URAWA   16 Mar 2026
 
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Race 3 1500m

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Python should find the front with Mauritius Aroma and Moi Wahine on her heels. ASTRAL FLARE (10) recorded another success last time over 1800m at Funabashi making it two straight wins this campaign. Hard to fault on recent runs. REBAT (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at this track after being prominent at the corner. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. MAURITIUS AROMA (4) finished 11th over 1500m at this track at her most recent appearance on November 25. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. KITANO EN CIEL (9) made progress last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1500m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle.
1 78837 KYOEI SAMANTHA
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 9 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1500m, 7 len behind Thinking Fursa carrying 54kg at $95.10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 30 len behind G T Swat with 54kg at $50.50. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, White cap
2 03504 JACK ROUGE
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Swertia with 55kg at $42.30. Before that second last of 12 at this track on January 8 over 800m, 12 len behind Long Beach carrying 55kg at $56.30. Not one of the top selections.
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RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Black cap
3 35628 RELAXANTE
TAKESHI MINOWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 8 len behind Tokai Diamant carrying 56kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Givre with 56kg at $22.70. No threat last time out but this suits.
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MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 2x00x MAURITIUS AROMA
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Forest Racing
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track November 25 over 1500m, 19 len behind Margot Festa carrying 54kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track October 27 over 1500m, 13 len behind Meisho Seoto with 54kg at $2.30. Likely to feature.
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SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 x54x7 MINORICHAN
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Tokai Diamant carrying 54kg at $71.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Kawasaki on December 15 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tamamo Krieger with 54kg at $41.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 x6369 PYTHON
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Yuki Hashimoto
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 11 len behind Tokai Diamant carrying 52kg at $12.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lambo carrying 52kg at $14.60. Preferred in something easier.
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HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Green cap
7 63182 REBAT
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Swertia carrying 56kg at $15.40. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 11 len behind Lambo with 56kg at $24.90. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
8 616x6 MOI WAHINE
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 800m, 6 len behind Monter Jewel with 54kg at $19.10. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Saga September 20 over 1300m defeating Joy Smiley with 54kg at $13.40. Likely improver.
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NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Orange cap
9 55353 KITANO EN CIEL
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Tokai Diamant carrying 54kg at $25.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lambo carrying 54kg at $27.60. Should be right in the finish.
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WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 92x11 ASTRAL FLARE
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track February 28 over 1300m defeating Mandalay Hill carrying 56kg at $5.20. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Funabashi March 9 over 1800m defeating Be Vivo with 56kg at $3.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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KAZUKI AKATSU
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap