URAWA   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING:

Race 5 1500m

Track: DIRT      

Slick tempo from the outset as a number of them push forward - Win Besant, Miel Miele and Win Cranberry will be prominent. WIN CRANBERRY (5) was a 4 length winner over 1500m last time at this track. Has a fair record at this track with a win and two placings. Sure to go close if runs up to mark. WIN BESANT (3) has put together back to back placings after scoring three back at this track, the latest when a 2 length third at Funabashi. Proving a good combination with same rider in the money the last two rides. Best figures should see him run well. YUTAKASAN (7) went back early from his wide draw over 1500m at this track last time but hit the line strongly to finish fifth. Yet to win here but has recorded some good runs including two placings and has winning claims on best figures. JO STELLA (10) raced below best at last run when eighth over 1400m at this track and returns from a nearly two months break. Keep safe along with DALIAN KAIXIN (1) from barrier 1. Has gone back his past two runs. Better when ridden on speed and the inside draw better allows for it.
1 22100 DALIAN KAIXIN
HIROKI ZAKURO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Latest outing 10th of 12 at this track on February 2 over 1500m, 17 len behind I Max with 53kg at $19.40. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fine Ares with 53kg at $10.30. Nice alley and worth including.
1
KOSUKE SAKURAI
WHITE, GREEN STARS, RED SLEEVES WITH GREEN ARMBANDS, LIGHT GREEN CAP
2 60000 CASTLE CIEL
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
11YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Latest start second last of 11 at Funabashi on February 10 over 1200m, 15 len behind Kimon Ruby with 56kg at $132.70. The run before that second last of 14 at Kawasaki on January 28 over 1500m, 15 len behind Piena Beach carrying 56kg at $88.60. Can't see him troubling these.
2
TSUTOMU TANAKA
YELLOW, BLUE STAR, RED ARMBANDS, LIGHT BROWN CAP
3 46123 WIN BESANT
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
12YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Latest start led throughout and just faded 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on February 9 over 1500m, 2 len behind Gold Sniper with 56kg at $5.40. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on January 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smart Wyvern with 56kg at $5.10. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
3
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE CHEVRON HOOP, PURPLE SLEEVES, SALMON CAP
4 27754 HIGE CRAZY
KAZUNORI SAKAI
10YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Latest start 4th of 12 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 10 len behind Aino Wisteria with 56kg at $16.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ichijin with 56kg at $30.50. Can't recommend without improvement.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, LIGHT GREEN CAP
5 52521 WIN CRANBERRY
SHINSUKE KUDO
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Useful filly. Latest start won by 4 len this track February 1 over 1500m defeating Sho Imon carrying 54kg at $9.20. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on January 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Clap Clap with 54kg at $13.20. Has found some form and will prove very hard to toss again.
5
KOSEI AKIMOTO
YELLOW, YELLOW CAP
6 56097 MIEL MIELE
HIDEO KUBO
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
KT Racing Co. Ltd.
Latest outing 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on January 26 over 900m, 9 len behind Gumannost with 54kg at $104.50. The race before that 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on January 2 over 900m, 12 len behind Taisei Shiny with 54kg at $223.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, BLACK SPOTS, ARMBAND, CYAN CAP
7 09825 YUTAKASAN
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Noboru Iyama
Latest run 5th of 12 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 6 len behind Cool Monster carrying 56kg at $18.90. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 24 over 1500m, nose behind Enforcer with 56kg at $205.30. Deserves another chance in this suitable contest.
7
DAI OKADA
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES WITH WHITE ARMBANDS, CYAN CAP
8 07759 BLUE TEARS
HIKARU YAMAKOSHI
9YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Latest run 9th of 12 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 10 len behind Cool Monster carrying 54kg at $119.10. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Cosmo Aube carrying 54kg at $62. Prefer to see.
8
SHOYA HOZONO
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, CYAN CAP
9 331x0 NAGARA CHERRY
K OKADA
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Nagara Racing Club
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months ran last of 12 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 17 len behind Cool Monster with 54kg at $31.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Kanazawa on April 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Y Y Girl carrying 54kg at $3.60. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
9
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH PURPLE ARMBANDS, HOT PINK CAP
10 96x8x JO STELLA
SATOSHI KOKUBO
9YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Resuming after a break; finished off last preparation 8th of 11 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pin Oak carrying 54kg at $11. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 31 len behind Diamond Bio carrying 54kg at $14.70. Returning from a break in a winnable race.
10
SEIJI SAKAI
WHITE, RED SASH, ARMBANDS, CYAN CAP