Kasamatsu Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
KIMINI MEROMERO (3) has the most appealing recent platform, having been beaten just under a length by T O Lyra at Kasamatsu after letting down well, and she also made ground in stronger 3yo+ C1 company two runs back. CELTIC HEART'S (2) is the main danger on track-and-distance substance, with two wins and five placings from nine attempts here over 1400m, though being beaten as a short odds-on favourite last start keeps the price in focus. I'VE COME BACK (1) brings place consistency rather than a sharp winning profile, coming off a second to Ancient Dance and drawing on a long body of Kasamatsu 1400m form. BELLE CIEL (8) improved into third behind Yasuke last time and is third-up, but her maiden record means she must take another step to turn a placing chance into a winning one.

Jockey: Ichito Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved into second behind Ancient Dance in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu three weeks ago, beaten three lengths at generous odds, though the run was safely held rather than unlucky. The start prior she was sixth behind T O Lyra after giving away too much ground. Her two wins and eleven places from 55 tries at this track and distance keep her in the minor-money mix, but the win record tempers enthusiasm.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $6,395.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | C9 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $15.80 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C9 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $69.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/07/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.20 |
| 4/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 9-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $59.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | C8 3U | $6,305.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Takayuki Morishima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after running second to Yasuke in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu, beaten two lengths as a short odds-on favourite after picking up late. He had also caught the eye from well back when fourth behind Svarog. With two wins and five places from nine starts at this track and distance, and the ability to race handy, he remains a strong winning chance despite the beaten-favourite query.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | C8 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | C9 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,660.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 12/14 | 10/06/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,609.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Sho Yoshii | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 6-6-12 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $9.90 |
| 6/13 | 19/05/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $12,696.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:44.70 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Iguchi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after going close behind T O Lyra in a 3yo+ C9 at Kasamatsu, beaten just under a length and finishing off well with 52kg. Two runs back she was fifth in a 3yo+ C1 behind Cosmo Fleur, where she again made late ground. The distance remains the main query, but the light weight, recent improvement and stronger prior grade give her a clear winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | C9 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:32.10 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $19.20 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $20.20 |
| 10/11 | 10/07/2026 | 113 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $7.70 |
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,300.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 4-6-9 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $8.60 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $6,489.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $78.00 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well below her best when seventh behind Pep Talk over 1580m at Kasamatsu last start, beaten over 10 lengths after settling rearward, and there was no obvious excuse. The positive is the run prior, when she led and beat One Short Day by six lengths as a dominant favourite. Back to a track-and-distance record of two wins and four places from eight helps, but she needs to rebound sharply.
Last Starts 28 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 | 27/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $9,589.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | SP | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | 126 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,489.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | SP | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.30 |
| 4/9 | 16/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $8.20 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:32.80 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth behind Cantuta in a 3yo+ C9 at Kasamatsu, beaten just over two lengths when close up late. Her previous second to Jour Se Leve had more substance, as she held a narrow lead and was only collared late. Two wins and four places from 19 starts at this track and distance support her case, but first-up she profiles as a conditional each-way hope.
Last Starts 76 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 | 10/07/2026 | 16 | C9 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.70 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,305.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.90 |
| 9/12 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $6,305.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 2-4-9 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $9.40 |
| 8/9 | 28/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 3-4-8 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $63.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,348.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,570.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 5-9-9 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fourth behind Yasuke in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu, beaten six and a half lengths when an outside chance in betting. She had placed third behind Svarog the run prior, though that was beaten a long way at big odds. Her record with Shin Higashikawa is a small positive, but recent margins suggest she is better assessed as a place prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | C8 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $15.30 |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2026 | 24 | C9 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $25.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $32.60 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 2-1-6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $15.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $6,305.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.60 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 15 | C8 3U | $6,348.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 8-7-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $80.60 |

Jockey: Ken Takagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening with recent form that still leaves her with work to do, finishing sixth behind Bravo Kirishima and beaten just over five lengths despite running on from a hopeless position. The run prior she was beaten over 12 lengths behind Chuwa Ascot at long odds. Four placings from 16 at this track and distance offer some context, but others bring stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 11 | C7 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $12.80 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | 25 | C8 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $35.60 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $17.40 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Maki Mukoyama | 55kg | 1:44.80 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $197.90 |
| 10/12 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,457.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Ken Takagi | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 11-12-10 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $91.40 |
| 8/10 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,457.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:45.00 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $66.40 |

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening and arrives third-up after grinding into third behind Yasuke in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu, beaten five lengths after having plenty to do. That was a needed improvement on her distant last behind Svarog when well found in betting. The issue is the maiden record, with no wins from twelve starts, so she is a realistic place chance rather than a runner to take short.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | C8 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 2-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
| 7/7 | 13/08/2026 | 301 | C9 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 39.5L | $3.90 |
| 8/12 | 16/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 4-7-8 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $12.30 |
| 7/12 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 5-4-7 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $8.70 |
| 4/12 | 17/09/2025 | 66 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 8/13 | 13/07/2025 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Shigeharu Mabuchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fifth behind Yasuke in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu, beaten six and a half lengths at long odds despite making some late ground. Two back she was beaten a long way behind Svarog, again unwanted in the market. A prior track-and-distance win is noted, but her current form needs a firmer response before she appeals against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | C8 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $46.70 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | 24 | C9 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 36.5L | $38.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $8.80 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,305.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $8.70 |
| 5/9 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,305.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $27.90 |