Kasamatsu Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
INICIO (8) Ran 4th last time at the track. Expected to rebound. Should race on the speed. Tatsuya Watanabe is a crucial engagement. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. KEFALONIA (1) Below par performance when 7th last run around here. Likely to bounce back and gets the perfect barrier. Displays very good finishing speed. Must respect. CONDUCT O HARAE (2) Subpar when 6th last time at this track but gets a favourable alley. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Can measure up to this company. CASTAGNACCIO (6) Disappointing effort when 6th last run at the track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Ken Takagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing last start when near the top of betting but fading to finish a distant last behind Satsuki Jewel in a 3yo COND at this track. The run prior was better, grinding into third behind Jun Saku after giving himself plenty to do. A class drop helps and he has placed at this track and distance, but he looks more a rough each-way hope than a winning force.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 36.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $13.30 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $29.80 |
| 16/16 | 18/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 13-15-16 | 6 |
| 43.8L | $181.60 |
| 15/16 | 09/05/2026 | 160 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 13-12-15 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $480.10 |
| 14/16 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:39.30 | - | 11 |
| 19.7L | $37.30 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the strongest local profile in this line-up, with two wins and two placings from eight starts at this track and distance. His latest sixth behind Hyakuretsuken was well beaten after conceding a huge start, and the run prior was also plain, but he drops in class and his best 1400m form is clearly good enough. With proven track-and-trip credentials, he sets the standard.
Last Starts 11 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 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 57kg | 1:28.90 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $78.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Akatsu | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Iguchi Yuki | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 34.0L | $11.70 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.70 |
| 6/11 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 10-7-6 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing a distant last behind Reynolds Number at this track, where she was big odds and never looked likely. She was also beaten over 14 lengths behind Aristocrat two starts ago and remains unplaced from eight career runs. The class drop is some help, but she has a lot to turn around.
Last Starts 54 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 | 12/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 38.5L | $64.50 |
| 10/12 | 08/07/2026 | 61 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 3-7-10 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $101.80 |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:32.50 | 6-5-8 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $5.80 |
| 6/12 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.10 | 3-6-6 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/12 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.30 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $51.30 |
| 6/11 | 24/03/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.40 | 10-7-6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled to make any impact at recent runs, finishing seventh over 800m at this track last start when beaten over 11 lengths behind Shijimino Hinako. She was last the run prior behind Beast Wars and again failed to finish off. Steps back to 1400m, where seven previous attempts have produced no placing, so sharp improvement is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 0:50.10 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $31.40 |
| 7/7 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | M | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 0:48.80 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $13.10 |
| 6/9 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 2-4-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $16.20 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $11.10 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 7-9-8 | 5 |
| 40.5L | $37.80 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ichito Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gets to the third run of the campaign after a better fourth behind Chuwa Hennessy at this track, albeit still beaten over 15 lengths after giving away plenty of ground. Her previous sixth behind Ibarahime was a weak finish, and she remains unplaced from six starts. The latest late work was something, but she must find much more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $6.20 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | 82 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $15.40 |
| 11/18 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 2:27.60 | 4-8-11 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $167.10 |
| 12/18 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 2:25.30 | 3-9-12 | 18 |
| 13.2L | $127.00 |
| 12/14 | 17/05/2026 | 281 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:55.00 | 14-12-12 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $69.50 |
| 9/11 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 9-11-9 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Yuuki Iguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never likely when sixth behind Reynolds Number at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths after starting big odds. The previous fifth behind Tosen Sigiriya was more respectable, and he does have a win at this track and distance to his name. Weight relief and the class drop keep him in the mix for a placing, though recent form leaves a winning query.
Last Starts 11 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 | 24/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $120.40 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Iguchi Yuki | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 4-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $64.40 |
| 4/8 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Iguchi Yuki | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $113.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $38.10 |
| 6/10 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-4-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $32.30 |
| 4/12 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-2-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $54.70 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth behind Venerable at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths after having a lot to do and failing to make real ground. His prior Niigata run over 2200m was no stronger, but he is now fourth-up and drops in class. He was behind Inicio at this venue a couple of weeks ago, so the profile is more place hope than winning standout.
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 | 54 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $13.30 |
| 12/13 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 14-10-12 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $307.60 |
| 15/16 | 18/07/2026 | 167 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:09.20 | 15-15-15 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $279.00 |
| 13/13 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 57kg | 2:14.70 | 12-13-13 | 11 |
| 49.1L | $347.20 |
| 10/13 | 18/01/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 11-10-10 | 6 |
| 29.1L | $242.40 |
| 9/10 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:00.00 | - | 7 |
| 10.7L | $217.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a fourth behind Venerable at this track, beaten over 11 lengths after being sent out odds-on favourite. That result was below market expectation, but he battled on well enough and should be better placed second-up in this class. With Tatsuya Watanabe and Hiroshi Sasano both strong local factors, he remains a major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 111 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $1.90 |
| 16/16 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 4-9-16 | 16 |
| 55.5L | $128.40 |
| 14/16 | 24/05/2026 | 120 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 2-2-14 | 12 |
| 23.0L | $20.30 |
| 17/18 | 24/01/2026 | 103 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 13-13-17 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $26.50 |
| 9/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:47.70 | - | 5 |
| 16.6L | $6.80 |