Urawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
KUU LEI NANI (6) First up after a break. Right in the mix last start here. Jockey Masashige Honda and trainer Kiyoshige Arai link up well. Should go well. KIMIWA LEMONADE (3) Back from a break. Came in 5th last time at the track. Happy to forgive that run. Can get the job done. DIAMOND KISS (8) First up and competitive effort when 3rd first up last preparation around here. Could be value. THINKING REVE (7) Only fair when 9th last run at the track. Does take a while to get into stride. Include.

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two strong Funabashi runs, winning over 1200m from Sekitei Juo before being collared late by Goodman when second, beaten a length, at generous odds. He has been racing honestly and should be able to use barrier one to hold a forward position. With one win and eight places from 17 starts overall, the profile is more reliable than brilliant, but he is in the right form to be a major player.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 30/09/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $24,680.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.80 |
| 1/12 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $37.90 |
| 2/9 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.80 |
| 7/10 | 03/08/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $73.50 |
| 8/12 | 16/07/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 1-1-8 | 12 |
| 7.2L | $101.40 |
| 9/9 | 29/06/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 8-7-9 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $153.50 |

Jockey: Yuuto Kokubun
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in recent starts, finishing eighth at this track last time, beaten over 10 lengths after giving away too much ground and never getting involved. She had been second last at Kawasaki before that at big odds, again beaten over 10 lengths. With no placing from nine starts at this venue, she has to find a sharper finish to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/09/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $17,587.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Koshi Yoshidome | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 9-9-8 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $264.10 |
| 10/11 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-7-10 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $160.50 |
| 9/11 | 10/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $17,580.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuto Kokubun | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 5-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $150.50 |
| 6/11 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $17,710.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 7-9-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $248.60 |
| 11/12 | 07/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 6-9-11 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $316.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yuto Kokubun | 54kg | 0:47.20 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $87.50 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months off following a C1 fifth at this track, where she worked home and was beaten four lengths after being near the top of betting. The run prior was a narrow win at this venue, beating Jo Salute by a head, and her overall track record is sound with four wins and three places from eleven starts. If forward enough fresh, she has the right course profile to press the main hopes.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/05/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 5-2-5 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $18,067.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 7-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |
| 1/13 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $18,067.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $17.50 |
| 5/12 | 18/03/2026 | 112 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 11-9-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/13 | 26/11/2025 | 9 | C2 3U | $19,643.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $3.70 |
| 8/12 | 17/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 12-11-8 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Hiirou Muro
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at this track, finishing second last behind Grazie and beaten over 14 lengths after making no headway. Her earlier third in C1 grade at this venue was more competitive, but that came at big odds and she has not won often enough to offset the latest plain effort. She must improve sharply second-up to get into the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 25/09/2026 | 120 | C2 3U | $17,587.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $72.30 |
| 3/12 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 11-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $188.50 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:37.80 | 11-12-7 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $122.40 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 1-7-10 | 11 |
| 16.2L | $82.40 |
| 11/11 | 09/04/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 3-7-11 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $115.80 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 7-10-9 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after finishing eighth at Kawasaki, beaten over 12 lengths, when unwanted in the market and never in the race. He had also been beaten over 11 lengths at this track the run prior, despite working home fairly from a long way back. A past win at this venue and distance is in the book, but current form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 12/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $24,680.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $107.70 |
| 7/13 | 22/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $31,977.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 13-11-7 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $77.20 |
| 9/11 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,384.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 9-11-9 | 9 |
| 21.6L | $54.50 |
| 4/11 | 24/08/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $16.90 |
| 4/11 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $31,963.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 11-7-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $24.60 |
| 9/11 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $33.30 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after four months off with a strong bank of recent form, having been beaten a nose at this track when odds-on before another close second here behind G T Amour. Her record around 1500m is deep, with five wins and nine placings from 21 starts, and Masashige Honda has two wins and three places from five rides on her. Fresh, proven and consistent, she sets the standard.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $17,710.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 25/05/2026 | 87 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 56 | C2 3U | $18,354.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 4-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/14 | 02/01/2026 | 46 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 17/11/2025 | 136 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 8-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $25.90 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off two plain COND efforts, finishing ninth at this track when beaten over 12 lengths after never looking likely, following an eighth at Kawasaki where he was beaten a long way. He has won twice at this venue, so the setting is not the issue, but the market has been cold and the recent margins are significant. A sizeable turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 22/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $31,977.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 8-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $133.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $22,384.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $105.90 |
| 5/11 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $31,963.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $217.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 6-8-10 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $76.80 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $31.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/05/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 53kg | 2:12.00 | 10-11-8 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $85.00 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fifth in C1 company at this track, beaten eight lengths, when in touch but unable to threaten. His previous run was stronger, a fifth beaten three lengths behind Arabian Rain, and he has two wins and three places from ten starts at this venue. The ten-month break is the obvious reservation, but his local record keeps him in the minor-money mix.
Last Starts 284 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:37.00 | 7-8-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/12/2025 | 56 | C1 3U | $31,752.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $6.30 |
| 5/12 | 27/10/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 1:27.10 | 9-8-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/13 | 23/09/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $7.30 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2025 | 118 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:27.80 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/11 | 23/04/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $34,626.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:47.20 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off and joins Satoshi Kokubo after a fair 12th in a Sapporo Mdn, beaten four and a half lengths by Millennial Pink. Two back she was seventh at Hanshin Dirt and beaten over 12 lengths after offering little, so the race form is mixed. The booking of Tsubasa Sasagawa is a positive, but she profiles as a place hope rather than a clear winning force.
Last Starts 71 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 | 08/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 8-9-12 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $12.20 |
| 7/16 | 06/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $13.20 |
| 9/18 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:21.60 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $9.20 |
| 5/18 | 14/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $7.80 |
| 5/15 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 5/18 | 07/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:20.20 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a more competitive fourth at Funabashi last start in COND grade, beaten just under five lengths after settling back, and that was a step in the right direction from a distant Kawasaki fifth. The weight relief is a useful setup factor, but he has only one win from 23 starts and still has to convert fair efforts into something stronger. Minor improvement alone may not be enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $22,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:16.10 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,384.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Daisho Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 10-6-5 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $72.70 |
| 3/11 | 24/08/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $37.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $95.30 |
| 11/12 | 15/07/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 12-11-11 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $33.90 |
| 2/10 | 28/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:15.50 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth at this track last start in COND grade, beaten just over seven lengths, but the run had merit given he came from a hopeless position with a strong finish. The start prior at Funabashi was poor, when second last and beaten over 14 lengths, so consistency is the concern. Fourth-up and already a winner at this venue, he shapes as a realistic place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 22/09/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $31,977.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 10-7-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.40 |
| 11/12 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $25,570.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 3-4-11 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $32.90 |
| 9/11 | 07/08/2026 | 74 | COND 3 | $31,963.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 2-4-9 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $12.90 |
| 10/10 | 25/05/2026 | 69 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 3-10-10 | 4 |
| 51.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/12 | 27/02/2026 | 113 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |