Kasamatsu Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
KING MINISTER (2) sets the benchmark after consecutive Kasamatsu wins, the latest a three-length 3yo+ A3 success over this trip as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. The start prior, he won a 3yo+ B1 over 1580m by four lengths, so his current form has both authority and consistency. VINA HOI AN (10) is the main danger after winning a 3yo+ B1 by a neck, with the previous second to FEEL MY WAY giving that line extra substance, though the one-month gap and wider draw make him a different type of challenge. SKY OJI (5) is the value-shaped threat: his latest third in 3yo+ A2 grade at big odds was a clear lift on the run before, and his track-and-trip record is strong enough to take seriously. HAWAIIAN ICON (3) has the best historical profile at 1400m here, but two plain fifths over 1580m mean he needs to rediscover his sharper form to beat the top pair.

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last in a 3yo+ A2 over 1580m here two weeks ago, beaten over 13 lengths after racing just off the pace and offering little, with the market also cold. The prior third behind A Shin Kosonte was better, though still beaten seven lengths. Her track-and-trip record gives some hope back to 1400m, but recent output says she must lift sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $17,587.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $93.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | A4 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $5.10 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | 103 | A3 3U | $12,785.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:42.10 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $37.70 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 31 | A4 3U | $11,109.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 31/03/2026 | 28 | A4B2 3U | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made it consecutive Kasamatsu wins when scoring in a 3yo+ A3 by three lengths over 1400m, justifying prohibitive odds and finishing strongly. He had won a 3yo+ B1 over 1580m by four lengths the start before, again making up ground with authority. The record with Soichi Kato is a strong support, and one win plus two places from three runs at this track and trip gives him a solid base to go close again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 30 | A3 3U | $12,791.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/08/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:43.00 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 23 | A4 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $39.10 |
| 11/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 11-12-11 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $85.80 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when fifth in a 3yo+ A2 over 1580m here, beaten six and a half lengths, which was sound rather than threatening. He had been odds-on when fifth over the same trip two back and failed to finish it off. The return to 1400m helps given six wins and three places from nine at this track and distance, so he profiles as a genuine minor-money hope if finding his old sharpness.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $17,587.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $6.60 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | A3 3U | $12,785.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:42.10 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | 98 | A4 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:28.80 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 18 | A4 3U | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:43.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 58kg | 1:44.10 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Maki Mukouyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Given four weeks since a flat fifth behind A Shin Kosonte, beaten nine and a half lengths after settling rearward despite being near the top of betting. The run prior was much stronger, winning a 3yo+ B1 here by two lengths over Vina Hoi An as a well-supported favourite. Five wins at this track and distance are persuasive, but he needs to rebound before being treated as a major winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | A4 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Maki Mukoyama | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Maki Mukoyama | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/10 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $41.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Maki Mukoyama | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.70 |
| 4/11 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Maki Mukoyama | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $24.40 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply at Kasamatsu last start, running third in a 3yo+ A2 over 1580m and beaten just under four lengths despite starting at big odds. That was a clear turnaround from his previous last behind Sengokubusho, where he gave away too much start and was beaten over 12 lengths. He does his racing from back in the field, but the drop to 1400m and his two wins from four at this track and distance keep him right in play.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $17,587.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $36.40 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2026 | 35 | A3 3U | $12,785.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:43.90 | 9-8-9 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $50.70 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $12,880.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:43.90 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $136.20 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $12,880.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $14.90 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 58 | A2 3U | $17,338.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 58kg | 1:27.90 | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $13.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2026 | 40 | A2 3U | $18,067.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 58kg | 1:29.70 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was a market factor against King Minister last start but finished sixth and beaten over 15 lengths in a 3yo+ A3, making no impression after settling rearward. His previous second behind A Shin Kosonte was far more competitive, beaten four lengths after being run down late. A prior track-and-trip win prevents dismissal, yet he looks more a place chance than a winning play unless the last run is quickly turned around.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | A3 3U | $12,791.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 3-7-6 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | A4 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $10.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | A4B2 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 58kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 29/07/2026 | 16 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 8-12-11 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $177.80 |
| 12/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 9-10-12 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $47.50 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | A6 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $97.30 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten a long way in both recent starts, finishing seventh behind King Minister last time when unwanted in the market and over 15 lengths away. He was also last behind A Shin Kosonte two back, beaten over 17 lengths after conceding too much ground. Six wins at this track and trip show past suitability, but current form is a clear obstacle.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | A3 3U | $12,791.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Mikio Fujiwara | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $306.70 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | A4 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Abe Mototsugu | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $75.40 |
| 8/8 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | A3 3U | $12,785.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:42.10 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $148.50 |
| 7/7 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | A4 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:28.80 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $128.70 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | A4B2 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 58kg | 1:30.30 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $29.90 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Ken Takagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after winning a 3yo+ B1 here by half a length at generous odds, fighting on after looming into it. That was a sizeable lift from his previous seventh behind Sengokubusho, where he was beaten over 19 lengths and weak late. He has a track-and-trip win, but first-up against sharper recent profiles makes this a demanding return.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $17.20 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Ken Takagi | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $15.20 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $12,609.00 | Kasamatsu | 1800m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.90 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 17 | A4B2 3U | $11,109.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 58kg | 1:30.60 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | 27 | A5B2 3U | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 58kg | 1:30.40 | 2-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 10-7-8 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $23.20 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing fourth in a 3yo+ A1 over 1900m here, beaten seven and a half lengths at long odds but working home with purpose from well back. His prior sixth over 1580m was fair without ever looking a winning chance. The class relief is noted, yet he is unplaced in two runs at Kasamatsu and winless from six at 1400m, so others have firmer claims.
Last Starts 104 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 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $34,676.00 | Kasamatsu | 1900m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 55kg | 2:06.60 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $255.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/05/2026 | 47 | A3 3U | $12,696.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 10-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $31.70 |
| 9/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 11-11-9 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $297.90 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $276.10 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $36,956.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $57.90 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $142.10 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns off a one-month freshening following a narrow 3yo+ B1 win here, scoring by a neck from Schrodinger after a solid lead-up second to Feel My Way. That pair of runs reads well for this, and one win plus three places from six at the track and distance underlines his suitability. He still has a modest overall win strike-rate, but recent form and the leading jockey-trainer profile make him a strong danger.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 9-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.10 |
| 8/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $16.40 |
| 3/10 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 6-4-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $18.60 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 30 | A4 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $40.70 |
| 3/12 | 27/05/2026 | 98 | A5B2 3U | $11,109.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 58kg | 1:29.20 | 10-5-3 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $18.60 |