KAWASAKI   11 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 2000m

Track: GOOD     True  

Strong pace from Daigo Homare Ryu and Hiro A Priori matching motors with Hakushu close at hand. HAKUSHU (4) is unbeaten this time in work. Went around over this course and distance last time and led from the outset to score by 7 lengths. Can measure up again. OUROBOROS (5) finished second at this track and distance at his last appearance nine weeks ago. Capable of playing a major role. DAIGO HOMARE RYU (9) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 6 lengths win over 1500m at Funabashi to make it two in a row. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Sure to be competitive. TAISEI SHIP (11) is yet to miss the top three in two runs at this distance. Last time out finished third over 2000m at this track. Going well and in the mix.
1 23x09 ROUGE MABELLE
SATOSHI KODA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Dandelion carrying 54kg at $84.80. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 17 over 1500m, 10 len behind Tosen Genial with 54kg at $86.30. Better off investing elsewhere.
1
KOSUKE SAKURAI
PINK, White cap
2 99x00 MEINER GUNNER
MASAYOSHI YAGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Freshened for 37 days. Resuming second last of 12 at this track on February 4 over 2000m, 13 len behind Shimme Loin carrying 56kg at $173.40. Second-up second last of 11 at this track on March 5 over 2000m, 19 len behind Moon Halo with 56kg at $133.80. Watch for a big final furlong.
2
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 17326 HIRO A PRIORI
SEIICHI KATO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Hiromu Ishikawa
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 5 over 2000m, 9 len behind Moon Halo carrying 54kg at $7.20. The run before that 2nd of 14 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 3 len behind Ask Movie On with 54kg at $59.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
3
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 11x11 HAKUSHU
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takuji Sakuma
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track February 8 over 2000m defeating Taisei Ship carrying 56kg at $1.30. Last start favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track March 6 over 2000m defeating Daigo Homare Ryu with 56kg at $1.01. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
5 4752x OUROBOROS
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toru Makiura
Entire back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track February 4 over 2000m, 3 len behind Shimme Loin carrying 56kg at $13.70. First up last campaign seventh of 16 at Chukyo August 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Otaru Green carrying 57.0kg at $65.20. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
5
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Cyan cap
6 90009 QUEEN'S MIRA
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 2000m, 23 len behind Ryuno Ar Rass with 54kg at $404.60. The start before that got back early 11th of 14 at Funabashi on March 10 over 1000m, 11 len behind Dear Freese carrying 55kg at $263.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
KAZUKI AKATSU
DENIM, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 6x908 MIND THE HELM
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 13 at Funabashi on March 31 over 1800m, 11 len behind Haseno Crown with 54kg at $80.40. The run before that second last of 12 at Funabashi on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Platina Band with 56kg at $130.70. Will need to lift.
7
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Yellow cap
8 678x8 KANETOSHI SHUKIN
H SASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at this track on March 5 over 2000m, 14 len behind Moon Halo carrying 56kg at $107.30. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vikander with 56kg at $20.80. Unlikely to threaten.
8
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Yellow cap
9 x5211 DAIGO HOMARE RYU
SUNAO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Hasegawa
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 6 len win at Funabashi April 4 over 1500m defeating Extra Light with 56kg at $4.60. The start before that scored a big 6 len win at Funabashi March 10 over 1800m defeating Derma Prakrti with 56kg at $1.60. Sure to be right there at the business end.
9
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
10 x6845 KURINO FLAG
SATOSHI KODA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 5 over 2000m, 6 len behind Moon Halo carrying 54kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 2000m, 5 len behind Shimme Loin carrying 54kg at $8.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
10
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, Light green cap
11 13023 TAISEI SHIP
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Useful entire. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 6 over 2000m, 9 len behind Hakushu carrying 56kg at $14.90. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on February 8 over 2000m, 6 len behind Hakushu with 56kg at $6.20. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
11
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 790x0 OAK AND MALT
HIRONORI SATO
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shuttle Tosho carrying 54kg at $72.10. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ohi on June 28 over 1600m, 28 len behind Captain Fuji carrying 54kg at $202.40. Unlikely to threaten.
12
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
13 70800 SALT ROCK
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Toshio Sugiura
At the latest run second last of 11 at Urawa on March 21 over 2000m, 20 len behind Randy carrying 54kg at $179. Before that ran last of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 1400m, 18 len behind Chocolat Queen with 52kg at $220.70. Will be charging home late.
13
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap
14 6677x AINO CHANTILLY
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at this track October 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind K Two Balboa carrying 54kg at $56.60. On debut second last in a small field at this track August 25 2023 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kurikoma with 54kg at $5.80. Unlikely to feature.
14
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap