URAWA   24 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 800m

Track:      

Genuine pace with Esperado finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. BLACK EMPIRE (7) was sent out favourite last time and scored by a neck over today's trip at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including two wins and two placings. Can go on with it. MAJUTSUSHI KAERU (1) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 800m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. CEPHEID LOOP (10) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 3 lengths at this track over 800m. One of the main contenders. ESPERADO (11) ran a better race last start, finishing 4 lengths away in fifth over 1000m at Funabashi. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 31314 MAJUTSUSHI KAERU
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Iron Pitch carrying 56kg at $6.20. The run before that won by a neck at this track April 22 over 800m defeating Siena Ace with 57kg at $2.40. Definite chance.
1
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 13090 REYES
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 13 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1000m, 13 len behind Araiguma Punch carrying 56kg at $109. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 6 len behind Iron Pitch carrying 56kg at $71.60. Low draw but others have better credentials.
2
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Black cap
3 57800 LOVE SICK BOSSA
SHIGENORI ITO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 14 at Funabashi on June 2 over 2200m, 46 len behind Lapland carrying 56kg at $154.30. The run before that ran second last of 13 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Come Back carrying 56kg at $93.60. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Red cap
4 70600 NISHINO NEW LEAF
TOSHIO TOMITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 16 len behind Iron Pitch with 54kg at $203.30. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1000m, 11 len behind Excellen Arthur with 54kg at $48.70. Prepared to just watch today.
4
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Blue cap
5 080x0 HAWAIIAN JEWEL
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 9 len behind Iron Pitch carrying 56kg at $131.40. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Funabashi on March 10 2025 over 1200m, 12 len behind Presto Mulan with 56kg at $30.40. Needs to lift.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 17x7x TOKKI HOLLETT
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 800m, 4.5 len behind A T Spica carrying 53kg at $4.60. First up last campaign 9th of 12 at this track on March 20 2025 over 800m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Emerald carrying 54kg at $71.70. Capable of a big run.
6
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 4x361 BLACK EMPIRE
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track May 28 over 800m defeating Stella Boulogne carrying 56kg at $1.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Koyu Myu Myu with 56kg at $2.60. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
7
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 86547 KURA PASSION
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 6 len behind Iron Pitch with 53kg at $77.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 54kg at $62.50. Recent form not good enough.
8
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Orange cap
9 6074x MORNING TAMPOPO
TAKESHI MINOWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track April 22 over 800m, 3 len behind A T Spica with 54kg at $91.70. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Kawasaki July 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Silent Voice with 53kg at $19.90. Marginal prospects.
9
KAZUKI AKATSU
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 10791 CEPHEID LOOP
NAOTO MIZUKAMI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run won by 3 len at this track May 27 over 800m defeating Sun Fountain carrying 54kg at $6.60. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Sonoda on April 21 over 820m, 7 len behind Dual Task with 54kg at $33.20. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
10
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
11 41165 ESPERADO
SHIGENORI ITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Gate in
At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1000m, 4 len behind Araiguma Punch with 56kg at $6.90. The start before that 6th of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $3.70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
11
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap