URAWA 22 Sep 2026
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Lumineux Fille has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. OREIA (6) is the top selection despite plain recent figures, because those runs came in 3yo+ ALLOW grade at Niigata and she now returns to a more suitable C1C2 assignment at Urawa. She was only beaten four and a half lengths behind Party Girl last start and her two wins from four starts at this track and distance are a strong pointer. LUMINEUX FILLE (8) resumes from a four-month break with the best overall profile: 11 wins from 27 starts and a dominant seven-from-17 record over this Urawa 800m, though she did fail as favourite when fifth behind Iron Pitch before the spell. KICKS (1) is another first-up runner with genuine track-and-trip credentials and reunites with a winning rider, but her last two runs behind Siena Wave were only fair. ERI CROWN (12) is the race-fit danger after placings at her past two, most recently second to Queen's Happy, and she looks the safest of the place-oriented hopes.
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| 1 | 1146x |
KICKS
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG Returns from a lengthy spell, having finished sixth in a 3yo+ C1 over this course on good ground in January, beaten just over six lengths by Siena Wave after racing handy and producing only a moderate finish. She had been fourth behind the same winner as favourite the start prior and her two wins at this track and distance keep her firmly in the contest if she returns switched on. |
1 KOSEI AKIMOTO |
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| 2 | 63364 |
PRESTO WONDER
HIROTSUGU OZAWA 4YO BROWN FILLY 53.0KG Returns from a six-week freshening after a sound fourth in a 3yo+ C2 here, beaten just over two lengths by Queen's Happy when among the outsiders. Her previous sixth behind Mozu River Chateau was a more plain effort, beaten eight and a half lengths. A low winning strike rate tempers confidence, but she is honest enough to press for minor money. |
2 YUKI YAMANAKA |
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| 3 | 73x90 |
SMART ALIVE
SHINSUKE KUDO 5YO BAY HORSE 54.0KG Well beaten by 20 lengths when last of 11 in a 3yo+ C1 over 1200m at Funabashi, and the market had him at long odds. His previous ninth at Urawa was also plain after holding a handy spot before weakening late. The class drop and return to a winning distance help in theory, but he needs a substantial lift to be competitive. |
3 OKI HIBIKI |
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| 4 | 70666 |
OTANI'S SMILE
TAKESHI MINOWA 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Yukihiro Moroe Returns from a six-week freshening with form that is difficult to recommend. He was beaten over 11 lengths in a 3yo+ C1 here last start after conceding a huge start, and two back was beaten over 15 lengths at Kawasaki. There is a class drop, but the shorter 800m looks a query and recent efforts leave him with plenty to turn around. |
4 DAI OKADA |
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| 5 | 4x550 |
LIVE RADIAN
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA 4YO DK B FILLY 53.0KG Returns from a six-week break after finishing tenth behind Mozu River Chateau here, beaten just under eight lengths, with little offered late. The run prior was better over 1400m, when fifth behind Santa Ana Wind after being near the top of betting. She has won twice at Urawa, so a rebound is possible, but recent finishing strength is the concern. |
5 AKIO MIKOSHI |
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| 6 | 0x000 |
OREIA
HIROHITO NOGUCHI 4YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Dream and Dream Co. Ltd. Returns from a one-month freshening after an 11th in a 3yo+ ALLOW at Niigata, beaten four and a half lengths by Party Girl after settling back and failing to quicken. The previous Niigata run was heavier, but she now drops from 3yo+ ALLOW level and owns two wins from four starts at this track and distance. That local 800m record gives her a strong winning case despite recent figures. |
6 MINAMI SUGIYAMA |
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| 7 | 90700 |
NISHINO AXIS
MASAMI YOSHIDA 9YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing last in a 3yo+ C2 here, beaten just over nine lengths by Queen's Happy and unwanted in the market. He had been beaten over 12 lengths by Mozu River Chateau the run prior, again at big odds. Eleven unplaced runs at this track and distance make it hard to build a case beyond sharp improvement. |
7 YOSHIMI HANZAWA |
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| 8 | 1125x |
LUMINEUX FILLE
Kenichi Shigeta 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Masatsugu Otani Returns from a four-month break after finishing fifth as favourite in a 3yo+ C1 here, beaten five lengths by Iron Pitch when she held position but did not finish it off. Her start prior was much stronger, second to A T Spica by a nose as an odds-on favourite. With seven wins from 17 at this track and distance and Mai Fukuhara back aboard, she remains a major winning player. |
8 MAI FUKUHARA |
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| 9 | 00790 |
NISHINO NEW LEAF
TOSHIO TOMITA 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama Returns from a six-week freshening following a second-last finish in a 3yo+ B3C1 here, beaten just under ten lengths by Kurino William after offering little late. She was also last behind Vina Lao Cai two back at big odds. Past track-and-trip wins are noted, but current form and market indifference leave her with a steep task. |
9 YUTO KOKUBUN |
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| 10 | 47080 |
KURA PASSION
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG Returns from a six-week break after finishing second last behind Mozu River Chateau, beaten just under nine lengths and never a factor from well back. Her previous run was similar, beaten just under seven lengths by Vina Lao Cai after making no impression late. Unplaced in all 15 starts in the past 12 months, she needs a marked form reversal. |
10 KEITA NISHI |
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| 11 | 0x749 |
TITLE CALL
TAKASHI MIZUNO 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Finished ninth in a 3yo+ C1 at Kawasaki two weeks ago, beaten just under seven lengths after settling back and making no late impact. Her Urawa fourth the run prior was more encouraging, making solid inroads from well back behind Mozu River Chateau. Two wins and two places from nine at this track and distance give her a place path if she reproduces that effort. |
11 HARUTO NAKAYAMA |
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| 12 | 81x32 |
ERI CROWN
Yumiko Iriguchi 7YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Masazumi Tanikawa Returns from a six-week freshening off a solid second in a 3yo+ C2 here, beaten a length and a half by Queen's Happy after travelling well and working home evenly. She had also placed behind Mozu River Chateau the start prior, though lacked the turn of foot to win. With one win and two places from five runs this season, she profiles as a genuine each-way hope rather than a standout. |
12 WADA JOJI |
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