URAWA   23 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 12 2000m

Track:      

Tsugano Shogun, Nishino Messiah and Saltaire to roll forward and set up a solid tempo. MEISHO CLARK (11) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a fifth at this track two starts back then landed the prize by 3 lengths last time out after being prominent at the turn over 2000m at this track. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. SALTAIRE (4) finished fifth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a head over 2000m at Kawasaki. No reason he cannot salute again. NISHINO MESSIAH (6) showed good pace over 2000m at this track when resuming last time and dug deep to score. Meets a stronger field but she is good enough to figure in the finish. DEMAIN FLEUR (2) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Kawasaki, finishing third and was less than a length away there. Reads well.
1 08009 HISHI LE LIEN
TAKESHI MINOWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Masahide Abe
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 1600m, 17 len behind Toma with 57kg at $117.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2000m, 13 len behind Dirt Raising with 56kg at $243.10. Prefer in something a bit easier.
1
DAI OKADA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, White cap
2 08673 DEMAIN FLEUR
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Saltaire with 54kg at $76.10. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2000m, 8 len behind Dirt Raising carrying 54kg at $35.30. Not far away last start. Big chance.
2
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 04248 TSUGANO SHOGUN
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 2000m, 7 len behind Saltaire with 56kg at $5.30. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Dirt Raising carrying 56kg at $12.70. Watch for sharp improvement.
3
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 71351 SALTAIRE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at Kawasaki June 17 over 2000m defeating Shimme Loin with 56kg at $4.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Dirt Raising carrying 56kg at $6.80. Great chance to win again.
4
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 88884 ORANGEY
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Saltaire carrying 54kg at $71.90. The race before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2000m, 10 len behind Dirt Raising carrying 54kg at $54.50. Can't recommend.
5
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 519x1 NISHINO MESSIAH
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.8 len at this track May 30 over 2000m defeating King Bullseyes carrying 54kg at $17.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on September 18 over 2000m, 10 len behind Kimito Yumeokakeru carrying 53kg at $2.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
6
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 x7956 GEOPARK MAGMA
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsunori Koseki
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Dirt Raising with 56kg at $59.20. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 2000m, 32 len behind Kurino Flag carrying 57kg at $76. Others preferred at this stage.
7
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Light green cap
8 00900 ORIENTAL LANI
KAZUNORI SAKAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 14 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1800m, 27 len behind Mikey Magic carrying 54kg at $351.70. Before that second last of 12 at this track on May 27 over 2000m, 24 len behind Ryuno Ahn with 53kg at $209.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
KAZUKI AKATSU
DENIM, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 68709 COCOLI ISLAND
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kojiro Misaki
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2000m, 11 len behind Dirt Raising with 56kg at $60.80. Before that 12th of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1800m, 16 len behind Overmaster with 56kg at $146.70. Needs plenty of luck.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 9940x KIMITO YUMEOKAKERU
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  GREY  MARE 51.0KG

Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track February 27 over 2000m, 15 len behind Cosmo Pandora with 55kg at $21.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at this track August 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Glorious May carrying 54kg at $115.20. Solid top-three proposition.
10
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Light brown cap
11 14x51 MEISHO CLARK
HIRONORI UNOKI
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Two M Fleek carrying 56kg at $103.20. Last start came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track May 28 over 2000m defeating Kanetoshi Shukin carrying 56kg at $3.10. Forward showing expected.
11
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 0x89x PYRO BEAM
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Ohi April 18 over 1400m, 15 len behind Golden Ale carrying 56kg at $41.10. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Ohi March 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Duro Avanti with 56kg at $10.90. This looks too tough.
12
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap