Urawa Race 8 - Urawa
SAMBURU (4) was safely held when seventh last start over 1500m at Kawasaki, beaten 11 lengths after being prominent at the bend. That followed a good first-up win at Kawasaki. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. APATITE TESORO (10) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 3 lengths into sixth. Finds a suitable assignment and can turn things around. BALCANICUS (7) finished third over 1400m at this track at his most recent appearance on February 23. Worth plenty of thought. ESPRIT AKIRASAN (9) got the prize two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 2000m at Ohi, beaten 5 lengths. In contention this time.

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Al Core carrying 56kg at $33.20. Second-up 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1500m, 10 len behind Le Pays De L'or with 56kg at $106.30. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 12/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 8-8-8 | 12 |
| 10.7L | $106.30 |
| 6/12 | 20/04/2026 | 89 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $33.20 |
| 11/13 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 12-10-11 | 12 |
| 29.4L | $646.60 |
| 6/9 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $31.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 9-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $46,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $31.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Black X with 56kg at $71.40. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 20 over 1500m defeating Grinnell carrying 56kg at $5.30. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/05/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $71.40 |
| 1/12 | 20/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 6-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
| 7/12 | 31/03/2026 | 110 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:16.80 | 11-9-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $70.50 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Kawasaki on May 14 over 2000m, 10 len behind Uptown with 53kg at $8.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 30 len behind Esprit Akirasan carrying 54kg at $53.20. Better off investing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $79,351.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 53kg | 2:16.30 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 2:11.50 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 30.5L | $53.20 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $102.80 |
| 13/13 | 25/02/2026 | 89 | COND | $214,127.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 13-13-13 | 10 |
| 20.9L | $205.90 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 10-7-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $18.60 |
| 8/11 | 18/11/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $196,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:44.10 | 11-9-8 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $278.80 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Kawasaki April 9 over 1400m defeating Wild Smash carrying 56kg at $1.60. Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 1500m, 11 len behind Canal Gale carrying 56kg at $1.30. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 13/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 1-2-7 | 13 |
| 11.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | 130 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 16/16 | 30/11/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 12-13-16 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $17.40 |
| 14/14 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:55.50 | 7-14-14 | 4 |
| 55.6L | $36.70 |
| 3/9 | 16/08/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:12.70 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $95.30 |
| 16/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:14.40 | - | 10 |
| 23.8L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Rama with 57kg at $12. Before that 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1600m, 19 len behind Sithep with 54kg at $432.20. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $47,611.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 57kg | 1:45.00 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $12.00 |
| 12/14 | 07/04/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $225,842.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:44.10 | 9-14-12 | 12 |
| 19.1L | $432.20 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $68.60 |
| 12/13 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $76,604.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 10-11-12 | 13 |
| 16.9L | $100.80 |
| 10/14 | 03/02/2026 | 111 | COND 3 | $58,398.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 9-8-10 | 13 |
| 9.3L | $39.70 |
| 5/10 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $53,812.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Nobuhiko Sanrindou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1400m, 17 len behind Sasakin Tomogoro carrying 56kg at $68. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on August 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Awake Third carrying 54kg at $3.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 11/05/2026 | 127 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-8-9 | 11 |
| 17.5L | $68.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $50.40 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $172.90 |
| 11/11 | 17/11/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-10-11 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $48.40 |
| 9/11 | 16/10/2025 | 37 | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 3-7-9 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $37,465.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track February 23 over 1400m, 32 len behind Ningente Iina carrying 56kg at $13.70. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track October 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Groovin carrying 55kg at $36.40. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 93 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 | 23/02/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 9-4-3 | 1 |
| 32.0L | $13.70 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $42.30 |
| 9/9 | 17/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $679,145.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $334.10 |
| 6/11 | 18/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 10-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $25.10 |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2025 | 98 | COND 2 | $46,637.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $36.40 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $80,085.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Yoshimi Nakashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 3 len behind Ryuno Legacy with 56kg at $25.90. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Peach Peach carrying 54kg at $25. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/04/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 10-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $25.90 |
| 7/12 | 18/03/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 11-10-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $25.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 124 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $10.30 |
| 6/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $71,749.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 29.5L | $34.20 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run got back early 4th of 7 at Ohi on May 18 over 2000m, 5 len behind Road Luce carrying 56kg at $18.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 24 over 2000m defeating Eye Leads carrying 55kg at $19.10. Can do much better.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/05/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $95,221.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 2:09.10 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $18.60 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $19.10 |
| 3/10 | 06/04/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $11.10 |
| 9/13 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $76,604.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 3-6-9 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $189.40 |
| 6/12 | 03/02/2026 | 110 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:46.30 | 11-9-6 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $255.50 |
| 5/11 | 16/10/2025 | 17 | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 1:39.60 | 8-9-5 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 60 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cockpit Sight with 55.0kg at $47. Before that 6th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Red Stinger with 55.0kg at $42. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:11.80 | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $47.00 |
| 6/15 | 07/03/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:10.40 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $42.00 |
| 3/16 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 12 |
| 8.5L | $123.80 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 59 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 9 |
| 4.7L | $197.90 |
| 8/11 | 30/10/2025 | 109 | COND 2 | $328,849.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $9.40 |
| 1/12 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:00.20 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $46.40 |

Jockey: Hiroto Itou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Kawasaki March 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sithep with 55kg at $160.10. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Kawasaki November 17 over 1500m, 7 len behind Rickey's Luck with 55kg at $73.30. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $76,604.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 13-10-10 | 12 |
| 9.4L | $160.10 |
| 1/14 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:39.30 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $53.30 |
| 7/12 | 22/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 12-11-7 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $74.60 |
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 5-7-9 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $38.80 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 9-9-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $21.60 |
| 5/11 | 17/11/2025 | 83 | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $73.30 |