KAWASAKI   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 7 1400m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine pace with Pomme Fudge finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. A SHIN ZODIAC (1) finished fourth last time out as favourite over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 1.1 lengths. Looks to have an edge on most of these. GOLDEN KNIGHT (10) was well in commission last start over 1500m at Urawa when second, beaten 2.5 lengths. Goes very well at this journey, boasting three wins from six starts and should be in the finish. BELLEEK (8) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.5 lengths at this track and distance last start in a much improved run. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. METAL HEART (11) returns from a spell. Finished third at this track and distance at her only appearance last prep five months ago. Should camp just off the leaders. Must be respected.
1 75134 A SHIN ZODIAC
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Taisei Spurt carrying 56kg at $1.40. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Two M Fleek carrying 56kg at $3.70. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside barrier.
1
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 622x9 LANI'S GRACE
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kitano Falcon with 54kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 28 2024 over 1500m, nose behind Noble Process carrying 54kg at $65.20. Solid top-three hope.
2
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Grey cap
3 87753 B STREET
ISAMU KUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kurume Mitchi carrying 51kg at $25.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tombo with 51kg at $38.30. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 49569 CONGRAZIA
YOICHI TANABE
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Pandeiro carrying 54kg at $27.40. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 4 over 1500m, 13 len behind Tombo with 54kg at $6.10. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
4
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 x8070 MEISHO LILIUM
JUNICHI MURATA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 10th of 12 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1500m, 16 len behind Kenilworth with 54kg at $419.70. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shuttle Tosho with 54kg at $116.40. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
5
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 9433x WIN PRIMUS
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track August 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Riko Louise carrying 51kg at $10.30. Previously first up; 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt April 16 2023 over 1700m, 32 len behind Annabelle Himawari with 54.0kg at $273.30. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 26983 TELEOS BOS
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Mieko Suzuki
Most recently 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on April 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu carrying 56kg at $14.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at Funabashi on March 14 over 1500m, 7 len behind Monreale carrying 56kg at $92.70. Looks outclassed.
7
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 52851 BELLEEK
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track March 5 over 1400m defeating Meisho Benibana with 56kg at $2.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Miyabi Hygeia with 56kg at $7.40. Hard to beat again.
8
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 47x49 POMME FUDGE
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Nishino Young Man with 54kg at $28.80. Last start didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind Silent Voice with 54kg at $20.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
MAGENTA, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 0x122 GOLDEN KNIGHT
JUICHI TAJIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Vermogen with 56kg at $2. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on March 7 over 1400m, head behind Kurume Mitchi with 56kg at $1.70. Winning hope.
10
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 57x3x METAL HEART
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Katsuhiko Tabata
Resuming. Finished off last campaign rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hiro A Priori carrying 54kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 24 2024 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind Rien Que Toi with 55.0kg at $6.60. Expected to prove hard to beat.
11
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Hot pink cap
12 91x0x MIKASA
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yusuke Yamaguchi
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 11 at Urawa on November 20 over 1500m, 20 len behind Mind Blown carrying 53kg at $25.80. First up last campaign 9th of 12 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 36 len behind Peace Warrior with 53kg at $17.60. Looks up against it.
12
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap