URAWA 24 Sep 2026
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Expecting Tranquil Light to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. APASIONADO (2) sets the standard after a fresh Urawa win at big odds, charging home from a difficult position to beat Peace Shiny by a length and a half. The previous run was plain, so the task is to confirm that rebound, but his proven track-and-distance profile gives him the strongest winning case. ANY THUNDER (3) brings the steadier recent form, with placings at Funabashi and Urawa, and the return to a suitable distance keeps him right in the argument. MEISHO MATILDA (5) has been finishing midfield at Kawasaki, yet her 1500m record and strong jockey association make her a genuine danger if she adapts to Urawa. TRANQUIL LIGHT (4) resumes from a five-month break after two dominant 3yo COND wins here, and while she has the talent, the gap between runs keeps her more measured than the top three.
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| 1 | 06660 |
REYES
MAKI HIRAYAMA 5YO BAY HORSE 54.0KG Has been well below the level required in two recent sprint runs, finishing second last at Kawasaki over 900m when unwanted in the market and beaten over 12 lengths by Koyu Myu Myu. The Urawa run prior was only sixth over 800m at long odds, beaten just over six lengths by Kura Reve. Weight relief and a class drop help slightly, but the rise to 1500m is a clear query and he needs a sharp form reversal. |
1 YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA |
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| 2 | 800x1 |
APASIONADO
KAZUNORI SAKAI 7YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Ryoichi Otsuka Returns from a two-month let-up after producing a major form turnaround at Urawa, coming from a seemingly hopeless position to win by a length and a half from Peace Shiny at big odds. That was a sharp contrast to his earlier second-last here behind G T Agleam, when he conceded a huge start and never got into the race. Proven at this track and distance, with the winning rider back, he has the strongest platform if the latest run is repeated. |
2 KOSHI YOSHIDOME |
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| 3 | 55023 |
ANY THUNDER
TAKESHI MINOWA 4YO BROWN HORSE 56.0KG Toshiyuki Maekawa Returns from a one-month freshening in consistent form, having worked home well for third at Funabashi over 1200m, beaten three lengths by Abelia Face. His previous Urawa second behind Smile Thrive was also sound, beaten two lengths after looming and holding his ground. The market has not been fully convinced, but the return to a winning distance and solid recent efforts make him a proper winning chance. |
3 KOSUKE SAKURAI |
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| 4 | 3211x |
TRANQUIL LIGHT
SATOSHI KOKUBO 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Returns from a five-month break after stringing together two dominant Urawa wins in 3yo COND company, most recently scoring by four lengths as an odds-on favourite from Kazuchan Pe. The run before was even more decisive, beating Speelovio by five lengths after travelling sweetly and quickening clear. She has yet to miss a placing from four starts, but the layoff keeps the assessment measured against hardened rivals. |
4 RYO NOVATA |
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| 5 | 2x955 |
MEISHO MATILDA
JUNICHI MURATA 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Has finished fifth at both runs since resuming, most recently at Kawasaki when beaten just under four lengths by Positivity after settling rearward. The prior effort behind Erin Flame was similar, coming from well back without seriously threatening. Her 1500m record is strong, with two wins and four places from eight starts, and the jockey combination is proven, so she appeals as a sharper chance if Urawa brings improvement. |
5 NOBUHIKO SANRINDO |
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| 6 | 58996 |
ECORO SVAR
HIROHITO NOGUCHI 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Masatoshi Haramura Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing sixth at Urawa behind Vallumnos, beaten eight lengths after conceding a big start and only working home fairly. The Kawasaki run before was also plain, ninth over 900m and beaten just over eight lengths by Grand Mermaid. He has placed twice from four at this track and distance, but recent form has not carried enough threat to make him a serious winning play. |
6 AOI SHINOYA |
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| 7 | 2417x |
JO SALUTE
SATOSHI KOKUBO 5YO DK B MARE 54.0KG Eriko Ueda Returns from a three-month break after disappointing as an odds-on favourite at Urawa, finishing seventh and beaten three and a half lengths by Sekitei Rare when swamped late. Her previous win was much stronger, clearing right out to beat Shigerutsukimizake by a long way, and she has beaten Any Thunder at this track. With three wins from five at the course and distance, she is a genuine place hope if ready fresh. |
7 AKIO MIKOSHI |
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| 8 | 26177 |
PALO SANTO
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G1 Racing Co. Ltd. Returns from a two-month freshening after two subdued Urawa runs, finishing seventh behind Vallumnos last start when beaten just over eight lengths despite being near the top of an open market. The start prior was another seventh, beaten seven and a half lengths by Public Sphere. Her past 12 months include two wins and a placing from six starts, so she is not hopeless, but the recent edge must return quickly. |
8 KEITA NISHI |
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| 9 | 33440 |
KITANO DON CARLO
SHINSUKE KUDO 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG Naoto Kitajo Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing second last in a 3yo Maiden over 1800m at Niigata Dirt, beaten a long way by Arabian Dream despite being near the top of an open market. His Fukushima Dirt fourth over 1700m two back was better, though still beaten just over seven lengths by Chaser. Still a maiden after 13 starts and now back in trip at his first Urawa run, he needs significant improvement. |
9 WADA JOJI |
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| 10 | 4232x |
REINA BAROWS
Kenichi Shigeta 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Returns from a four-month break with a reliable profile, having finished second in a 3yo COND at Urawa last start when beaten two lengths by Hold Me Once. Her previous third behind Nori Nori Socks was better again on margin, beaten only a neck. One win and four places from six starts highlights her consistency, and the strong jockey record keeps her firmly in the minor-money mix first-up. |
10 TSUBASA SASAGAWA |
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| 11 | 830x8 |
ICHIKANO YUME
TAKASHI MIZUNO 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Returns from a two-month let-up after weakening out of contention at Urawa, finishing eighth behind Vallumnos and beaten over 11 lengths. The run prior was also poor, second last behind Harmony Regulus and beaten over 10 lengths after failing to close off. A class drop and one placing from five at this track and distance provide only modest support, and she must show far more fight late. |
11 GENKI FUJIMOTO |
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| 12 | 21280 |
SUN THREAD
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Kato Stable Co. Ltd. Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing second last at Urawa behind Vallumnos, beaten over 14 lengths and unwanted in the market. His previous run was no better, last behind Costa De La Luz and beaten over 11 lengths after settling rearward. The track record includes one win and three places from nine starts, but recent form has fallen away too sharply to recommend him with confidence. |
12 YUJIRO TANABATA |
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