URAWA   22 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 6 1500m

Track:      

Moderate tempo headed by Itoitation. ITOITATION (5) is yet to miss the placings in two starts, including a win. Has not been produced since he got the prize over 1400m at this track on February 28. Likely to feature. CURATION (7) is a seven-start maiden who finished fourth at her most recent outing over 1500m at Funabashi. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. SHIMME ELITE (6) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing ninth over 1400m at this track three-and-a-half months ago. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Capable of playing a big role. SHUSUI MACARON (3) was fourth in a 1400m contest at this track last time out. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 758x8 ESPLENDOR
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind For My Dear with 56kg at $37.40. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1500m, 12 len behind Eye Leads with 55kg at $81.70. Must improve significantly.
1
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 1080x GOLDEN COMANCHE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Kazuyoshi Urano
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Funabashi January 21 over 1800m, 29 len behind Finger carrying 56kg at $469.90. On debut fourth in a small field at this track October 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kakurembo with 55kg at $17.70. Don't underestimate.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 59264 SHUSUI MACARON
Yumiko Iriguchi
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 4th of 9 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Poppy Red carrying 54kg at $16.40. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 3 len behind Ryuno Legacy with 54kg at $36.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
3
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 8x009 WALL ROSE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 9 at Funabashi on June 1 over 1500m, 36 len behind Griotte with 53kg at $301.60. The run before that ran second last of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1500m, 10 len behind For My Dear carrying 56kg at $284.60. Others read better. This will test.
4
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 3x1x ITOITATION
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 3 len at this track February 28 over 1400m defeating Kenshi Yuki carrying 56kg at $2.60. First up last campaign 3rd in a small field at this track on October 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kakurembo with 55kg at $4.70. Expected to prove hard to beat.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 x199x SHIMME ELITE
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track March 17 over 1400m, 39 len behind Rokuno Rainbow with 54kg at $5.80. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. This track January 9 over 1400m defeating Daiba Mayachan with 54kg at $1.10. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Green cap
7 x6324 CURATION
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
3YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1500m, 6 len behind Nuff Said carrying 53kg at $5.30. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Auftakt carrying 53kg at $4.50. Can make amends.
7
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Orange cap