Urawa Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
KING REX (4) First up after 20 weeks and amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation at this venue. Should come to hand quickly. Promising career start. Live winning chance. JUNE SMASH (1) Was all too good winning by 1L last time at Nagoya and has drawn to do little work. Change in trainer and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Winnable race. MELLOW AMBER (8) Finished 7th last run at Funabashi. Should improve from the last run. Should muster plenty of early toe. Good prospects. MEINER METEORA (2) Ran well when 2nd last start around here and will try to take advantage of the alley. Respect.
Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after putting it together at Nagoya, where he was sent out favourite and beat Misty Purple by a length after looming up strongly. His previous second to Lilii Borea had him near the top of an open market, so the recent profile is sound. The broader 1400m record is mixed rather than dominant, but he brings the best current form line and is the runner they have to beat.
Last Starts 32 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 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:28.60 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 07/09/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.20 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:36.60 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $37.80 |
| 4/12 | 14/07/2026 | 65 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 14/16 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:12.30 | 15-14-14 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $218.70 |
| 12/16 | 25/04/2026 | 103 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:08.70 | - | 9 |
| 11.2L | $89.20 |
Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
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Worked into the frame at this track last start, finishing second to First Attack and beaten three lengths after having some work to do. Two back at Nagoya he was safely held in a COND, but that came at big odds and the latest run was a clear return to competitive form. He is still winless from 20 starts, yet his placing record at 1400m makes him a genuine winning danger in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/09/2026 | 58 | COND 3 | $23,983.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $31.80 |
| 10/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 4-6-10 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $10.80 |
| 2/11 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $35.10 |
| 9/11 | 17/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $90.10 |
| 7/10 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $22.50 |
Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been well out of contention at his past two starts at this venue, finishing ninth behind Willy's Rock last time after settling a long way back and making no impression. He was also second last behind Okashi Daisuki Man at the run prior and unwanted in the market. With only one placing from 13 starts, he will have to lift sharply to trouble these.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $25,582.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 9-7-9 | 10 |
| 19.4L | $309.70 |
| 10/11 | 12/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $25,570.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Kazuki Akatsu | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 7-7-10 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $99.20 |
| 9/11 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $25,760.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 11-8-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $37.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.60 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 24 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $64.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | 131 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $19.60 |
Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after ending his last campaign with a sixth at this track, beaten over 11 lengths as favourite behind Hiroki. His previous second to Poppy Red was also at this venue, albeit when heavily supported and beaten six lengths. The positive is a lightly raced record with two placings from three starts, so he can run into the minor money if ready.
Last Starts 143 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 | 28/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-6 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/04/2026 | 121 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $70,561.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
Jockey: Retsu Oikawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes back from recent C4 runs at Mombetsu where he was tenth behind Glam Edge over 1700m and seventh to Ho O Minster over 1800m, both times beaten clearly. The class drop is some help and he has three placings from 17 starts, but he has not raced around 1400m before and recent finishing efforts have been plain. He is more of a rough place hope than a win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 3-4-10 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $22.70 |
| 7/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:58.10 | 4-3-7 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $14.20 |
| 2/11 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $29.70 |
| 4/12 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:15.60 | 10-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $17.30 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 4-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
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Picked up late when sixth behind Stocktaking at Funabashi over 1200m, beaten four and a half lengths at big odds. His previous fifth behind White Nile was similar, sound enough without ever looking a winning hope. He has been unplaced at his only try around 1400m and remains a maiden from ten starts, so a stronger finish is required to get involved.
Last Starts 17 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 | 01/10/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $19,744.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:16.90 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $40.30 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $52.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 11-7-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $72.40 |
| 7/11 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $25,760.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $24.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 140 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:18.10 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $26.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:19.20 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $39.40 |
Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 56kgs
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Ran third at this track last start but was beaten nine lengths by Willy's Rock after lacking the dash to worry the winner. The start prior at Niigata Dirt was a distant ninth in a Mdn at big odds, so the latest placing has to be kept in perspective. His two placings from two runs at this venue are useful, but the winning task still looks difficult.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/09/2026 | 60 | COND 3 | $25,582.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 9/15 | 26/07/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:11.20 | 12-12-9 | 14 |
| 10.2L | $425.90 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 6-4-5 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/11 | 26/05/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $47,611.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:29.90 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $68.40 |
| 9/16 | 25/04/2026 | 59 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $447.60 |
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | 27 | COND | $105,117.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Fukamichi Ishigami | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $97.90 |
Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
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Failed to finish it off when seventh behind Stocktaking at Funabashi over 1200m despite being near the top of betting. He had also been beaten over 15 lengths in B2 grade at Morioka Dirt, so recent form is not glowing. Against that, his 1400m record is the best part of his profile, with a win and two placings from eight starts at the distance, keeping him in the place mix.
Last Starts 17 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 | 01/10/2026 | 52 | COND 3 | $19,744.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:16.90 | 2-1-7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.90 |
| 11/12 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $10,441.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 4-6-11 | 12 |
| 15.4L | $26.60 |
| 4/11 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $34.40 |
| 10/10 | 13/07/2026 | 27 | B2 3 | $10,519.00 | Morioka | 1400m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $18.90 |
| 3/12 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3 | $8,827.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 1-2-3 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/05/2026 | 22 | B2 3 | $10,369.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |