URAWA   22 Dec 2025
 
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Race 5 1400m

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Solid tempo with Power Of The King to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. G T ENGINE (1) finished 14th two runs back at Tokyo Dirt then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths as public elect after being in contention on the turn over 1500m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. POWER OF THE KING (12) is still a maiden after nine starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1400m at this track following a minor placing at this track over 1500m the run prior. Among the leading chances. MEISHO SEOTO (10) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish sixth, beaten 7 lengths, over 1500m at this track. Will push forward and is among the chances. SAYAHIME (3) was well in the market last time out but failed to fire and finished fifth over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Looks close to a win and worth including.
1 00001 G T ENGINE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at this track November 26 over 1500m defeating Princess Sakura carrying 56kg at $2.10. The start before that 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 25 over 1400m, 21 len behind Meridian Star carrying 53.0kg at $173.70. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 0090x SIVA SHIN
Yumiko Iriguchi
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Kawasaki September 8 over 1500m, 16 len behind Peters with 56kg at $276.70. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Kawasaki May 12 over 1500m, 10 len behind Proofreader carrying 56kg at $202.10. Others have firmer winning claims.
2
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Black cap
3 30335 SAYAHIME
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kitasan Epona carrying 54kg at $3.30. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on November 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Lila Gale carrying 54kg at $4.70. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside alley.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Red cap
4 45464 MEISHO BENIBANA
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on December 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Olperer with 54kg at $76.70. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sahara Flavor with 54kg at $62.20. Hard to make a case today.
4
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Blue cap
5 50694 GOLD KID
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on November 28 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Summer Story with 56kg at $18.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Know The Truth with 56kg at $92.50. Possesses a big finish.
5
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Blue cap
6 2762x TAKARA HUNTER
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track September 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Feed Win with 55kg at $10. On debut fifth of 7 at this track December 23 over 1400m, 22 len behind Kicks carrying 55kg at $55.20. Useful type who should go well.
6
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Yellow cap
7 07781 WIN GLADNESS
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Funabashi December 11 over 1200m defeating Surreal with 56kg at $59.70. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on November 27 over 1500m, 8 len behind Rickey Macchiato carrying 56kg at $58.30. Not for ours.
7
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 3x692 ESORA
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on December 16 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Presto Venus carrying 56kg at $5.80. Before that second last of 10 at this track on November 25 over 1500m, 13 len behind War Anthem carrying 56kg at $25.10. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
8
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Green cap
9 49x29 RAVI'S DREAM
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Nagako Fujita
Third-up today. Resuming gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on October 28 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Morion with 54kg at $6.70. Second-up 9th of 11 at this track on November 26 over 1500m, 19 len behind G T Engine with 54kg at $2.60. Ran well below expectations last start but can do better.
9
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Green cap
10 x8016 MEISHO SEOTO
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on November 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind War Anthem carrying 54kg at $1.60. The race before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track October 27 over 1500m defeating Salt Miracle carrying 54kg at $3.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
10
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 34300 KITANO AMAPOLA
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Kawasaki on November 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kuu Lei Nani with 54kg at $107.10. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cal Dawn with 54kg at $2.80. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
11
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
12 22534 POWER OF THE KING
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
3YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sahara Flavor with 56kg at $2. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on October 28 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Ivy Gao carrying 56kg at $3.90. Winning hope.
12
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Pink cap
13 66897 VODKA GIRL
TAKESHI MINOWA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track on November 25 over 1500m, 11 len behind War Anthem with 54kg at $355.80. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on October 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cal Dawn with 54kg at $136.80. Can't recommend.
13
KAZUKI AKATSU
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap