Kawasaki Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
DERNIER HELIANTHE (8) drifted well back before winding up strongly to score an effortless 2 lengths win over 1400m at this track last time out. Should be in the finish again. SEIKA YUHI (3) is a 12-start maiden who finished seventh at his most recent outing over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. DERMA BANDAISAN (9) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished seventh over 2000m at Hanshin Dirt. Good effort to launch last prep when in the money at Kokura Dirt over 1700m. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. LEUKOTHEA (6) has raced twice. Was third on debut then clocked-in 11 lengths from the winner in tenth last time out over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Can do better. Solid top-three hope.
Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 45 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 18 len behind Grand Swell carrying 57.0kg at $61.90. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind El Rio with 56kg at $5.40. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 15-13-10 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $61.90 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |
| 10/15 | 10/02/2026 | 73 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:27.50 | - | 4 |
| 14.2L | $9.60 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:47.90 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $8.70 |
| 9/13 | 15/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:00.80 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $90.70 |
| 13/17 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 2-8-13 | 14 |
| 18.6L | $17.40 |
Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at Funabashi on May 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ortus Glow with 56kg at $76.80. The race before that second last of 14 at this track on April 7 over 1600m, 19 len behind Sithep with 54kg at $319.60. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/05/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Wataru Fujie | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $76.80 |
| 13/14 | 07/04/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $225,842.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:44.10 | 7-8-13 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $319.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Wataru Fujie | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Wataru Fujie | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.90 |
| 4/14 | 04/02/2026 | 111 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 56kg | 1:39.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $134.70 |
| 7/11 | 16/10/2025 | 38 | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 6-10-7 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $85.40 |
Jockey: Yuuji Tannai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Sonic Breaker with 57.0kg at $28.50. The run before that 8th of 17 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Melone with 57.0kg at $36.30. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:11.00 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $28.50 |
| 8/17 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:08.80 | - | 11 |
| 5.6L | $36.30 |
| 3/18 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:09.40 | 13-11-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $33.20 |
| 5/18 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:08.60 | 17-14-5 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $37.40 |
| 5/16 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.60 |
| 5/16 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $129.10 |
Jockey: Ryou Fujita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at Ohi on April 13 over 1800m, 17 len behind Baby The Rock with 55kg at $91.80. Second-up 4th of 10 at Ohi on May 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind N K Saibo carrying 56kg at $3.10. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:42.40 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 |
| 11/11 | 13/04/2026 | 88 | COND 3 | $98,549.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 6-5-11 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $91.80 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $48,138.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $7.30 |
| 2/14 | 29/12/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $52,920.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 4-3-2 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $29.80 |
| 7/11 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $56,448.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:28.60 | 2-4-7 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $17.60 |
| 2/11 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 53kg | 1:14.20 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Ousuke Tayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 52 day letup. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 2000m, 15 len behind Shallow First carrying 57.0kg at $106.70. Second-up 8th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pod Ripple with 57.0kg at $199.10. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 5 |
| 10.2L | $199.10 |
| 11/12 | 01/03/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manato Hida | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 2-4-11 | 10 |
| 15.2L | $106.70 |
| 14/16 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:53.70 | 12-13-14 | 14 |
| 20.8L | $32.20 |
| 5/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:54.40 | 5-9-5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $49.70 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind North Blue Sky with 55.0kg at $8.20. Last start 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Aikan Azzurra with 55.0kg at $9.90. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 14 |
| 11.6L | $9.90 |
| 3/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 12-10-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Shouma Satou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 1400m, 17 len behind Rose Bouquet with 54.0kg at $7.40. Last start 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 21 len behind Masano Pink Lady with 57.0kg at $19.20. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:11.30 | - | 14 |
| 21.6L | $19.20 |
| 9/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:27.60 | - | 16 |
| 17.3L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Takuto Iketani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; came from midfield and won by 5 len at this track March 6 over 1400m defeating Ichigo Pudding with 56kg at $1.30. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track April 6 over 1400m defeating Maron De Petit carrying 56kg at $2.10. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 35 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 | 06/04/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 9-6-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
Jockey: Kota Washizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Shallow First with 55.0kg at $10.50. Previously first up; third of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 1 over 1700m, 6 len behind Love In Action with 55.0kg at $9.80. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 71 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 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kota Washizu | 55kg | 2:07.80 | 11-6-7 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $10.50 |
| 3/16 | 01/02/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 13-8-3 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $9.80 |
| 3/15 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:47.90 | 13-8-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $54.50 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $44.80 |
Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Chukyo on March 14 over 1600m, 44 len behind Rouge Lyric carrying 55.0kg at $143.60. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 10 |
| 44.1L | $143.60 |
Jockey: Hiroki Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 5th of 9 at Urawa on April 23 over 1300m, 19 len behind Aldhibah carrying 56kg at $29.10. The start before that 4th of 11 at Urawa on March 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Waves Leaps carrying 56kg at $125.30. Needs to find extra to beat these.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $24,637.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $29.10 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 9-6-4 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $125.30 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 8-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $62.90 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $106.20 |
| 5/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $70,561.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 0:49.00 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $5.40 |
Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Al Core with 56kg at $33.20. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Urawa on September 24 over 1300m, 7 len behind Miracolo Pilina carrying 54kg at $6.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 21 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 | 20/04/2026 | 89 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $33.20 |
| 11/13 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 12-10-11 | 12 |
| 29.4L | $646.60 |
| 6/9 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $31.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 9-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $46,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $31.20 |
| 5/11 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:17.40 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $5.60 |