URAWA   29 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1400m

Track: GOOD      

A solid tempo on the cards with Kumasan Arigato leading the way. VIP LIAM (3) is back after a break of six-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 2000m at Fukushima. Has switched to the Kenichi Shigeta yard. Looks a winning chance. MANACOR (9) is back after a break of six-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished ninth over 1400m at this track. Hard to beat if back in good order as anticipated. KUMASAN ARIGATO (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 2.5 lengths when fourth over 1200m at Funabashi three-and-a-half weeks ago after being in contention on the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SAVE THE QUEEN (1) finished third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Solid each way chance.
1 36x93 SAVE THE QUEEN
HIRONORI UNOKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up second last of 10 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind Yabane with 54kg at $31.20. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Yodono Ace carrying 54kg at $8.30. Racing well. Top prospects.
1
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 6404x SHOWA STYLE
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track October 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kamino Wa carrying 55kg at $10.80. On debut third of 7 at this track May 20 2024 over 800m, 9 len behind Light Three carrying 54kg at $27.90. Hasn't shown enough.
2
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Grey cap
3 0x39x VIP LIAM
Kenichi Shigeta
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Fukushima November 16 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind A O King with 56.0kg at $13.90. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Fukushima November 10 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Jet Blade with 56.0kg at $97.70. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
3
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 244 KUMASAN ARIGATO
HIRONORI UNOKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Teruken Yumikazari carrying 54kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ange Marron carrying 54kg at $2.10. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
4
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 36850 HASHIRIMASSE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Tetsuro Murata
Most recently 10th of 12 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1500m, 10 len behind Come Back carrying 56kg at $63.70. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yodono Ace carrying 56kg at $9.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
5
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 5x777 CREST LINE
Yumiko Iriguchi
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Azukichan with 54kg at $103.10. Before that 7th of 12 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Satono Campanula carrying 54kg at $168.30. Hard to recommend.
6
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 90x06 DAINO MELODY
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up ran last of 12 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1200m, 20 len behind Satono Campanula carrying 56kg at $194.20. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Azukichan carrying 56kg at $165.60. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
7
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 x950x KURINO WILLIAM
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
Yoriko Kurimoto
Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 23 over 1200m, 17 len behind Mild Rydeen carrying 57.0kg at $17.70. First up last campaign ninth of 17 at Kokura January 26 over 1200m, 10 len behind Fusetsu with 57.0kg at $31.10. Must be included.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
9 3289x MANACOR
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at this track November 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Yoruno Cho carrying 55kg at $1.60. On debut third of 8 at this track August 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Jo Toby with 54kg at $3.60. Likely to play a major role.
9
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light brown cap
10 785x9 HOME RUN BATTER
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yodono Ace with 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kajibano Umajikara carrying 55kg at $5.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 805x9 BOUCHEE NOIR
KAZUNORI SAKAI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 800m, 8 len behind Vina Ben Tre with 53kg at $49.40. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fidele Trotter carrying 54kg at $2.20. Unlikely to threaten.
11
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap