KAWASAKI 18 Jun 2026
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Expecting a genuine tempo with M T Wiser setting the tone from an outside draw, joined by Backbeat. K TWO BALBOA (7) returns after a spell of ten months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1600m at this track. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. One of the genuine hopes in the race. NARINO EMBLEM (4) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at Urawa. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three starts. Leading player again. BACKBEAT (1) is going well with four minor placings from six starts this prep. Continued the trend last time out when third over 1400m at this track after he was in the firing line all the way. Looks well placed so expect another big run. M T WISER (10) continued the good recent form when he finished just 1.5 lengths away in second last time out over 1400m at this track. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Not to be discounted.
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| 1 | 28233 |
BACKBEAT
HIROMI YAMAZAKI 4YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Elephant Run carrying 55kg at $7.60. Before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Alvarez carrying 55kg at $13.80. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside gate. |
1 HARUTO NAKAYAMA |
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| 2 | 18665 |
TOMA
HIDEO KUBO 6YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG At the latest run 5th of 12 at Urawa on May 27 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Arabian Rain carrying 56kg at $13.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Elephant Run carrying 56kg at $27.40. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance. |
2 TAKAMI RIKU |
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| 3 | 35675 |
MONDO
SATOSHI KODA 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elephant Run with 56kg at $18.10. The race before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on April 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Stoic Noah with 56kg at $32. Can't recommend against this lot. |
3 WADA JOJI |
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| 4 | 0x011 |
NARINO EMBLEM
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Kiyoshi Narizuka Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Urawa May 25 over 1400m defeating Elegant Jewelry with 53kg at $3.60. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track May 15 over 1400m defeating Running Hot carrying 54kg at $2.70. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside gate. |
4 NAOKI MACHIDA |
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| 5 | 325x0 |
ELGAR
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 15 len behind Elephant Run with 54kg at $14.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 7 2025 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ado Lunatique with 54kg at $1.60. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
5 TAKAYUKI YANO |
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| 6 | 00077 |
TWIN BISCUITS
SHIGENORI ITO 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 51.0KG Hiroshi Aida Most recently 7th of 9 at Funabashi on June 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Saddle with 54kg at $117.90. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Elephant Run carrying 54kg at $203.10. Fully tested on her recent run. |
6 DAISHO YAMAMOTO |
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| 7 | x331x |
K TWO BALBOA
SEIICHI KATO 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Katsumi Kusumoto Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 3 len this track August 7 over 2000m defeating Taisei Ship carrying 57kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at this track June 19 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind On Glide Path carrying 56kg at $7.40. Anticipating a bright start to this prep. |
7 MITSUHIRO MASUDA |
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| 8 | 04065 |
RAVE ON
Hiroyuki Takahashi 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG At the latest run 5th of 9 at Funabashi on June 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Odyssey carrying 56kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 13 over 900m, 5 len behind I'll Protect carrying 56kg at $14. Among the winning hopes on best form. |
8 KEITA NISHI |
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| 9 | 17160 |
HARMONY REGULUS
KENICHI TAKATSUKI 8YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start ran last of 13 at this track on May 13 over 1500m, 45 len behind Golden Mic carrying 56kg at $53. Before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Soy Latte with 55kg at $26.60. Tricky assignment. |
9 TSUBASA SASAGAWA |
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| 10 | 47432 |
M T WISER
YUYA YAMAZAKI 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Elephant Run carrying 56kg at $12.80. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Ville Me Kiss Me with 56kg at $3.10. Making headway. Likely to measure up again. |
10 YUKI FURUOKA |
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| 11 | x0603 |
ASA
KENICHI TAKATSUKI 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Comes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Know The Truth with 56kg at $70.40. The start before that ran second last of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 13 len behind Ville Me Kiss Me with 56kg at $6. Will not find this easy. Not keen. |
11 RYO NOVATA |
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| 12 | 42472 |
SWITCH ON
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Satoshi Suyama At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Cosmo En En with 56kg at $66.80. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on May 13 over 900m, 5.5 len behind I'll Protect with 56kg at $17.40. Not far away last start. Big chance. |
12 HARUHISA SANO |
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