Kasamatsu Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
RIDGE LINE (9) In the money when 3rd last run at the track. Serious contender. SIFAR (5) First up from a 49 week spell. Was competitive when 3rd last run at the track and rising in distance. Looks promising in this race. REAL STINGER (7) Tidy effort when 3rd last time at this venue. Likely to settle back in the field. One to watch and an each way chance. A SHIN LEADING (2) Ran well when 2nd last start here and back over extra ground. Can find a nice position from the draw. Use betting as best guide.

Jockey: Shigeharu Mabuchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth in a 3yo COND at this track last start, but was beaten over 18 lengths by Chuwa Hennessy after only working home evenly at long odds. The start prior was even weaker, finishing a distant last behind Jun Saku. A class drop offers some help, yet an 11-start maiden record with no placings makes her difficult to recommend against stronger recent form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $194.70 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 50.8L | $101.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $17.60 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1300m | R | Akio Mikoshi | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $54.10 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $23,643.00 | Urawa | 1300m | R | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $33.50 |
| 6/11 | 29/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $89.80 |

Jockey: Ken Takagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed more intent at this track last start, leading to the turn and finishing second in a 3yo COND over 800m, beaten a length and a half by Shijimino Hinako despite being among the outsiders. The concern is the return to 1400m, where she has had ten attempts without a win or placing. Her latest effort puts her in the mix for a minor cheque, but the trip record tempers the winning case.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 0:50.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.30 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Ken Takagi | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.90 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Ken Takagi | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $27.80 |
| 8/9 | 11/08/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 37.6L | $94.50 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $77.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 4-4-4 | 12 |
| 10.8L | $451.20 |

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fourth in a 3yo COND at this track, beaten over 16 lengths by Conduct O Harae when an outside chance in the betting. She had earlier finished last behind Win Halford, beaten over 13 lengths and only fair through the line. The class drop and third-up profile are positives, but she remains unplaced from ten starts and was beaten by Ridge Line last time they met.
Last Starts 38 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 | 28/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 2-6-4 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $10.10 |
| 7/7 | 24/07/2026 | 261 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-6-7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 4-6-10 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $49.20 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $24.60 |
| 6/12 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $50.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:03.80 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Ichito Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into a more competitive position at Nagoya last start and finished third in a 3yo COND, beaten ten lengths by Perfect Snow after looking poised before tiring late. That followed a fifth behind Nishiki Birkin, and she now gets a class drop with two placings from six starts overall. With the strongest recent placing profile among the main hopes, she has the right form to go close.
Last Starts 21 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 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $8.40 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $18.20 |
| 11/12 | 18/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 3-8-11 | 10 |
| 14.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $22.20 |
| 10/12 | 30/06/2026 | 284 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 12-12-10 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $16.70 |
| 3/11 | 19/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $12,384.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 0:56.90 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after one race start, having finished third on debut over 800m at this track when beaten seven lengths by Ore Osu. She was close enough at the turn there but lacked the turn of foot to seriously threaten. The 1400m is untried, so there is an obvious fitness and distance unknown, but the debut placing gives her enough upside to hold genuine place claims.
Last Starts 346 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $10,762.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Yuuki Iguchi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never likely from well back when last at this track over 800m last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Shijimino Hinako and unwanted in the market. Two back she made some late ground into sixth, but still never threatened behind Bellagio No Yume. The 52kg is a small positive and the class drop suits, yet she is unplaced from ten starts and must lift sharply.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | Fast | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 0:50.10 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $63.10 |
| 6/8 | 10/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:34.80 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $91.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $110.30 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $36.90 |
| 9/11 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 19.1L | $258.70 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 38.5L | $111.80 |

Jockey: Kyouka Fukazawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran third in a 3yo COND at this track last start, though the margin was over 15 lengths behind Chuwa Hennessy after she only worked home evenly. Her previous fifth behind Jun Saku came when settling rearward and being beaten a similar margin. The rider has placed on her before and she has two career placings, so she can chase another minor result rather than appeal as a likely winner.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:30.10 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $52.90 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:32.70 | 6-7-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $47.70 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 11-10-8 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $94.50 |
| 7/12 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 0:51.60 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $105.70 |
| 9/12 | 04/06/2026 | 107 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 0:51.30 | 11-11-9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $230.00 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Conceded a huge start and was never in the race when sixth at this track last start, well beaten by 25 lengths behind Venerable at long odds. Her debut at Niigata Dirt was similar, finishing last and beaten a long way by Wild Mule after also settling out of contention. She is only lightly raced and third-up, but the first two runs leave her with a major form gap to bridge.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/09/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $53.90 |
| 15/15 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 14-14-15 | 11 |
| 28.6L | $60.10 |

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Held a narrow lead and kept trying when third behind Venerable at this track last start, beaten nine lengths in a 3yo COND. He had been well held the run prior, but his broader local record is a major asset: one win and two placings from eight starts at this track and distance. With a class drop, proven 1400m form and the winning rider back aboard, he is a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $9.80 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 11/08/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $20.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
| 7/11 | 08/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $61.60 |