Tokyo   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G

BUBAIGAWARA STAKES 1600m

Track: FIRM      

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Melt Your Heart. RED ATTREVE (6) found one better last start at Nakayama over this distance. Is yet to miss the frame from six starts at this distance, including three wins. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Will play a major role. MIRABILIS MAGIC (7) is back after a break of five-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1600m at Nakayama. Capable of playing a major role. ARSENAAL (13) was second up last start and went close, beaten half a length into third at Nakayama over 1600m. Has a win and three minor placings at this journey from six starts and shapes as a key runner. PICK A CHERRY (8) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Nakayama over 1600m last time, finishing ninth and beaten 3 lengths. Worth another chance.
1 3x00x KOKO CRATER
TETSUYA KIMURA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Kyoto December 8 over 2200m, 10 len behind Meiner Emperor carrying 56.0kg at $22.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 14 at Kyoto October 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Keiai Sena carrying 56.0kg at $5.50. May need the hitout.
1
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS,BLUE CAP
2 3789x RICKENBACKER
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Kyoto February 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Tagano Elpida with 58.0kg at $40.30. First up last campaign fourth of 15 at Nakayama September 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Trovatore with 58.0kg at $40.30. May need the run.
2
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK STRIPES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
3 21352 MOONLIT NIGHT
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Hanshin on April 6 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Shivers with 58.0kg at $24.30. The run before that 5th of 9 at Kyoto on February 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Skyrocket with 56.0kg at $4.60. No surprise if he was in the finish.
3
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS
4 52183 YUKINO ROYAL
JIRO ONO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Motoyuki Inoue
Most recently 3rd of 14 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Daishin Yamato carrying 58.0kg at $28.40. The run before that 8th of 13 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Kyoei Brisa with 56.0kg at $15.10. Not keen.
4
SHU ISHIBASHI
HOT PINK, BLUE SLEEVES, HOT PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 28531 CHANNEL TUNNEL
YUICHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshiro Kubota
Useful type. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Hanshin April 13 over 1600m defeating Yoshi Tanrei with 58.0kg at $3. Before that 3rd of 9 at Hanshin on March 16 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Dazzling Brave with 58.0kg at $5.90. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
5
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, Red cap
6 21x12 RED ATTREVE
T TEZUKA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Nakayama March 9 over 1600m defeating Anitra with 58.0kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 2nd of 14 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Daishin Yamato carrying 58.0kg at $4.90. Should be near his top.
6
MIRAI IWATA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
7 6x21x MIRABILIS MAGIC
SAKAE KUNIEDA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by neck this track November 23 over 1600m defeating Wazamono with 55.0kg at $2.30. First up last campaign second of 13 at Nakayama September 22 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Keep Calm carrying 54.0kg at $4.80. Doesn't appeal.
7
K TOSAKI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
8 151x9 PICK A CHERRY
SHOICHIRO WADA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 13 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kyoei Brisa carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Cefiro carrying 55.0kg at $3. Fitter and worth including.
8
DAMIAN LANE
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
9 8x8x6 OPEN FIRE
Y IKEE
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuji Hasegawa
Having second run back today. Last start 6th of 14 at Hanshin on April 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Shivers carrying 58.0kg at $13.40. At only start last preparation eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kyoto on December 8 over 2200m, 8 len behind Meiner Emperor with 58.0kg at $17.50. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
9
MICHAEL DEE
ROYAL BLUE, SILVER BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
10 86496 BRANDY ROCK
TAKAFUMI AOKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Toshinori Arai
Most recently 6th of 13 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Ask Come On More with 58.0kg at $79.70. The race before that 9th of 14 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Daishin Yamato carrying 58.0kg at $60.20. Others read better. This will test.
10
YUSUKE HARA
MEDIUM PURPLE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Red cap
11 x1x0x TOSEN ESCUDO
K TAKE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 18 at Kokura on February 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meiner Lennon carrying 58.0kg at $6. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Fukushima July 13 over 1200m defeating State Diadem carrying 57.0kg at $4.10. Marginal prospect.
11
KOSEI MIURA
GREEN, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 5x79x NISHINO RAIKO
M KOGA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at this track February 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Redington carrying 58.0kg at $14.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Nakayama January 19 over 1600m, 7 len behind Tacit with 58.0kg at $15.20. Unlikely to threaten.
12
H MIYUKI
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE CAP
13 x6x33 ARSENAAL
TETSUYA KIMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Nakayama on January 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tacit with 55.0kg at $8.10. Last start 3rd of 13 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Kyoei Brisa with 55.0kg at $4.50. Can improve. Top chance if at her best.
13
C P LEMAIRE
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS,BLUE CAP
14 x1x62 MELT YOUR HEART
KODAI HASEGAWA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 6th of 16 at this track on February 16 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Redington with 56.0kg at $33.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1600m, nose behind Bouncy Step with 56.0kg at $3.80. Has the ability to take this out.
14
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
15 x6180 POWER HALL
M KON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2000m, 6 len behind Regalo Del Cielo carrying 58.0kg at $13.80. The race before that faded in the straight second last of 9 at Kyoto on February 15 over 2000m, 11 len behind West Now with 57.0kg at $4.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
15
HIRONOBU TANABE
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,ARM BAND, Pink cap