KAWASAKI   15 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S

Race 5 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Key Fine has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. MY BRIDGE (11) wasn't far off maiden success before a four-and-a-half months break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Looks the one to beat. WONDERFUL GRACE (6) resumes. Didn't make an impact at her only run last prep on February 26, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1500m at Urawa. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give a great sight. NAMIE HERO (10) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 6 lengths away in seventh over 1400m at Urawa. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. YAMATO KACHIDOKI (5) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.5 lengths adrift in second over 1400m at this track. Has a good association with Takuto Iketani with a run of four top-three results. Must be respected.
1 05953 BLUE TOURMALINE
ISAMU KUBO
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Secreto Weapon with 54kg at $30.50. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Urawa on April 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Musicienne carrying 54kg at $65.10. Could sneak into the finish.
1
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, White cap
2 50403 HIGH WILLHAYS
ROKURO MURATA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 3rd of 10 at Funabashi on June 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Derma Opera carrying 54kg at $53.60. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Riko Stechkina carrying 51kg at $58. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
2
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Black cap
3 983x4 KEY FINE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Koichiro Kitamae
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Riko Stechkina carrying 54kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Shining Lukia carrying 54kg at $2. Solid top-three hope.
3
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Red cap
4 98030 ANRI
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Secreto Weapon with 51kg at $45.70. Before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Narino Dream with 51kg at $76.60. Rather invest elsewhere.
4
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 33232 YAMATO KACHIDOKI
SUNAO YAMADA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toru Daigo
Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Secreto Weapon with 54kg at $7.10. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Urawa on April 20 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Maruno Anna carrying 54kg at $4.50. Another bold run is expected.
5
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 95x4x WONDERFUL GRACE
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 51.0KG
Minoru Yoneda
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind World Battle with 54kg at $12.40. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.5 len at this track June 18 over 1400m defeating Yasaka Soleil with 54kg at $5.10. Can return in winning form.
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SUGAWARA RIKUTO
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 08090 JO KAI
MASAYOSHI YAGI
8YO  GREY  MARE 52.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 17 len behind Chaconne with 52kg at $119.20. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Silver Ginji carrying 54kg at $10.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
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YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 59780 SIENA CURREN
TOSHIO TOMITA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Secreto Weapon carrying 56kg at $304.60. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 2000m, 14 len behind Excel Grand with 56kg at $117.70. Looking to others in this race.
8
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Green cap
9 00909 BERTHA'S BALLADE
SHOICHI HIRATA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Urawa on May 25 over 1300m, 12 len behind Nishino Tenkafubu with 54kg at $499.20. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 20 len behind Secreto Weapon carrying 54kg at $493.70. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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HIROTO ITO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 x5247 NAMIE HERO
ROKURO MURATA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chaconne carrying 56kg at $2.70. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Secreto Weapon carrying 56kg at $2.40. Deserves another chance.
10
HIROKI OKAMURA
RED,BLUE STRIPES,COLLAR, Orange cap
11 2x93x MY BRIDGE
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track February 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Caramel Slime carrying 56kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at this track January 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Siena Titicaca with 56kg at $3.60. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
11
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 21x4x YOU ROCK DUDE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Bando B.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 13 at Funabashi on April 1 over 1500m, 3 len behind Verdario carrying 54kg at $25.30. First up last campaign 9th of 11 at Funabashi on February 12 2025 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dungaree carrying 54kg at $13.40. Others make more appeal.
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RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Pink cap