Kawasaki Race 6 - Race 6 - 1500
GRAND WORLD (4) was prominent on straightening then faded to finish eighth last time out over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt. Meets an inferior line-up and is the one to beat. SANEI TARO (8) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1500m at Urawa, finishing third and beaten 2.25 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BONCELLENSIS (9) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1500m. Niihara Shuma has registered two minor placings when on board. One of the contenders. PURE CHROME (3) has been safely held at his last two starts, the latest when ninth over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Does enjoy some weight relief this time. Out of his depth in JRA meets recently but can easily bounce back.

Jockey: Hiroto Itou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Urawa on May 28 over 2000m, 13 len behind Esprit Akirasan carrying 56kg at $27. Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Urawa on June 22 over 2000m, 6 len behind Sadamu Mont Blanc carrying 57kg at $30.20. Draws the inside but looks tested.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/06/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Hiroto Ito | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $30.20 |
| 5/11 | 28/05/2026 | 84 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 2:12.00 | 10-5-5 | 11 |
| 13.5L | $27.00 |
| 10/13 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $76,604.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 13-10-10 | 12 |
| 9.4L | $160.10 |
| 1/14 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:39.30 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $53.30 |
| 7/12 | 22/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 12-11-7 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $74.60 |
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 5-7-9 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Efcharisto with 55.0kg at $235.20. The run before that 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 22 len behind Ascot Vert carrying 52.0kg at $125.30. Will be doing best work late.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 31/05/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 13-13-8 | 12 |
| 9.7L | $235.20 |
| 10/16 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:53.30 | 5-8-10 | 12 |
| 22.5L | $125.30 |
| 7/15 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:54.70 | 6-11-7 | 15 |
| 16.0L | $102.90 |
| 7/14 | 08/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:56.20 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $111.90 |
| 9/16 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:39.00 | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $165.40 |
| 16/16 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 50.7L | $138.00 |

Jockey: Shouma Satou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sonic Breaker with 57.0kg at $122.20. Second-up 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Twilight View with 57.0kg at $29.60. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 31/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $29.60 |
| 6/16 | 19/04/2026 | 68 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:11.00 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $122.20 |
| 12/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $107.40 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start couldn't go on with it; 8th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 31 over 1900m, 8 len behind Snark Sharaku with 55.0kg at $3.60. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1900m, 1.0 len behind Piena Black carrying 55.0kg at $2.60. Leading contender coming out of a very nice stall.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 2-2-8 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/13 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 3-3-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 03/05/2026 | 224 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 5/11 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 6/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 11-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $40.40 |

Jockey: Ousuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after three months 16th of 18 at Kyoto on May 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kishar with 53.0kg at $17.90. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1800m, 21 len behind Realize Luminous carrying 52.0kg at $67.30. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 16/05/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:20.90 | 15-15-16 | 15 |
| 10.3L | $17.90 |
| 11/14 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:45.70 | - | 13 |
| 21.3L | $67.30 |
| 5/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Riku Takami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 7 len behind Lupo with 54kg at $42.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cardamom Roll with 54kg at $58.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/06/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:37.10 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $42.30 |
| 5/12 | 12/05/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 11-8-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $58.80 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:45.50 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $36.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:38.60 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $16.50 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2026 | 114 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:32.30 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $44.60 |
| 5/11 | 13/10/2025 | 49 | COND 2 | $71,749.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 32.0L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 8 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 11 len behind Canal Gale with 56kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Valentine Gift with 56kg at $4.40. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 104 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 13/13 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $76,604.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 9-13-13 | 6 |
| 46.9L | $33.60 |
| 2/14 | 03/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $58,398.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 10-5-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $21.20 |
| 3/11 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $85,960.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 63 | COND 2 | $88,201.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $52.40 |
| 4/11 | 16/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 10-8-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at Urawa on June 24 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Tough Call with 57kg at $15.50. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Valentine Gift with 56kg at $18.80. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/06/2026 | 77 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $15.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $57.60 |
| 4/12 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $37.80 |
| 11/13 | 05/03/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $76,604.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 10-12-11 | 11 |
| 14.4L | $228.40 |
| 5/11 | 11/02/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $40,044.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 11-9-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $82.80 |
| 9/11 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $85,960.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 11-7-9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Lupo with 56kg at $21. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1500m, 3 len behind Canal Gale carrying 56kg at $74.50. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 16/06/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/14 | 13/05/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 8-5-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $74.50 |
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | 245 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $38.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/08/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $41,024.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $80,085.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Mitsuhiro Masuda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 10 len behind Canal Gale carrying 54kg at $74.80. The run before that 6th of 11 at Funabashi on June 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Salire Cima carrying 55kg at $10.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $74.80 |
| 6/11 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 1:15.00 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $10.70 |
| 1/12 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 12-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $16.20 |
| 6/11 | 11/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $7.80 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $124,099.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 52kg | 1:28.10 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $208.50 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $53.90 |

Jockey: Takuya Oono
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 13 len behind Lever Du Soleil with 55.0kg at $112.50. Returned from break 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Raise Tempest carrying 55.0kg at $21.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 06/06/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 11-9-11 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $21.20 |
| 9/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 5 |
| 13.6L | $112.50 |