Urawa Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
SUNRISE HUNTER (8) Won narrowly by a head last start at Saga on a heavy track and proven performer at this distance. Unbeaten last 2 starts. Coming to a new trainer. Warrants a bet. G T GRACE (6) Fresh from a spell. Ran 4th last start at the track. Should improve from the last run. Displays good tactical speed. Gets a chance to win. VINA NAM DINH (11) Ran 5th last time at this venue. Looking for an improved run. Up to these. PENTHOUSE (9) Finished 4th last run at Kasamatsu. Can make a comeback. Should muster plenty of early speed. Will be around the mark at odds.

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never likely when eighth at this track last start, beaten over 19 lengths by Willy's Rock after giving away too much start at big odds. The run prior at Kanazawa had more merit, finishing sixth in A4 grade and picking up nicely late despite being at long odds. His record around 1400m gives him some grounding, but he has to rebound sharply to hold a minor-money position.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/09/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $25,582.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 12-11-8 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $40.90 |
| 6/12 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | A4 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 10-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $63.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $89.20 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 26 | B2 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $63.40 |
| 10/11 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | B1 3 | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:40.30 | 6-6-10 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $23.10 |
| 11/11 | 25/05/2026 | 15 | A3 3 | $7,274.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 4-4-11 | 6 |
| 45.8L | $34.50 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth at this track last start, beaten over 20 lengths by Willy's Rock after settling a long way back and making no impression. The Kasamatsu fourth before that was also a safely held effort, beaten nine and a half lengths when unwanted in the market. With one win from 30 starts and no recent spark, she will have to lift considerably.
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 | 24/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $25,582.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:28.40 | 6-10-10 | 11 |
| 19.7L | $140.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $129.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $76.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:30.80 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $135.60 |
| 3/10 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 9-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $94.80 |
| 5/11 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $391.20 |

Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been below market expectation in two Funabashi runs, most recently fifth as favourite over 1200m when beaten just under four lengths by Stocktaking. She was also a prohibitive odds-on favourite when fourth to White Nile two back and again failed to finish it off. Weight relief and a fourth-up profile help, but the first try around 1400m keeps her to place calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $19,744.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:16.90 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 54 | COND 3 | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $1.40 |
| 7/16 | 04/07/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $12.10 |
| 11/14 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 14 |
| 12.1L | $16.40 |
| 13/16 | 22/02/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 1-1-13 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $25.50 |
| 18/18 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 1-2-18 | 18 |
| 18.5L | $25.70 |

Jockey: Yoshimi Nakashima
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth at Funabashi last start, beaten over 12 lengths by Stocktaking after giving away a big start and never getting into the contest. That followed an even weaker sixth behind Wings when beaten out of sight at long odds. The lighter weight is the only real offset, and her unplaced record at around 1400m leaves her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 01/10/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $19,744.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:16.90 | 6-7-9 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $114.20 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 52kg | 1:14.40 | 6-8-6 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $202.60 |
| 10/10 | 04/08/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:18.10 | 3-3-10 | 10 |
| 12.7L | $17.60 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $13.60 |
| 6/11 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Sugawara Rikuto | 51kg | 1:15.90 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $205.50 |
| 9/12 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 9-11-9 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $31.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in both recent runs at this track, finishing sixth last start when beaten over 16 lengths by Willy's Rock after never looking likely. She was seventh here the run prior, beaten over 14 lengths by Okashi Daisuki Man in similar style. Still a maiden after nine starts and unplaced in the past 12 months, so others appeal more strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 24/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $25,582.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:28.40 | 9-7-6 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $150.10 |
| 7/11 | 12/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $25,570.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 10-7-7 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $50.80 |
| 10/11 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $25,760.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 3-6-10 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $13.90 |
| 8/10 | 24/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:30.70 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $21.90 |
| 5/12 | 28/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 7-7-5 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/04/2026 | 146 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:31.20 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Akio Mikoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a four-month break with a mixed profile from limited racing. She was fourth at this track in July, beaten over 12 lengths by M T Raika after being near the top of betting, and had earlier started odds-on when seventh behind Auftakt. Two placings from four starts at this venue are a positive, while the Satoshi Kokubo stable adds respect, but she must convert that into a sharper finish.
Last Starts 96 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 | 16/07/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $25,760.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/9 | 28/05/2026 | 73 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $1.90 |
| 3/11 | 16/03/2026 | 175 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 53kg | 0:49.10 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,676.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:48.00 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after six days following a fourth at Kawasaki over 900m, where he was beaten seven lengths by Lady Cutie at long odds and was only fair to the line. The previous run at this track was plain, finishing ninth and beaten over 12 lengths by Kura Oryu when unwanted in the market. Lightly raced, but the quick return asks for a better effort than he has shown lately.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $16,453.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 0:55.80 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $64.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $28,780.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 0:47.30 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $48.70 |
| 8/11 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $25,570.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 2-6-8 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $19.70 |
| 11/12 | 31/07/2026 | 83 | COND 3 | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $5.60 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 2:16.10 | 7-10-10 | 2 |
| 49.1L | $16.10 |
| 3/13 | 11/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 2-4-3 | 13 |
| 5.8L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes in off consecutive C2 wins at Saga, most recently beating Keisan Noble by a neck after tracking the speed as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. The win before was more decisive, scoring by six lengths from Eleanor Sunrise at short odds-on. Proven around 1400m and partnered by leading rider Tsubasa Sasagawa, he brings a clean winning profile and rates a major threat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 9-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $14.60 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 55 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth at Kasamatsu last start, beaten eight and a half lengths by Omega History at generous odds, so the margin tempers the run. His second to L'Isle Joyeuse the start prior was sound enough despite being beaten six lengths as favourite. The key positive is the broader 1400m record, with two wins and one placing from eight attempts, which keeps him firmly in the winning mix.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $16.10 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 6/7 | 26/08/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 56kg | 1:44.60 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $18.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,142.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yoshimi Hanzawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after a Niigata Mdn run where he finished tenth in an 18-runner field, beaten just under five lengths by Yamame Hope after having the job ahead but sticking on fairly. The first look around 1400m is the query, yet his fourth to Beltracchi two back reads well enough for this grade. The class drop and fourth-up setup make him the horse to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 2:16.30 | 7-7-10 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $105.80 |
| 4/17 | 16/08/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 2:25.40 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $342.30 |
| 13/16 | 21/06/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:11.20 | 15-13-13 | 14 |
| 16.1L | $110.30 |
| 12/13 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 10-11-12 | 11 |
| 19.1L | $22.80 |
| 7/13 | 21/03/2026 | 39 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 2:13.60 | 8-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $93.70 |
| 9/18 | 10/02/2026 | 156 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 6-3-9 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Is third-up after finishing fifth at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths by First Attack after picking up late without threatening. She had been third here the run prior behind Nikoniko Nicole, beaten five and a half lengths after starting favourite. With two placings from four starts overall and some fitness on her side, she profiles as a realistic place hope.
Last Starts 25 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 | 25/09/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $23,983.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 75 | COND 3 | $23,972.00 | Urawa | 1300m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:22.90 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $6.40 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | COND 3 | $24,637.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:22.80 | 8-4-3 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Retsu Oikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Latest run was another plain one at this track, finishing seventh and beaten over 18 lengths by Willy's Rock after failing to close the race off. She was last here two back over 800m and unwanted in the market, beaten over 14 lengths by Sara Mischief. Two wins at the distance are a small plus, but current form is well below the level 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/09/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $25,582.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:28.40 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $115.90 |
| 12/12 | 10/08/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $28,767.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 0:47.40 | 9-11-12 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $442.30 |
| 9/12 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 0:48.20 | 12-12-9 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $130.10 |
| 9/11 | 02/07/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 8-10-9 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $200.80 |
| 10/11 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 9-11-10 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $203.50 |
| 10/10 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $12.90 |