Kawasaki Race 4 - Kawasaki 3Yo
BITTER MELON (3) returns from a three-and-a-half months break after scoring three wins on end, the latest over 900m win at this track. Expected to measure up again. GRAND FREUDE (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 2 lengths away in second over 900m at this track. Drawn to go forward again. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. BARGELLO (6) finished third last time over 900m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. MILERS DAWN (1) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track over 900m last time, finishing eighth and beaten 7 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 900m, 7 len behind Fortitude with 53kg at $2.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Monbetsu on July 29 over 1000m, 11 len behind M T Rio carrying 55kg at $7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 05/03/2026 | 147 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryo Novata | 53kg | 0:54.60 | 5-3-8 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 09/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $16,243.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2025 | 44 | COND 2 | $16,963.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $20.90 |
| 7/8 | 29/07/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $17,267.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.80 | - | 5 |
| 11.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $43,167.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Nakagoshi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at Urawa on March 16 over 800m, 10 len behind Kleis Avanti with 51kg at $252.90. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 5 over 900m, 17 len behind Fortitude carrying 53kg at $134.70. Has a nice gate but this will test.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yuma Kato | 51kg | 0:48.00 | 9-11-11 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $252.90 |
| 12/12 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 53kg | 0:54.60 | 10-12-12 | 11 |
| 17.9L | $134.70 |
| 9/10 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 0:47.60 | 7-9-9 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $36.10 |
| 12/12 | 06/02/2026 | 115 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 53kg | 0:54.60 | 7-7-12 | 12 |
| 18.9L | $54.50 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.60 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $41,211.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 55kg | 0:54.90 | 3-4-3 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 1.0 len this track January 2 over 900m defeating Grand Freude carrying 55kg at $1.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Monbetsu May 27 over 1000m, 8 len behind Sanono Salvador carrying 55kg at $34.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 0:55.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $39,286.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 53kg | 0:55.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 22/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 1-2-5 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $8.40 |
| 4/6 | 30/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $12.70 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Yuuma Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 5 over 900m, 2 len behind Fortitude carrying 55kg at $2.40. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track February 6 over 900m defeating Sasakin Melody carrying 54kg at $2.90. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Yuma Kato | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuma Kato | 54kg | 0:54.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yuma Kato | 54kg | 0:55.80 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $27.40 |
| 3/12 | 16/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Yuma Kato | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $39,286.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 0:55.10 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yu Makoto Kato | 52kg | 0:55.50 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $75.20 |

Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Wild Pegasus with 54kg at $234. The race before that struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at Funabashi on March 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Captain Duke with 54kg at $139.10. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 6 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 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $234.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $139.10 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 0:47.60 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $51.80 |
| 10/11 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 2-5-10 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $113.50 |
| 6/12 | 19/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:15.50 | 9-10-6 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $338.70 |
| 11/13 | 09/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:38.10 | 6-5-11 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $324.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 5 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Fortitude with 56kg at $8.60. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 6 len behind Oriko El Dorado with 56kg at $32.80. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 0:54.60 | 7-5-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $8.60 |
| 7/14 | 03/02/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $58,398.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $32.80 |
| 3/10 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $16.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 135 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $15.40 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $11.40 |
| 5/10 | 08/07/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $76,271.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $71.20 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 900m, 6 len behind Fortitude carrying 53kg at $35.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Monbetsu on July 3 over 1700m, 46 len behind Crowning Cup with 55kg at $7. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | 108 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 0:54.60 | 10-10-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $35.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 0:56.10 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/9 | 14/10/2025 | 49 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 3-6-8 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 26/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/12 | 29/07/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.30 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $13.90 |
| 7/8 | 03/07/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $20,720.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 46.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Valbona with 56kg at $33.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Taisei Excite carrying 56kg at $31.60. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 19 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 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 10-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $33.50 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $50,056.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 9-3-5 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $31.60 |
| 7/11 | 12/02/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $43,382.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $99.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 12-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.20 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $36.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $46,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track January 2 over 900m, 7 len behind Bitter Melon with 55kg at $5.10. At his first start won by 2.5 len this track November 20 over 900m defeating Black Tourmaline carrying 55kg at $9.70. Should be ready to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 0:55.80 | 8-9-10 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 16/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 0:55.60 | 4-3-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 0:55.10 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Wild Pegasus with 54kg at $52.40. The race before that got back early 5th of 10 at Funabashi on March 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Captain Duke carrying 54kg at $42. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 6 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 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $52.40 |
| 5/10 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $42.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 36.9L | $75.40 |
| 11/11 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:15.60 | 6-7-11 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $206.80 |
| 9/12 | 19/01/2026 | 145 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 5-5-9 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $52.70 |
| 5/6 | 27/08/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 900m, 14 len behind Grand Freude carrying 55kg at $4.50. Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Funabashi on March 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Wild Pegasus carrying 56kg at $38. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 6 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 | 30/03/2026 | 52 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:16.60 | 10-12-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $38.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/02/2026 | 114 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 4-11-10 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2025 | 56 | COND 2 | $246,637.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 1-8-8 | 4 |
| 44.8L | $185.20 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 1-2-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $80,085.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:47.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at Urawa on March 16 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Kleis Avanti with 55kg at $9.60. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 900m, 6 len behind Fortitude with 54kg at $14.60. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 55kg | 0:48.00 | 6-8-9 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $9.60 |
| 6/12 | 05/03/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 0:54.60 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $14.60 |
| 12/14 | 24/01/2026 | 61 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 0:59.40 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $63.10 |
| 11/16 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:09.30 | - | 11 |
| 15.6L | $17.90 |
| 4/16 | 09/11/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:10.10 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $15.10 |
| 12/12 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:00.50 | - | 1 |
| 15.1L | $3.00 |