KAWASAKI   19 Jun 2025
 
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Race 6 1500m

Track: AW      

Genuine tempo with Daigo Homare Ryu leading the way. GRASS FLAG (10) was thereabouts last time out when second at Funabashi over 1500m, beaten a nose. Cherry-ripe now. Has never been out of the placings in four starts at this journey and will play a prominent role. RAYEL (9) was quickly into stride and went on to score by 2 lengths last time out over 1500m at Funabashi. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. PETERS (12) turned in a fine effort to win by one length at today's track and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. DAYSTAR (5) is back at the races for the first time since February 26. Scored over 1500m at Urawa at the start of last prep. Can make his presence felt.
1 37604 RED SWING
JUNICHI MURATA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1500m, 3 len behind Kitano Falcon with 56kg at $112.80. The run before that 10th of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1500m, 11 len behind Toa Rudolf with 56kg at $104.50. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 22482 GOLDEN KNIGHT
JUICHI TAJIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on May 15 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Peters carrying 56kg at $9.40. Before that 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 2000m, 14 len behind Saltaire with 56kg at $3.10. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Grey cap
3 34143 KURUME MITCHI
YOICHI TANABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kunihisa Motogi
Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Kitano Falcon with 56kg at $7.20. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 2 len behind Proofreader with 56kg at $12.10. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
3
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 400x0 YUZURUHA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1500m, 25 len behind Idealist carrying 54kg at $78.20. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Funabashi on July 20 over 1500m, 18 len behind Success Beiju with 54kg at $14.80. Unlikely to threaten.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
5 x123x DAYSTAR
MAKI HIRAYAMA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Urawa February 26 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Jo Salute with 56kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Urawa December 24 over 1500m defeating Neo Ancora with 56kg at $15.10. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
5
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
6 3x048 HEROIC BIO
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Bio K.
Most recently 8th of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1500m, 12 len behind Las Jun with 56kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on May 15 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Peters with 56kg at $40.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
5
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Cyan cap
7 00078 IGALUK
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Presto Omega with 56kg at $137. The race before that 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Eis King with 56kg at $224.80. Not today.
6
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Yellow cap
8 11824 DAIGO HOMARE RYU
SUNAO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Hasegawa
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Sandy Beach carrying 56kg at $4.10. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1500m, 2 len behind Kitano Falcon carrying 56kg at $5.70. Genuine hope on latest effort.
7
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 0x361 RAYEL
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
The Champions
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at Funabashi May 7 over 1500m defeating Sasuke Cerise with 54kg at $2.60. The run before that 6th of 10 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1500m, 9 len behind Idealist carrying 54kg at $2.10. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
8
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
10 16x32 GRASS FLAG
HIDEO KUBO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hanzawa Y.
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Auster with 56kg at $3.20. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1500m, nose behind Aidake carrying 56kg at $3.60. Definite winning chance.
9
HIROTO ITO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 64393 BEAUTY BEAST
ISAMU KUBO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Shota Matsuya
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Desert Moon with 54kg at $55.60. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track on May 15 over 1500m, 9 len behind Peters with 54kg at $27.30. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
10
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light brown cap
12 x7221 PETERS
SEIICHI KATO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shota Matsuya
Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track May 15 over 1500m defeating Golden Knight with 54kg at $2.30. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, neck behind Symbol The Sun carrying 54kg at $1.50. Expected to go well again.
11
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
13 36050 CORTHYLIO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1200m, 16 len behind Presto Omega with 55kg at $40.80. The race before that 5th of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Eis King carrying 55kg at $28. Wide draw a test.
12
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
14 40060 POCKET CINDERELLA
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Last start second last of 12 at Urawa on May 30 over 2000m, 22 len behind Nishino Messiah carrying 54kg at $110.60. Before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 2000m, 13 len behind Saltaire with 54kg at $76.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
13
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Hot pink cap