URAWA   20 Apr 2026
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Expecting Eminent Career to take up the running with Chocolat Eclair and Go On Purpose close at hand. GO ON PURPOSE (9) resumes in a similar race to her last run three-and-a-half months ago when fourth, beaten 2.75 lengths. Should be hard to stop. EMINENT CAREER (10) reunites with Keita Nishi after scoring with ease over 1300m at this track last time. Expected to cross from wide out. Best figures should see her run well. KIMIWA LEMONADE (11) broke through for a win last start when second up from a spell, scoring by a head over 1500m at Kawasaki. Unbeaten in three starts at the third run in so she is among the leading chances. CHOCOLAT ECLAIR (1) scored a dominant victory at this track over 1500m at her latest appearance on October 27, the only time she faced the starter in that campaign. Lining up today for the first time for trainer Tsukasa Kaibazawa. Shoya Hozono goes well on this five-year-old and is back on top today. Must be respected.
1 33x1x CHOCOLAT ECLAIR
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation won by 5 len at this track October 27 over 1500m defeating Malachite with 51kg at $6.90. First up last campaign came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 2025 over 1500m, 6 len behind Smile Thrive carrying 54kg at $19.50. Expected to play a major role.
1
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 0797x ANCIENT DANCE
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track December 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kitasan Ribbon with 54kg at $66. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Funabashi September 29 over 1200m, 16 len behind Ryuno Hildr with 54kg at $90.10. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
2
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 1x98x JO SALUTE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Eriko Ueda
Resumes. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track January 9 over 800m, 6 len behind Lumineux Fille with 54kg at $4.90. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at this track November 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Reboot Power with 54kg at $1.70. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
3
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 534x4 SAYAHIME
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Riko Mica carrying 54kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Niigata Dirt on July 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Trust Pyro with 55.0kg at $51.50. Improver with definite claims.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 60300 MEISHO SEOTO
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 2000m, 7 len behind Bel Route carrying 54kg at $16.40. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 11 len behind Akane Seiko with 54kg at $16.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 35503 ANGE MARINA
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Toshiyuki Fukumori
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 54kg at $8.70. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kuu Lei Nani carrying 55kg at $19.70. Win would surprise.
6
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 300x0 ITTOSHOGU
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1500m, 66 len behind Peace Shiny with 54kg at $10.70. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Kochi May 11 over 1600m defeating Mutabilis with 55kg at $8.70. Unlikely to threaten.
7
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Green cap
8 44860 TIROIR
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 18 len behind Riko Mica carrying 54kg at $142.90. The race before that 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mokomoko carrying 54kg at $217.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Green cap
9 8024x GO ON PURPOSE
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Tsuyoshi Maeda
Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track January 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Blessed Thunder with 54kg at $1.30. Previously first up; eighth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt October 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sneaker Skill carrying 54.0kg at $96.10. Among the leading players.
9
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 31x61 EMINENT CAREER
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Third-up today. Resuming didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 32 len behind G T Swat with 54kg at $4. Second run from a spell scored a big 4 len win at this track March 18 over 1300m defeating Yes Yui Can carrying 54kg at $2.80. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1400m.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, Orange cap
11 85x51 KIMIWA LEMONADE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Kouma Cam Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 54kg at $5.50. Second-up won by a head at Kawasaki April 7 over 1500m defeating Tavanestan carrying 54kg at $17.50. Should be right in the finish.
11
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
12 09689 CHESTNUT DRESS
TOSHIO TOMITA
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
GET NEXT Co. Ltd.
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Funabashi on April 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Symboli Light carrying 54kg at $169.80. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 54kg at $89.60. Tested from a wide gate.
12
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Pink cap