KAWASAKI   19 Jun 2025
 
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Race 4 1400m

Track: AW      

Expecting a strong tempo with Roi De Sable and Baklava prominent. ROI DE SABLE (2) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at Ohi with a win as favourite over 1400m at this track five weeks ago, getting home by 5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Likely to be there at the finish again. BAKLAVA (3) is back from a spell after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 1400m at this track on January 3. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Likely to feature. FIREBALL (12) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Has never been out of the placings at the second run in. Among the winning hopes. METAL HEART (9) showed good speed and fought on for second over 1400m at this track last time. Can sneak into the finish again.
1 008x5 MARRON FUERTE
ISAMU KUBO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1500m, 7 len behind Krene with 54kg at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on December 13 2022 over 1400m, 17 len behind Guest Principal carrying 54kg at $87.30. Worth consideration.
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AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 0x261 ROI DE SABLE
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 5 len win at this track May 16 over 1400m defeating Silver Peko with 56kg at $1.60. Before that 6th of 12 at Ohi on April 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind Singing Blues carrying 56kg at $25.10. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
2
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 x611x BAKLAVA
H SASAKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by neck this track January 3 over 1400m defeating Lavender Macaron carrying 54kg at $2.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at this track November 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kitano Passion carrying 54kg at $3. Expected to play a major role.
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MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 53956 YORUDEMO ASA
Y YANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 11 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1500m, 8 len behind Serve The Mission carrying 56kg at $53.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chikachan with 56kg at $19.30. Prefer in something a bit easier.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 70039 AETHER NO KAZE
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Takahiko Fujita
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Urawa on May 29 over 1500m, 13 len behind A Shin Zodiac carrying 54kg at $267.20. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 30 len behind Lavender MacAron with 54kg at $34.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x3686 TO WIN
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ho O Venus carrying 54kg at $190.70. The run before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Quite Possible carrying 54kg at $31.80. Tough assignment.
6
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 06x58 KITANO PASSION
Sakai Shinobu
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lemon Aika with 54kg at $12.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 14 len behind Shinto Hanano Ran carrying 54kg at $53.30. Others have better prospects.
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HIROTO ITO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 30847 SO
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1500m, 8 len behind Las Jun with 56kg at $97.70. The run before that 4th of 12 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Rayel with 56kg at $47.30. Rather invest elsewhere.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 x3x32 METAL HEART
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Katsuhiko Tabata
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Zodiac with 54kg at $5.90. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Auster with 54kg at $3.20. Definite winning chance.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 30052 SHONAN MANTEN
KAZUMI TAKEI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Shinto Hanano Ran carrying 54kg at $39.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Win Protea with 54kg at $120.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
10
HIROKI OKAMURA
RED,BLUE STRIPES,COLLAR, Light brown cap
11 85049 CHIARA BONHEUR
JUICHI TAJIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1500m, 14 len behind Las Jun carrying 51kg at $343.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 30 len behind Lavender MacAron carrying 51kg at $20.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
11
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 149x2 FIREBALL
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, neck behind Lavender MacAron with 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 12 over 1500m, 8 len behind Symboli Noel carrying 56kg at $5.30. Among the top chances.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap