.20. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier.
3
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 97877 SANGANEB
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Fujiko Mizukami
Last start 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bellwood One carrying 57kg at $95. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Livi Face with 55kg at $83. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Blue cap
5 313x6 BLAZING HEAT
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 56kg at $10.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on September 26 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Jo Toby with 57kg at $6. Don't underestimate.
5
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Blue cap
6 00677 MIND YOUR MIMOSA
HIROAKI KAWAZU
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Dream Japan carrying 52kg at $61.80. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Erin Achilles with 55kg at $106.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 x07x6 TWENTY FOR
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dream Japan carrying 55kg at $47.60. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1500m, 5 len behind Spencer Barows with 55kg at $31.80. Unlikely to threaten.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
8 5837x YORUNO TEIO
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Funabashi February 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ackerman carrying 56kg at $27.50. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Funabashi April 4 2025 over 1600m, 12 len behind Swift Runner carrying 55kg at $28.50. Others have firmer winning claims.
8
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Green cap
9 98579 MELOS GO
TAKESHI MINOWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently 9th of 11 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nitro with 57kg at $65.20. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kokomo Rose carrying 56kg at $59.60. Watch for him to be flashing home.
9
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Green cap
10 6x596 SUGAR COLT
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Masatake Iida
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Erin Achilles carrying 57kg at $56. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, 5 len behind Energy Poco A Poco with 55kg at $101.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 9x225 REGNO
HIRONORI SATO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Turf Rise Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1500m, 2 len behind Marron Chantilly carrying 56kg at $11.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Monet carrying 57kg at $6.80. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
11
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Orange cap
12 x7406 DAIMEI TAMANA
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bellwood One with 57kg at $71.30. Before that second last of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 10 len behind Erin Achilles with 57kg at $12.90. Favour others today.
12
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
13 97x22 KEN KIITOS
Kenichi Shigeta
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 37 days. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Punk Beat carrying 55kg at $36.10. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 2 len behind Erin Achilles carrying 55kg at $3.20. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
13
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Pink cap