KAWASAKI   15 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 9 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Strong tempo, primarily from Nishino Young Man and Maru Mori Active. NISHINO YOUNG MAN (6) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when third, beaten 2 lengths. Has never missed the frame at this venue, including three wins. Should run well today with added fitness. VIVID MOON (1) scored by 1.5 lengths over this distance at this track last time out. Hard to knock form this course having never missed the frame including two wins and one placing. Leading contender. MARU MORI ACTIVE (11) bounced back last start and landed the prize by 6 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn over 1400m at this track. Meets a stronger field but she is worth serious consideration. IKUNOGA KITAZO (12) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 5 lengths over 900m at this track. Has his share of ability and can do a lot better.
1 69211 VIVID MOON
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Godolphin
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track November 19 over 1400m defeating Bear Remission carrying 54kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; won by a head at this track October 15 over 1400m defeating Amrta with 54kg at $1.50. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside draw.
1
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, White cap
2 510x0 POCKETFUL COIN
Hiroyuki Mogi
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months struggled in the run home; ran last of 14 at Funabashi on December 10 over 1000m, 11 len behind Taiheino Yo with 53kg at $55.30. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Elf Ren carrying 52kg at $6.20. Needs to lift.
2
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 080x0 SHONAN SAKURETSU
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 43 len behind Bordeaux Tiramisu carrying 56kg at $45.80. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ohi on November 4 2024 over 1200m, 20 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 56kg at $151.40. Needs to lift.
3
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 78005 SEIUN HUGE
MASAMI YAMADA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start 5th of 13 at Urawa on November 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Suns carrying 55kg at $101. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 17 over 900m, 10 len behind Pod Duke carrying 56kg at $381.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Blue cap
5 01746 BEAUTY BEAST
ISAMU KUBO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Shota Matsuya
Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on November 18 over 1500m, 10 len behind Noble Creed carrying 54kg at $35.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on October 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Cal Dawn carrying 54kg at $21.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 12x13 NISHINO YOUNG MAN
Sakai Shinobu
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track October 14 over 1400m defeating Rising Power carrying 56kg at $5.80. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bordeaux Tiramisu carrying 56kg at $1.30. One of the main contenders.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 61477 FEED WIN
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG

Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on November 18 over 1500m, 11 len behind Noble Creed with 54kg at $28.20. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Urawa on October 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dia Crystal with 54kg at $43.70. Not keen.
7
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 00509 ASIA PATEK
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bordeaux Tiramisu with 56kg at $77.50. The start before that ran last of 12 at Urawa on October 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cal Dawn carrying 56kg at $71.90. Hard to enthuse.
8
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
MAGENTA, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 42024 MOKOMOKO
SHIGEMI YASUIKE
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Party Girl carrying 54kg at $10.20. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on October 28 over 1500m, neck behind Ivy Gao with 54kg at $28.70. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
9
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 06x00 KRAUSELUNG
HIRONORI SATO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at this track on October 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Meiwa Noix carrying 56kg at $7.50. Second-up ran last of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 26 len behind Party Girl carrying 56kg at $63.40. Expect improvement on recent effort.
10
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
11 2x101 MARU MORI ACTIVE
SATOSHI KODA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run scored a big 6 len win at this track November 21 over 1400m defeating Britten with 54kg at $3.70. The run before that second last of 14 at this track on October 15 over 1500m, 20 len behind Lila Gale with 54kg at $3. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
11
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap
12 73137 IKUNOGA KITAZO
H SASAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 900m, 5 len behind Lemon Grass with 56kg at $6.60. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on October 13 over 900m, 2 len behind Presto Venus with 56kg at $5. Worth another chance.
12
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Pink cap