Kawasaki Race 8 - Kawasaki C2
TURNIP VIPER (2) resumes. Was racing well immediately prior to the break registering two minor placings in a row, the latest over this course and distance. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace. Leading contender. MRS LILY (3) did a great job to score by one length over this course and distance when first-up from a spell last time out. Likely to be there at the finish again. NEO SHANGRILA (12) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fifth at Nagoya. Solid top-three prospects. LUCETTA (1) drifted back and never threatened when seventh last start over 1400m at this track. Open to improvement and should be about the mark.

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fukushima Ginrosso carrying 54kg at $6. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Party Girl carrying 54kg at $7.70. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | 36 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 12-11-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/12 | 26/09/2025 | 36 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.80 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | C3 3U | $14,918.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:33.40 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/08/2025 | 24 | C3 3U | $14,918.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 7-8-3 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $22.30 |
| 8/12 | 11/07/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $15,254.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 1-2-8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Iketani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track April 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Fight Club carrying 56kg at $3.50. On debut third of 11 at this track January 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Jamboree Queen with 56kg at $10. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 255 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 | 07/04/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $30,779.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/03/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $38,449.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 0:56.50 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/9 | 04/02/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $37,457.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2025 | - | COND 3 | $59,144.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track November 17 over 1400m defeating Bel Leone carrying 54kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 8th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 20 over 1700m, 12 len behind Tamamo Jasmine with 55.0kg at $3.30. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/11/2025 | 93 | COND 3 | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 6-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 |
| 7/14 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:46.30 | 11-12-7 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $82.50 |
| 13/15 | 12/07/2025 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 14-15-13 | 10 |
| 15.4L | $12.50 |
| 6/15 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $8.10 |
| 8/15 | 20/04/2025 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $3.30 |
| 3/16 | 13/04/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on November 20 over 900m, 1.0 len behind Killer Crown carrying 54kg at $188.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on October 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Fire Waltz carrying 54kg at $69. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $21,429.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 0:56.10 | 2-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $188.10 |
| 4/12 | 30/10/2025 | 17 | COND 3 | $28,700.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $69.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/10/2025 | 17 | COND 3 | $21,525.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 0:56.20 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $151.30 |
| 4/11 | 26/09/2025 | 37 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Taniuchi Kanta | 53kg | 1:24.10 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $46.70 |
| 9/10 | 20/08/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $27,971.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 1:23.20 | 1-4-9 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $91.30 |
| 8/10 | 25/07/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $34,322.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 53kg | 0:47.90 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Hiroto Itou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on November 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Peace Warrior carrying 54kg at $73.30. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track on October 15 over 2000m, 5 len behind Kanetoshi Shukin carrying 54kg at $44.10. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 17/11/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $26,786.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 2:17.50 | 8-6-10 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $73.30 |
| 8/14 | 15/10/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $26,906.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 2:16.50 | 13-6-8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $44.10 |
| 8/13 | 12/09/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $28,099.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 2:19.80 | 11-13-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $33.10 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $18,647.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $17.60 |
| 12/14 | 07/08/2025 | 31 | C1C2 3U | $33,565.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 53kg | 2:14.70 | 6-10-12 | 9 |
| 17.2L | $45.70 |
| 2/14 | 07/07/2025 | 17 | C3 3U | $17,161.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 2:17.50 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Kentarou Usui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at Funabashi on December 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Win Gladness with 56kg at $44.60. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Funabashi on November 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Odenta carrying 56kg at $217. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 11/12/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 9-8-8 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $44.60 |
| 6/12 | 06/11/2025 | 36 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Junichi Jitsukawa | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 11-6-6 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $217.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/10/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Junichi Jitsukawa | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 11-10-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $230.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $114.90 |
| 12/12 | 29/07/2025 | 168 | COND 3 | $30,508.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:16.30 | - | 10 |
| 41.2L | $212.30 |
| 12/12 | 11/02/2025 | 19 | COND 3 | $37,457.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 41.9L | $63.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track September 8 over 1400m, 16 len behind Momen with 52kg at $13.30. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at this track June 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Crystal Arrow with 54kg at $22.40. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 101 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 | 08/09/2025 | 18 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 1:31.90 | 11-9-10 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $13.30 |
| 11/12 | 21/08/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 1:33.00 | - | 11 |
| 14.3L | $64.40 |
| 6/11 | 06/08/2025 | 30 | COND 3 | $22,376.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 10-9-6 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $12.30 |
| 8/9 | 07/07/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $26,695.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 51kg | 1:32.80 | 8-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $28.70 |
| 8/11 | 16/06/2025 | 101 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $22.40 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2025 | 10 | COND 3 | $38,449.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $120.20 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Party Girl carrying 54kg at $17.50. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Urawa on November 26 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Thinking Scenti with 55kg at $10.60. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 26/11/2025 | 42 | C2C3 3U | $17,857.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 0:49.20 | 12-12-9 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $10.60 |
| 8/12 | 15/10/2025 | 78 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 11-11-8 | 10 |
| 11.9L | $17.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/07/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $30,508.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:16.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $13.90 |
| 5/9 | 03/07/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $32,415.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $8.60 |
| 6/12 | 02/06/2025 | 214 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 9-6-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $7.40 |
| 1/10 | 31/10/2024 | 30 | COND 2 | $9,894.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Hiroki Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at this track on November 19 over 900m, 10 len behind Lemon Grass carrying 56kg at $104.40. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1400m, 14 len behind Vivid Moon with 56kg at $174.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/11/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 0:55.40 | 11-12-11 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $104.40 |
| 12/12 | 15/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 5-10-12 | 12 |
| 14.1L | $174.30 |
| 8/12 | 23/09/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $33,718.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:36.00 | 4-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $284.10 |
| 6/12 | 21/08/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 53kg | 1:33.00 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $78.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $22,376.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $22,881.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $88.40 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fukushima Ginrosso carrying 56kg at $132.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Sonoda on July 12 2024 over 1230m, 3 len behind A Shin Kneader carrying 55kg at $24.20. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/11/2025 | 136 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $132.90 |
| 8/12 | 07/07/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $19,068.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 0:55.00 | 8-11-8 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $111.90 |
| 8/12 | 19/06/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $19,441.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 8-10-8 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $12.70 |
| 9/14 | 13/05/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $19,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $14.10 |
| 3/12 | 08/04/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $19,237.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/03/2025 | 24 | C2 3U | $19,225.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $52.10 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Vivid Moon carrying 56kg at $12.10. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Fukushima Ginrosso carrying 56kg at $15.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 20/11/2025 | 36 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 10-9-10 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $15.40 |
| 7/12 | 15/10/2025 | 226 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $12.10 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $38,449.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:36.00 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2025 | - | COND 3 | $37,457.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Mitsuhiro Masuda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Nagoya on November 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sampaguita Chan carrying 57kg at $8.40. The run before that 4th of 11 at Nagoya on October 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind One Heart with 57kg at $8.40. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 10/11/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 11-11-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $8.40 |
| 4/11 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 11-7-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $8.40 |
| 3/12 | 01/10/2025 | 43 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 11-9-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $24.90 |
| 6/12 | 19/08/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $15,850.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 12-12-6 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $35.90 |
| 3/12 | 18/07/2025 | 8 | COND 3 | $9,915.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 12-10-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $14.60 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2025 | 16 | COND 3 | $9,915.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 6-7-6 | 12 |
| 9.1L | $26.60 |