Urawa Race 8 - Urawa Japan 3Yo
GROOVIN (4) resumes after a break of three months. Looking to emulate his debut win over 1400m at this track to kick off last prep. Looks set to run well. POP THAT BODY (2) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at Funabashi over 1500m, beaten 0.8 lengths. Should be at his peak now. Sure to go well. REINA BAROWS (5) was a winner two back at this track then was competitive last time when fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten only 2.25 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Will be in this for a long way. BARCAROLLE (6) is a last-start winner seven weeks ago, scoring by a neck over 1400m at this track. Expected to feature.

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Funabashi on January 21 over 1800m, 14 len behind Finger with 54kg at $438.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Original Pattern with 54kg at $9.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:55.40 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $438.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $9.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $108,928.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:57.10 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $125.30 |
| 5/12 | 10/12/2025 | 48 | COND 2 | $54,684.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 12-12-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $23.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $48,729.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 10-10-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $36.50 |
| 6/11 | 18/09/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 8-6-6 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 at Funabashi on January 19 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Creme D'or with 56kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on February 9 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Sadamu Mont Blanc carrying 56kg at $1.30. Promising galloper. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 3/13 | 19/01/2026 | 73 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months got back early 9th of 13 at Funabashi on January 21 over 1800m, 28 len behind Finger carrying 56kg at $588.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on July 25 over 1300m, 3 len behind Varvara carrying 54kg at $5.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 36 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 | 21/01/2026 | 85 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 13-13-9 | 8 |
| 28.1L | $588.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/10/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $62,780.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $30.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $86,099.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1700m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $10.10 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $65,564.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:37.00 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 8-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $51.80 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $45,763.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:24.50 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track November 27 over 1500m, a neck behind Yagiri Ibis with 55kg at $1.90. At his first start favourite; to post a big 30 len win. This track September 22 over 1400m defeating Reina Barows carrying 54kg at $3.90. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 91 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 | 27/11/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $62,500.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 10-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2025 | 37 | COND 2 | $46,637.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,676.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 50 days. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track December 23 over 1400m defeating Boat Racer with 54kg at $1.20. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Colorful Rocket with 54kg at $3.60. Ready to find peak form.
Last Starts 49 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 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $103,152.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 6-6-4 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/12 | 23/12/2025 | 92 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,676.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track January 8 over 1400m defeating Aquanaut with 54kg at $14.70. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind Asian Vision carrying 54kg at $266.60. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 8-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $14.70 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $266.60 |
| 12/12 | 31/10/2025 | 38 | COND 2 | $53,812.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 7-11-12 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $116.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/09/2025 | 60 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 10-8-8 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $52.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $45,763.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 39.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 27/06/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $54,434.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track January 6 over 1500m defeating Kazuchan Pe carrying 56kg at $41.30. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1500m, 22 len behind Eye Leads carrying 53kg at $155.60. Should go well.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 7-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $41.30 |
| 10/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $97,021.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:36.30 | 5-11-10 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $155.60 |
| 7/12 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $54,684.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:14.60 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $160.30 |
| 4/12 | 25/11/2025 | 77 | COND 2 | $46,429.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Akira Harita | 55kg | 0:47.60 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.80 |
| 4/11 | 09/09/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $41,211.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 0:54.90 | 5-5-4 | 12 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $33.70 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 14 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 1500m, 18 len behind Oriko El Dorado with 56kg at $72.50. Before that won by 2 len at this track January 6 over 1400m defeating Samoa No Kaijin with 56kg at $8.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 03/02/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $58,398.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 3-13-14 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $72.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.80 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | 91 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 23/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-6 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $16.70 |
| 5/11 | 08/09/2025 | 47 | COND 2 | $41,211.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:34.10 | 2-2-5 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $80,085.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Funabashi on February 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Tatsuno Sky carrying 56kg at $113.10. The start before that second last of 13 at Funabashi on January 21 over 1800m, 32 len behind Finger with 56kg at $680.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 13 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 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $83,426.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:44.40 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $113.10 |
| 12/13 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 1-5-12 | 3 |
| 32.4L | $680.50 |
| 12/12 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $220,630.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 3-12-12 | 12 |
| 21.7L | $337.70 |
| 5/10 | 25/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $52,920.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $10.20 |
| 4/14 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:44.00 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $39.20 |
| 8/11 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $62,500.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 3-7-8 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $70.10 |

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on January 7 over 1400m, 22 len behind Original Pattern with 56kg at $12.40. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Kanazawa on December 16 over 1500m, nose behind Glaciares with 57kg at $2.10. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 50 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 | 07/01/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $12.40 |
| 2/8 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | COND 2 | $9,408.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $14,112.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/10 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $63,492.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.20 | 2-3-8 | 7 |
| 24.3L | $9.20 |
| 1/9 | 09/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $9,524.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | 59 | COND 2 | $9,567.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |