KAWASAKI   04 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 900m

Track:      

Pace a scorcher, headed by D's Mate, Dona Pound and Lavender Jade, closely followed by Kannon Animo and Triple Accel. TSUTSU URAURA (6) has been thereabouts lately without being able to break through, the latest effort a second at this track over 900m. Proving a good combination with Keita Nishi with five straight placings. Expecting a bold showing. KANNON ANIMO (1) was far from disgraced when third last start over 900m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. LAVENDER JADE (10) is close to breaking through following a narrow defeat last time over 900m at this track. Likely to be thereabouts. I'LL PROTECT (8) fought on for third last start over 900m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.
1 41113 KANNON ANIMO
HIROAKI KAWAZU
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Tony Prince carrying 56kg at $4.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track January 4 over 900m defeating Lavender Jade with 55kg at $1.30. Will not spend a cent from the inside alley.
1
YUJI TANNAI
SILVER, White cap
2 04590 MO MO BLACK
JUNICHI MURATA
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 14 at Funabashi on February 10 over 1000m, 15 len behind Ryuno Asraam with 54kg at $122.10. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 7 len behind Tony Prince carrying 54kg at $87.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 3182x D'S MATE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track December 16 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Buffalo Rise carrying 54kg at $10.70. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track September 8 over 900m, 0.7 len behind Ivy Himechan with 54kg at $6.40. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
3
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Red cap
4 22x25 PRESTO GAUDI
KIYOAKI SASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Funabashi on January 23 over 1000m, neck behind Shadow Duchess carrying 56kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Funabashi on February 10 over 1000m, 2 len behind Ryuno Asraam with 54kg at $10.90. Genuine hope on latest effort.
4
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 52255 TRIPLE ACCEL
YUYA YAMAZAKI
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Tony Prince with 54kg at $42.60. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on December 16 over 900m, 4 len behind Buffalo Rise with 54kg at $17. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 22322 TSUTSU URAURA
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, neck behind Tony Prince with 56kg at $8.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on January 19 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Thor Hammer carrying 56kg at $11. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
6
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
7 37346 ETERNAL SAVIOR
HITOSHI YAGI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Tony Prince with 54kg at $20.30. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 2 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Sanei Jiro with 55kg at $18.10. Genuine chance this time around.
7
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
MAGENTA, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 20033 I'LL PROTECT
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 3 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Chocolat Bread with 56kg at $5.30. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Kannon Animo carrying 55kg at $25.10. Going well enough to take this out.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Green cap
9 x0700 DONA POUND
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masao Ogawa
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 10 len behind Tony Prince with 54kg at $7.70. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Funabashi on December 8 over 1200m, 15 len behind Mana Flash with 54kg at $11.60. This race looks too tough.
9
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 37722 LAVENDER JADE
SHOICHI HIRATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on February 6 over 900m, nose behind Moulin Alezan with 54kg at $13.50. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 900m, 1.0 len behind Kannon Animo carrying 53kg at $40.90. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
10
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Orange cap
11 65837 RULE MAPLE
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Yoshiko Giga
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 6 len behind Tony Prince carrying 54kg at $13.70. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on January 2 over 900m, 2 len behind Sanei Jiro carrying 55kg at $19.20. Should go well in this line up.
11
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 00081 RYUNO ASRAAM
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Funabashi February 10 over 1000m defeating Meimei Mefa'a carrying 54kg at $62. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 7 len behind Tony Prince with 54kg at $141.80. Cannot enthuse.
12
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap