Kawasaki Race 7 - Race 7 - 1500
POD SHANK (10) has scored at his last four starts, most recently by 4 lengths over 1500m at Funabashi as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with four wins from five outings. Leading player again. TESSERA GLADIUS (4) was in contention all the way and fought on for third last start over 1500m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Drawn to go forward. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. BLUE OCEAN (11) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.5 lengths away in second over 1500m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. THINKING REVE (2) ran a better race last start, finishing 10 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at Urawa. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Funabashi on August 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fluorite carrying 54kg at $37. Before that ran second last of 8 at Funabashi on August 6 over 1200m, 12 len behind Trapezium carrying 54kg at $95.30. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 24/08/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $37.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $95.30 |
| 11/12 | 15/07/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 12-11-11 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $33.90 |
| 2/10 | 28/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:15.50 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $15.60 |
| 4/12 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:15.90 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $17.90 |
| 2/10 | 27/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:29.70 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $65.00 |

Jockey: Yoshimi Nakashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Urawa on August 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Awesome Sienne carrying 54kg at $217. The run before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on July 15 over 1500m, 12 len behind Sea Of Stars carrying 54kg at $76.80. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $31,963.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $217.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 6-8-10 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $76.80 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $31.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/05/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 53kg | 2:12.00 | 10-11-8 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $85.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/04/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 10-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $25.90 |
| 7/12 | 18/03/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 11-10-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 12 at this track on August 21 over 1500m, 17 len behind Boncellensis carrying 56kg at $262.10. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 13 len behind Erin Flame carrying 56kg at $91.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 9-10-11 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $262.10 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $91.50 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 8-8-10 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $112.60 |
| 12/13 | 16/06/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $227.50 |
| 9/9 | 12/05/2026 | 131 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $85,960.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 6-8-10 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $59.10 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start led but faded 3rd of 13 at this track on August 20 over 1500m, 3 len behind G Campione with 54kg at $2.10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Kojin Wunder carrying 54kg at $5.70. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 1:38.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 31/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.70 |
| 7/12 | 06/07/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-7 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/12 | 09/05/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently couldn't go on with it; 6th of 12 at this track on August 21 over 1500m, 7 len behind Boncellensis with 56kg at $16.30. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Rickey's Luck with 56kg at $5. Faces a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/08/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $16.30 |
| 9/9 | 28/07/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 1-5-9 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.50 |
| 2/13 | 15/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 3-3-2 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $25.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $25.90 |
| 8/11 | 11/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 11-6-8 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on August 21 over 1500m, 4 len behind Boncellensis carrying 56kg at $7.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Flawless Colors carrying 56kg at $12.10. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $7.60 |
| 9/11 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 3-3-9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $12.10 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 185 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 16/12/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 10-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $22.90 |
| 4/5 | 21/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 37.5L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 13 at Funabashi on August 25 over 1500m, 11 len behind Sound Connect carrying 56kg at $23.50. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Funabashi on August 3 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Castle Pride carrying 56kg at $16.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 25/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $25,570.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:37.60 | 7-7-12 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $23.50 |
| 3/13 | 03/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:37.40 | 8-6-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $16.50 |
| 4/12 | 15/07/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 11-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 1-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $16.90 |
| 5/7 | 22/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $99.20 |
| 9/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Oki Hibiki | 53kg | 1:38.70 | - | 2 |
| 36.9L | $301.60 |

Jockey: Nobuhiko Sanrindou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on August 21 over 1500m, 19 len behind Boncellensis with 56kg at $93.20. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 23 len behind Erin Flame with 53kg at $19.80. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $93.20 |
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:37.20 | 6-9-9 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $19.80 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 1:38.50 | 3-1-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $27.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/06/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 12-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $172.20 |
| 9/11 | 28/05/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 3-9-9 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $120.80 |
| 9/11 | 11/05/2026 | 127 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-8-9 | 11 |
| 17.5L | $68.00 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Funabashi on August 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fluorite carrying 56kg at $16.90. Before that 4th of 11 at Urawa on August 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Awesome Sienne with 56kg at $24.60. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/08/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $16.90 |
| 4/11 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $31,963.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 11-7-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $24.60 |
| 9/11 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $33.30 |
| 1/10 | 24/06/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $20.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 10-8-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
On a four run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 4 len at Funabashi on August 24 over 1500m defeating Mond Spiegel carrying 56kg at $1.10. The run before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Funabashi on August 4 over 1200m defeating Mori Invictus with 56kg at $1.20. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:37.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 04/08/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 22/06/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.20 |
| 15/16 | 18/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 1:09.50 | - | 3 |
| 18.6L | $354.20 |
| 16/16 | 07/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 13-14-16 | 13 |
| 25.2L | $124.40 |

Jockey: Ryou Fujita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on August 20 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind G Campione carrying 56kg at $6.40. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Himawari Shower with 56kg at $5.10. Close to a win. Should run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/12 | 29/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 10-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/12 | 06/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $22,540.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 11-10-5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $9.20 |
| 6/12 | 15/06/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 7-9-6 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $10.60 |
| 1/12 | 12/05/2026 | 280 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 6/8 | 05/08/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 53kg | 1:31.10 | 5-7-6 | 8 |
| 15.7L | $20.10 |