Kasamatsu Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
BELLAGIO NO YUME (9) Mediocre display when 8th last start around here. Must be considered. SMART ETOILE (10) Finished 5th last run at this track. Happy to overlook that run. Jockey Tatsuya Watanabe is highly regarded. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . CASTAGNACCIO (6) Ran 4th last time at the track. Looking for an improved run. Worth consideration. MARUKA SMASH (8) Fairly underwhelming when 7th last start here. Has a great burst of speed late. Hiroshi Sasano stable are on a hot streak. Respect in this event.

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a 15th at Niigata over 1600m, beaten just over nine lengths as an unwanted runner in a Mdn. The earlier Nakayama run was much worse, so there is clearly form to repair, but she is lightly raced and now joins Yoshifuto Mizuno. First try around 1400m asks something new, though a sharper fresh effort can put her into the minor money.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 26/07/2026 | 126 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 2-2-15 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $116.70 |
| 18/18 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:59.50 | 1-11-18 | 13 |
| 53.6L | $514.10 |
| 16/18 | 15/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 4-4-16 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $55.10 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:49.50 | 13-10-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been safely held in both recent runs at this venue, finishing sixth behind Bambi Chan in a C8 after settling rearward and making no late impact. Two back she was fifth to Ko Lanta, again at long odds and beaten over 13 lengths. With no wins from 27 starts and an unplaced record across 12 tries at this track and distance, she has a steep task despite being race fit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/09/2026 | 28 | C8 3U | $6,395.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $49.90 |
| 5/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $118.60 |
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $61.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $116.30 |
| 8/9 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 3-5-8 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $68.40 |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $134.70 |

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after being beaten out of sight at Fukushima Dirt, where she settled a long way back and failed to improve. Her Tokyo Dirt run before that was also poor, finishing second last after showing nothing late. She is unplaced in all three starts and has not raced around 1400m before, so a major lift is required to trouble these.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 19/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:46.90 | 6-15-15 | 12 |
| 32.3L | $330.80 |
| 15/16 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 12 |
| 21.9L | $26.50 |
| 15/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:59.70 | 9-14-15 | 15 |
| 18.5L | $102.30 |

Jockey: Shigeharu Mabuchi
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off two heavy defeats at this track, most recently last in a C2 behind Region Polaire when unwanted in the market and beaten a long way. The run prior was also plain in COND grade behind Ho O Charles. She was beaten by Smart Etoile and Goldmunze here a couple of weeks ago, and her winless track-and-distance record leaves her with plenty to overturn.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 3-6-8 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $212.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 1-4-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $188.30 |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | M | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 0:48.80 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $27.20 |
| 9/9 | 11/08/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 4-9-9 | 2 |
| 43.8L | $8.70 |
| 11/16 | 27/06/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 7-10-11 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $181.80 |

Jockey: Ichito Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Was unable to make headway when sixth in a C2 at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths behind Region Polaire. That is a clear query, but her previous fourth here in COND grade behind Satsuki Jewel was much more competitive, beaten three lengths after settling handy. The class drop and race fitness bring her back into play, and she has the right profile to bounce back strongly.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $27.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.30 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $50.90 |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | M | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 0:48.80 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/9 | 11/08/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 38.0L | $42.50 |
| 14/16 | 21/06/2026 | 168 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 4-7-14 | 12 |
| 60.1L | $159.10 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
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Caught the eye late when fourth in a C2 at this track last start, beaten five lengths behind Boccio after having plenty of ground to make up. His previous sixth behind Reynolds Number was plain, but he is a winner at this track and distance and brings more proven 1400m credentials than several of these. That gives him a sound each-way shape rather than a dominant winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Iguchi Yuki | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ken Takagi
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form is difficult to recommend after a last placing behind Lino Luana at this track, beaten over 19 lengths when unwanted in the market. She was also second last to Season In The Sun the run before and could not close off. Three placings from 16 tries at this track and distance give a small base, but her current form leaves her needing a significant turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $111.40 |
| 8/9 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $217.90 |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $203.30 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Ken Takagi | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 68.6L | $159.60 |
| 8/8 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Maki Mukoyama | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $127.70 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Maki Mukoyama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 56kgs
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Dropped away to seventh in a C2 here last start, beaten over 16 lengths behind Region Polaire after settling rearward and making no impression. The more encouraging run was his second to Butchigire two starts back when near the top of betting, though he was still beaten five lengths. Fourth-up and from a strong local stable, he must get back to that earlier effort to be competitive.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 8-6-7 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $23.10 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 15/16 | 02/08/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 16-16-15 | 14 |
| 17.3L | $510.70 |
| 12/15 | 16/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 0:54.90 | - | 5 |
| 11.7L | $84.50 |
| 14/16 | 31/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 7 |
| 14.1L | $255.60 |
| 10/14 | 05/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:13.50 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $89.80 |

Jockey: Yuuki Iguchi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has mixed a strong overall profile with two very flat recent runs, the latest a second-last in C2 grade behind Lino Luana when beaten over 17 lengths. Her earlier seventh was even more decisive, so the current form is a concern. Offsetting that, she is proven at this track and distance with one win and five placings from 15 attempts, and the weight relief keeps her in the place picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $21.80 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 34.8L | $37.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:31.10 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $36.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 11/12 | 08/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 11-10-11 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $182.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Disappointed when fifth as a short odds-on favourite in a C2 at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths behind Region Polaire, but she still finished ahead of Goldmunze in that same race. Her Chukyo Dirt run before that was poor, yet this class drop, fourth-up timing and strong jockey-trainer set-up give her a genuine chance to make amends.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 5-6-5 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $1.90 |
| 11/15 | 30/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:54.30 | 4-10-11 | 11 |
| 17.1L | $21.20 |
| 8/16 | 01/08/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Jason Collett | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 3-6-8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $25.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $32.90 |
| 13/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 7-9-13 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $32.60 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Profiles as the top seed with the class drop and fourth-up timing both in her favour. She was fifth in a C2 at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths behind Taisei Bounce after being near the top of betting, and the fade late is a small concern. Her Niigata Mdn run was also safely held, but she is race fit now and looks well placed to turn that market respect into the right result.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 16/18 | 29/08/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 2:02.60 | 5-15-16 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $309.10 |
| 9/15 | 04/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 2-2-9 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $318.30 |
| 13/15 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 10-13-13 | 8 |
| 18.4L | $131.80 |