KAWASAKI   04 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 4 900m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine pace with Slechtvalk finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. SLECHTVALK (8) finished second as favourite last time out over 900m at this track, making it four minor placings from four career starts. Not far off a win and gets her chance to break through. ANGE GRACE (9) is back from a spell of five months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 900m contest at this track by 4 lengths. Ready to run well. LOVE AND BEANS (2) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a second most recently over 800m at Urawa when beaten 1.5 lengths. Haruto Nakayama stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on three occasions. Has winning claims on best figures. LEMON GRASS (11) did a great job to score by 3 lengths over today's course and distance when first-up from a layoff last time out. Taking on a better line-up this time but she can get the job done.
1 68800 LOVE MANIC
H SASAKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 14 at this track on July 10 over 1500m, 18 len behind Ziegfeld carrying 53kg at $104.30. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 16 len behind Captain Blue with 51kg at $15. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, White cap
2 03422 LOVE AND BEANS
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Urawa on July 25 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Hawaiian Jewel with 51kg at $3.10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Urawa on June 27 over 800m, 2 len behind Meimei Mefa'a with 50kg at $26.60. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall.
2
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Grey cap
3 52095 IKUNOGA KITAZO
H SASAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on July 9 over 900m, 8 len behind Lemon Grass carrying 56kg at $35.10. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 900m, 5 len behind Truly Ai carrying 56kg at $54.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 26769 BORDEAUX TIRAMISU
YOICHI TANABE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 9th of 11 at Urawa on July 25 over 800m, 8 len behind Hawaiian Jewel with 53kg at $32.40. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on July 7 over 900m, 6 len behind Takeno Magic carrying 54kg at $48. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 32x58 SINCERE BEAUTY
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Truly Ai carrying 54kg at $7.50. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on July 7 over 900m, 8 len behind Takeno Magic with 54kg at $10.70. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
5
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 929x0 SHINANO OYAKATA
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 44 len behind Taisei Frank with 55kg at $40.90. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sayono Big Hope carrying 56kg at $21.20. Unlikely to threaten.
6
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 56411 TAKENO MAGIC
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a neck at this track July 7 over 900m defeating Intense Drive carrying 54kg at $32.90. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track June 17 over 900m defeating Pecan Pie with 54kg at $4.10. Last-start winner worth including
7
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
8 2232 SLECHTVALK
SHOICHI HIRATA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at this track on July 9 over 900m, 3 len behind Lemon Grass with 55kg at $1.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Lusofonia with 54kg at $1.90. Further improvement is anticipated.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
9 921x ANGE GRACE
YUYA YAMAZAKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 4 len win. This track March 3 over 900m defeating Turnip Viper with 54kg at $1.90. On debut ninth of 11 at this track January 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Jamboree Queen with 54kg at $64.50. Looks a key runner.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 89729 EPONA MELODY
KAZUMI TAKEI
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 52.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on July 7 over 900m, 8 len behind Takeno Magic carrying 52kg at $32.20. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on June 16 over 900m, nose behind Truly Ai carrying 54kg at $244.70. Wide draw makes it tough.
10
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 234x1 LEMON GRASS
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track July 9 over 900m defeating Slechtvalk with 54kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on March 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Excel Bobby carrying 54kg at $3.20. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
11
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 02920 ASIA PATEK
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on July 10 over 1500m, 8 len behind Ziegfeld with 56kg at $18.60. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track on June 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Crystal Arrow with 56kg at $17.10. Won't be beating too many of these home.
12
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap