Kawasaki Race 12 - Kawasaki
POD DUKE (4) is a distance specialist who improved last time out to score by a neck as favourite over 900m at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. LEMON GRASS (1) scored by one length when resuming last start at this track over this distance after she was in the firing line on the turn. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from six starts. Strong record with Takuto Iketani in the irons, including a win. Sure to run well. PRESTO VENUS (10) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start over 900m at this track, beaten a head. Akira Harita gets the best out of this seven-year-old mare. Likely improver with winning claims. MISS FORTE (5) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by a head at today's track and distance when first-up from a layoff last start. Likely to be there at the finish again.

Jockey: Takuto Iketani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track June 16 over 900m defeating Kanetoshi Hoop with 54kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on December 17 over 900m, 6 len behind Lala Roidesanimaux with 54kg at $4.60. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 16/06/2026 | 181 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 4-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 0:54.60 | 11-9-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 19/11/2025 | 85 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 0:55.40 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/11 | 26/08/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 55kg | 0:54.70 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/12 | 04/08/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 5-5-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 09/07/2025 | 93 | COND 3 | $22,881.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 16 over 900m, 7 len behind Lemon Grass carrying 54kg at $31.40. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 11 over 900m, 8 len behind Mana Koa carrying 54kg at $52.90. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 | 16/06/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $31.40 |
| 8/12 | 11/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 0:54.30 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $52.90 |
| 6/11 | 06/04/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $52.90 |
| 9/11 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 6-9-9 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $100.10 |
| 4/11 | 04/03/2026 | 48 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 0:55.40 | 11-9-4 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $23.60 |
| 11/12 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $71.50 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Urawa on June 24 over 800m, 8 len behind Esperado carrying 56kg at $51.70. The race before that ran last of 13 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1000m, 13 len behind Araiguma Punch carrying 56kg at $109. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 0:47.10 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $51.70 |
| 13/13 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:02.10 | 11-13-13 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $109.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 0:47.50 | 7-6-9 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $71.60 |
| 12/14 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:01.50 | 8-8-12 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $16.90 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:48.10 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $27.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $89.00 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 53-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track May 14 over 900m defeating Iron Pitch carrying 56kg at $1.80. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 900m, 2 len behind Reyes with 56kg at $1.20. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/05/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 0:55.60 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/11 | 06/04/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 03/03/2026 | 106 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 0:54.60 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 17/11/2025 | 31 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/14 | 17/10/2025 | 83 | COND 3 | $25,112.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 9/17 | 26/07/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:20.80 | - | 15 |
| 4.1L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track June 15 over 900m defeating Presto Venus carrying 54kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on October 16 over 900m, 9 len behind Lala Roidesanimaux carrying 53kg at $17.30. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 15/06/2026 | 96 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.10 |
| 9/12 | 11/03/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $4.90 |
| 3/13 | 05/02/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $10.10 |
| 2/12 | 19/01/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 7-5-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $20.20 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $9.10 |
| 4/12 | 15/12/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 0:56.20 | 7-8-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Ryouta Sugawara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Funabashi on June 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Isshin Furan carrying 56kg at $60.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track on June 18 over 900m, 3 len behind Sarasa Emperor carrying 56kg at $71. Would be better placed in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 28/06/2026 | 10 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 9-10-11 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $60.50 |
| 4/11 | 18/06/2026 | 17 | B3 3U | $33,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 0:55.40 | 10-11-4 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2026 | 19 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:14.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.9L | $95.70 |
| 11/11 | 13/05/2026 | 175 | B3 3U | $33,327.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 0:54.20 | 4-8-11 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $40.80 |
| 9/12 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | B2B3 3U | $42,857.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 10-11-9 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $56.40 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2025 | 21 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:01.70 | 7-9-5 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on June 19 over 900m, 8 len behind Grand Freude carrying 55kg at $53.10. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on May 14 over 900m, 1.75 len behind Pod Duke with 56kg at $25.10. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 19/06/2026 | 36 | B2B3 3U | $37,828.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Genki Fujimoto | 55kg | 0:54.20 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $53.10 |
| 3/11 | 14/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 0:55.60 | 10-9-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $25.10 |
| 6/14 | 09/04/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/11 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $10.10 |
| 2/14 | 04/02/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:37.20 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $14.10 |
| 3/14 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $67.30 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on June 18 over 900m, 4 len behind Sarasa Emperor carrying 54kg at $26.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on May 11 over 900m, 3 len behind Mana Koa with 54kg at $6.70. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 18/06/2026 | 38 | B3 3U | $33,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 0:55.40 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $26.60 |
| 2/12 | 11/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 0:54.30 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/11 | 06/04/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Haruku Sano | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |
| 8/12 | 03/03/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Haruku Sano | 53kg | 0:54.70 | 3-4-8 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 116 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/10/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 53kg | 0:55.40 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 15 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Miss Forte with 56kg at $46. Before that 11th of 13 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1000m, 10 len behind Araiguma Punch with 56kg at $46.60. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 15/06/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Ryo Tanaka | 56kg | 0:55.20 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $46.00 |
| 11/13 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:02.10 | 7-8-11 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $46.60 |
| 9/11 | 14/05/2026 | 175 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 0:55.60 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.60 |
| 11/12 | 20/11/2025 | 36 | B3 3U | $42,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-10-11 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $32.70 |
| 5/11 | 15/10/2025 | 22 | B3 3U | $37,668.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $57.70 |
| 5/10 | 23/09/2025 | 13 | B2B3 3U | $65,564.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 0:46.70 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $28.50 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on June 15 over 900m, head behind Miss Forte carrying 54kg at $2.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Pod Duke with 54kg at $3.90. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 15/06/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 5/11 | 14/05/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 1-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 07/04/2026 | 95 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Akira Harita | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 16/12/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Akira Harita | 54kg | 0:56.20 | 1-3-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 17/11/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $7.30 |