URAWA   09 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 12 2000m

Track: GOOD      

Beach Girl is expected to burn across and lead from the wide gate. CHEVAL NOIR (6) stepping out at this track for the first time. Last appeared when he finished second over 1600m at Funabashi on December 12. Ideally placed to play a significant role. BEACH GIRL (11) continued the solid form last start, finishing back in third at this track over today's trip. Has claims. RIKEA ORANGE (1) resumes in a similar race to her last run three-and-a-half months ago when third, only beaten 0.8 lengths. Has found the right race and is worth including. ICHIKANO YUME (8) hasn't been far away lately, beaten 3 lengths at her most recent outing when fourth over 1500m at this track. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Can give backers a sight.
1 2123x RIKEA ORANGE
Yumiko Iriguchi
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track September 25 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Manacor carrying 55kg at $4.30. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track August 22 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Heartful Dia with 54kg at $15.30. Likely to play a major role.
1
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x8079 IDEA NO KISEKI
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Syuichi Masuda
Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Churat carrying 56kg at $22.70. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on November 28 over 2000m, 9 len behind Sayono Ghosted carrying 56kg at $14. Sure to be about the money.
2
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Black cap
3 50575 KEIAI INDARA
ISAO SASAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sun Caprice with 56kg at $47. Before that 7th of 12 at Funabashi on December 8 over 1600m, 34 len behind Ruler Of Dirt with 56kg at $96.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 3x800 DON ARES
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoko Yamada
Last start got back early 10th of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind Churat with 56kg at $26.20. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Funabashi on December 12 over 1200m, 13 len behind Brezza Dream with 56kg at $18.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
4
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Blue cap
5 97490 MARIACHI
KIYOAKI SASAKI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshie Naito
Most recently got back early 10th of 14 at Ohi on December 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Arempa with 53kg at $151.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at Funabashi on December 8 over 1600m, 35 len behind Ruler Of Dirt carrying 53kg at $208.70. Hard to make a case today.
5
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Yellow cap
6 30512 CHEVAL NOIR
YASUTO MORI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Funabashi on December 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Grand Picnic with 56kg at $3.10. Before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Funabashi November 3 over 1500m defeating Yodono Taiyo carrying 56kg at $2.90. Genuine contender.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 00000 ANIMO
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on December 25 over 2000m, 14 len behind Red Gate carrying 54kg at $488.10. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 28 over 2000m, 15 len behind Sayono Ghosted carrying 52kg at $249.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Green cap
8 69x34 ICHIKANO YUME
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Grace Carillon with 54kg at $41.60. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 22 over 1500m, 3 len behind Arabian Rain carrying 54kg at $7.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Green cap
9 70008 SALTAIRE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on December 25 over 2000m, 9 len behind Red Gate with 56kg at $40.30. The start before that 12th of 14 at Funabashi on December 12 over 1600m, 24 len behind Grand Picnic with 56kg at $199. Needs to find extra to beat these.
9
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
10 x0009 COSMO PANDORA
TAKESHI MINOWA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on December 25 over 2000m, 10 len behind Red Gate with 54kg at $121.40. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1500m, 9 len behind Two M Fleek with 53kg at $275.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Orange cap
11 11213 BEACH GIRL
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on December 25 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Red Gate carrying 54kg at $3. The start before that won by 2 len at this track November 25 over 2000m defeating Hakushin Dragon with 54kg at $2.50. Definite chance.
11
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Pink cap
12 707x4 TSUGANO SHOGUN
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 2000m, 8 len behind Hakushin Dragon with 57kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 2000m, 32 len behind Kurino Flag carrying 57kg at $78.60. Must improve significantly.
12
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Pink cap