URAWA   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 6 1400m

Track: GOOD     True  

Genuine tempo from Lux Lieben leading Kitano Amapola. KITANO AMAPOLA (7) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins but last start was just edged out when runner-up over 1500m at this track. Hard to fault and can find winning form again. WILD DUNK (10) was a determined winner two back then raced on the speed last time before finishing third over 1500m at this track. Has sound form at this track and distance with a win and two minor placings from four runs. Leading contender. HOSHO DIVA (1) is a eight-start maiden who was close to a win before a five months break, finishing off with a minor placing at this track. Aided by the rails draw. Go well. KITANO JAUNE (3) met with solid support last time out but disappointed. Good prior so anticipating a better run this time.
1 00x3x HOSHO DIVA
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Michiko Haga
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind En Cloche with 54kg at $5.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 18 at Hanshin on March 30 2024 over 1400m, 13 len behind Garonne carrying 55.0kg at $59.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
1
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 59000 TINY POWER
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
8YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takefumi Okada
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Taisei Spurt carrying 56kg at $70.50. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 27 over 2000m, 22 len behind A Shin Hemera with 57kg at $97.80. Low draw but others have better credentials.
2
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 40x40 KITANO JAUNE
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Win Briller carrying 54kg at $14.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Funabashi on April 4 over 1500m, 12 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu with 54kg at $4.30. Nice draw and worth thought.
3
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 80086 AMAGO
TAKESHI MINOWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tetsuo Koshimura
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taisei Spurt carrying 54kg at $133.10. The race before that 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on March 6 over 1500m, 9 len behind Proofreader with 54kg at $88.20. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
4
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 85049 PINO NUI
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Symbol The Sun carrying 56kg at $39.30. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kimiwa Lemonade carrying 56kg at $74.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 3x514 LUX LIEBEN
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
LUX Inc.
Useful filly. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Funabashi on April 4 over 1500m, 8 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu carrying 54kg at $15. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track March 18 over 1400m defeating Longing Key with 54kg at $5.70. Strong winning hope.
6
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 x1x12 KITANO AMAPOLA
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Third-up today. Freshened for 39 days. First-up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track February 27 over 1300m defeating Corn Tops carrying 54kg at $1.50. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1500m, neck behind Win Briller with 54kg at $1.30. Should be right in the finish.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 x8778 CENTENARIO
KAZUNORI SAKAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Richard Win with 54kg at $83.60. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Kimiwa Lemonade carrying 54kg at $36.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
9 34097 VOGELWEIDE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Taisei Spurt with 54kg at $118.60. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 14 len behind Two M Fleek carrying 54kg at $159.50. Prefer to see.
9
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 02013 WILD DUNK
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on March 21 over 1500m, 3 len behind Jazz Pianist with 56kg at $2.30. The start before that favourite; won by a neck at this track February 26 over 1400m defeating Tosen Memoria with 56kg at $6.50. Expected to go well.
10
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light brown cap
11 85430 BRILLO DORADO
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start second last of 12 at Funabashi on April 4 over 1500m, 16 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu with 56kg at $12.30. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Win Briller with 56kg at $37.80. Draw no help to chances.
11
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 57896 SHELL OPAL
SUNAO YAMADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Tetsuo Okoshi
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Kawasaki on April 11 over 1500m, 11 len behind Sexy Widow carrying 54kg at $12.10. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kimiwa Lemonade carrying 51kg at $32.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Hot pink cap