URAWA   22 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 4 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Keen battle for the lead with La Valse, Yodono Homare and Jo Kai in advance of Mozu Masterpiece and Hanuman Beach. ORI'S GENIE (7) turned in a fine effort to score by a neck at today's course and distance when resuming from a spell last time out. Well placed, and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. HANUMAN BEACH (6) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only a head over 1500m at Funabashi. Looks well placed, and can go one better. JO KAI (8) has Ryo Novata going aboard after she was well held last time out in sixth over 1500m at this track. Should camp just off the leaders. Each way value. YODONO HOMARE (5) returns after a spell of five months. Looking to emulate his win at this track at the beginning of last prep. Has to be respected, so include in all combinations.
1 90860 MICHELLE ELLECOURT
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on July 7 over 1400m, 15 len behind Absolute with 54kg at $98.40. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 23 over 1500m, 9 len behind Princess Sakura with 54kg at $54.90. Hard to have.
1
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 98x92 MOZU MASTERPIECE
Yumiko Iriguchi
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 12 len behind Supercycle carrying 56kg at $122.40. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yamatake Kochan carrying 56kg at $99.60. Needs plenty of luck.
2
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 88595 SIENA LEON
TOSHIO TOMITA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on June 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Typeface carrying 56kg at $74.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 1500m, 7 len behind Mistra with 54kg at $178.10. Possesses a big finish.
3
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Salmon cap
4 78607 LA VALSE
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on July 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taiki Levin carrying 54kg at $31.40. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Wonderful Grace with 54kg at $58.30. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
4
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 9928x YODONO HOMARE
MAKI HIRAYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind King Bullseyes with 56kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track August 21 over 1400m defeating Smart Axion carrying 56kg at $3.50. Top hope if back in good order.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 69842 HANUMAN BEACH
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Funabashi on June 30 over 1500m, head behind Jasmine Chara with 56kg at $10.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Harmony Joey with 56kg at $30.40. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
6
DAI OKADA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light green cap
7 813x1 ORI'S GENIE
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by a neck at this track June 25 over 1500m defeating Bequest with 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind It's My Treat with 56kg at $447. Among the leading chances.
7
KAZUKI AKATSU
DENIM, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 9x226 JO KAI
SATOSHI KOKUBO
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Comes off a 54 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Mistra carrying 54kg at $2.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Margot Beat carrying 54kg at $4.30. Sure to be right there at the business end.
8
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
9 06047 QUEEN'S SIRIUS
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 900m, 6 len behind Glory Shoes with 54kg at $68.20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Yamatake Kochan with 54kg at $80.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap