KAWASAKI   17 Jun 2026
 
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Race 5 1400m

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Expecting Cotton Flower to take up the running with Ino and Tur Auf close at hand. FAIR MELODY (6) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just one length from the winner in second over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. B B RADON (3) led throughout last time over 1500m at Funabashi and scored a comfortable win. Same winning combination here and is likely to play a major role. INO (8) turned in a modest performance when eighth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 9 lengths after being in contention on the turn. That followed a win at Urawa at the previous outing. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TUR AUF (9) wound up strongly last time out to finish 0.8 lengths adrift in third over 1500m at Funabashi. Should camp just off the leaders. In the mix.
1 87542 BELLA VITTORIA
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Smile Plus carrying 54kg at $17.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Win Primus with 54kg at $37.10. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside gate. Good each-way hope.
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KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, White cap
2 770x8 BOLD POLICY
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Oriko Paradise carrying 51kg at $23.50. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Pod Sol carrying 54kg at $8.60. Must improve significantly.
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NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Black cap
3 793x1 B B RADON
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Bando B.
Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after nearly two years favourite; won by 5 len at Funabashi May 8 over 1500m defeating Yet To Come with 54kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Funabashi on April 11 2024 over 1500m, 6 len behind Takara Liner with 51kg at $37.90. Among the top chances.
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MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 78081 SIVA SHIN
Yumiko Iriguchi
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Urawa May 28 over 2000m defeating Meisho Towani with 56kg at $65.70. The race before that ran second last of 9 at this track on May 11 over 1500m, 12 len behind Party King with 56kg at $24.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
4
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Blue cap
5 x0430 ADY MORENA
H SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind Keep Adorable with 56kg at $19.30. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Samt with 56kg at $6.70. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 35x62 FAIR MELODY
NAOYUKI AKIYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hitomi Yoshida
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 900m, 4 len behind Dashing Man with 54kg at $8.90. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Samt with 54kg at $2.20. Can improve. Top chance if at her best.
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YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 40801 MAI KAGURA
KAZUMI TAKEI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently won by 1.5 len at Urawa May 29 over 1400m defeating Genova Flavor with 54kg at $158. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Samt with 54kg at $46.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Green cap
8 x6118 INO
H SASAKI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Win Primus carrying 54kg at $3.10. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Urawa April 24 over 1400m defeating Excel Black carrying 54kg at $3.20. Deserves another chance.
8
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 x2383 TUR AUF
TADANARI KONNO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Adarmalik with 56kg at $5.80. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1500m, 13 len behind Dacitapit carrying 56kg at $3.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
10 144x4 COTTON FLOWER
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mozu Mikoshi with 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Kanazawa on September 23 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Uwain carrying 55kg at $2.30. Fitter and worth including.
10
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 15984 SCHWEIGEN
HIDEO KUBO
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Last start 4th of 11 at Urawa on May 26 over 1500m, 5 len behind G T Amour with 55kg at $45.20. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 1500m, 13 len behind Excel Black with 55kg at $118. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 00405 VIP JESSE
JUICHI TAJIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mozu Mikoshi carrying 51kg at $378.60. The race before that 11th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 2000m, 11 len behind Kagayaki Fighter carrying 51kg at $127.50. Wide draw makes it tough.
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YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Pink cap