KAWASAKI   17 Jun 2025
 
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Race 6 900m

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Solid tempo likely from Presto Venus and Ange Rhapsodie. ANGE RHAPSODIE (10) is a promising type who scored at her last run before a break ten weeks ago over 900m at this track. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Among the leading chances. PULIDORA (7) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by 0.8 lengths at this track and distance last start in a far better run. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. PRESTO VENUS (4) raced on the speed last time and wasn't far away when the judge called a halt, finishing second over 900m at this track. Commendable record at this trip with a win and three minor placings and is one of the prime contenders. NAKIMUSHI HIKARU (3) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by 1.5 lengths last time out over 800m at Urawa. Sure to be thereabouts.
1 009x9 S K PRIME
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1200m, 15 len behind Presto Omega carrying 56kg at $87.10. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Funabashi on October 28 over 1000m, 10 len behind Urban Hero with 57kg at $92. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 0x370 WALDBUHNE
JUICHI TAJIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at Urawa on May 29 over 1500m, 15 len behind A Shin Zodiac carrying 56kg at $39.30. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tombo carrying 56kg at $26. Looks tested despite the low draw.
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YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 10x51 NAKIMUSHI HIKARU
YOICHI TANABE
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming couldn't go on with it; 5th of 11 at this track on May 12 over 900m, 7 len behind Wine Wine Red carrying 54kg at $10.90. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len at Urawa May 27 over 800m defeating Mahne Flottant with 55kg at $3.90. Rates highly. Big chance.
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KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Salmon cap
4 4x252 PRESTO VENUS
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  GREY  MARE 51.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 15 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Silver Lip with 51kg at $2.40. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Agni Radiance with 54kg at $2.30. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
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DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 56963 MAKETARA AKAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuhiro Segawa
At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ho O Venus with 56kg at $46.50. The run before that 6th of 14 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Phacelia carrying 56kg at $65.30. Sure to be about the money.
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TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 09880 SIENA BEST
MASAMI YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1200m, 18 len behind Presto Omega carrying 56kg at $200. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on May 12 over 900m, 10 len behind Wine Wine Red carrying 56kg at $272.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
MAGENTA, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 26351 PULIDORA
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track May 12 over 900m defeating Shining Lukia carrying 54kg at $2.90. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 900m, 3 len behind It's Andrea with 54kg at $11.50. Sure to go well again.
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TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 86058 AMAGO
TAKESHI MINOWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tetsuo Koshimura
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kitano Amapola with 54kg at $175.60. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Koisuru Shiina carrying 54kg at $22.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 0x057 HIME KAGURA
HIDEO KUBO
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 13 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Battle Hopper carrying 54kg at $65.80. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 900m, 5.5 len behind It's Andrea carrying 54kg at $60.20. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Light brown cap
10 x011x ANGE RHAPSODIE
Hiroyuki Takahashi
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len this track April 7 over 900m defeating Ryuno Ardern with 53kg at $1.40. Previously first up; second last of 11 at this track February 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind It's My Treat with 54kg at $2.20. Looks a key runner.
10
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 x400x HANACHAN
SUNAO YAMADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

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 tenth of 12 at this track February 8 over 900m, 7 len behind A's Queen carrying 51kg at $16.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track December 9 over 900m, 5 len behind Run Tree Dance with 54kg at $33.70. Don't underestimate.
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KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Hot pink cap
12 79060 KURINO ANGEL
ISAMU KUBO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Suzuno Line carrying 51kg at $229.80. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 900m, 6 len behind It's Andrea carrying 54kg at $165.60. Tested from a wide gate.
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WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap