URAWA   28 May 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 12 2000m

Track: GOOD      

Invention should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. EXCEL GRAND (8) was well supported when resuming last time out over 2000m at this track and proved too strong, scoring by one length. Record at this trip is excellent and is a great chance to get the prize again. INVENTION (6) started at $6.50 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 12 lengths at this track over 2000m after being prominent at the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. YAMATAKE KOCHAN (4) finished 7 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1400m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace. Winning claims on best figures. MANIK (11) was beaten 8 lengths into sixth in a 1800m contest at Funabashi three-and-a-half weeks ago. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
1 2x960 FINAL WONDER
JUICHI TAJIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 14 over 2000m, 11 len behind G T Rapid with 55kg at $56.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Neo Shangrila carrying 55kg at $6. Rather invest elsewhere.
1
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, White cap
2 726x9 STAR HUSTLE
MORIO KAWAMURA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 9th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 800m, 8 len behind Supercycle with 56kg at $17.40. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on November 18 2024 over 1500m, 13 len behind Amarelo Flavor carrying 56kg at $329.90. Solid top-three hope.
2
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Black cap
3 09098 TAMAMO KOMPEITO
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Masano Prezioso carrying 52kg at $225.10. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 22 len behind Meisho Fuso with 52kg at $209.90. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
3
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Red cap
4 33x07 YAMATAKE KOCHAN
TAKASHI MIZUNO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuko Yamanaka
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 38 day let-up. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Appraiser with 56kg at $4.80. Last start 7th of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rikkio with 56kg at $5.50. Definite winning chance.
4
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 x5697 FANTA FESTA
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1500m, 11 len behind B B Radon with 54kg at $67.70. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rikkio carrying 54kg at $11.80. Others make more appeal.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 10426 INVENTION
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 12 len behind Meisho Fuso with 54kg at $6.50. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind An Pato with 54kg at $3.10. Can turn things around.
6
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Green cap
7 09x86 MEISHO TOWANI
SHINSUKE KUDO
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 17 len behind Meisho Fuso carrying 52kg at $7.30. Last start 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Masano Prezioso carrying 54kg at $41.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
7
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Green cap
8 3x7x1 EXCEL GRAND
Yumiko Iriguchi
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Masazumi Tanikawa
Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 22 over 2000m defeating Capella Star carrying 56kg at $2.40. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1500m, 8 len behind Hatsuwaka carrying 56kg at $3.30. Among the top chances.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Orange cap
9 20087 ARAKKI FAITH
MASAO AI
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
ST Racing
Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 11 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Burning Wind carrying 56kg at $62.20. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1800m, 11 len behind Bulkhead carrying 56kg at $24.10. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
9
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 87808 SIVA SHIN
Yumiko Iriguchi
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 9 at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1500m, 12 len behind Party King carrying 56kg at $24.50. The start before that 11th of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rikkio with 56kg at $128.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
10
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Pink cap
11 59076 MANIK
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Masayuki Takase
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Burning Wind with 53kg at $85.80. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 17 len behind Meisho Fuso with 54kg at $34.50. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
11
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Pink cap