URAWA   23 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

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Genuine tempo with Shigerutsukimizake to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. PALO SANTO (7) won at this track and distance at her last outing seven months ago, the only appearance of that campaign. Should be hard to stop. RANDY (3) was well fancied last start over 2000m at this track when fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Has a win and two minor placings from four starts at this track and distance. Sure to run well. EXMEDI NO KISEKI (11) made progress last time out, finishing 11 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1800m at Funabashi. Finds a suitable race and can find winning form. AKANE SEIKO (1) was safely held when third last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Should be thereabouts.
1 45213 AKANE SEIKO
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind G T Engine carrying 53kg at $59.20. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track February 23 over 1500m defeating Anticipar carrying 54kg at $11.10. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside alley.
1
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 12259 SHIGERUTSUKIMIZAKE
TAKESHI MINOWA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Keiko Morinaka
Last start 9th of 12 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Le Grand Chariot carrying 55kg at $9.40. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind G T Engine carrying 56kg at $10.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
2
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Black cap
3 5x394 RANDY
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 16 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Lord Asterisk carrying 55kg at $2.40. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Funabashi on January 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Barnsbury with 56kg at $17.90. Further improvement is anticipated.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Red cap
4 963x8 SMILE THRIVE
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Shinichi Matsuno
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 800m, 6 len behind Araiguma Punch carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on December 24 2024 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Ashoka with 56kg at $4.50. Don't underestimate.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 21346 FLASH TIME
MASAMI YOSHIDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Amamoto carrying 55kg at $6.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind G T Engine with 55kg at $11.20. No threat last start but is capable of better.
5
DAI OKADA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 040x5 SUNAONA KIMOCHI
SUNAO YAMADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pyro De Kiseki with 54kg at $77.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Kawasaki September 9 over 1500m defeating Serve The Mission carrying 51kg at $15.20. Needs to lift.
6
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Green cap
7 87x1x PALO SANTO
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track September 26 over 1400m defeating Parasole carrying 54kg at $10.40. When resuming last campaign 4th of 10 at Sonoda on April 1 2025 over 1400m, 5 len behind Agnes Shu with 55kg at $22. Winning hope.
7
KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, Green cap
8 x1x06 ALEGRIA CITY
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
9YO  BL/CH  HORSE 56.0KG
Yushun Horse
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 57 day letup. First-up second last of 12 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 17 len behind Roaring Flame carrying 56kg at $10.30. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 9 len behind Queen's Stela carrying 56kg at $12.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 x40x0 WILL TOO WELL
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind G T Engine carrying 55kg at $153. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 800m, 7 len behind Reboot Power carrying 54kg at $5.50. Needs to do a lot more.
9
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 90364 CRETEIL
KAZUMI TAKEI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Sword
Most recently 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Amamoto carrying 56kg at $35.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bloodline carrying 56kg at $62.40. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
10
ELIONE CHAVEZ
YELLOW, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Pink cap
11 43263 EXMEDI NO KISEKI
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start 3rd of 13 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1800m, 11 len behind God Treasure with 56kg at $6.70. The run before that 6th of 12 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Hoyo Moon with 56kg at $6. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
11
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Pink cap