URAWA   28 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 3 1400m

Track:      

Expecting G T Grace to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. G T GRACE (7) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Closed last prep with a third, beaten 4 lengths, over 800m at this track. Likely to feature. CURATION (1) turned in a nice run last time when she made late ground to finish third over 1200m at Funabashi. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. DAIMEI BUTTERFLY (3) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1400m. Has managed three minor placings from four runs at this circuit. Shapes as one to consider. SETTING SAIL (6) was beaten 8 lengths into tenth in a 1200m contest at Funabashi three weeks ago. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 63x63 CURATION
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
3YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Funabashi on April 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Masakki with 53kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jun Pirka carrying 53kg at $3.30. Shows promise. Will take beating.
1
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, White cap
2 62786 DAIBA MAYACHAN
TAKESHI MINOWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 54kg at $11.20. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Peach Peach with 54kg at $82.70. Hard to recommend.
2
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Black cap
3 6333 DAIMEI BUTTERFLY
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Poppy Red with 54kg at $7.40. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Waves Leaps carrying 53kg at $6.70. Rates highly. Big chance.
3
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 x2874 AUFTAKT
SUNAO YAMADA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Blue Ocean carrying 54kg at $26.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 900m, 8 len behind Marvellous Tiara carrying 53kg at $63.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 04593 COMBAT STATE
SHINSUKE KUDO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 56kg at $27.60. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sayono Big Alma carrying 56kg at $16.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
5
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 78340 SETTING SAIL
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Epigenetics carrying 56kg at $39.40. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Funabashi on April 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Gold Topiary carrying 56kg at $28.20. Possesses a big finish.
6
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 3x3x G T GRACE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on March 16 over 800m, 4 len behind Million Flight with 53kg at $1.60. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 at this track on September 22 over 800m, 2 len behind Star Haru with 54kg at $3.30. Sure to be ready to run well.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
8 97x07 AU SOLEIL
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Peach Peach carrying 56kg at $108.30. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 56kg at $20.10. No threat last start but is capable of better.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, Orange cap
9 82740 YUYAKEKOYAKE
HIRONORI UNOKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1400m, 17 len behind Pawa Poke Kanon carrying 54kg at $116.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 54kg at $21.90. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
9
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 98799 KYOEI ALADDIN
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at this track on April 24 over 800m, 11 len behind Ruby Tesoro with 54kg at $40.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Peach Peach with 55kg at $137.70. Preferred in something easier.
10
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Pink cap