URAWA   25 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 9 800m

Track: SOFT      

Strong tempo with Ultra World, Nishino Claudia and A T Spica going forward ahead of Tokki Hollett and Vina My Tho. TOKKI HOLLETT (3) finished second two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 2 lengths as favourite over 800m at this track. Haruto Nakayama scored on her last time and retains the ride. Must raise the bar but she has the talent to test this line-up. NISHINO CLAUDIA (8) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at Kawasaki over 900m just nine days ago. Must contend with a wide draw but is a definite winning chance. A T SPICA (2) showed good early speed over 1200m at Funabashi last time and went on to salute by 0.8 lengths. Has been in sound form this prep with a win and a placing from four starts. Shapes as one to consider. VASILOPAIS (6) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at Kawasaki, beaten 14 lengths into 13th. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
1 55800 MASAHAYA AN
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Masao Nakamura
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 800m, 10 len behind Dancing Cry with 54kg at $118.30. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind T's Freak with 54kg at $73. Fully tested on her recent run.
1
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 x2601 A T SPICA
HIRONORI UNOKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Kanto
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Funabashi June 2 over 1200m defeating Apo with 54kg at $5.40. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 16 len behind Tosen Energy carrying 54kg at $8.70. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
2
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 0x921 TOKKI HOLLETT
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track May 26 over 800m defeating Miss Sun carrying 51kg at $2.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 800m, 3 len behind Dancing Cry with 52kg at $8.60. Hard to beat again.
3
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Salmon cap
4 99006 SHINTO YUTAKA
SHOICHI HIRATA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 18 over 900m, 3 len behind Vip Regius carrying 54kg at $39.90. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on May 28 over 800m, 11 len behind Dancing Cry with 54kg at $223.30. Rough hope.
4
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 15080 ULTRA WORLD
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshikazu Nakano
Most recently second last of 13 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Love And Happiness with 56kg at $80.40. The run before that struggled in the run home; second last of 9 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1600m, 13 len behind Kalaripayattu with 55kg at $24.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 09000 VASILOPAIS
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 13 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 1500m, 14 len behind Popcorn carrying 56kg at $199.60. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 27 over 2000m, 25 len behind Ryuno Ahn carrying 55kg at $113.30. Can improve on recent efforts.
6
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Light green cap
7 06005 SIENA BRIGHT
MASAMI YOSHIDA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on May 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Tokki Hollett carrying 56kg at $123.30. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 800m, 12 len behind Dancing Cry with 57kg at $140.90. Hard to make much of a case.
7
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 35332 NISHINO CLAUDIA
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 900m, 2 len behind Take Note carrying 54kg at $3.30. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on May 28 over 800m, 4 len behind Dancing Cry with 54kg at $4. Going well enough to take this out.
8
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
9 00008 SEIUN SHIDEN
MASAMI YOSHIDA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Most recently 8th of 13 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Saudade carrying 56kg at $158.70. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 28 over 800m, 13 len behind Dancing Cry carrying 56kg at $455.20. Faces a tough assignment.
9
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Hot pink cap
10 80x74 VINA MY THO
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 800m, 7 len behind Satsuki Sky with 54kg at $81.20. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Dancing Cry carrying 54kg at $48.90. One of the roughies.
10
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap