Kasamatsu Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
HO O CHOPIN (1) Disappointing effort when 7th last start around here but will appreciate a good draw. Should be going forward early. Will be around the mark at odds. TAISEI NEXUS (5) Tidy effort when 3rd last start at this venue. Good to see jockey Tatsuya Watanabe is jumping on. Expected to be flashing home. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. LIBERTA ALA (7) Ran 5th last run around here. Likely to bounce back. Must respect in this event. SUPER CARMEN (3) Lacklustre showing when 9th last time around here. Displays good tactical speed. Can threaten if right today.

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led but weakened sharply when seventh behind Valk at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths after starting near the top of an open market. His start prior reads much better, leading and only being run down late when second in a C2 here, beaten a length and a half by Region Polaire. Yet to win in six starts, but two placings from four at this track and distance keep him right in the winning mix if he returns to that earlier effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 2-1-7 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $18.40 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $37.30 |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2026 | 47 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-6-7 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $26.20 |
| 9/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 4-9-9 | 11 |
| 72.4L | $27.10 |
| 15/16 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 5-13-15 | 10 |
| 25.7L | $108.40 |

Jockey: Takayuki Morishima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent runs, finishing tenth behind Ocea Fairmont at this track last start after starting at long odds. The start prior was no stronger, settling a long way back and making no impression when second last in a C2 here. She has a 1400m win on the record, but current form gives little encouragement and she must improve sharply to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 4-6-10 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $295.90 |
| 8/9 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $88.40 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $68.90 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 86 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $30.50 |
| 10/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $8,827.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $260.80 |
| 9/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,298.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 7-7-9 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $54.70 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held when second last behind Valk at this track last start, with the market also sending her around at big odds. Her third in a C2 here the start prior was better, but she was still beaten eight lengths after trying hard from a narrow lead. Two placings from ten around this distance offer minor support, though the latest run makes her hard to recommend as a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 1-3-9 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $123.60 |
| 3/9 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $19.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $125.20 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $12.20 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $13.60 |
| 5/7 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 35.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a poor Morioka Dirt run, finishing second last behind Slay Queen over 1200m after settling rearward and being unwanted in the market. He had worked home evenly for third there seven days earlier, but was still beaten ten lengths by Miss Melissa. The leading jockey-trainer booking is a plus, yet an 18-start maiden record and no placings from four around 1400m make this a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 26.3L | $157.60 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,609.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $21.90 |
| 6/11 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:24.20 | 11-10-6 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $166.80 |
| 7/11 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 11-8-7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $108.50 |
| 8/11 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:13.00 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $466.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $90.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Advance Modern at this track last start, beaten six lengths after being near the top of betting. That was a clear return to more competitive form after a well-beaten tenth at Nakayama over 2500m, where he was big odds and never made any impact. Still a maiden from five, but he has placed at this track, this distance and with this jockey, so he deserves strong consideration again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/10/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 10-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 10/14 | 12/09/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Y | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 2:33.90 | 12-12-10 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $269.70 |
| 5/12 | 25/08/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $17,899.00 | Morioka | 1700m | FM | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $30.20 |
| 12/16 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 11-14-12 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $423.70 |
| 16/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 16-16-16 | 15 |
| 17.0L | $366.00 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up ground when fourth behind Valk at this track last start, albeit beaten over 10 lengths and unwanted in the market. His previous fourth in a C2 here was more competitive, beaten just over three lengths by Novel Piace after working home well. The maiden record is a concern, but he beat Ho O Chopin last week and has enough recent consistency to be considered for the minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $43.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $32.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/08/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 34.8L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled into fifth behind Advance Modern at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths after being among the outsiders and failing to quicken. Her C2 third to Taisei Bounce two starts ago was sound enough without being dominant, and she has placed twice from four at this track and distance. Having beaten Marxist three weeks ago adds some merit, though she looks better suited to exotics than a strong win push.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 4-6-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $9.20 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.20 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $56.00 |
| 12/15 | 08/08/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:58.60 | 15-15-12 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $133.60 |
| 10/16 | 03/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:02.40 | 6-12-10 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $109.80 |

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and was beaten over 12 lengths when sixth behind Valk at this track last start, with the market offering little confidence. Her start prior was much better, finishing third in a C2 here and beaten just under two lengths by Novel Piace as an outside chance in betting. That keeps her in the minor-money conversation, but she has to reproduce the earlier run rather than the latest one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $87.30 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $10.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $64.70 |
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:29.70 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $41.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.70 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.90 |
| 6/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.40 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Reo Yokogawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a head of winning at this track last start, fighting hard after holding a slight advantage and only just being run down by Ridge Line. That was a sharp lift from her C2 sixth here the start prior, when she settled back and was beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. The broader record is modest, but she is a track-and-trip winner and brings the strongest recent performance into this, making her the clear horse to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $13.10 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $29.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 5-7-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $176.10 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $115.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $328.10 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $135.90 |

Jockey: Kyouka Fukazawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Conceded a big start and was never in the race when eighth behind Valk at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths and unwanted in the market. She had worked home fairly from a long way back when sixth in a C2 here the start prior, but was still beaten over 10 lengths. Placed twice from 13 at this track and distance, yet recent figures leave her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:30.80 | 4-9-8 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $265.30 |
| 6/9 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $26.60 |
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 0:50.10 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $13.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:34.80 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $26.70 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:31.80 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $230.80 |
| 7/9 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 800m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $47.50 |