URAWA   08 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 8 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Power Of The King has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. SAHARA FLAVOR (5) returned from a two months break over 1400m last start and got the job done by 3 lengths at this track. Has a good record at this track with two wins and two minor placings. Kosei Akimoto who has two wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. POWER OF THE KING (9) was rewarded with his maiden success last start, scoring by a nose over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed and he is definitely worth including. KITANO BRIDGE (2) had been going okay but was safely held last start when 11th over 1400m at this track. Major player on best form. TOSEN GENIAL (12) is back at the races for the first time since September 23. Scored over 1500m at Kawasaki to launch the last campaign. Sure to make his presence felt.
1 x3956 WONDER LEAGUE
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on December 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Impish carrying 55kg at $149.90. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 28 over 1500m, 9 len behind Arabian Rain with 56kg at $72.40. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
1
KAZUKI AKATSU
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 12220 KITANO BRIDGE
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Last start 11th of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Shigerutsukimizake carrying 54kg at $9.60. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on November 24 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Flugel Noa carrying 54kg at $1.90. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 99050 MISATO RED DIA
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masahiko Tobe
Last start second last of 12 at this track on December 24 over 2000m, 20 len behind Hakushin Dragon with 53kg at $27.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 2000m, 9 len behind Beach Girl with 52kg at $33. Others going much better heading into this one.
3
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Red cap
4 650x6 TAKAICHI FURIOSO
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shigerutsukimizake carrying 54kg at $148.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track on August 15 over 2000m, 8 len behind Flugel Ku with 55kg at $26.10. Needs more time.
4
DAI OKADA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 5x3x1 SAHARA FLAVOR
Kenichi Shigeta
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Having second run back today. Not raced for 44 days. Last run won by 3 len at this track November 25 over 1400m defeating Yellow Bell carrying 56kg at $12.20. At only start last preparation 3rd of 12 at this track on September 22 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Scommessa carrying 56kg at $23.10. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
5
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 40x87 SERENITY
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Koji Murano
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 14 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1800m, 16 len behind Revolt Bullet carrying 54kg at $22.30. Last start 7th of 14 at Funabashi on December 8 over 1600m, 15 len behind Cellist with 52kg at $181.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Yellow cap
7 93765 FRIEND BEACH
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Haruto Yokoo
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Kawasaki on December 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Masse D'amour with 54kg at $39.90. The run before that 6th of 12 at Funabashi on December 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Satono Campanula carrying 54kg at $212.60. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
7
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Green cap
8 06477 DEEP ORCHID
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 2000m, 15 len behind Hakushin Dragon carrying 55kg at $14.70. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 2000m, 12 len behind Beach Girl with 56kg at $13.20. Not keen.
8
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 25341 POWER OF THE KING
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at this track December 22 over 1400m defeating G T Engine with 56kg at $9.70. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sahara Flavor carrying 56kg at $2. Expected to go well again.
9
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 x7460 ENRY PRINCE
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at Funabashi on December 8 over 1600m, 24 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $29.30. The start before that 6th of 14 at Funabashi on November 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Welwitschia carrying 56kg at $21.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
11 10868 TSUGANO ROMAN
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run got back early 8th of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shigerutsukimizake with 54kg at $109.20. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on November 28 over 1500m, 10 len behind Arabian Rain with 54kg at $90.90. Other runners are much more appealing.
11
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
12 1230x TOSEN GENIAL
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at this track September 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Best Returner with 56kg at $4.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Kawasaki February 6 over 1500m defeating Mjuk Regulus carrying 56kg at $4.20. Expect a bold showing.
12
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap