Urawa Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
FLEUR BATTLE (2) goes on top in a race where the exposed form is still developing. Her debut fourth over 800m at Urawa had merit: she was near the top of betting, led to the turn and was beaten four and a half lengths by Irodorino Kokoro. The move to 1400m is the key question, but she should have gained from the outing. STRADDLE (3) has the cleanest placing profile, having run second here on debut behind Orchid Tiara, and the Sasagawa-Kokubo combination adds further strength, although she also has to stretch from 800m to 1400m off a four-month break. TAIYO BOND (7) beat FLEUR BATTLE home in the same Urawa debut and was solid at generous odds, so improvement second-up keeps her right in play. YUYU KOKUTOBA (1) is harder to trust after finishing last and beaten over 14 lengths, but the earlier fourth here and weight relief give him a minor-money case if he rebounds.
Jockey: Yoshimi Nakashima
Weight: 52kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing last at Urawa, beaten over 14 lengths by Flight Doctor at long odds after giving away too much ground and never getting into the race. The prior fourth here behind Yuyu Curacao was more competitive when near the top of betting, though still beaten six lengths. The light weight helps, but he needs to settle close enough to make that matter over 1400m.
Last Starts 41 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 | 11/08/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $47,945.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $66.10 |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $38,640.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $44,133.00 | Urawa | 1300m | M | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $13.60 |
| 5/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,655.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 0:48.90 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $53.10 |
Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after a sound debut fourth over 800m at Urawa, beaten four and a half lengths by Irodorino Kokoro. She was near the top of betting, led to the turn and worked home evenly, which gives her a useful platform second-up. The rise to 1400m is the obvious test, but from barrier two she has enough upside to be a major player.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,122.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 0:47.70 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after placing on debut at Urawa, finishing second over 800m and beaten four lengths by Orchid Tiara on good ground. She travelled well enough close to the action but could not quicken when asked. With the leading track jockey and trainer engaged, she commands respect, though the leap to 1400m first-up is the main reservation.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,655.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 0:47.80 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after an eighth at Mombetsu over 1100m, beaten over 10 lengths by Oryza Nova at generous odds. The run prior was only moderate, finishing seventh behind Conti Watchi after being unwanted in the market. He is race fit and the class drop is some help, but the form says he needs a sharper finish to threaten the main chances.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $16.10 |
| 7/11 | 30/07/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.40 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $24.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.20 | 3-6-3 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $21.80 |
Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening following a fourth at Urawa where he was beaten out of sight by Recolte Man after settling rearward. His debut third over 800m here was far more encouraging, beaten five lengths by Seven Sword after being close enough at the turn and near the top of betting. Third-up improvement is possible, but he must rediscover that first-run competitiveness.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $41,552.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $10.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,621.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 0:47.90 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Hiirou Muro
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after a debut third at Urawa, though that placing came in a four-horse field and she was tailed off behind Treble Clef after settling rearward. The class drop offers some context and she has now seen race pressure, but the beaten margin is difficult to overlook. She needs substantial improvement before she can trouble the stronger exposed form.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 10/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,122.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 32.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after a promising debut third over 800m at Urawa, beaten four and a half lengths by Irodorino Kokoro at generous odds. She held her spot and was still well back at the turn, so there is scope for natural improvement with race experience. Having already beaten Fleur Battle home, she is a genuine threat if the 1400m brings her on rather than finds her out.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,122.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 0:47.70 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.10 |
Jockey: Retsu Oikawa
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing last at Urawa, never competitive and beaten out of sight by Recolte Man when unwanted in the market. His debut third also reads better by position than substance, with the margin again heavy in a small field. Third-up fitness is in his favour, but he needs a major turnaround to become more than a rough minor hope.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/08/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $41,552.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 53.0L | $121.20 |
| 3/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,621.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 35.0L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 54kgs
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Has finished last at both Kawasaki runs this campaign, most recently beaten over 19 lengths by Vuela Grande at long odds after settling rearward. The start prior was no better, finishing a long way from Co's Bleu despite being closer in the run. Race fitness and a class drop are positives in theory, but she needs a much stronger finishing effort to be competitive here.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $39,972.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 5-8-10 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $54.80 |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $47,945.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:39.30 | 6-10-10 | 7 |
| 24.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,621.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Yoshimi Hanzawa
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing second last at Urawa, never competitive and beaten out of sight by Recolte Man at long odds after fading late. Her debut fourth had a better closing note, but the margin was still heavy behind The Last Chadal. With no placing from two starts here, she has to improve sharply before she appeals as a serious chance.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/08/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $41,552.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 46.0L | $333.70 |
| 4/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,621.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 36.5L | $8.60 |