URAWA   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 800m

Track: GOOD      

Pace strong with Hakusan Selene and Diamond Kiss leading with Nishino Claudia nearby. HAKUSAN SELENE (6) took advantage of a low draw last time and led throughout, saluting by 1.5 lengths over 1200m at Funabashi. Change of rider to H Yoshihara who has never been out of the money in four rides, including a win. Sure to run well. NISHINO CLAUDIA (10) went forward over 800m at this track last time and held on for third. Will be close to the pace despite the draw. Has a solid record here at the distance with four wins and a minor placing from six tries. Will be hard to stop. DIAMOND KISS (9) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth over 800m at this track. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. SIENA ACE (3) finished 16 lengths adrift in 11th last time over 1400m at this track in a disappointing performance. Nicely placed to turn things around.
1 00000 MO MO BLACK
JUNICHI MURATA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 900m, 10 len behind Pai Aiya carrying 54kg at $33.80. The race before that second last of 13 at Funabashi on March 14 over 1000m, 12 len behind Canaria Flavor with 53kg at $56.70. Draws well but others preferred.
1
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
2 87539 MEINER LIBERAL
KENJI ARAI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 900m, 6 len behind K Two Euro carrying 56kg at $71.70. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on February 5 over 900m, 4 len behind Drottning carrying 56kg at $74.70. Low draw but others have better credentials.
2
HIROKI OKAMURA
RED,BLUE STRIPES,COLLAR, Grey cap
3 11050 SIENA ACE
TOSHIO TOMITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 11th of 13 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind On Glide Path with 56kg at $37.80. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track on February 24 over 800m, 4 len behind Ecoro Warrior with 56kg at $3.50. Low draw and expected to go well.
3
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 368x8 SATSUKI SKY
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Hirosato Ono
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 5 over 900m, 6 len behind Yermak carrying 51kg at $10.10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 3 2024 over 900m, 6 len behind Kimon Apple with 49kg at $19. Solid top-three hope.
3
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 096x3 PRINCESS ROSY
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshie Naito
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Speakeasy with 54kg at $30.50. Previously second-up won by 9 len at Funabashi July 23 2023 over 1500m defeating Estrella with 54kg at $4. Should progress from that first-up run.
4
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMONDS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 09211 HAKUSAN SELENE
Y YANO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Funabashi March 31 over 1200m defeating Gruagach carrying 54kg at $2.10. The start before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Funabashi March 11 over 1200m defeating Exmedi No Tsurugi carrying 54kg at $1.40. Expected to go well.
5
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 03284 CRAZY RICH
MASATO HAYASHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuo Egawa
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Speakeasy with 56kg at $24.70. The start before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 13 at Funabashi on March 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Canaria Flavor carrying 55kg at $23.20. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
6
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 58867 GUEST PRINCIPAL
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinji Matsumura
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 900m, 6 len behind Pai Aiya with 56kg at $56.60. The race before that 6th of 11 at Funabashi on March 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Live Kitty with 56kg at $5.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 119x4 DIAMOND KISS
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after 14 months 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 800m, 2.75 len behind A Shin Emerald carrying 56kg at $8.40. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track January 11 2024 over 1400m defeating Alsafi with 56kg at $2.20. Among the top chances.
8
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 1x513 NISHINO CLAUDIA
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Useful type. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 800m, 2.25 len behind A Shin Emerald with 54kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track February 27 over 800m defeating Phacelia with 54kg at $3.10. Can take this out.
9
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 5380x VINA MY THO
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track December 25 over 800m, 11 len behind Ecoro Warrior carrying 53kg at $63.40. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track April 19 2024 over 800m, 0.5 len behind Lagoon Princess with 54kg at $2.70. Happy to risk.
10
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
12 09000 SEIUN SHIDEN
MASAMI YOSHIDA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Most recently ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 900m, 12 len behind Pai Aiya carrying 56kg at $287.70. Before that 11th of 13 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1000m, 12 len behind Speakeasy with 56kg at $211.30. Wide draw a test.
11
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Hot pink cap