KAWASAKI   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1500m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with Links Elpis and Garnier up front. MEIWA NOIX (8) has put together a couple of wins at this track, the latest on August 5 over 1500m when she got home by a nose. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. FIREBALL (9) returned to winning form last start, scoring by a head over this journey at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and a placing. Rates highly and can measure up. GARNIER (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1500m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SHINGUN ARMET (3) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 20/06/2025, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths over 1500m at this track. Among the better hopes.
1 56527 MONARCH SLUGGER
JUICHI TAJIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Sparrows carrying 55kg at $35.20. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Urawa on July 25 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Rikea Orange with 56kg at $7. Fully tested on his recent run.
1
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, White cap
2 04110 SCHWEIGEN
HIDEO KUBO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Last start second last of 14 at this track on August 7 over 2000m, 21 len behind K Two Balboa carrying 55kg at $10.30. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track July 7 over 2000m defeating Galvanic carrying 56kg at $4.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
2
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Grey cap
3 6005x SHINGUN ARMET
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Shigenori Isaka
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at this track June 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Deux Fleches with 55kg at $6.20. First up last campaign second last of 14 at this track February 5 over 1500m, 15 len behind Ask Movie On carrying 56kg at $339.40. Likely to make his presence felt.
3
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Salmon cap
4 x6233 GARNIER
NAOYUKI AKIYAMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
KAJIMOTO Holdings Co. Ltd
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Sparrows carrying 56kg at $9.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Urawa on July 23 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Arabian Rain with 56kg at $5.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
5 35926 LINKS ELPIS
SHOICHI HIRATA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuyuki Meya
Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Sparrows carrying 56kg at $7.30. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Krene carrying 56kg at $3.20. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
5
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 04487 RED SWING
JUNICHI MURATA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on August 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Fireball with 56kg at $9.20. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kidston carrying 56kg at $24.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
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TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 60094 POCKET CINDERELLA
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Last start 4th of 9 at Urawa on July 25 over 2000m, 9 len behind Rikea Orange carrying 54kg at $101.30. Before that 9th of 11 at Urawa on June 25 over 2000m, 13 len behind Win Briller carrying 54kg at $226.30. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 71411 MEIWA NOIX
HIROAKI KAWAZU
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at this track August 5 over 1500m defeating Party King carrying 51kg at $5.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track July 7 over 1500m defeating Rapid Flow carrying 51kg at $10.20. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
8
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 x2001 FIREBALL
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run won by a head at this track August 6 over 1500m defeating Chiara Bonheur with 56kg at $4.20. The run before that 11th of 14 at this track on July 11 over 2000m, 12 len behind Taisei Ship carrying 56kg at $8.70. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
9
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 43094 KURUME MITCHI
YOICHI TANABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Kunihisa Motogi
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on August 6 over 1500m, 3 len behind Fireball carrying 55kg at $12.70. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kidston with 56kg at $15.20. Genuine hope on best form.
10
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap