URAWA   09 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Ichigo Whip has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. MIKASA (7) finished fourth last start over 1400m at this track in an improved run. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. WONDER FEEL (1) was out of the money last start over 1400m at this track when fifth. Has the talent to take care of this field. LOVE ME ERE (8) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was fourth over 1200m at Funabashi. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Strips fitter and can feature. ICHIGO WHIP (10) was unplaced last start over 1500m at Kawasaki when 11th. Finds a nice race and can atone.
1 28745 WONDER FEEL
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Gallivare with 55kg at $13. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Rickey Macchiato with 56kg at $15.30. Likely to go well from the rails draw.
1
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, White cap
2 27090 CARAMEL CHOCOLAT
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Aoshiba Shoji Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Two M Tiger with 53kg at $49.20. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Fire Star with 55kg at $17.90. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
DAI OKADA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Black cap
3 42900 PINO NUI
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 13 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Two M Tiger carrying 55kg at $52.30. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Fire Star with 55kg at $4.10. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Red cap
4 x0970 RIKKIO
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1500m, 10 len behind Fire Star carrying 56kg at $63.10. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at Funabashi on December 10 over 1200m, 16 len behind Barjeel carrying 56kg at $94.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Blue cap
5 x0950 KAIJIN BELIEVE
Yumiko Iriguchi
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Save The Queen with 56kg at $53.40. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind High Touch Madonna carrying 56kg at $250.50. Hard to have on recent performances.
4
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x0956 HOSHI PRINCESS
KAZUNORI SAKAI
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Save The Queen with 54kg at $15.70. Before that 5th of 9 at Funabashi on December 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mama Arigato with 54kg at $147.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
5
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 84x84 MIKASA
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yusuke Yamaguchi
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gallivare carrying 55kg at $9.90. Second-up 4th of 13 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Two M Tiger carrying 55kg at $9.50. This race is well within his grasp.
6
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Green cap
8 704x4 LOVE ME ERE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Funabashi on December 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Win Gladness carrying 54kg at $69.10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1200m, 17 len behind Letemps Allure with 54kg at $232.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
7
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 68009 LA FONTANA
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start got back early 9th of 13 at Ohi on December 24 over 1200m, 13 len behind Grenat Rufus with 56kg at $195.50. Before that 13th of 15 at Ohi on December 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Baksheesh carrying 56kg at $201.20. Preferred in something easier.
8
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Orange cap
10 61080 ICHIGO WHIP
ISAMU KUBO
6YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 11th of 14 at Kawasaki on January 1 over 1500m, 9 len behind Heuresis carrying 54kg at $43. The start before that second last of 9 at Kawasaki on December 16 over 1500m, 18 len behind Meisho Matilda with 51kg at $13. Expected to finish much closer.
9
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Orange cap
11 69x64 EXCEL BLACK
Yumiko Iriguchi
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Masazumi Tanikawa
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 13 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind High Touch Madonna carrying 56kg at $36.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on December 24 over 1500m, 5 len behind Seinosuke with 56kg at $39.80. Others going much better heading into this one.
10
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 10x78 APPRAISER
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track on November 26 over 1500m, 16 len behind G T Engine with 56kg at $22.70. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Fire Star with 56kg at $43.60. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
11
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Pink cap