URAWA   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Good tempo expected with Megu, Ecoro Gioia and Dancing Happily rolling forward. ECORO GIOIA (4) was well in commission last start over 2000m at this track when seventh, beaten 9 lengths. Has a strong record here, including three wins. Should be in the finish. MEGU (1) went forward last start over 1400m at this track and held on well for second, beaten half a length. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Likely improver with strong prospects. GUILLERMO (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 2.25 lengths when fifth over 1500m at Funabashi three weeks ago after being in the firing line on the bend. The engagement of Ryo Novata is noteworthy. Likely improver with strong prospects. LARGE FIELD (8) finished seventh, beaten 6 lengths, last time out over this course and distance after coming from an outside draw. Settles back early but winds up late. Can feature in the finish.
1 x6x52 MEGU
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Hirota Kimura
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Two M Fleek with 54kg at $31. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Taisei Spurt with 54kg at $7.70. Should be right in the finish.
1
AKIRA HARITA
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
2 82505 GUILLERMO
TAKESHI MINOWA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Last start 5th of 12 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Win Briller with 55kg at $6.40. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kitano Falcon carrying 56kg at $13.90. Well placed to take this out.
2
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
3 x4x50 HARMONY YAMATO
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 5th of 11 at this track on January 10 over 1500m, 8 len behind Derma Purusa carrying 56kg at $29.20. Last start second last of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 16 len behind Best Returner carrying 56kg at $9.30. Rather invest elsewhere.
3
MASASHIGE HONDA
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
4 13117 ECORO GIOIA
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 2000m, 9 len behind Ryuno Ar Rass carrying 56kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Kawasaki March 5 over 1400m defeating Win Flandre carrying 57kg at $1.20. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
4
TAKAYUKI YANO
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 10770 COSMO HORIZON
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 11th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1500m, 14 len behind Ring Bell Girl carrying 56kg at $58.10. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kitano Falcon with 54kg at $88.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Hot pink cap
6 2x900 LEMON SOUFFLE
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Useful filly. Most recently ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1400m, 16 len behind Symbol The Sun carrying 54kg at $54.40. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kitano Falcon with 54kg at $34.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
6
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 492x8 DANCING HAPPILY
TERUKAZU IMAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Symbol The Sun with 54kg at $14.20. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on December 11 over 900m, 7 len behind Ryuno Shinkuha with 54kg at $10.60. Needs to lift.
7
TAKUTO IKETANI
YELLOW, BLACK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, White cap
8 78757 LARGE FIELD
KAZUNORI SAKAI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shingo Sakaguchi
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Vermogen with 56kg at $49.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yuyu Purnima with 56kg at $76.40. Watch for him to be flashing home.
8
YOICHIRO MURO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Green cap
9 72180 NEO ANCORA
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, 11 len behind Pandeiro with 56kg at $18.90. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 27 over 1500m, 15 len behind Randy with 56kg at $15.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Pink cap
10 97634 STAR HUSTLE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Kitano Falcon carrying 56kg at $12.20. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Smile Thrive with 56kg at $28.20. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
10
MAI FUKUHARA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Grey cap
11 87000 RYUNO LIAISON
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1500m, 9 len behind Ring Bell Girl carrying 54kg at $232.30. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, 15 len behind Vermogen carrying 54kg at $151.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
12 00309 FIRE STAR
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, 12 len behind Vermogen with 56kg at $31. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Smile Thrive with 56kg at $89. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
KENJI OKAMURA
ORANGE, Yellow cap