Urawa Race 12 - Race 12 - 2000
EXCEL GRAND (8) was well supported when resuming last time out over 2000m at this track and proved too strong, scoring by one length. Record at this trip is excellent and is a great chance to get the prize again. INVENTION (6) started at $6.50 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 12 lengths at this track over 2000m after being prominent at the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. YAMATAKE KOCHAN (4) finished 7 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1400m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace. Winning claims on best figures. MANIK (11) was beaten 8 lengths into sixth in a 1800m contest at Funabashi three-and-a-half weeks ago. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 14 over 2000m, 11 len behind G T Rapid with 55kg at $56.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Neo Shangrila carrying 55kg at $6. Rather invest elsewhere.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 14/05/2026 | 38 | C2C3 3U | $23,805.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 55kg | 2:15.80 | 13-13-12 | 13 |
| 11.6L | $56.60 |
| 6/14 | 06/04/2026 | 32 | C2C3 3U | $24,637.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 2:18.20 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 141 | C2C3 3U | $24,333.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 2:16.50 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $26.80 |
| 2/14 | 15/10/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $26,906.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 2:16.50 | 12-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 1/12 | 10/09/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $22,479.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | C3 3U | $14,918.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:33.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 9th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 800m, 8 len behind Supercycle with 56kg at $17.40. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on November 18 2024 over 1500m, 13 len behind Amarelo Flavor carrying 56kg at $329.90. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/04/2026 | 289 | C3 3U | $13,140.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 0:48.40 | 4-6-9 | 11 |
| 8.4L | $17.40 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2025 | 10 | C2 3U | $28,602.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:01.70 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $19,441.00 | Urawa | 800m | SP | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 0:46.30 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.10 |
| 7/12 | 04/06/2025 | 8 | C2 3U | $19,441.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 2-3-7 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $18.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $19,676.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.20 |
| 10/14 | 13/05/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $19,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 12-12-10 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $48.30 |

Jockey: Yoshimi Nakashima
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Masano Prezioso carrying 52kg at $225.10. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 22 len behind Meisho Fuso with 52kg at $209.90. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 12 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 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,696.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 52kg | 1:32.90 | 8-10-8 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $225.10 |
| 9/12 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Yoshimi Nakashima | 52kg | 2:14.30 | 11-11-9 | 8 |
| 22.8L | $209.90 |
| 11/12 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $13,140.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Yoshimi Nakashima | 52kg | 1:38.50 | 6-10-11 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $230.60 |
| 9/12 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $14,600.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yoshimi Nakashima | 53kg | 1:32.70 | 8-12-9 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $95.50 |
| 11/12 | 27/02/2026 | 52 | C3 3U | $15,017.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Yoshimi Nakashima | 52kg | 1:38.30 | 4-10-11 | 8 |
| 15.4L | $209.90 |
| 7/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $24,069.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 2:14.90 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $106.10 |

Jockey: Tetsuya Takahashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 38 day let-up. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Appraiser with 56kg at $4.80. Last start 7th of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rikkio with 56kg at $5.50. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 20/04/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 16/03/2026 | 111 | C3 3U | $22,711.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 3-10-11 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 25/11/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 28/10/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 26/09/2025 | 84 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1500m, 11 len behind B B Radon with 54kg at $67.70. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rikkio carrying 54kg at $11.80. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/05/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $19,044.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $67.70 |
| 9/13 | 20/04/2026 | 31 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 5-8-9 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $11.80 |
| 6/12 | 20/03/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $14,600.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 121 | C3 3U | $15,017.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.70 |
| 8/12 | 28/10/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 1:28.80 | 4-5-8 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $17.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/09/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Ryouta Sugawara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 12 len behind Meisho Fuso with 54kg at $6.50. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind An Pato with 54kg at $3.10. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | 34 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 2:14.30 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $14,600.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 2:16.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | C2C3 3U | $18,354.00 | Urawa | 2000m | SP | Ryota Sugawara | 53kg | 2:14.60 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $15.40 |
| 12/12 | 13/02/2026 | 38 | C3 3U | $13,274.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 1:39.30 | 1-7-12 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $28.20 |
| 1/11 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $24,069.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 2:15.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | C2C3 3U | $26,460.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 53kg | 2:14.40 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $50.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 17 len behind Meisho Fuso carrying 52kg at $7.30. Last start 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Masano Prezioso carrying 54kg at $41.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,696.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 6-8-6 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $41.20 |
| 8/12 | 23/04/2026 | 63 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 2:14.30 | 6-8-8 | 12 |
| 17.8L | $7.30 |
| 9/14 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $13,348.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 51kg | 1:58.50 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $18.70 |
| 10/12 | 30/01/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 51kg | 1:29.80 | 7-10-10 | 11 |
| 11.0L | $6.30 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 51kg | 2:12.90 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $22.60 |
| 7/14 | 26/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:27.60 | 9-11-7 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $37.30 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 22 over 2000m defeating Capella Star carrying 56kg at $2.40. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1500m, 8 len behind Hatsuwaka carrying 56kg at $3.30. Among the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 153 | C3 3U | $14,782.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 2:14.90 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | 136 | C3 3U | $14,286.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/14 | 07/07/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $17,161.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 2:17.50 | 4-4-3 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 12/14 | 18/06/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $29,161.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 2:15.40 | 3-13-12 | 10 |
| 19.5L | $10.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/05/2025 | 39 | C3 3U | $17,709.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 2:17.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/14 | 07/04/2025 | 132 | C3 3U | $17,313.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 2:20.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 11 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Burning Wind carrying 56kg at $62.20. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1800m, 11 len behind Bulkhead carrying 56kg at $24.10. Not going well enough. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $14,204.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $62.20 |
| 8/12 | 30/03/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $14,519.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $24.10 |
| 10/12 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 11-12-10 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $130.30 |
| 10/14 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 13-13-10 | 13 |
| 13.9L | $54.80 |
| 2/14 | 21/01/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 1-1-2 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $198.50 |
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $298.00 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1500m, 12 len behind Party King carrying 56kg at $24.50. The start before that 11th of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rikkio with 56kg at $128.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/05/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $14,283.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 1-6-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $24.50 |
| 11/13 | 20/04/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $128.70 |
| 8/11 | 16/03/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $22,711.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $44.30 |
| 7/10 | 03/03/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $14,600.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $27.30 |
| 8/13 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | C3 3U | $23,359.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 12-8-8 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $64.70 |
| 9/14 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:45.00 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $94.00 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Burning Wind with 53kg at $85.80. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 17 len behind Meisho Fuso with 54kg at $34.50. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $14,204.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 2:00.70 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $85.80 |
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 2:14.30 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $34.50 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $13,140.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 9-11-10 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $117.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $22,711.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 2:16.20 | 4-10-9 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $6.10 |
| 5/12 | 25/02/2026 | 50 | C3 3U | $23,359.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 2:15.60 | 5-9-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $15.40 |
| 6/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $24,069.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 2:14.90 | 8-6-6 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $18.60 |