Urawa Race 12 - Urawa
EXCEL GRAND (10) met with solid support last start over 2000m at this track when fourth, beaten 12 lengths. Change of rider to Naoki Machida who has an excellent strike rate when in the saddle, including three wins. Among the leading chances. JUST THE VALSE (4) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. MEISHO TOWANI (1) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just six times from 68 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1600m at Funabashi, beaten 2.5 lengths. Each way hope. FANTA FESTA (9) went forward over 1500m at Funabashi last time but found a couple better. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Santa Ana Wind carrying 54kg at $12.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Siva Shin with 54kg at $27.20. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 02/06/2026 | 5 | C3 3U | $25,219.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:46.60 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $12.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $22,218.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 2:13.50 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $27.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1500m, 15 len behind Jesco carrying 56kg at $86. The start before that 5th of 11 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Burning Wind carrying 56kg at $21.60. Others going much better heading into this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/06/2026 | 32 | C3 3U | $14,107.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 8-10-9 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $86.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/05/2026 | 31 | C3 3U | $14,204.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 8-9-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $21.60 |
| 11/12 | 03/04/2026 | 25 | C3 3U | $13,067.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 9-11-11 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $59.90 |
| 2/10 | 09/03/2026 | 24 | C3 3U | $14,519.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $15.50 |
| 6/12 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $13,274.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 9-11-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $191.30 |
| 8/13 | 22/01/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $13,677.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 7-12-8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $358.50 |

Jockey: Ryouta Sugawara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2000m, 11 len behind Siva Shin carrying 54kg at $5.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 12 len behind Meisho Fuso carrying 54kg at $6.50. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/05/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $22,218.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 2:13.50 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $5.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently scored a big 4 len win at this track May 26 over 2000m defeating Missile Biscuits carrying 54kg at $6.80. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Air Shallow carrying 54kg at $53.10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $14,283.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 2:14.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $6.80 |
| 8/12 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,696.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 10-11-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $53.10 |
| 5/12 | 23/04/2026 | 34 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Wada Joji | 54kg | 2:14.30 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $10.90 |
| 2/12 | 20/03/2026 | 113 | C3 3U | $14,600.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Taisei Nakahara | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $33.60 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:37.90 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $36.40 |
| 7/11 | 31/10/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $86.10 |

Jockey: Yoshimi Hanzawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1500m, 13 len behind Jesco carrying 54kg at $319.20. The start before that ran second last of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2000m, 19 len behind Siva Shin carrying 54kg at $33.90. Better off avoiding.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $14,107.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $319.20 |
| 10/11 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | C3 3U | $22,218.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 2:13.50 | 5-8-10 | 11 |
| 19.3L | $33.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 2000m, 12 len behind Meisho Fuso with 54kg at $58.10. Before that 4th of 11 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind Burning Wind with 54kg at $27.50. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/05/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $17,457.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 2:14.50 | 7-9-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $58.10 |
| 4/11 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $14,204.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 2:00.70 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $27.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/04/2026 | 24 | C3 3U | $22,995.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 2:14.30 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $34.20 |
| 7/12 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $14,519.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 2:00.70 | 12-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $87.80 |
| 8/10 | 16/03/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $14,600.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $54.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/02/2026 | 70 | C3 3U | $15,017.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 8-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $71.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 14 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1800m, 7 len behind Bulkhead with 56kg at $113.60. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1800m, 3 len behind Burning Wind with 56kg at $16.40. No threat last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 02/06/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 56kg | 1:58.30 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $113.60 |
| 2/11 | 04/05/2026 | 10 | C3 3U | $14,204.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $16.40 |
| 8/11 | 24/04/2026 | 25 | C3 3U | $14,283.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 11-11-8 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $14.40 |
| 3/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $14,519.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $31.30 |
| 5/10 | 09/03/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,519.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $5.90 |
| 5/12 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $13,274.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:40.30 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $35.50 |

Jockey: Tetsuya Takahashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1500m, 19 len behind Surge carrying 56kg at $244.50. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 2000m, 15 len behind Meisho Fuso with 56kg at $97. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 1:39.70 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $244.50 |
| 9/12 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $17,457.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 2:14.50 | 11-10-9 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $97.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 1:37.00 | 8-10-9 | 12 |
| 15.3L | $235.80 |
| 7/12 | 24/04/2026 | 36 | C2C3 3U | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Tetsuya Takahashi | 57kg | 2:14.70 | 9-4-7 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $72.60 |
| 6/11 | 19/03/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $33.80 |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2026 | 48 | C3 3U | $15,017.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 10-8-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $104.00 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on June 5 over 1500m, 6 len behind Jesco carrying 54kg at $44.60. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2000m, 13 len behind Siva Shin carrying 54kg at $18.50. Worth following up.
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 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $14,107.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $44.60 |
| 5/11 | 28/05/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $22,218.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 2:13.50 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $18.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 22 over 2000m defeating Capella Star carrying 56kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2000m, 12 len behind Siva Shin with 56kg at $1.50. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/05/2026 | 36 | C3 3U | $22,218.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 2:13.50 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $1.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Les Copains Mommy carrying 53kg at $65.70. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 800m, 8 len behind Supercycle with 53kg at $183. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/05/2026 | 38 | C3 3U | $14,283.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $65.70 |
| 8/12 | 21/04/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $13,140.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 0:48.40 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $183.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/04/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:03.30 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $122.30 |
| 9/12 | 20/03/2026 | 25 | C2C3 3U | $16,222.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 0:48.70 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $100.90 |
| 10/10 | 23/02/2026 | 48 | C3 3U | $15,017.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $162.60 |
| 9/11 | 06/01/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $15,473.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $247.20 |