KAWASAKI   17 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 2000m

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Shimme Loin to roll forward and dictate terms. SHIMME LOIN (10) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4 lengths when fourth in a 2000m contest at this track five weeks ago. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. SALTAIRE (9) started at $6.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths at Urawa over 2000m. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KANETOSHI SHUKIN (1) was prominent at the turn and finished second last time over 2000m at Urawa, beaten 3 lengths. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. TSUGANO SHOGUN (8) has not won for a long while. Last raced on May 26 when beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth at Urawa over 2000m after being prominent at the turn. Placed to advantage so expect a better run this time.
1 x8102 KANETOSHI SHUKIN
H SASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Meisho Clark carrying 56kg at $5.20. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 43 len behind Hakushu with 56kg at $11.80. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
1
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, White cap
2 76828 CURREN APPLAUSO
JUNICHI MURATA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track on May 12 over 2000m, 7 len behind Moon Halo carrying 56kg at $20. Before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 2000m, 3 len behind Rock Flavor with 55kg at $14.80. Can improve on recent efforts.
2
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 80867 DEMAIN FLEUR
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 2000m, 8 len behind Dirt Raising with 54kg at $35.30. Before that 6th of 10 at Funabashi on April 2 over 1600m, 10 len behind Peduncle Arch carrying 54kg at $26.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 98888 ORANGEY
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 2000m, 10 len behind Dirt Raising with 54kg at $54.50. The start before that 8th of 14 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1600m, 15 len behind Kaito King with 54kg at $88.10. Others make more appeal.
4
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 16698 STEEL WILL
NAOYUKI AKIYAMA
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Useful gelding. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Funabashi on June 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Cha Pri carrying 56kg at $11.60. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kaseno Rao with 56kg at $10.10. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
5
HIROTO ITO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 52x43 OUROBOROS
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toru Makiura
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1600m, 13 len behind Turquoise Due carrying 56kg at $49.80. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 30 len behind Hakushu with 56kg at $9.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
6
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Yellow cap
7 40x86 FUKUNO BARTHERANS
SUNAO YAMADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuko Fukushima
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 2000m, 7 len behind Rock Flavor with 56kg at $14.90. Last start 6th of 13 at this track on May 12 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Moon Halo with 56kg at $20. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
7
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 x0424 TSUGANO SHOGUN
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Last start 4th of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Dirt Raising with 56kg at $12.70. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at this track on May 12 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Moon Halo with 56kg at $51.10. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
8
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 47135 SALTAIRE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Dirt Raising carrying 56kg at $6.80. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on May 12 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Moon Halo with 56kg at $8. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 12564 SHIMME LOIN
SUNAO YAMADA
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on May 12 over 2000m, 4 len behind Moon Halo with 56kg at $3.70. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Raipachi with 56kg at $12. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
10
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light brown cap
11 x0922 ROUGE MABELLE
SATOSHI KODA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 30 len behind Hakushu carrying 54kg at $13.90. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 2000m, head behind Saltaire carrying 54kg at $8.70. Should go well.
11
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Hot pink cap
12 97009 TRUST GERBERA
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Urawa on May 27 over 1500m, 13 len behind Popcorn carrying 53kg at $383.50. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1500m, 15 len behind Rock City Boy carrying 54kg at $216.60. Better off avoiding.
12
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap