URAWA   16 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

Track:      

Plenty of pace with Riko Mica and Great Spirit leading from Tiroir. RIKO MICA (9) started at $1.60 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 3 lengths, at this track over 1400m. Has a high cruising speed. Will give a great sight. GREAT SPIRIT (6) drew wide last time and was safely held when fifth over this track and trip. Has a high cruising speed. Best figures should see him run well. DERMA TSURIDASHI (11) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 5.5 lengths into fifth at his latest appearance over 1400m at Kawasaki. Can play a significant role. HAYAO (8) returned from a spell two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into sixth over 1400m at this track. Fitter so can feature in the finish.
1 97909 BIRD HAS FLOWN
TERUKAZU IMAI
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start second last of 10 at Kawasaki on March 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Amrta with 54kg at $203.80. The race before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Matilda carrying 54kg at $304.90. Hard to make a case today.
1
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 91679 GALLIVARE
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroshi Hatasa
Most recently settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind G T Engine carrying 56kg at $37.40. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Umbrella Dance carrying 56kg at $48.30. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
KAZUKI AKATSU
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 21000 SANONO LOVE ME
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ravi's Dream carrying 54kg at $39.10. The race before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on February 5 over 900m, 8 len behind Parkour Cheko with 54kg at $22.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Red cap
4 52386 KITANO BLUE HALLEZ
Satoru Furusawa
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Pod Duke with 54kg at $55.90. The run before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on February 2 over 900m, 6 len behind Mozu And Mozu with 54kg at $11.90. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
4
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 9x9x0 TOSEN MOVE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Having second run back today. Last start second last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 21 len behind Alpino with 54kg at $224.70. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1400m, 13 len behind Elgar with 54kg at $159.50. Unlikely to threaten.
5
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x3635 GREAT SPIRIT
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Domori
At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 13 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind G T Engine with 56kg at $4.70. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Flash Time with 56kg at $5. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
6
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 44486 TIROIR
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mokomoko carrying 54kg at $217.40. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Miyabi Cry carrying 54kg at $133. Hard to make a winning case.
7
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Green cap
8 785x6 HAYAO
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 13 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ravi's Dream carrying 56kg at $43.70. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on August 22 over 1500m, 6 len behind Pod Sol carrying 56kg at $57. Sure to run well.
8
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 13524 RIKO MICA
Kenichi Shigeta
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ravi's Dream with 54kg at $1.60. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Onsight carrying 54kg at $12.10. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
10 3534x SAYAHIME
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track January 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Soreike Donchan with 54kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at this track July 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Groovy On with 54kg at $19.40. In the mix on best form.
10
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Orange cap
11 36055 DERMA TSURIDASHI
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Most recently 5th of 10 at Kawasaki on March 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Amrta with 56kg at $22.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Matilda with 56kg at $35.70. Capable of a better run.
11
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Pink cap
12 56774 CHARMING BIBI
YOICHI TANABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hisoka carrying 54kg at $29.40. Before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bel Leone carrying 54kg at $137.10. Tough assignment.
12
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap