Kawasaki Race 8 - Race 8 - 900
GRAND MERMAID (11) Finished on top by 1L last start at this venue and showing consistent performance in races. Strong form this preparation winning 3 from as many attempts. Good chance in this event. POD DUKE (6) Ran 5th last run at the track. Has the ability to turn things around and strong performer at this distance. Norifumi Mikamoto takes the reins today. Going well this campaign. Suitably placed in this race. NYAN MORO (7) Nice run when 2nd last time at this venue. Expecting to settle positively. Worth strong consideration. SLECHTVALK (2) Secured the win by a slim margin last run around here and can find a nice position from the draw. Has plenty of early speed. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 900m, 6 len behind Miss Forte carrying 56kg at $14.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on June 19 over 900m, 8 len behind Grand Freude with 55kg at $53.10. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/07/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 0:54.90 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $14.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a neck at this track July 7 over 900m defeating Cloudy Looks carrying 54kg at $8.40. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 16 over 900m, 7 len behind Lemon Grass with 54kg at $12.10. Sure to go well again.
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 | 07/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.40 |
| 5/12 | 16/06/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 4-3-5 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $12.10 |
| 6/11 | 14/05/2026 | 174 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 3-1-6 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $51.10 |
| 9/10 | 21/11/2025 | 39 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:55.80 | 5-5-9 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $20.10 |
| 10/12 | 13/10/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:55.40 | 7-11-10 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $8.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/09/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Naoki Machida | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 6-3-4 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Fujita
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Bargello carrying 53kg at $30.30. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on June 18 over 900m, 3 len behind Nyan Moro carrying 55kg at $31.20. Prepared to just watch today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 53kg | 0:55.20 | 10-9-4 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $30.30 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Ryo Fujita | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 7-8-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $31.20 |
| 12/12 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 5-9-12 | 10 |
| 38.4L | $143.90 |
| 9/10 | 24/04/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 0:46.80 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $16.40 |
| 4/12 | 06/04/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 0:54.50 | 4-5-4 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $32.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Noritada Honda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Live Driver with 54kg at $15.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 15 over 900m, 5 len behind Miss Forte with 54kg at $18.10. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/07/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $15.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/06/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 2-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $18.10 |
| 2/13 | 03/06/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:02.10 | 7-10-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $31.40 |
| 6/12 | 11/05/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 0:54.30 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $66.70 |
| 9/12 | 10/04/2026 | 97 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 12-11-9 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $60.30 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Urawa on July 16 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Vina Lao Cai with 57kg at $36. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Bargello with 56kg at $136.70. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | C1C2 3U | $20,930.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 57kg | 0:47.30 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $36.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 0:55.20 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $136.70 |
| 5/11 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 0:47.10 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $102.90 |
| 10/11 | 27/05/2026 | 140 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 0:47.50 | 7-6-10 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $131.40 |
| 10/12 | 07/01/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $22,350.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 0:47.60 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $43.90 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | 36 | C1 3U | $31,752.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:01.70 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $310.80 |

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Miss Forte with 56kg at $2.60. The run before that favourite; won by a neck at this track May 14 over 900m defeating Iron Pitch with 56kg at $1.80. Capable of more – worth another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/07/2026 | 53 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 0:54.90 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on July 9 over 900m, 0.5 len behind Bargello carrying 53kg at $2.50. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track June 18 over 900m defeating Dona Solaire with 55kg at $2.80. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 53kg | 0:55.20 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/06/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/12 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-7 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $25.10 |
| 8/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Minami Sugiyama | 51kg | 1:12.10 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $28.80 |
| 5/9 | 17/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Minami Sugiyama | 51kg | 1:28.70 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 25/03/2026 | 70 | COND 3 | $45,422.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 1-1-1 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 10 at this track on July 9 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Bargello carrying 56kg at $31.20. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on June 16 over 900m, 2 len behind Lemon Grass carrying 56kg at $9.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 0:55.20 | 8-10-9 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $31.20 |
| 3/12 | 16/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 0:54.90 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.80 |
| 5/12 | 01/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:15.40 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $23.60 |
| 5/12 | 11/05/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 0:54.30 | 5-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $13.70 |
| 5/12 | 10/04/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 0:54.80 | 6-6-5 | 12 |
| 4.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 04/03/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 0:55.40 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 12 at this track on June 15 over 900m, 8 len behind Miss Forte carrying 56kg at $48.80. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at this track on July 9 over 900m, 5 len behind Bargello with 56kg at $223.80. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 0:55.20 | 7-7-10 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $223.80 |
| 11/12 | 15/06/2026 | 89 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 56kg | 0:55.20 | 7-9-11 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $48.80 |
| 12/12 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 0:47.30 | 6-8-12 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $39.40 |
| 10/12 | 03/03/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 0:54.70 | 5-6-10 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $19.30 |
| 6/12 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 3-2-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $55.40 |
| 10/11 | 02/01/2026 | 114 | B3C1 3U | $36,103.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 55kg | 0:54.50 | 2-6-10 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $171.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 10 at Urawa on July 14 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Sekitei Rare with 56kg at $12. The race before that 8th of 10 at Urawa on June 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Blessed Thunder with 56kg at $2.80. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-9 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 4-6-8 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 25/05/2026 | 31 | B3C1 3U | $47,611.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 4-2-5 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:37.60 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 117 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Mitsuhiro Masuda
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in three starts. When well in the market, favourite; won by 2 len at this track June 15 over 900m defeating Gigantomachia carrying 54kg at $3.30. Last time out favourite; settled well back; won by 1.0 len at this track July 8 over 900m defeating King Sukeyo carrying 55kg at $1.40. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 55kg | 0:56.00 | 9-10-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 15/06/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 54kg | 0:55.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | - | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 54kg | 0:56.00 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Kasumi Kamio
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 900m, 3 len behind Bargello with 53kg at $36.60. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 18 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Nyan Moro carrying 55kg at $14. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 0:55.20 | 1-4-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $36.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/06/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 1-1-8 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $110.40 |
| 8/9 | 04/05/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 3-4-8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $21.30 |
| 1/11 | 16/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:48.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2026 | 163 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:56.20 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |