KAWASAKI   13 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 6 1500m

Track: SOFT      

Plenty of pressure primarily from Rock City Boy, Believin and Strongest. ROCK CITY BOY (10) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1500m at this track last time. Should camp just off the leaders. Sure to be in the finish. SEXY WIDOW (2) improved sharply on her 13th two starts back at Funabashi with success over 1500m at this track a month ago, getting home by 5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Going up a level this time but she can win again. BELIEVIN (5) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 1400m at Urawa. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. STRONGEST (6) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 2000m at Urawa after being in the firing line on the bend. Finds a suitable assignment and can turn things around.
1 40020 JUNE SURRENDER
MORIO KAWAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Urawa on April 25 over 2000m, 75 len behind Kurino Flag with 57kg at $30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Urawa on March 21 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Randy with 56kg at $65.50. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
1
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 7x801 SEXY WIDOW
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run scored a big 5 len win at this track April 11 over 1500m defeating Seiun Pioneer carrying 54kg at $6.20. The start before that ran last of 13 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1800m, 63 len behind Revolt Bullet with 54kg at $130.80. Great chance to win again.
2
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Grey cap
3 94x00 POPCORN
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 15 len behind Kaseno Rao carrying 56kg at $235.70. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Elegant Jewelry with 56kg at $93.90. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 39070 T K MATE
HITOSHI YAGI
7YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind Elegant Jewelry with 54kg at $75. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 9 len behind Kaseno Rao with 54kg at $330. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
4
SHOMA SATO
SILVER, Salmon cap
5 062x4 BELIEVIN
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elegant Jewelry with 56kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Mizusawa on March 31 2024 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Yamanin Al Mare carrying 56kg at $2.70. Among the top chances.
5
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Cyan cap
6 24576 STRONGEST
Satoru Furusawa
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toako Abe
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Rock Flavor with 56kg at $7.80. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Raipachi carrying 56kg at $12.40. Can take this out.
6
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 09908 HISHI LE LIEN
TAKESHI MINOWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Masahide Abe
Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Elegant Jewelry carrying 56kg at $302.90. The start before that second last of 14 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 17 len behind Kaseno Rao with 56kg at $342.90. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
7
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Yellow cap
8 15354 DIRT RAISING
SEIICHI KATO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kaseno Rao with 56kg at $21.20. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Mind Blown carrying 56kg at $10.10. Deserves another chance.
8
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 07659 DERFFLINGER
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 10 len behind Kaseno Rao with 53kg at $257.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Amuleto carrying 56kg at $35.50. A top-three finish would surprise.
9
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
10 x4432 ROCK CITY BOY
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Kaseno Rao with 56kg at $2.60. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 4 over 1500m, head behind Mind Blown with 56kg at $3.20. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
10
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 05670 ESMERAUDE ECLAT
H SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 10th of 14 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1600m, 16 len behind Kaito King carrying 56kg at $60.40. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pyro De Kiseki carrying 56kg at $13.70. Not doing enough.
11
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
12 08970 TRUST GERBERA
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 17 len behind Pyro De Kiseki carrying 51kg at $42.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind T's Freak carrying 53kg at $161.50. Wide draw too testing.
12
KAZUKI AKATSU
DENIM, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
13 07209 BALLE NEIGE
MANABU YAMAMOTO
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Yasuo Tejima
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rose Pie carrying 56kg at $28.40. The start before that second last of 12 at Funabashi on March 31 over 1200m, 11 len behind Hakusan Selene carrying 56kg at $30.70. Among the winning hopes on best form.
13
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
14 0x00x ICE NOTE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Urawa January 7 over 1400m, 15 len behind Brave Ruler carrying 54kg at $106.60. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Urawa December 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind Brave Ruler with 54kg at $28.20. Major upset if she won.
14
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap