KAWASAKI   10 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 3 1400m

Track: Good      

La Valse to take charge ahead of Mega Million at a strong tempo. OBI ONE RYUSEI (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ARCH FLIGHT (8) fought on for third last start over 1400m at this track when she came from a long way back on straightening, making it two minor placings in a row. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. GEMSTONE (9) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. ANGELA CAFE (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.
1 6x752 MEGA MILLION
JUICHI TAJIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cloche Noire carrying 56kg at $36.70. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on March 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Richard Win carrying 54kg at $6.20. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
2 94073 ANGELA CAFE
MASAMI YAMADA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kyoko Nishikawa
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Belleek carrying 54kg at $17.90. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on February 8 over 2000m, 15 len behind Hakushu with 54kg at $28.80. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
2
TADANARI KONNO
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 74357 LA VALSE
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 900m, 7 len behind Mitsukane Aries carrying 54kg at $20.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on February 7 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Rio Champagne carrying 54kg at $46.50. Nice draw but others preferred.
3
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
MAGENTA, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 0250x NATSU HAYATE
SUNAO YAMADA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at this track November 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Benino Pearl with 54kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track July 26 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Beginning Dream with 51kg at $4.30. Look for a bold run.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 10x08 GASHIN KAGURA
SHOICHI HIRATA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming second last of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 18 len behind Silent Voice with 56kg at $69.80. Second-up second last of 9 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 17 len behind Belleek carrying 56kg at $63.60. Not one of the top selections.
5
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 53063 OBI ONE RYUSEI
HITOSHI YAGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mistra with 56kg at $3.50. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Golden Knight with 56kg at $31.10. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 78449 HOSHI PRINCESS
KAZUNORI SAKAI
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Silver Saddle with 54kg at $10.30. Before that 4th of 12 at Funabashi on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Letemps Allure with 54kg at $14.60. Can do a lot better than that last run.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
8 39x23 ARCH FLIGHT
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 30 len behind A Shin Zodiac with 54kg at $248.40. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cosmo Vered carrying 54kg at $4.60. Strong winning hope.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
9 x46x3 GEMSTONE
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
6YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Toshiharu Nagashima
Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after two months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Miyabi Hygeia carrying 56kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Funabashi on November 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Taisei Talisman with 56kg at $5.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
9
KOSUKE SAKURAI
PINK, Light brown cap
10 42x96 ECORO AGENDA
SHINSUKE KUDO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind King Bullseyes with 54kg at $5.90. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Funabashi on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Windhose carrying 54kg at $25.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 09708 ZINNIA'S WISH
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 8th of 11 at Urawa on March 17 over 1300m, 10 len behind Venus Orchid with 54kg at $396.20. Before that ran last of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind Twilight Dress with 54kg at $317.30. Tested from a wide gate.
11
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 00383 DAYDREAMING
KENJI ARAI
7YO  BROWN  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Urawa on March 17 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Venus Orchid carrying 51kg at $36.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mistra carrying 51kg at $17.10. Genuine hope on best form.
12
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Hot pink cap