Urawa Race 9 - Urawa 3yo
AL CORE (6) is a handy type who resumes after a break of ten weeks. At his last appearance he finished sixth over 1600m at Funabashi, beaten 4.5 lengths. Has scored first-up from a spell before. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Sure to be in the finish. CHESUTO (9) has been out of the frame at his last couple of runs, last time finishing 9 lengths away in seventh over 1300m. Much better placed this time. ROUGE SOMNIUM (2) finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in eighth last start after being in contention on the corner over 1600m at Kyoto, an improvement on her 11th at Kyoto the run before. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. VIP LUKE (11) performed above expectations last time over 1400m at this track, getting the prize by 0.8 lengths. A chance again based on that latest offering.

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran second last of 16 at Niigata on May 10 over 1800m, 41 len behind Fast Forward carrying 55.0kg at $131.60. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:49.10 | - | 9 |
| 41.3L | $131.60 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 18 at Kyoto on May 24 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Hayabusa Sakichan with 55.0kg at $86.10. Before that 11th of 15 at Kyoto on April 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Daichino Napoli with 55.0kg at $26.40. Leading contender coming out of a very nice alley.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 5-3-8 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $86.10 |
| 11/15 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:45.60 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $26.40 |
| 5/18 | 28/03/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $27.40 |
| 13/18 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1300m, 20 len behind Feel My Plan with 57.0kg at $90. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Ho O Hessen with 56.0kg at $11.40. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 07/06/2026 | 148 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:18.30 | 14-13-14 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $90.00 |
| 15/16 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:12.70 | - | 7 |
| 16.5L | $13.90 |
| 3/16 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:11.30 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $11.40 |
| 10/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 1-3-10 | 9 |
| 20.1L | $24.30 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 10 at Funabashi on June 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mel Dore carrying 56kg at $76.80. Second-up 5th of 9 at Kawasaki on July 10 over 1400m, 33 len behind Hiroki carrying 56kg at $186.80. Prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 9-4-5 | 7 |
| 33.1L | $186.80 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2026 | 82 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 10-8-8 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $76.80 |
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:45.80 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $110.30 |
| 6/10 | 01/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 5-3-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/12 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 11-7-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $199.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $63.80 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind G T Pudding carrying 54kg at $31.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1500m, 4 len behind Nuff Said carrying 54kg at $73.80. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $31.80 |
| 2/7 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:40.30 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $73.80 |
| 2/12 | 28/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Dai Okada | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $236.60 |
| 8/10 | 22/04/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $48.90 |
| 5/11 | 19/03/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 10-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $79.80 |
| 9/11 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:17.60 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $119.00 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Funabashi May 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Joy Seven carrying 56kg at $8.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track March 20 over 1400m defeating Tranquil Light with 56kg at $1.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.10 |
| 1/12 | 20/04/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 132 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 12/15 | 08/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:19.30 | - | 9 |
| 19.6L | $9.70 |
| 4/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:20.80 | - | 14 |
| 1.6L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 7 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 10 len behind Ningente Iina with 57kg at $4.40. Before that 3rd in a small field at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Ageha Shinwa carrying 57kg at $2.20. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/05/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 255 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 08/07/2025 | 39 | COND 2 | $76,271.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 30/05/2025 | 39 | COND 2 | $55,094.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 21/04/2025 | - | COND 2 | $80,795.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 0:48.00 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 8 at Funabashi on June 29 over 1500m, 11 len behind Jee Haan carrying 56kg at $23.40. The run before that 7th of 11 at Funabashi on June 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Earth Blue with 56kg at $55.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $23.40 |
| 7/11 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.60 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $55.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $26.30 |
| 6/11 | 04/05/2026 | 82 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 8-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $111.50 |
| 11/11 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $40,044.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 10-10-11 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $250.70 |
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $116.60 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1300m, 9 len behind Feel My Plan with 57.0kg at $22.30. Before that 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 10 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Fleur Sachet with 57.0kg at $34. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:18.30 | 8-8-7 | 12 |
| 9.9L | $22.30 |
| 5/16 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 12/14 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 5-9-12 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $77.20 |
| 7/14 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 2-2-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $40.80 |
| 6/16 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 53kg | 1:55.00 | 15-11-6 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $143.30 |
| 9/16 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 53kg | 1:39.50 | 12-12-9 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $102.30 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Koyu Nipopo Niko with 52.0kg at $90.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cardamom Roll carrying 51kg at $20.30. No threat last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 30/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:26.90 | 10-10-12 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $90.70 |
| 4/12 | 12/05/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 1:31.20 | 8-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $20.30 |
| 7/16 | 05/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:11.10 | - | 10 |
| 7.9L | $52.60 |
| 10/18 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:09.10 | 10-9-10 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $38.80 |
| 6/18 | 25/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $189.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:23.50 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $79.60 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track June 24 over 1400m defeating Shinen Kogetsu carrying 56kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 8 at Sonoda on May 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 56kg at $20.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/06/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $20.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 10-8-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $36.70 |
| 6/12 | 15/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 12-11-6 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $6.80 |
| 4/12 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 12-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $49.10 |
| 4/11 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nucleotide carrying 57.0kg at $307. The run before that 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Repunit with 57.0kg at $274.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 12-11-6 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $307.00 |
| 12/16 | 03/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 9-10-12 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $274.40 |
| 14/16 | 28/03/2026 | 139 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 5-6-14 | 10 |
| 34.0L | $250.60 |
| 9/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 3-7-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $100.90 |