KAWASAKI   10 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 2 900m

Track: Good      

Strong pace from It's Andrea and Blau Horizon matching motors with Pulidora close at hand. BLAU HORIZON (8) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 900m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Has been in sound form this prep with a win and a placing from three starts. Leading contender. IT'S ANDREA (2) comes here off a break of 11 months. Scored over 1200m at Funabashi to launch the last campaign. Now under the care of new trainer Katsuyoshi Uchida. Should be hard to stop. PULIDORA (5) strode forward early from her wide draw over 900m at this track last time, leading for much of the way before being claimed in the straight to finish third, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will push forward and is among the chances. JUNIPER DANCE (1) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 800m at Urawa, beaten 5 lengths into seventh. Finds a nice race and can atone.
1 29x67 JUNIPER DANCE
KAZUNORI SAKAI
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Fanfan carrying 54kg at $3.70. Second-up 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 800m, 5 len behind Fanfan with 54kg at $8.70. Strong winning hope.
1
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 3x12x IT'S ANDREA
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Funabashi May 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sumida Kachidoki carrying 56kg at $6.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Funabashi May 2 over 1200m defeating Hunting Gear carrying 56kg at $3.80. Expected to prove hard to beat.
2
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, Grey cap
3 29359 BEGINNING DREAM
MASAYOSHI YAGI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihiro Ishikawa
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hanuman Beach with 53kg at $8.60. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 3 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Ange Rhapsodie with 51kg at $24.10. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
KOSUKE SAKURAI
PINK, Salmon cap
4 86770 PINO MORAN
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1500m, 7 len behind Silver Saddle with 56kg at $59.10. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Funabashi on January 23 over 1500m, 10 len behind Idealist with 56kg at $63.60. Favour others today.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 17263 PULIDORA
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on March 5 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Mitsukane Aries carrying 54kg at $15.10. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 8 len behind Blau Horizon with 54kg at $6.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 09090 KURI PRINCESS
MASAMI YAMADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG

Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on March 3 over 900m, 14 len behind Ange Rhapsodie with 51kg at $242.80. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 12 len behind Blau Horizon carrying 54kg at $240.50. Can't recommend.
6
YUMA KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 696x6 BENINO FAIRY
JUICHI TAJIMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
K.Beniya
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after six months 6th of 11 at this track on March 3 over 900m, 7 len behind Ange Rhapsodie carrying 54kg at $41. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on July 2 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Good Hello with 51kg at $8.70. Needs more time.
7
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
MAGENTA, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 0x012 BLAU HORIZON
YUYA YAMAZAKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 3 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Ange Rhapsodie carrying 56kg at $1.50. Before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track February 4 over 900m defeating Kanasando with 56kg at $2.50. Leading chance again.
8
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light brown cap
9 x9570 WORLD WHISTLER
ISAMU KUBO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently 10th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 800m, 6 len behind Fanfan with 56kg at $85.50. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 3 over 900m, 7 len behind Ange Rhapsodie carrying 56kg at $29.50. Not keen on his prospects.
9
YUKI YAMANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 0x45x TANOSHISA
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Resumes. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track January 3 over 900m, 2 len behind Nakimushi Hikaru carrying 54kg at $35.60. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at this track December 13 over 900m, 5 len behind Eikai Gold with 54kg at $50.50. Among the better chances.
10
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
11 80077 CHIANG MAI ROUGE
ROKURO MURATA
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 800m, 6 len behind Kalaunu carrying 54kg at $88. The run before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 800m, 10 len behind Thinking Scenti with 54kg at $238.60. Tested from a wide gate.
11
NORITADA HONDA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap