URAWA   29 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 8 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Strong tempo with Chocolat Eclair likely to hold the lead from the rails draw, joined by A Shin Zodiac. BIKKURI MARK (4) returns from a layoff of five months. Scored over 1400m at this track at the start of last prep. Has found a suitable race. A SHIN ZODIAC (7) has been in great form recently, the latest effort a dominant win by 4 lengths over 1400m at this track. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. JO SALUTE (6) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at this track. Sure to make her presence felt. CHOCOLAT ECLAIR (1) finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Is very effective at this distance with two wins from four runs. One of the key contenders.
1 41x24 CHOCOLAT ECLAIR
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 38 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Smile Thrive carrying 54kg at $19.50. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Two M Fleek carrying 54kg at $31.70. Should be right in the finish.
1
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 80469 PEACE WARRIOR
TAKESHI MINOWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
K.Kyoei
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 39 len behind Smile Thrive with 55kg at $36.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shinto Kizuna with 55kg at $17.70. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 0790x YUCCA RAN
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yutaka Ono
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Kawasaki February 4 over 1500m, 15 len behind Vina Saigon carrying 54kg at $496.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 18 at Kokura February 18 2024 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mozu To Kiki with 55.0kg at $34.50. Hard to recommend.
3
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 x113x BIKKURI MARK
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Sonobe
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track December 26 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Creusa carrying 56kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track October 23 over 1400m defeating Wakamechan carrying 56kg at $2.50. Likely to play a major role.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 x206x MARTIAL TALE
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track January 9 over 1500m, 15 len behind A Shin Scotty carrying 56kg at $24.90. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track November 18 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Jazz Vocal with 54kg at $9.10. Should be right in the mix.
5
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 1813x JO SALUTE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Eriko Ueda
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track March 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Derma Purusa carrying 54kg at $6.60. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Really Tight carrying 54kg at $3.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
6
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 13411 A SHIN ZODIAC
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start scored a big 4 len win at this track April 22 over 1400m defeating Chikachan with 56kg at $2.90. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Kawasaki April 9 over 1400m defeating Lani's Grace with 56kg at $2.30. Leading chance again.
7
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
8 7x008 JUST CHUCKLE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Best Returner with 53kg at $162.30. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Derma Purusa carrying 52kg at $203.10. Might just find this a bit too tough.
8
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Light green cap
9 80x37 WALDBUHNE
JUICHI TAJIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming led but faded 3rd of 13 at Kawasaki on April 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sexy Widow carrying 56kg at $10.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tombo with 56kg at $26. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 30020 RIKO LOUISE
Kenichi Shigeta
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Useful type. Last start second last of 11 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind Tombo carrying 54kg at $8.70. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Umbrella Dance carrying 54kg at $12.90. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
10
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 67003 AETHER NO KAZE
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Takahiko Fujita
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 1400m, 30 len behind Lavender MacAron carrying 54kg at $34.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mjuk Regulus carrying 54kg at $265.20. Hard to recommend on recent form.
11
HIROKI OKAMURA
RED,BLUE STRIPES,COLLAR, Hot pink cap
12 21142 WIN BRILLER
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Useful filly. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1500m, 4 len behind Idealist with 54kg at $8.70. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Zodiac carrying 54kg at $2.40. Has the ability to take this out.
12
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap