URAWA   21 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with Sanono Tarumae leading the way. SANONO TARUMAE (6) is close to a win having placed in three of her last four starts. Good again but found a couple better at this track and trip last start. Worth serious consideration. BLESSED THUNDER (5) is working towards a win. Finished fourth two runs back then did well last start when he did his best work late but found one better over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten only 0.8 lengths. Could strike. PEACE SHINY (2) produced a good effort when second last start over this distance at Kawasaki, beaten a neck. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Likely to run well. CIEL LA VICTOIRE (10) was a winner three back and did well again for third last start at Kawasaki. Contender.
1 6x040 COMMODORES
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Last start ran last of 14 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1600m, 33 len behind Grateful Pain with 56kg at $49.20. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Estetica with 56kg at $78.90. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 79212 PEACE SHINY
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiro Nakahira
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, neck behind Pyro De Kiseki carrying 56kg at $15.40. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track March 17 over 1500m defeating Kanetoshi Shukin with 56kg at $7.80. With a little improvement can take this out.
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WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 6499x APASIONADO
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track July 22 over 800m, 13 len behind Eri Kohaku carrying 55kg at $271.60. Previously first up; eighth of 18 at Kokura February 17 2024 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Schau Bin Da carrying 55.0kg at $15.70. A big run will not surprise.
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KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Red cap
4 995x8 GEO VIGOROUS
MASAMI YOSHIDA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Koichi Hoshika
Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 9 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 15 len behind Maru Mori Active with 56kg at $29.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Kasamatsu on January 10 2024 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kotoshiro carrying 56kg at $7.30. Must improve significantly.
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YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 15442 BLESSED THUNDER
TAKESHI MINOWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Sando Masaru Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Genki Ippai carrying 55kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Vallumnos carrying 56kg at $8.20. Another bold run is expected.
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HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Yellow cap
6 52023 SANONO TARUMAE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Racing well recently. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Vallumnos with 54kg at $5.20. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Onsight carrying 54kg at $20.30. Has the right credentials.
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AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 40024 TSUGANO SHOGUN
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Maru Mori Active with 56kg at $13.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mana Lanakila with 55kg at $16.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Orange cap
8 x2007 HUBBLE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 13 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Harmony Roi with 56kg at $58.10. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1500m, 24 len behind Eurosita Beat with 56kg at $67.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Orange cap
9 08506 MEISHO POLPO
NOBORU TAMAI
9YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Alvarez carrying 53kg at $121.40. The race before that second last of 12 at Funabashi on March 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Twilight Way with 56kg at $99.20. Other runners are much more appealing.
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DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 x3173 CIEL LA VICTOIRE
SUNAO YAMADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Derma Purusa carrying 54kg at $23.60. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Vallumnos with 54kg at $2.10. Genuine hope on best form.
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HIROTO ITO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap