URAWA   20 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 2 800m

Track: AW     True  

Genuine pace headed by Toa Rhodanthe who should kick up along the paint. TOA RHODANTHE (1) scored two runs back then was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish seventh over 800m at this track after she was prominent at the bend. Can bounce back. SASAKIN POPPY (7) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for second last start over 900m at Kawasaki, making it two minor placings in a row. Meets a stronger field but she is up to the task. M T STAGE (6) resumes from a spell of five months and is having her first outing under new trainer Yutaka Kawashima. Finished seventh at Monbetsu over 1000m at the opening run last time in work. Solid top-three hope. MEGU (12) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing sixth at this track over 1500m. Likely improver who should be competitive.
1 11317 TOA RHODANTHE
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Takayama Land Co. Ltd.
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 800m, 8 len behind Monter Jewel carrying 54kg at $4. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Kanazawa December 28 over 900m defeating Plus Ultra carrying 55kg at $2.20. Can bounce back.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 2x54x MIRACLE RISE
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track September 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Arma Rialto with 56kg at $27.60. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at this track August 18 over 800m, 8 len behind Yuyu Rosarium with 55kg at $8.70. Expect he will go well.
2
DAI OKADA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Black cap
3 00009 MELA
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 800m, 11 len behind Monter Jewel with 54kg at $43.80. The race before that 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Marron Lupinus with 54kg at $27.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Red cap
4 0x990 UNBEATABLE NICO
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 12 len behind Tokai Diamant carrying 54kg at $162.60. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 12 len behind Lambo with 54kg at $247.20. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
4
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Blue cap
5 09x52 SAND BAMBOO
MORIO KAWAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on January 8 over 800m, 5 len behind Stella Boulogne carrying 54kg at $122.50. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 28 over 800m, 4 len behind Monter Jewel with 54kg at $78. Could sneak into the finish.
5
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 8319x M T STAGE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Monbetsu October 15 over 1000m, 11 len behind Katsuno Twelve carrying 55kg at $19.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Monbetsu May 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind Tsukiyozakura with 55kg at $28.30. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
6
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Yellow cap
7 75032 SASAKIN POPPY
JUNICHI MURATA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Kaunis Mieli with 54kg at $4.50. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 900m, 4 len behind Nakimushi Hikaru carrying 54kg at $76.80. Working up to a win. Worth following.
7
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Green cap
8 68008 RIVERFRONT
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on February 26 over 800m, 7 len behind Stella Boulogne with 54kg at $134.80. Before that ran last of 11 at Kawasaki on February 2 over 900m, 11 len behind Mozu And Mozu carrying 54kg at $157.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 9800x SMILE POPPY
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Kawasaki December 16 over 2000m, 14 len behind Fireball with 54kg at $104.20. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Kawasaki February 5 2025 over 1500m, 7 len behind Ask Movie On carrying 54kg at $61. Prefer others.
9
KAZUKI AKATSU
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 36230 SWEET WILL
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Yushun Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on February 28 over 800m, 13 len behind Monter Jewel with 52kg at $21.50. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 8 over 800m, 3 len behind Stella Boulogne with 54kg at $7.10. Genuine chance this time around.
10
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 00909 NISHINO MIMOSA
MASAMI YOSHIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1200m, 13 len behind Derma Katasukashi carrying 54kg at $141. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 800m, 12 len behind Monter Jewel with 54kg at $322.80. Others have better credentials.
11
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Pink cap
12 56526 MEGU
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Hirota Kimura
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 27 over 1500m, 9 len behind Kobinai Fountain carrying 54kg at $23. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Ori's Genie carrying 54kg at $5.10. Watch for sharp improvement.
12
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Pink cap