URAWA   23 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 8 2000m

Track: GOOD      

Without on-pacers engaged it may turn into a sprint home. HELL OF A RIDE (4) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 1400m at Kawasaki. Winning rider Ryo Novata sticks and he should be in the finish. MEISHO SANOSA (7) has been safely held at her last couple of starts, the latest when always well back in 18th over 2200m at Chukyo. Much better placed this time. HAKUSHIN DRAGON (1) opened this prep five weeks ago and scored over 1400m at this track, getting home by 0.8 lengths. One of the leading contenders. TINA BAROWS (10) produced another moderate effort last start when 7 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1500m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 477x1 HAKUSHIN DRAGON
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track August 19 over 1400m defeating Know The Truth carrying 56kg at $21.30. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Funabashi on November 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind Brillant Aube with 55kg at $80.80. Fitter again and a winning hope.
1
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, White cap
2 x0920 DEEP ORCHID
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at Kawasaki on August 25 over 1500m, 14 len behind Marcell Tesoro with 56kg at $81.60. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1500m, 3 len behind Fast One carrying 56kg at $34.40. Better off investing elsewhere.
2
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 736x0 INCROYABLE
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on September 9 over 1500m, 14 len behind Ange Melody carrying 55kg at $31.90. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Monbetsu June 19 2024 over 1000m defeating Kura Passion with 55kg at $4.40. Unlikely to threaten.
3
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 90331 HELL OF A RIDE
HIRONORI SATO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Green Sword
Recent form sound. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at Kawasaki August 21 over 1400m defeating Ppallika carrying 56kg at $1.90. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Kawasaki on August 4 over 1500m, 7 len behind Enterprise with 56kg at $5.10. Winning chance again.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
5 07930 STORM LANE
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Kawasaki on September 10 over 2100m, 63 len behind Night Of Fire carrying 56kg at $257.30. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on August 15 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Flugel Ku with 56kg at $31.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
5
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 86331 TSUGANO ROMAN
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track August 15 over 1500m defeating Noble Platina with 54kg at $53.90. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 30 len behind Marcell Tesoro with 54kg at $16.10. Racing well and can win again.
6
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 9x200 MEISHO SANOSA
Yumiko Iriguchi
3YO  GREY  FILLY 51.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 18 at Chukyo on August 16 over 2200m, 15 len behind Terpsichora with 55.0kg at $66.30. Before that 11th of 18 at Kokura on July 19 over 2000m, 7 len behind Domane with 55.0kg at $32.30. Overlook recent runs. Definite winning chance.
7
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Light green cap
8 00079 DERE CHOP
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Last start second last of 10 at Kawasaki on September 9 over 1600m, 20 len behind Grail Quest with 56kg at $402.40. Before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on August 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Yume Dream with 56kg at $208. Has to find improvement.
8
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Light green cap
9 05483 MIZUIRO AUDAX
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Funabashi on August 29 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Presto Emma carrying 54kg at $37.30. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on August 15 over 2000m, 14 len behind Flugel Ku carrying 55kg at $21.60. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
9
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
10 77458 TINA BAROWS
Kenichi Shigeta
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Vina Hai Phong with 54kg at $7.20. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kamino Wa with 54kg at $4.90. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
10
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light brown cap
11 74358 HASHIRIMASSE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Tetsuro Murata
Last start 8th of 11 at Funabashi on August 29 over 1500m, 9 len behind Welwitschia carrying 56kg at $71.60. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on August 15 over 2000m, 6 len behind Flugel Ku with 56kg at $7.40. Others appeal more heading into this.
11
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 24090 MAD RUBY
SUNAO YAMADA
3YO  BL/CH  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 11th of 14 at Kawasaki on September 9 over 1500m, 9 len behind Ange Melody carrying 54kg at $191.90. The race before that 9th of 14 at Kawasaki on August 25 over 1500m, 12 len behind Marcell Tesoro carrying 54kg at $128.20. Others favoured.
12
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap