Urawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
WAVES LEAPS (9) recorded a strong on-pace win when making his debut at this course and distance last time, getting home by a nose. Should only be better for that experience so could strike again. FORNACALIA (4) is back from a spell of 11 weeks. At the only only run of last prep was fifth over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Should measure up strongly in this company. HERR WITZ (3) hasn't featured at his two runs but they have come in much stronger company on the JRA circuit. Much better placed this time. RIVER STAR (2) draws well and is racing consistently with a win and three placings from the last four outings at Funabashi. Contender.
Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 21 len behind Masano Pink Lady carrying 54.0kg at $211. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Chukyo on August 10 over 1600m, 22 len behind Anduril carrying 55.0kg at $436.40. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 28/03/2026 | 230 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 1:11.30 | - | 7 |
| 21.3L | $211.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 12 |
| 22.6L | $436.40 |
| 16/16 | 19/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 10-10-16 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $49.30 |
Jockey: Norihiko Nozawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Zultanite with 54kg at $14.20. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at Funabashi March 9 over 1200m defeating Spring Roll carrying 54kg at $2.10. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $14.20 |
| 1/10 | 09/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $72,325.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:01.50 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $19.30 |
Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind North Blue Sky with 57.0kg at $30.40. Last start 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Maddux with 57.0kg at $17.10. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 22/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:11.80 | - | 16 |
| 12.9L | $17.10 |
| 7/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $30.40 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on January 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Taiki Blitzen with 57.0kg at $7. When resuming last campaign 7th of 16 at Nakayama on September 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sun Bright with 55.0kg at $4.90. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 31/01/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 13 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 7 |
| 2.6L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start ran last of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 20 len behind Mirande carrying 55.0kg at $241.90. Before that 12th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on February 28 over 1800m, 23 len behind Krugist carrying 57.0kg at $155.90. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 6-14-14 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $241.90 |
| 12/14 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 14-13-12 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $155.90 |
| 18/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:08.40 | - | 14 |
| 25.0L | $71.70 |
Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 900m, 7 len behind Bargello with 55kg at $90.40. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Valbona with 56kg at $33.50. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 06/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 0:54.50 | 10-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $90.40 |
| 6/12 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 10-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $33.50 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $50,056.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 9-3-5 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $31.60 |
| 7/11 | 12/02/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $43,382.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $99.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 12-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.20 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $36.00 |
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cardamom Roll carrying 56kg at $49.10. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on August 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Mjuk New carrying 54kg at $3. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/04/2026 | 173 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 2-6-9 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $49.10 |
| 8/10 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $53,812.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 3-7-8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $40.10 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $65,564.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:37.00 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $14.20 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $74,588.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:39.20 | 2-4-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,318.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Yuusuke Hara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 13 len behind Geostrategy carrying 57.0kg at $30.40. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Saga on February 25 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Saioga Uma carrying 56kg at $3.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 07/03/2026 | 10 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 6-5-11 | 15 |
| 13.9L | $30.40 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 52 | COND 3 | $12,013.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 8/13 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $195.20 |
| 9/15 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:56.30 | 6-9-9 | 11 |
| 27.8L | $146.90 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track March 20 over 1400m defeating G T Pudding carrying 56kg at $2.40. Can keep the ball rolling.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 20/03/2026 | - | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Shuuto Kobayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Rhein Sieg carrying 57.0kg at $29.20. The run before that 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mild Harbor carrying 57.0kg at $246. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 05/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:11.10 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $29.20 |
| 6/16 | 14/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:11.80 | - | 14 |
| 7.5L | $246.00 |
| 14/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 14-11-14 | 9 |
| 20.4L | $196.80 |