URAWA   21 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

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Off the low draw Great Spirit should lead at a genuine tempo. DERMA NEKODAMASHI (1) ran a nice race last time out over 1200m at Funabashi, finishing second and beaten half a length after being in the firing line on the corner. Draws for a soft run and has the ability to test this field. GREAT SPIRIT (3) made progress last time out, finishing second at this course and distance after being prominent at the bend. Draws well and is good enough to take this out. STRONGEST (13) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of this trip at Kawasaki. Another big run is on the cards. HAYAO (12) showed improvement and finished third last time at this course and distance Will trim down following recent racing so could progress further.
1 15522 DERMA NEKODAMASHI
Y YANO
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on March 31 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind High Speed Bio with 54kg at $8.50. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on March 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Spirit Surge with 54kg at $12.70. Has the inside gate and is expected to go well.
1
ELIONE CHAVEZ
YELLOW, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, White cap
2 58007 CINNAMON POP
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run faded in the straight 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Miraieno Tenshi carrying 54kg at $185.10. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 15 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 55kg at $74.50. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 36352 GREAT SPIRIT
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Domori
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Riko Mica with 56kg at $4.90. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind G T Engine with 56kg at $4.70. Another bold run is expected.
3
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Red cap
4 57898 HURON BLANCA
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on March 17 over 800m, 7 len behind Majutsushi Kaeru carrying 54kg at $64. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 27 over 800m, 11 len behind Esperado carrying 54kg at $38.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Red cap
5 36038 HIGH TOUCH MADONNA
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Life Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Peace Shiny carrying 54kg at $29.60. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kuu Lei Nani carrying 54kg at $62.60. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
5
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Blue cap
6 00009 UWASANO DEKOPIN
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Keiai Magora with 56kg at $105.90. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1500m, 14 len behind Mow with 56kg at $199.80. Looks outclassed.
6
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Blue cap
7 10x70 MEIWA NOIX
HIROAKI KAWAZU
6YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 1500m, 12 len behind Ciel La Victoire with 53kg at $6.70. Second-up ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 1400m, 17 len behind Vitoria Reza carrying 51kg at $56.80. Others offer greater appeal.
7
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 5x300 ROUGE MAAT
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 11th of 13 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 1500m, 9 len behind Zinger with 53kg at $18.50. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 16 over 2000m, 12 len behind Lord Asterisk with 53kg at $3.90. Prepared to just watch today.
8
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Yellow cap
9 8x089 EDONO BEAT IN
HIRONORI UNOKI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 14 at Ohi on March 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Big Bamboo with 56kg at $157.30. Before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Ohi on March 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Tabizuki with 56kg at $315.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Green cap
10 04660 AYASAN DREAM
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run got back early 11th of 14 at Ohi on March 27 over 1200m, 14 len behind Dupuy De Lome carrying 56kg at $84. Before that 6th of 14 at Ohi on March 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Maruyo Jordan with 56kg at $144.20. Hard to make a case today.
10
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Green cap
11 22060 IDEALIST
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 12th of 14 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1600m, 13 len behind Gravity Model with 56kg at $21.20. The run before that 6th of 14 at Funabashi on March 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Takaminogakoi carrying 56kg at $26.30. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
11
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
12 85x63 HAYAO
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up 6th of 13 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ravi's Dream with 56kg at $43.70. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Riko Mica carrying 56kg at $16.30. Genuine hope on best form.
12
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
13 x5643 STRONGEST
Satoru Furusawa
7YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toako Abe
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Thank Ryu carrying 56kg at $7.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Kawasaki on March 6 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Hujum with 55kg at $15.40. Well placed to take this out.
13
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Pink cap
14 00865 BATTLE HOPPER
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1500m, 9 len behind Public Sphere carrying 56kg at $27.30. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Akane Seiko carrying 56kg at $26.70. Tested from a wide gate.
14
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Pink cap