Urawa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
ASTRAL FLARE (7) is back at the races for the first time since March 16. Scored over 1300m at this track at the start of last prep. Has found a suitable race. APPRAISER (3) bounced back last start and scored by 0.8 lengths over 1500m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. BATTLE HOPPER (2) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1500m at Kawasaki. Anticipating a big run again. HIGH TOUCH MADONNA (5) was ninth in a 1400m contest at this track two months ago. Well placed to turn things around fresh.

Jockey: Akio Mikoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1500m, 11 len behind Gold Partner carrying 54kg at $210.40. The run before that ran last of 12 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1500m, 18 len behind Gold Breeder carrying 54kg at $195. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/06/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $210.40 |
| 12/12 | 04/05/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 7-6-12 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $195.00 |
| 13/13 | 03/04/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:58.90 | 7-13-13 | 7 |
| 51.1L | $97.50 |
| 7/11 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $265.20 |
| 9/11 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $18,354.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 11-11-9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $35.50 |
| 9/12 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:39.10 | 6-7-9 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Azukichan with 56kg at $42.90. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on June 15 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Success Beiju with 56kg at $24.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,338.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $24.50 |
| 5/11 | 25/05/2026 | 70 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $42.90 |
| 5/12 | 16/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 3-4-5 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $27.30 |
| 6/12 | 23/02/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 12-10-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $26.70 |
| 8/12 | 06/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 10-7-8 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $12.10 |
| 11/13 | 25/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 11-12-11 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $101.70 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track May 27 over 1500m defeating Kitasan Epona carrying 56kg at $5.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 7 len behind Lambo carrying 56kg at $16.30. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 25 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 | 27/05/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
| 6/12 | 21/04/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 5-7-6 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $16.30 |
| 1/11 | 16/03/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $22,711.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $15,017.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/01/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $15,473.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 1.2L | $3.10 |
| 8/12 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 5-8-8 | 12 |
| 7.6L | $43.60 |

Jockey: Yuuto Kokubun
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Filigrane carrying 54kg at $176.20. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Go On Purpose carrying 54kg at $75.60. Faces a tough task.
Last Starts 5 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 | 16/06/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 10-8-10 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $176.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 1:37.90 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $75.60 |
| 3/12 | 12/05/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $175.40 |
| 10/12 | 20/04/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $18,067.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 11-10-10 | 12 |
| 12.9L | $258.90 |
| 9/12 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $169.80 |
| 8/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 10-10-8 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $89.60 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Derma Nekodamashi carrying 54kg at $45.10. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Peace Shiny with 54kg at $29.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 21/04/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 13-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $45.10 |
| 8/12 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:38.90 | 12-5-8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $29.60 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $18,354.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 10-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $62.60 |
| 11/12 | 10/02/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:39.10 | 11-9-11 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $38.80 |
| 6/12 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 10-4-6 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:38.40 | 10-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track April 20 over 1500m, 11 len behind Yorudemo Asa carrying 54kg at $7.90. Previously first up; seventh of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 15 2024 over 1400m, 15 len behind Alluring Time with 55.0kg at $283.50. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/04/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:37.40 | 7-6-8 | 11 |
| 11.6L | $7.90 |
| 12/12 | 18/03/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 4-12-12 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 23/02/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:38.60 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/12/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.90 |
| 2/11 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by head this track March 16 over 1500m defeating Rebat with 58kg at $1.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len this track February 28 over 1300m defeating Mandalay Hill with 56kg at $5.20. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 97 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 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | C3 3U | $14,600.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Kazuki Akatsu | 58kg | 1:39.00 | 7-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 09/03/2026 | 9 | C3 3U | $14,519.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 113 | C3 3U | $12,978.00 | Urawa | 1300m | SP | Kazuki Akatsu | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 2/11 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | C3 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hitomi Miyashita | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 9/12 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:39.70 | 7-4-9 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $24.20 |
| 3/12 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 0:56.60 | 9-6-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Grazie carrying 53kg at $17.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oriko Paradise carrying 53kg at $25.20. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 27 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 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:37.50 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $17.50 |
| 4/12 | 12/05/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 9-7-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $25.20 |
| 5/11 | 20/04/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yasushi Nishi | 51kg | 1:28.80 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $22.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:30.00 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $31.40 |
| 11/12 | 23/02/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:38.60 | 5-11-11 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $10.20 |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:38.30 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |