Urawa Race 11 - Urawa Japan A2
ENERGY POCO A POCO (4) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by a neck over 1500m at this track. Has four wins here. Should go well again. LIVI FACE (8) turned in a handy position before finishing third last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths when resuming. Norifumi Mikamoto gets the best out of this seven-year-old entire. In a suitable race and can go on to take this out. ONIASHI (2) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end before most recently finished third over 1400m at this track. This looks a winnable race. PUNK BEAT (9) went forward and proved too strong last time, scoring with 0.8 lengths to spare over 1400m at this track. Form this track is hard to knock with four wins from seven starts. Deserves respect.

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Plasma carrying 57kg at $19.10. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, 3 len behind Energy Poco A Poco with 55kg at $32.60. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $19.10 |
| 5/12 | 20/03/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $81,110.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 5-5-5 | 12 |
| 3.1L | $32.60 |
| 2/13 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $58,398.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 12-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $32.90 |
| 4/13 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $52.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/02/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $66,741.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:45.50 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.50 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $65,330.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Punk Beat carrying 55kg at $3.30. The start before that won by 2 len at this track February 23 over 1400m defeating Chomechome carrying 56kg at $3.60. Low draw and expected to go well.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $61,644.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/13 | 23/02/2026 | 47 | B2 3U | $58,398.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/13 | 07/01/2026 | 16 | B2B3 3U | $60,172.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 22/12/2025 | 24 | B3 3U | $52,920.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 29 | B3 3U | $53,571.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 30/10/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $71,749.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sugawara | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months won by a neck at Funabashi April 1 over 1200m defeating Zodiac Reve with 54kg at $11.20. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Funabashi on December 11 over 1600m, 15 len behind Will Shine with 54kg at $4.40. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 111 | B1 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $11.20 |
| 9/10 | 11/12/2025 | 46 | A2 3U | $133,281.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:42.60 | 4-7-9 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $4.40 |
| 12/17 | 26/10/2025 | 71 | LR OPEN 3U | $519,780.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 49kg | 0:55.30 | - | 11 |
| 6.9L | $61.90 |
| 15/15 | 16/08/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 3U | $367,660.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 56kg | 1:10.90 | - | 12 |
| 17.5L | $58.60 |
| 1/15 | 22/05/2025 | 40 | COND 4U | $149,541.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 3-3-1 | 15 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/16 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | ALLOW FM 4U | $232,340.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:10.90 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $75.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 13 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind George Tesoro carrying 53kg at $13.20. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 20 over 1500m defeating Edono Banzai carrying 57kg at $3.20. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 20/03/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $81,110.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/13 | 26/02/2026 | 65 | COND 3U | $100,111.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Naoki Machida | 53kg | 1:26.70 | 8-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.20 |
| 7/13 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | COND | $501,274.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 11-5-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $160.30 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | 28 | A2 3U | $101,190.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 4/12 | 30/10/2025 | 17 | A2 3U | $89,686.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 11-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/10/2025 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $53,812.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 9-8-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, neck behind Energy Poco A Poco carrying 55kg at $7.40. The run before that won by a neck at this track February 27 over 1500m defeating Ryota Special with 56kg at $7.70. Must be respected.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $81,110.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 1/12 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $63,404.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:36.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.70 |
| 7/14 | 06/02/2026 | 29 | B1B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $10.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $94,556.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/13 | 22/12/2025 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $67,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.60 |
| 5/12 | 28/11/2025 | 185 | B1B2 3U | $67,857.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 10-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $51.30 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Funabashi on April 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Model Hunt carrying 56kg at $20.20. The start before that 7th of 10 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Laser Show with 56kg at $17.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 5-6-8 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $20.20 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 40 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $17.60 |
| 9/13 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $291,600.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:25.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.7L | $122.70 |
| 7/16 | 27/12/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $207.40 |
| 11/14 | 12/10/2025 | 196 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:10.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $54.30 |
| 10/14 | 30/03/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $231,620.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:11.90 | - | 11 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Energy Poco A Poco with 57kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on October 14 over 900m, 6 len behind Freedom with 55kg at $15.40. Improver with definite claims.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/03/2026 | 71 | A2 3U | $81,110.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 12-9-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $94,556.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 11/12 | 24/12/2025 | 55 | A2 3U | $88,201.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 4-5-11 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $7.40 |
| 2/12 | 30/10/2025 | 16 | A2 3U | $89,686.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/10/2025 | 35 | COND 3U | $89,686.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 0:53.40 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $15.40 |
| 7/14 | 09/09/2025 | 75 | COND 3U | $141,534.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 57kg | 1:43.00 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $54.10 |

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 3rd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Energy Poco A Poco carrying 57kg at $3.90. At only start last preparation won by 2 len at Kawasaki May 9 2024 over 1500m defeating Great Journey carrying 57kg at $3.80. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 20/03/2026 | 680 | A2 3U | $81,110.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 09/05/2024 | 273 | A2B1 3U | $70,278.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2023 | 21 | A2 3U | $108,269.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:27.40 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2023 | 45 | A2 3U | $111,479.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/13 | 05/06/2023 | 39 | A2 3U | $104,258.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 27/04/2023 | 156 | COND 3U | $117,469.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Ryoya Sawada | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $31.30 |

Jockey: Youichi Andou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 38 day let-up. First-up won by 3 len at this track February 28 over 1500m defeating Kaito King carrying 57kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at this track March 17 over 1400m defeating Ken Kiitos with 55kg at $7.40. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $61,644.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 92 | B2B3 3U | $56,777.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 10/12 | 28/11/2025 | 32 | B1B2 3U | $67,857.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 3-6-10 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 27/10/2025 | 32 | B3 3U | $53,812.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:26.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/13 | 25/09/2025 | 70 | B3 3U | $56,197.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 14/16 | 17/07/2025 | 43 | COND | $384,534.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 3-5-14 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $187.00 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1600m, 10 len behind Gouvernail with 57kg at $8.90. Before that 5th of 13 at Kawasaki on March 6 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Star Grip carrying 57kg at $51.90. No threat last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $52,560.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 1:43.20 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.90 |
| 5/13 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 1.2L | $51.90 |
| 9/14 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | B1B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 7-3-9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $37.20 |
| 6/14 | 04/01/2026 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $51,576.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.80 |
| 7/10 | 16/12/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $133,281.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 53kg | 1:41.30 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $70.30 |
| 6/10 | 17/11/2025 | 35 | A2B1 3U | $60,714.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 9 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 900m, 12 len behind Smoke Flavor carrying 53kg at $87.10. The run before that 4th in a small field at Funabashi on March 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind Satono Mustang carrying 53kg at $42.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/04/2026 | 24 | A2 3U | $65,699.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Shoya Hozono | 53kg | 0:53.30 | 4-9-9 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $87.10 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $81,110.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 53kg | 1:01.10 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $42.80 |
| 9/12 | 27/02/2026 | 168 | B1 3U | $63,404.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 3-8-9 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $86.20 |
| 5/11 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | A2B1 3U | $74,930.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Haruto Nakayama | 50kg | 0:54.90 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $15.70 |
| 8/11 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | A2 3U | $74,588.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 0:53.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $5.10 |
| 4/12 | 04/08/2025 | 13 | B1B2 3U | $50,347.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 55kg | 0:54.30 | 3-3-4 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $32.70 |