Kawasaki Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
RENOVATIO (1) Nice run when 3rd last run at Urawa and can save some energy from the barrier. Tsubasa Sasagawa usually performs well for the Kenichi Shigeta stable. Racing over extra ground. Hard to overlook. KAGAYAKU NEGAI (8) Ran well when 3rd last start around here and solid career start. Has not missed the money this campaign in 2 attempts. Can win this. JAPAN HEART (10) Finished 4th last start at the track. Has the potential to improve sharply. Takayuki Yano and Hitoshi Sasaki deserve serious consideration as a team. Up to these. PISAN ZAPRA (4) Average performance when 11th last time at this track but showing consistent performance in races. Displaying good ability since returning from a spell and coming back up in distance. Exotics chance.

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 800m, 5 len behind Fortitude with 55kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Monbetsu on June 5 over 1700m, 14 len behind T's A Light carrying 55kg at $1.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 06/01/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 0:48.00 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 7/11 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:10.10 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | SP | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/11 | 23/07/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 4-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Bolero Rise carrying 56kg at $10.30. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on December 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Himawari Shower with 55kg at $6.80. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/01/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.30 |
| 4/8 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/11 | 17/11/2025 | 153 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $32.60 |
| 7/7 | 17/06/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $58,322.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 45.5L | $30.60 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $82,641.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Retsu Oikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Urawa on December 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wine Chan carrying 54kg at $30.50. Last start ran last of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Peqin Peqin Itete carrying 55kg at $32.40. Wait until he shows more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 3-7-12 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $32.40 |
| 3/10 | 23/12/2025 | 130 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $30.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 4-6-4 | 8 |
| 34.2L | $26.20 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $45,763.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 40.5L | $25.60 |
| 3/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | COND 2 | $81,650.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 0:48.40 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on January 2 over 900m, 7 len behind Bitter Melon carrying 53kg at $25. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gifted Queen carrying 54kg at $8.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 33 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 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 53kg | 0:55.80 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $25.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.10 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind G Campione carrying 54kg at $43.20. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 15 len behind Sumatera Flavor carrying 54kg at $85.60. Likely improver.
Last Starts 33 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 | 02/01/2026 | 78 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 1:40.80 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $43.20 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 1:34.00 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.30 |
| 7/10 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $78.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $23.90 |
| 7/9 | 26/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $9.90 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $91.70 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 900m, 5 len behind Bitter Melon with 53kg at $272.10. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at this track on December 15 over 1500m, 8 len behind Le Tonnerre with 54kg at $19.30. Will be tested.
Last Starts 33 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 | 02/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 53kg | 0:55.80 | 11-10-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $272.10 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:40.50 | 7-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $19.30 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $39,286.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 0:55.10 | 10-6-7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $24.80 |
| 5/9 | 16/10/2025 | 17 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 9-1-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.70 |
| 6/7 | 29/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 08/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $41,211.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:34.10 | 9-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Ryuno Titan carrying 56kg at $223.70. Before that second last in a small field at this track on December 15 over 1500m, 32 len behind Global South with 55kg at $36.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 34 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 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Wataru Fujie | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $223.70 |
| 5/6 | 15/12/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 32.2L | $36.10 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $39,286.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $88.60 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2025 | 37 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $38.30 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $37,465.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,318.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kojin Wunder with 55kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind G Campione carrying 56kg at $5.20. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 33 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 | 02/01/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:40.80 | 8-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 19/11/2025 | 103 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,318.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Riku Takami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at this track on December 16 over 900m, 14 len behind Bitter Melon carrying 54kg at $10.30. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1500m, 16 len behind Ryuno Titan carrying 53kg at $86.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 01/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takami Riku | 53kg | 1:38.80 | 3-11-12 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $86.30 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | 117 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 8-9-11 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $10.30 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:38.50 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/10 | 08/07/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $76,271.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $46.50 |
| 2/5 | 20/06/2025 | - | COND 2 | $81,650.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 0:55.40 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, 3 len behind G Campione with 56kg at $2.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Knight Spire with 55kg at $2.70. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:40.80 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 16/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 17/11/2025 | 129 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $80,085.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track August 21 over 1500m, 5 len behind Sanei Taro carrying 54kg at $33.50. On debut second last in a small field at this track June 20 over 1400m, 16 len behind Alps Masa carrying 54kg at $17.70. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:38.50 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $33.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/08/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $41,024.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 10-9-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $60.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/07/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $38,136.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Yuma Kato | 51kg | 1:35.10 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $8.60 |
| 4/5 | 20/06/2025 | - | COND 2 | $81,650.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $17.70 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bolero Rise with 54kg at $26.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Shishi Funjin with 54kg at $4.70. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | 82 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 9-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $26.80 |
| 5/11 | 13/10/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $35,874.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $48.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/09/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $41,211.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Yuma Kato | 51kg | 1:34.10 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $71.20 |
| 8/9 | 26/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Kato | 51kg | 1:33.40 | 6-5-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $185.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Kato | 51kg | 1:31.10 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $126.30 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $38,136.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 1:35.10 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $4.70 |