URAWA   23 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Race 3 1400m

Track:      

Peptide Sparkle and Meijo Bit will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. PEPTIDE SPARKLE (4) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1300m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Has plenty of upside and can win again. BOULDER OPAL (8) registered a strong win at Nagoya two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when second over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten 2 lengths. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KNOW THE TRUTH (6) pushed forward from a wide draw when resuming last start and found a position close to the lead before sticking on well to finish second over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. EARTH CHAN (2) was beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track last time out. No surprise to see her in contention.
1 96404 PHYSALIS
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 9 at Funabashi on July 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Conurbation carrying 56kg at $52.40. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tosen Penelope with 56kg at $45.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 5x644 EARTH CHAN
TAKESHI MINOWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bulldog Girl with 54kg at $3.30. The run before that 4th of 10 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind First Look carrying 54kg at $15.60. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 x7725 MEIJO BIT
KAZUNORI SAKAI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tosen Penelope with 54kg at $24.10. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Koyu Myu Myu carrying 54kg at $12.20. Among the winning hopes on best form.
3
KAZUKI AKATSU
DENIM, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 1 PEPTIDE SPARKLE
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track June 27 over 1300m defeating Brave Run with 54kg at $1.60. Can keep the ball rolling.
4
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 96860 GOLD KID
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on June 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind Spin Diegoal with 56kg at $152.10. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Eurosita Beat carrying 56kg at $127.80. Has to find a few lengths.
5
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 215x2 KNOW THE TRUTH
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Suguru Inukai
Second run back. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Blue Of Wind with 54kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1900m, 16 len behind Aurea Mist with 52.0kg at $207.10. Improver with winning prospects.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 x0x38 RAINBOW CIRCLE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resumes off a 47 day letup. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Koyu Myu Myu carrying 56kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 12 at Funabashi on June 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Joyful Rock with 56kg at $71.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
8 02112 BOULDER OPAL
TAKESHI HASEGAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Forest Racing
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Funabashi on July 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Maono Alois carrying 54kg at $1.50. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Nagoya May 22 over 1500m defeating Sunrise Arzu with 55kg at $1.80. This is well within her grasp.
8
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap
9 73x97 APPLE THIEF
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at this track on May 30 over 800m, 11 len behind Hawaiian Jewel carrying 54kg at $15.40. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at this track on June 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Spin Diegoal carrying 54kg at $158.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap