Kawasaki Race 9 - Kawasaki B2
RAFALE D'OR (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 17 lengths when 12th over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt two months ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. LILABAD (5) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.5 lengths at this course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CANDELARIA (9) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 2000m at this track 11 weeks ago. A bright return is expected. HAKUSHU (7) raced on the pace before drawing clear to score a one length win over this course and distance last time. Sound record at this distance with five wins and five minor placings from 13 runs and deserves respect.

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Urawa on June 25 over 2000m, 7 len behind Major Quality with 57kg at $32.80. Before that 7th of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1800m, 9 len behind Shoken with 57kg at $41.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 34 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 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | B2B3 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Kenji Okamura | 57kg | 2:06.80 | 10-6-4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $32.80 |
| 7/12 | 04/06/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:56.70 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $41.60 |
| 4/13 | 06/05/2026 | 36 | B2B3 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | R | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 2:25.90 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |
| 7/12 | 31/03/2026 | 18 | COND 3U | $65,699.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:56.80 | 9-6-7 | 5 |
| 38.8L | $38.10 |
| 4/9 | 13/03/2026 | 29 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:50.60 | 9-8-4 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $5.80 |
| 4/14 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:57.40 | 13-9-4 | 12 |
| 6.6L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 2000m, 8 len behind Lilabad with 57kg at $13.50. The run before that 7th of 13 at Funabashi on June 5 over 2200m, 11 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 55kg at $238.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 23 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 | 31 | B2B3 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | R | Ryota Sugawara | 57kg | 2:14.30 | 1-3-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $13.50 |
| 7/13 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $78,809.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 7-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $238.70 |
| 11/14 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | COND 4U | $95,221.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 2:24.90 | 4-10-11 | 11 |
| 14.9L | $149.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | A2B1 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $98.90 |
| 4/9 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 6-7-4 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $21.90 |
| 8/11 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | A2B1 3U | $83,426.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 2:26.40 | 3-5-8 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 30 over 2100m, 17 len behind Taisei Kaiser carrying 58.0kg at $39.80. The start before that 8th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 2400m, 9 len behind Indicator carrying 56.0kg at $19.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 30/05/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 58kg | 2:11.80 | 4-7-12 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $39.80 |
| 8/12 | 12/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $278,130.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:34.30 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $19.90 |
| 12/16 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 2:11.90 | 7-8-12 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $94.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 2:13.10 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $57.30 |
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | H Uchida | 58kg | 2:34.40 | 6-11-12 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $13.80 |
| 6/16 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $298,650.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | H Uchida | 58kg | 2:10.80 | 10-12-6 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $54.40 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Urawa on July 15 over 2000m, 8 len behind Rutonwaji with 55kg at $11.40. The race before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Urawa June 22 over 2000m defeating High Tide with 56kg at $2.50. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 14 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 | 15/07/2026 | 23 | B2B3 3U | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 2:07.90 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $11.40 |
| 1/12 | 22/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 2:10.70 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $28.80 |
| 3/12 | 25/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 2:11.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 21/04/2026 | 36 | C1C2 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 2:11.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | C1C2 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 2:13.70 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Urawa on June 25 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Major Quality carrying 57kg at $4.10. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track July 6 over 2000m defeating Lysine carrying 57kg at $2.50. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | B2B3 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | R | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:14.30 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/06/2026 | 64 | B2B3 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:06.80 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $4.10 |
| 2/12 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | B2B3 3U | $57,487.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/13 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $44,347.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/14 | 11/02/2026 | 23 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 4-4-2 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Urawa on July 15 over 2000m, 12 len behind Rutonwaji carrying 57kg at $32.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Champagne Fight carrying 57kg at $72.70. Others going much better leading into this.
Last Starts 14 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 | 15/07/2026 | 26 | B2B3 3U | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 2:07.90 | 8-7-8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $32.50 |
| 7/11 | 19/06/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $50,438.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $72.70 |
| 11/12 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | B1B2 3U | $76,177.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | SP | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 2:08.60 | 9-12-11 | 5 |
| 45.1L | $141.40 |
| 13/13 | 08/05/2026 | 49 | B1 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 9-12-13 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $78.20 |
| 4/12 | 20/03/2026 | 101 | B2B3 3U | $56,777.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 2:12.10 | 4-4-4 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $8.80 |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | 42 | COND 3 | $133,281.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $68.80 |

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track July 9 over 2000m defeating Kagayaki Fighter carrying 56kg at $4.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 2000m, 5 len behind B B Chance with 56kg at $1.50. Found his best form now. Take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 2:16.20 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | M | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 2:15.50 | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $1.50 |
| 3/14 | 12/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Elione Chaves | 56kg | 2:14.70 | 4-5-3 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/13 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 2:16.10 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 61 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 2:14.80 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 03/01/2026 | 43 | C1C2 3U | $30,946.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 2:14.20 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Regno carrying 54kg at $5.50. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 5 len behind Lux Mendes carrying 55kg at $7.90. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/07/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 16/06/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $63,047.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $7.90 |
| 6/14 | 11/05/2026 | 173 | B2 3U | $44,437.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:35.10 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $9.60 |
| 5/13 | 19/11/2025 | 34 | COND 3 | $360,119.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Tadanari Konno | 54kg | 2:19.70 | 13-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $68.80 |
| 6/11 | 16/10/2025 | 55 | COND 3 | $84,704.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Tadanari Konno | 54kg | 2:15.30 | 8-3-6 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | B2B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 52kg | 1:36.10 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track May 15 over 2000m, 2 len behind Definitivo carrying 57kg at $6.80. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Funabashi March 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $8.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 75 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 | 15/05/2026 | 44 | B2B3 3U | $44,437.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 2:13.30 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.80 |
| 2/13 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $44,347.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 9-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $14.20 |
| 6/12 | 11/03/2026 | 131 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:57.90 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/13 | 31/10/2025 | 53 | B2 3U | $62,780.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 8-10-8 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $7.40 |
| 5/14 | 08/09/2025 | 45 | B2B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 5-4-5 | 11 |
| 11.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/07/2025 | 30 | B2B3 3U | $66,737.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 9-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track April 7 over 2000m, 10 len behind Definitivo with 55kg at $4.60. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at this track October 14 over 2000m, 14 len behind Double Message carrying 56kg at $102.90. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 113 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 | 07/04/2026 | 36 | B2B3 3U | $45,990.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 2:14.80 | 10-10-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 02/03/2026 | 24 | B2B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 2:14.30 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.70 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | B2B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 2:14.20 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $19.20 |
| 1/14 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $30,946.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 2:18.70 | 4-5-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/14 | 19/12/2025 | 32 | B3C1 3U | $42,336.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 2:14.00 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $17.40 |
| 3/12 | 17/11/2025 | 18 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 2:13.30 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $47.60 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months didn't do much in the run home; ran second last of 9 at this track on July 6 over 2000m, 13 len behind Lilabad with 55kg at $17.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/07/2026 | 111 | B2B3 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | R | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 2:14.30 | 1-2-8 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $17.60 |
| 8/12 | 17/03/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 3-4-8 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $8.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/03/2026 | 24 | B2B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 2:14.30 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/11 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 2:14.20 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $3.60 |
| 1/14 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3U | $30,946.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 2:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/14 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | B3C1 3U | $42,336.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 2:14.00 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |