URAWA   30 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 8 2000m

Track: SOFT      

The pace looks even at best given a lack of early speed. MANIK (11) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2 lengths away in fourth last time out over 2000m at this track. Looks a strong winning chance. WIN GLADNESS (10) fought on for third last start over 1400m at Kawasaki when he gave away a big start on the bend, making it two minor placings in a row. Generally takes a sit but the draw makes it tricky. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. SUN LAGUNA NIGUEL (5) started at $9.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing 11th and beaten 15 lengths at Kawasaki over 1400m. Must raise the bar but a big run is on the cards. SUN BOULDER (8) finished second at Kawasaki two runs back but was less effective last time over 2000m at this track, finishing 45 lengths back in 11th. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
1 23390 KISS AND TELL
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 2000m, 14 len behind Kanetoshi Shukin carrying 54kg at $9.40. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Richard Win carrying 54kg at $21. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
1
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0x000 PARTY ANIMAL
Yumiko Iriguchi
9YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 2000m, 14 len behind Excel Grand carrying 56kg at $233.30. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 25 over 2000m, 46 len behind King Bullseyes carrying 56kg at $88.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Grey cap
3 88567 RICKEY MACCHIATO
KAZUNORI SAKAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Hiroshi Aida
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 2000m, 36 len behind Hakushu carrying 54kg at $101.10. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 2000m, 11 len behind Kanetoshi Shukin carrying 54kg at $10.70. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
3
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 30867 RIKEA ORANGE
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 2000m, 11 len behind Kanetoshi Shukin carrying 54kg at $32. The race before that 6th of 12 at Ohi on March 25 over 1600m, 9 len behind First Mate carrying 54kg at $165.90. Looks outclassed.
4
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 52630 SUN LAGUNA NIGUEL
MORIO KAWAMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 12 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 1400m, 15 len behind Glorious Zosma with 54kg at $9.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 2 len behind Beach Girl carrying 54kg at $2.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.
5
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 98645 YUINO PACIOREK
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Last start 5th of 12 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Rayel carrying 56kg at $73.30. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Saltaire carrying 56kg at $38.20. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
6
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
7 04505 NIGHT RAINBOW
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 13 at Funabashi on May 9 over 1800m, 7 len behind Lunar South Pole with 56kg at $15.30. The start before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on April 11 over 1500m, 8 len behind Tosen Style with 56kg at $42.40. No threat last time out but this suits.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
8 08820 SUN BOULDER
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 25 over 2000m, 45 len behind King Bullseyes with 54kg at $11.20. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Excel Grand with 54kg at $48.20. Nicely placed to make amends.
8
DAI OKADA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light green cap
9 06035 TAMAMO KOMPEITO
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 2000m, 20 len behind King Bullseyes carrying 52kg at $23.70. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on April 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind Hatano La Tour carrying 52kg at $31.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
9
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 71033 WIN GLADNESS
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Koisuru Shiina with 56kg at $10.60. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 2000m, 10 len behind King Bullseyes with 56kg at $15.10. Close to a win. Should run well again.
10
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 24454 MANIK
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Masayuki Takase
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 2 len behind Beach Girl carrying 54kg at $10. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lux Lieben carrying 54kg at $19.10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
11
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 03009 VULCANUS
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
4YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Dover Falcon carrying 56kg at $120.10. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 18 len behind Beach Girl carrying 56kg at $7.30. Happy to risk.
12
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap