Urawa Race 8 - Urawa C1
VINA LAO CAI (1) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over this course and distance when first-up from a layoff last start. Ideally placed and is set to keep the momentum going. BLACK EMPIRE (5) finished 5 lengths back in third over 800m at this track last time out after a gutsy win the start prior. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give a great sight. MIZU RULER (6) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage fifth over 800m at this track. Look for a better run this time out. CEPHEID LOOP (9) was safely held when fourth last time out over 800m at this track, beaten 6 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. One of the main hopes.

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months won by 1.5 len at this track June 26 over 800m defeating Go Go Melody carrying 55kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on January 6 over 800m, 6 len behind Fortitude with 54kg at $7.10. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 171 | COND 3 | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 0:47.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 4/12 | 06/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 0:48.00 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $70,561.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 0:49.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $25.40 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on July 6 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Sekkachi Dragon with 54kg at $18.60. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu with 54kg at $29.90. Will be winding up strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $18.60 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $29.90 |
| 11/13 | 26/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 4-8-11 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $23.50 |
| 1/14 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 6-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $49.20 |
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 0:47.80 | 11-10-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $60.10 |
| 6/12 | 09/04/2026 | 93 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 0:55.70 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $44.20 |

Jockey: Koushi Yoshidome
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on June 24 over 800m, 9 len behind Esperado with 54kg at $220.70. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 16 len behind Iron Pitch with 54kg at $203.30. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 0:47.10 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $220.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Kawasaki on July 9 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Bargello carrying 56kg at $136.70. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on June 24 over 800m, 7 len behind Esperado with 56kg at $102.90. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 0:55.20 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $136.70 |
| 5/11 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 0:47.10 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $102.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hiirou Muro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on June 24 over 800m, 5 len behind Esperado carrying 56kg at $7.20. The start before that won by a neck at this track May 28 over 800m defeating Stella Boulogne with 56kg at $1.90. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 24/06/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 0:47.10 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on June 24 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Cast Light On carrying 54kg at $7.30. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Cepheid Loop carrying 54kg at $3.40. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 0:47.20 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.30 |
| 5/12 | 27/05/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 0:47.40 | 10-8-5 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
| 6/12 | 04/05/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:15.10 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $44.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/04/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 0:48.00 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $14.50 |
| 8/11 | 06/04/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 6-7-8 | 12 |
| 3.6L | $26.40 |
| 8/10 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $42.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track April 22 over 800m, 7 len behind A T Spica carrying 54kg at $10.20. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Kawasaki February 6 over 900m, 6 len behind Moulin Alezan with 54kg at $35.20. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 84 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 | 22/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $10.20 |
| 4/11 | 06/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $11.80 |
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 0:47.30 | 4-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $7.40 |
| 3/10 | 25/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $21,691.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:46.80 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.60 |
| 8/12 | 06/02/2026 | 98 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 7-12-8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $35.20 |
| 1/12 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $23,318.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 53kg | 0:48.20 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on June 24 over 800m, 11 len behind Esperado carrying 53kg at $51.80. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 800m, 6 len behind Iron Pitch carrying 53kg at $77.50. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 0:47.10 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $51.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on June 24 over 800m, 6 len behind Esperado with 54kg at $2.30. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track May 27 over 800m defeating Sun Fountain with 54kg at $6.60. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:47.10 | 1-4-4 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $2.30 |
| 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 |