KAWASAKI   11 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Expecting Seiun Pioneer to lead Varistor at just a moderate tempo. VARISTOR (5) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep, finishing ninth over 1400m at this track. Lining up today for the first time for trainer Junichi Yoshihashi. Has found the right race and can feature. SHELL OPAL (2) missed the placings last start when ninth over 1400m at Urawa. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. SEXY WIDOW (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when 13th over 1800m at Funabashi. Should be peaking now and is ready to show what she can do in this easier assignment. BIRD HAS FLOWN (10) missed the frame last start over 1400m at Urawa, finishing eighth. Can feature in the finish here.
1 86006 SUNRISE SONG
SHIGEMI YASUIKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG

Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on March 3 over 1500m, 9 len behind Miami carrying 54kg at $58.70. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track on February 4 over 1500m, 15 len behind Vina Saigon carrying 54kg at $152.90. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
1
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 05789 SHELL OPAL
SUNAO YAMADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Tetsuo Okoshi
Useful type. Last start 9th of 11 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kimiwa Lemonade carrying 51kg at $32.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Seiun Kocho carrying 52kg at $10.30. Overlook recent runs. Definite winning chance.
2
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 70x80 GANGSTER
JUICHI TAJIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Kawakatsu
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming 8th of 13 at this track on February 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Tosen Genial with 53kg at $133.80. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 11 len behind Proofreader carrying 53kg at $70.50. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
3
HIROKI OKAMURA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 47x80 SEXY WIDOW
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at this track on March 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Last Duel carrying 54kg at $31.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1800m, 63 len behind Revolt Bullet with 54kg at $130.80. Definite winning chance.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
5 88x9x VARISTOR
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 9th of 12 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, 19 len behind Dandelion with 56kg at $44.60. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at this track June 13 over 1400m defeating Top Empress carrying 56kg at $1.60. Should be right in the finish.
5
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Cyan cap
6 70086 METCHA SOUTHERN
SEIICHI KATO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 7 len behind Southern Fleuve with 56kg at $29.70. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pyro De Kiseki carrying 56kg at $69.90. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
6
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Cyan cap
7 30008 SEIUN PIONEER
YOICHI TANABE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on March 6 over 900m, 7 len behind A's Queen with 56kg at $121.60. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lala Roidesanimaux carrying 56kg at $287.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Yellow cap
8 x8009 MALACHITE
SEIICHI KATO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunset Color carrying 54kg at $193.80. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mega Bazooka Lunch carrying 54kg at $111.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 9880x WALDBUHNE
JUICHI TAJIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Saga November 4 over 1750m, 33 len behind Rhein Forte with 55kg at $168.30. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Funabashi May 1 2023 over 1500m, 9 len behind Austro with 56kg at $6.80. Others rate better.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 08098 BIRD HAS FLOWN
TERUKAZU IMAI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 12 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Derma Purusa with 54kg at $269.40. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind Southern Fleuve carrying 51kg at $21.80. Watch for a big final furlong.
10
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 0x90x CORLEONE
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at this track May 6 over 2000m, 13 len behind Sun Also Rise with 55kg at $48.80. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at this track April 2 2024 over 1400m, 15 len behind Meisho Kojiro with 56kg at $8.40. This looks too tough.
11
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
12 009x0 DEUX FLECHES
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichi Hashizume
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at this track on March 7 over 900m, 12 len behind Amico Idol carrying 56kg at $135.80. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on August 23 2023 over 1500m, 16 len behind Joy Luminous carrying 56kg at $86.10. Unlikely to threaten.
12
KOSUKE SAKURAI
PINK, Light brown cap
13 96906 BRAVE SOUND
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kimiwa Lemonade with 53kg at $82. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 12 len behind Southern Fleuve carrying 56kg at $40.30. Wide draw too testing.
13
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
14 797x0 TOMA CHOP MUSUME
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at this track on March 7 over 900m, 12 len behind Eri Crown with 51kg at $60.20. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 24 len behind Miss Margaux carrying 54kg at $77.30. Worth another chance.
14
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap