Urawa Race 3 - Urawa
G T GRACE (7) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Closed last prep with a third, beaten 4 lengths, over 800m at this track. Likely to feature. CURATION (1) turned in a nice run last time when she made late ground to finish third over 1200m at Funabashi. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. DAIMEI BUTTERFLY (3) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1400m. Has managed three minor placings from four runs at this circuit. Shapes as one to consider. SETTING SAIL (6) was beaten 8 lengths into tenth in a 1200m contest at Funabashi three weeks ago. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Funabashi on April 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Masakki with 53kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jun Pirka carrying 53kg at $3.30. Shows promise. Will take beating.
Last Starts 20 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 | 07/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:16.10 | 8-10-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/12 | 01/04/2026 | 114 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:18.40 | 3-5-6 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $4.30 |
| 3/9 | 08/12/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $29.60 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:37.00 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $120.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $33.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 54kg at $11.20. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Peach Peach with 54kg at $82.70. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/04/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $11.20 |
| 8/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 9-6-8 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $82.70 |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 3-6-7 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $49.40 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $13.30 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 10-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $148.80 |
| 11/12 | 27/11/2025 | 104 | COND 2 | $42,857.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-9-11 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Akio Mikoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Poppy Red with 54kg at $7.40. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Waves Leaps carrying 53kg at $6.70. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/04/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $7.40 |
| 3/11 | 20/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruku Sano | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 11-3-3 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Haruku Sano | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 1:26.50 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Takuto Iketani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Blue Ocean carrying 54kg at $26.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 900m, 8 len behind Marvellous Tiara carrying 53kg at $63.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $26.40 |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Takuto Iketani | 53kg | 0:55.60 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $63.40 |
| 8/11 | 06/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Kasumi Kamio | 51kg | 0:56.20 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 148 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 51kg | 0:56.70 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 7/11 | 10/09/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $37,465.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $30.10 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,318.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $37.00 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 56kg at $27.60. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sayono Big Alma carrying 56kg at $16.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/04/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $27.60 |
| 9/11 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 4-7-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $16.50 |
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 4-7-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $22.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $10.40 |
| 10/12 | 24/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $42,336.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Yujiro Tanabata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Epigenetics carrying 56kg at $39.40. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Funabashi on April 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Gold Topiary carrying 56kg at $28.20. Possesses a big finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 9-11-10 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $39.40 |
| 4/12 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:16.80 | 11-12-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $28.20 |
| 3/11 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:18.60 | 11-11-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $25.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:17.90 | 11-11-8 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $215.60 |
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $110.30 |
| 6/9 | 10/12/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:16.50 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $119.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on March 16 over 800m, 4 len behind Million Flight with 53kg at $1.60. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 at this track on September 22 over 800m, 2 len behind Star Haru with 54kg at $3.30. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 16/03/2026 | 175 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 53kg | 0:49.10 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,676.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:48.00 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Peach Peach carrying 56kg at $108.30. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 56kg at $20.10. No threat last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $20.10 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 12-12-11 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $108.30 |
| 7/11 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $46,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 11-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $82.10 |
| 9/9 | 29/10/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $46,637.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $206.70 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2025 | 40 | COND 2 | $44,958.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 8-6-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $18.90 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $28.80 |

Jockey: Yoshimi Hanzawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1400m, 17 len behind Pawa Poke Kanon carrying 54kg at $116.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 54kg at $21.90. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 11/05/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $116.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/04/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $21.90 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-7 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $22.70 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.40 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | 147 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $69.90 |
| 10/10 | 15/08/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 47.5L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at this track on April 24 over 800m, 11 len behind Ruby Tesoro with 54kg at $40.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Peach Peach with 55kg at $137.70. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 33 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 | 24/04/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 0:48.50 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $40.80 |
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 6-7-9 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $137.70 |
| 7/8 | 09/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $80.60 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $27.90 |
| 9/12 | 10/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 11-12-9 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $92.80 |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 10-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $35.80 |