Urawa Race 9 - Urawa
BLACK EMPIRE (7) was sent out favourite last time and scored by a neck over today's trip at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including two wins and two placings. Can go on with it. MAJUTSUSHI KAERU (1) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 800m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. CEPHEID LOOP (10) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 3 lengths at this track over 800m. One of the main contenders. ESPERADO (11) ran a better race last start, finishing 4 lengths away in fifth over 1000m at Funabashi. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Iron Pitch carrying 56kg at $6.20. The run before that won by a neck at this track April 22 over 800m defeating Siena Ace with 57kg at $2.40. Definite chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:47.50 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 57kg | 0:48.00 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:54.90 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.60 |
| 1/11 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:48.10 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Urawa | 800m | SP | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:47.50 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 10/12 | 09/02/2026 | 178 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 1-2-10 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $43.30 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 13 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1000m, 13 len behind Araiguma Punch carrying 56kg at $109. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 6 len behind Iron Pitch carrying 56kg at $71.60. Low draw but others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:02.10 | 11-13-13 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $109.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 0:47.50 | 7-6-9 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $71.60 |
| 12/14 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:01.50 | 8-8-12 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $16.90 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:48.10 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $27.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $89.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/03/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:47.30 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $179.70 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 14 at Funabashi on June 2 over 2200m, 46 len behind Lapland carrying 56kg at $154.30. The run before that ran second last of 13 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Come Back carrying 56kg at $93.60. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $37,828.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 56kg | 2:28.80 | 1-14-14 | 7 |
| 46.3L | $154.30 |
| 12/13 | 26/05/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 10-12-12 | 13 |
| 13.2L | $93.60 |
| 8/14 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:01.50 | 13-14-8 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $24.90 |
| 7/11 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 1-7-7 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $124.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 8-8-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $14.80 |
| 7/11 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 8-9-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $251.50 |

Jockey: Yuuto Kokubun
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 16 len behind Iron Pitch with 54kg at $203.30. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1000m, 11 len behind Excellen Arthur with 54kg at $48.70. Prepared to just watch today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 0:47.50 | 9-11-11 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $203.30 |
| 13/14 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 1:01.50 | 4-4-13 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $48.70 |
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $170.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 0:47.30 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $28.50 |
| 7/11 | 23/02/2026 | 47 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 0:47.50 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $7.80 |
| 11/12 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | B3C1 3U | $51,576.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Koshi Yoshidome | 53kg | 0:47.70 | 5-8-11 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 9 len behind Iron Pitch carrying 56kg at $131.40. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Funabashi on March 10 2025 over 1200m, 12 len behind Presto Mulan with 56kg at $30.40. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/05/2026 | 140 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 0:47.50 | 7-6-10 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $131.40 |
| 10/12 | 07/01/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $22,350.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 0:47.60 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $43.90 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | 36 | C1 3U | $31,752.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:01.70 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $310.80 |
| 10/11 | 04/11/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:01.80 | 5-6-10 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $78.20 |
| 8/9 | 30/09/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:01.30 | 2-2-8 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $10.80 |
| 12/12 | 28/08/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 2-3-12 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Akio Mikoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 800m, 4.5 len behind A T Spica carrying 53kg at $4.60. First up last campaign 9th of 12 at this track on March 20 2025 over 800m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Emerald carrying 54kg at $71.70. Capable of a big run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/04/2026 | 274 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 0:48.10 | 5-5-7 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 7/11 | 22/07/2025 | 27 | B2B3 3U | $66,737.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 50kg | 0:46.50 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $34,993.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Haruto Nakayama | 51kg | 0:45.50 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $23,612.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 51kg | 0:46.50 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 23/04/2025 | 34 | C1C2 3U | $23,084.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 0:47.00 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 9/12 | 20/03/2025 | 183 | C1 3U | $34,604.00 | Urawa | 800m | SP | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 0:46.60 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $71.70 |

Jockey: Hiirou Muro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track May 28 over 800m defeating Stella Boulogne carrying 56kg at $1.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Koyu Myu Myu with 56kg at $2.60. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Last Starts 26 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 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 0:48.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/14 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:02.00 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 103 | C1C2 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 0:48.00 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 09/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 0:48.60 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 22/12/2025 | 24 | C1C2 3U | $22,932.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 0:47.50 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 28/11/2025 | 83 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 0:48.20 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 6 len behind Iron Pitch with 53kg at $77.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 54kg at $62.50. Recent form not good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 0:47.50 | 6-6-7 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $77.50 |
| 4/14 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:01.50 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $62.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | C1C2 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 0:48.00 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $15.60 |
| 6/12 | 10/04/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $95.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 54kg | 0:47.30 | 10-12-8 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $46.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/02/2026 | 49 | C1 3U | $21,691.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 0:46.80 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track April 22 over 800m, 3 len behind A T Spica with 54kg at $91.70. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Kawasaki July 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Silent Voice with 53kg at $19.90. Marginal prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $91.70 |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $126.80 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 52kg | 0:47.30 | 12-11-11 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $85.40 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:01.60 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $79.20 |
| 8/11 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 5-4-8 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $48.50 |
| 6/13 | 11/02/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 9-9-6 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $27.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 3 len at this track May 27 over 800m defeating Sun Fountain carrying 54kg at $6.60. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Sonoda on April 21 over 820m, 7 len behind Dual Task with 54kg at $33.20. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 27/05/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:47.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 9/10 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:50.60 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $33.20 |
| 7/12 | 09/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:50.10 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $153.10 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:20.30 | 3-8-11 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:51.00 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $15.40 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.50 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1000m, 4 len behind Araiguma Punch with 56kg at $6.90. The start before that 6th of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $3.70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 03/06/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:02.10 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $6.90 |
| 6/14 | 08/05/2026 | 39 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:01.50 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/14 | 30/03/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Urawa | 800m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 0:47.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/13 | 22/01/2026 | 306 | C2 3U | $25,788.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 53kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |
| 7/16 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:12.10 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $12.70 |