Urawa Race 5 - Urawa 3Yo
VIP LIAM (3) is back after a break of six-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 2000m at Fukushima. Has switched to the Kenichi Shigeta yard. Looks a winning chance. MANACOR (9) is back after a break of six-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished ninth over 1400m at this track. Hard to beat if back in good order as anticipated. KUMASAN ARIGATO (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 2.5 lengths when fourth over 1200m at Funabashi three-and-a-half weeks ago after being in contention on the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SAVE THE QUEEN (1) finished third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Solid each way chance.

Jockey: Yoshimi Hanzawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up second last of 10 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind Yabane with 54kg at $31.20. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Yodono Ace carrying 54kg at $8.30. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 23/04/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $30,779.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.30 |
9/10 | 21/03/2025 | 85 | COND 3 | $30,684.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 2-9-9 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $31.20 |
6/9 | 26/12/2024 | 34 | COND 2 | $44,349.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $10.70 |
3/8 | 22/11/2024 | 32 | COND 2 | $43,075.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Taito Mori | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
5/7 | 21/10/2024 | - | COND 2 | $72,838.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track October 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kamino Wa carrying 55kg at $10.80. On debut third of 7 at this track May 20 2024 over 800m, 9 len behind Light Three carrying 54kg at $27.90. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 219 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 23/10/2024 | 35 | COND 2 | $47,344.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 7-7-4 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $10.80 |
12/12 | 18/09/2024 | 26 | COND 2 | $47,412.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 6-12-12 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $107.30 |
4/8 | 23/08/2024 | 42 | COND 2 | $43,862.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $17.40 |
6/7 | 12/07/2024 | 21 | COND 2 | $43,775.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.70 |
7/8 | 21/06/2024 | 32 | COND 2 | $48,490.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $166.80 |
3/7 | 20/05/2024 | - | COND 2 | $73,792.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 0:48.60 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $27.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Fukushima November 16 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind A O King with 56.0kg at $13.90. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Fukushima November 10 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Jet Blade with 56.0kg at $97.70. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 16/11/2024 | 6 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:50.00 | 4-4-9 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $13.90 |
3/16 | 10/11/2024 | 64 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:03.40 | 9-4-3 | 15 |
| 1.6L | $97.70 |
10/12 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Shota Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:33.80 | 8-11-10 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $197.70 |
9/10 | 24/08/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-6-9 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $254.10 |
13/16 | 10/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:47.80 | 4-5-13 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $130.90 |

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Teruken Yumikazari carrying 54kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ange Marron carrying 54kg at $2.10. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 06/05/2025 | 12 | COND 3 | $31,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:16.50 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
4/12 | 24/04/2025 | 34 | COND 3 | $28,855.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
2/10 | 21/03/2025 | - | COND 3 | $30,684.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Ryuuji Tatsushiro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1500m, 10 len behind Come Back carrying 56kg at $63.70. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yodono Ace carrying 56kg at $9.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 05/05/2025 | 12 | COND 3 | $31,482.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 10-8-10 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $63.70 |
5/11 | 23/04/2025 | 34 | COND 3 | $30,779.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 11-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
8/10 | 20/03/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $30,759.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $17.30 |
6/12 | 27/02/2025 | 48 | COND 3 | $33,711.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 10-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $6.30 |
3/12 | 10/01/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $33,268.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 10-3-3 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
1/9 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,034.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Azukichan with 54kg at $103.10. Before that 7th of 12 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Satono Campanula carrying 54kg at $168.30. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 23/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $30,779.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $103.10 |
7/12 | 03/04/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $38,474.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:17.30 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $168.30 |
7/12 | 27/02/2025 | 128 | COND 3 | $33,711.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $44.20 |
5/10 | 22/10/2024 | 34 | COND 2 | $47,344.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 9-5-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $187.50 |
10/12 | 18/09/2024 | 26 | COND 2 | $47,412.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 11-10-10 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $158.40 |
2/8 | 23/08/2024 | 42 | COND 2 | $43,862.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up ran last of 12 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1200m, 20 len behind Satono Campanula carrying 56kg at $194.20. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Azukichan carrying 56kg at $165.60. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 37 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 | 23/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $30,779.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $165.60 |
12/12 | 03/04/2025 | 134 | COND 3 | $38,474.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 56kg | 1:17.30 | 7-12-12 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $194.20 |
11/11 | 20/11/2024 | 22 | COND 2 | $46,665.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 9-11-11 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $306.70 |
9/9 | 29/10/2024 | 7 | COND 2 | $47,344.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 55kg | 1:39.90 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 44.0L | $448.40 |
9/10 | 22/10/2024 | 34 | COND 2 | $47,344.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $95.50 |
11/12 | 18/09/2024 | 27 | COND 2 | $47,412.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 9-11-11 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $70.90 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 23 over 1200m, 17 len behind Mild Rydeen carrying 57.0kg at $17.70. First up last campaign ninth of 17 at Kokura January 26 over 1200m, 10 len behind Fusetsu with 57.0kg at $31.10. Must be included.
Last Starts 68 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 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 5-5-15 | 14 |
| 17.7L | $17.70 |
5/18 | 02/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:10.20 | 15-14-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $14.30 |
9/17 | 26/01/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:09.10 | 16-15-9 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $31.10 |
13/16 | 17/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:09.90 | 15-13-13 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $15.70 |
4/15 | 03/11/2024 | 43 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Y | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:11.40 | 15-14-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $30.30 |
8/10 | 21/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 7-5-8 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Seiji Yamazaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at this track November 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Yoruno Cho carrying 55kg at $1.60. On debut third of 8 at this track August 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Jo Toby with 54kg at $3.60. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 192 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 | 19/11/2024 | 28 | COND 2 | $46,665.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 2-9-9 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $1.60 |
8/9 | 22/10/2024 | 34 | COND 2 | $47,344.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 18/09/2024 | 29 | COND 2 | $47,412.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
3/8 | 20/08/2024 | - | COND 2 | $76,759.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yodono Ace with 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kajibano Umajikara carrying 55kg at $5.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 23/04/2025 | 155 | COND 3 | $30,779.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $67.00 |
5/8 | 19/11/2024 | 21 | COND 2 | $46,665.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 0:48.20 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $14.70 |
8/9 | 29/10/2024 | 7 | COND 2 | $47,344.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:39.90 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 42.5L | $51.60 |
7/10 | 22/10/2024 | 35 | COND 2 | $47,344.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 16.1L | $5.60 |
2/5 | 17/09/2024 | - | COND 2 | $76,588.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 800m, 8 len behind Vina Ben Tre with 53kg at $49.40. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fidele Trotter carrying 54kg at $2.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 25/04/2025 | 105 | COND 3 | $34,626.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 53kg | 0:48.70 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $49.40 |
5/11 | 10/01/2025 | 16 | COND 3 | $33,268.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 10-8-5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $131.50 |
10/11 | 25/12/2024 | 35 | COND 2 | $44,349.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 10-10-10 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $180.10 |
8/11 | 20/11/2024 | 29 | COND 2 | $46,665.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $42.50 |
6/10 | 22/10/2024 | 33 | COND 2 | $47,344.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 10-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $19.40 |
2/7 | 19/09/2024 | 30 | COND 2 | $43,765.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |