URAWA   30 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 4 800m

Track: SOFT      

Without a recognised leader a modest gallop is on the cards. APPLE THIEF (2) is returning from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished fourth at Funabashi over 1200m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Hirohito Noguchi. Expected to feature on best form. MIRACOLO ECLAT (10) finished out of the money but was not too far away when resuming last start over 800m at this track. Among the leading chances. YUYU KEEN (7) did little and finished 15 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1400m at Kawasaki last start, a less impressive effort than her seventh at this track the run before. Meets a stronger field but she is worth another chance. HOLO KIKI (6) ran a better race last start, finishing 3.5 lengths away in fifth over 800m at this track. No surprise to see her in contention.
1 06x00 LOVE AND BEANS
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 50.0KG

Third-up today. Freshened for 37 days. Resuming 10th of 12 at Kanazawa on March 16 over 1500m, 27 len behind Viva Rosita carrying 54kg at $153.90. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 45 len behind Azukichan carrying 54kg at $19.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, White cap
2 5873x APPLE THIEF
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track February 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Parasole with 54kg at $47.40. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Funabashi October 29 over 1200m, 16 len behind Aranjuez Rose with 54kg at $11.40. Likely to play a major role.
2
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 x0898 HAWAIIAN JEWEL
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Burn Straight carrying 56kg at $215.40. The start before that 9th of 11 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Uwasano Dekopin carrying 56kg at $77.70. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
3
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Salmon cap
4 x0956 MIRACOLO VAGUE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Vina Ben Tre with 55kg at $8.70. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 18 over 800m, 8 len behind Siena Wave carrying 55kg at $31. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
4
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 47650 KAKUSHIN DREAM
KAZUNORI SAKAI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 23 len behind Yodono Ace with 54kg at $66.70. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Yabane carrying 54kg at $115.30. Impossible to entertain.
5
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 00885 HOLO KIKI
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Vina Ben Tre carrying 53kg at $11.30. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 18 over 800m, 11 len behind Siena Wave carrying 53kg at $34.50. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
6
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
7 08070 YUYU KEEN
Yumiko Iriguchi
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 11 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind G T Kaisoku with 54kg at $56.10. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Yabane carrying 54kg at $298.20. Capable of big final splits.
7
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 x5x80 DOUBLE X
MORIO KAWAMURA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ange Marron carrying 56kg at $86.60. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1200m, 24 len behind Castle Aile carrying 56kg at $170.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 20000 QUEEN SANSA
MASAYOSHI YAGI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 900m, 7 len behind Gold Saika with 53kg at $31.20. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1500m, 11 len behind Takaichi Furioso carrying 53kg at $81.60. Rough hope.
9
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 6x4 MIRACOLO ECLAT
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Third race start. First start second last of 7 at Funabashi on November 29 over 1000m, 13 len behind Bright Flash carrying 54kg at $84.40. Went for a break before returning 4th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 800m, 1.75 len behind Vina Ben Tre carrying 53kg at $17. Fitter again and a winning hope.
10
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap