KAWASAKI   14 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 7 900m

Track:      

Strong pace from Pod Duke kicking up with Presto Venus close by. POD DUKE (1) scored when resuming two starts ago then was well fancied last time but could only manage fifth over 900m at this track. Should be prominent from the low draw. Can atone. PRESTO VENUS (6) couldn't have been more impressive first up last start when she scored by 3 lengths over 900m at this track. Open to plenty of improvement and is expected to run well again. PEACH MACARON (9) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back it up last time when sixth at Funabashi over 1200m. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. SYMPHONY SEAS (3) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing 11th. Worth another chance.
1 11x15 POD DUKE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Third-up today. Freshened for 38 days. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track March 3 over 900m defeating Nakimushi Hikaru carrying 56kg at $1.30. Second-up faded in the straight 5th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 900m, 2 len behind Reyes carrying 56kg at $1.20. Ready to find peak form.
1
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 09860 ZAGORI
SUNAO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Face The One with 54kg at $32.40. The start before that faded in the straight 6th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Kurino William carrying 51kg at $72.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Black cap
3 x0220 SYMPHONY SEAS
H SASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Utopia B.
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 10 over 900m, 10 len behind Mozu And Mozu carrying 54kg at $8.90. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 4 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Mozu And Mozu carrying 54kg at $4.80. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside stall.
3
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Red cap
4 00000 NEVER KNOWS
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 11th of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1000m, 10 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $275.60. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 6 over 900m, 6 len behind Reyes carrying 56kg at $191.30. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
4
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 5052x IRON PITCH
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track March 3 over 900m, a head behind Atago Tenjin with 54kg at $13.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track December 19 over 900m defeating Nakimushi Hikaru with 54kg at $9.40. Don't underestimate.
5
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Yellow cap
6 211x1 PRESTO VENUS
Yutaka Nagatomo
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 3 len at this track April 7 over 900m defeating Mozuno Seigi with 54kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on November 17 over 900m, 2 len behind Pod Duke carrying 54kg at $7.30. Sure to run well.
6
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Yellow cap
7 8550x ISOE VIKRANT
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track November 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Sound Bach with 56kg at $32.70. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track April 8 2025 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Monge Spy with 55kg at $10.60. Faces a tough essay.
7
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 49140 HUMAN RIGHTS
HIDEO KUBO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
CHEVAL ATTACHE Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 900m, 15 len behind Kurino William carrying 56kg at $40.60. Before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 800m, 4 len behind Araiguma Punch carrying 55kg at $12. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
HIROKI OKAMURA
RED,BLUE STRIPES,COLLAR, Green cap
9 90526 PEACH MACARON
ISAMU KUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hillbilly Elegy with 54kg at $20.30. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on April 6 over 900m, neck behind Reyes carrying 54kg at $45.60. Capable of big final splits.
9
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 63246 LIVE PEPPER
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takayuki Sawada
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Miyabi Cry carrying 56kg at $7.20. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 5 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ho O Parade carrying 56kg at $10.10. Faces a tough task.
10
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 2409x SLECHTVALK
SHOICHI HIRATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track November 21 over 900m, 5 len behind Silver Lip carrying 54kg at $20.10. On debut second of 9 at this track April 11 2025 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind G T Kaisoku with 54kg at $12.30. Needs more time.
11
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Pink cap
12 00705 MISS SUN
HIRONORI SATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Green Sword
Last start 5th of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 54kg at $126.30. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Pyro De Kiseki with 54kg at $36.10. Tested from a wide gate.
12
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Pink cap