KAWASAKI   04 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine tempo from Force Gate leading Monet. KITANO TOPAZ (2) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 1400m at this track. Better than the last effort - appeals this time. MONET (3) resumed over 1400m at this track last start and was too good for her rivals, scoring by half a length. Open to plenty of improvement and looks a big threat to the top selection. MIND BLOWN (12) was a dominant winner last time over 1600m at this track, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Is yet to miss the frame from six starts this campaign, including two wins. Shapes as one to consider. FORCE GATE (9) was in contention on the turn and finished second last time over 1600m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten one length. Nicely placed to go one better.
1 36789 SOUND NOVA
KAZUMI TAKEI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 13 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 56kg at $350.60. The run before that 8th of 10 at Kasamatsu on June 11 over 1600m, 24 len behind Alsafi with 58kg at $123.50. Preferred in something easier.
1
HIROTO ITO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 04334 KITANO TOPAZ
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Monet carrying 54kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 4 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 54kg at $7.70. Can turn things around.
2
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Grey cap
3 022x1 MONET
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.5 len at this track July 10 over 1400m defeating On Glide Path carrying 54kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Fukushima Dirt on November 3 over 1150m, 9 len behind American March carrying 56.0kg at $13.50. Improver with winning prospects.
3
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 00635 SPINACH VIPER
HITOSHI YAGI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 11 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 54kg at $100. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Miss Margaux with 54kg at $41.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 82002 COSMO CASSIUS
HIROAKI KAWAZU
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Urawa on July 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Plati Clair with 53kg at $38.20. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 13 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 53kg at $304.50. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
5
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Yellow cap
6 0x035 HAPPY VALLEY
H SASAKI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yukio Baba
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Regno carrying 54kg at $7.70. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on June 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Kalaripayattu carrying 53kg at $109.80. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
6
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 04577 CHEWY
HIROAKI KAWAZU
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 12 len behind Hokko Somnium with 51kg at $161. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Tony Prince carrying 54kg at $141.60. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
7
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 08800 RIGU RHEIA
SUNAO YAMADA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Shuji Ueda
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 23 len behind Monet carrying 54kg at $80.80. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 10 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 54kg at $47.80. Might need easier race.
8
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Light green cap
9 115x2 FORCE GATE
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Regno with 56kg at $4.70. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track January 4 over 1400m defeating Nice Cappuccino carrying 56kg at $3.10. Improver with winning prospects.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 x2420 BOY HUNTER
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Last start second last of 12 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 13 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 54kg at $18.40. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 14 at this track on June 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kalaripayattu carrying 53kg at $15.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 00x24 HASTA LA VISTA
SHOICHI HIRATA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Maeda
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 3 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 56kg at $41.60. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Regno with 56kg at $8.60. Could sneak into the finish.
11
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
12 13221 MIND BLOWN
NAOYUKI AKIYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track July 10 over 1600m defeating Ginyushijin with 56kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind On Glide Path with 56kg at $2.10. Big chance again.
12
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Hot pink cap