KAWASAKI   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Reasonable tempo with Nijito Tarte probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. GARRINCHA (5) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Urawa over 1500m. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. JOSHUA (7) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.75 lengths from the winner at the end of 1500m. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. RING BELL GIRL (12) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 2000m at Urawa. Bold showing expected. HEROIC BIO (4) lines up for the first time since January 3. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Definite top-three chance.
1 40098 YUINO PACIOREK
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Most recently 8th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Pandeiro carrying 56kg at $75.90. The race before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yuyu Purnima with 56kg at $69.90. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 98700 RYUNO LIAISON
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 15 len behind Vermogen carrying 54kg at $151.80. The start before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1500m, 14 len behind Jo Salute carrying 54kg at $343.40. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 50900 NAGATA ENERGY
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on March 5 over 2000m, 27 len behind Moon Halo carrying 56kg at $187. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 2000m, 10 len behind Shimme Loin carrying 56kg at $280.30. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
TAKUTO IKETANI
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 2423x HEROIC BIO
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Bio K.
Entire back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track January 3 over 1500m, 3 len behind Fukuno Sunano Bara carrying 56kg at $9.40. First up last campaign third of 8 at Kasamatsu February 21 2024 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Kurino Spinel carrying 56kg at $6.60. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
4
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Salmon cap
5 02733 GARRINCHA
HITOSHI YAGI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Watanabe
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Vermogen carrying 56kg at $14.30. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Southern Fleuve with 56kg at $6.10. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
5
KOSUKE SAKURAI
PINK, Cyan cap
6 x214x NIJITO TARTE
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track January 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Istante carrying 54kg at $5.70. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track October 11 over 1400m, a neck behind Bajigaku Kalmia carrying 54kg at $1.30. Top hope if back in good order.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
7 99x33 JOSHUA
YOICHI TANABE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tombo with 56kg at $94.50. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Proofreader carrying 56kg at $8.50. Forward showing expected.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 43374 SEKIREI
SHOICHI HIRATA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Vermogen with 54kg at $15.20. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Proofreader with 54kg at $17.60. Another bold run is expected.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Yellow cap
9 11077 COSMO HORIZON
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kitano Falcon carrying 54kg at $88.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on February 27 over 1500m, 10 len behind Randy carrying 54kg at $93.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
10 44564 MONARCH SLUGGER
JUICHI TAJIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Pandeiro with 56kg at $24.60. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Proofreader with 56kg at $19.20. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
10
H YOSHIHARA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Light green cap
11 97154 TAIKI LEVIN
KAZUMI TAKEI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Proofreader with 56kg at $26.20. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Nishino Young Man with 56kg at $11.70. Likely to play a big role.
11
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Light brown cap
12 x09x2 RING BELL GIRL
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after 10 months led but faded 2nd of 12 at Urawa on February 27 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind A Shin Hemera with 53kg at $10. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Funabashi on April 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Arme Mate with 54kg at $43.70. Improver with winning prospects.
12
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
13 10089 QUEEN'S KAYANOHIME
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 9th of 11 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Taisei Spurt carrying 54kg at $76.20. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind Southern Fleuve with 54kg at $42.70. Can't make much of a case.
13
NORITADA HONDA
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
14 76x88 RICKEY MACCHIATO
KAZUNORI SAKAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroshi Aida
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind Smile Thrive with 54kg at $97.40. Second-up 8th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 11 len behind Vermogen carrying 54kg at $13.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
14
YOICHIRO MURO
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap