Kawasaki Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
VIS CRES (7) has been safely held at his last couple of runs, the latest when eighth over 1200m at Niigata Dirt. Goes from the JRA circuit to an inferior race today. Expected to figure. BONCELLENSIS (5) scored at this track last time out with 0.8 lengths in reserve at the end of 1500m. Has a decent record at this track with two wins and three minor placings from eight starts. Can measure up again. AWAKE THIRD (4) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 7 lengths over 1600m at this track. Meets some better types this time but a big run will not surprise. VELOURS DU ROI (1) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at Urawa but raced below expectations last time over 1800m at Ohi, finishing 13th and beaten 12 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Akio Mikoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 9 at Urawa on July 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shinen Kogetsu carrying 56kg at $2. Last start 13th of 15 at Ohi on August 13 over 1800m, 12 len behind Mild Evening with 56kg at $70.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 13/08/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $249,046.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | R | Akio Mikoshi | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 7-12-13 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $70.30 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | 221 | COND 3 | $25,760.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 8-5-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/16 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $91.30 |
| 15/16 | 15/11/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 2:01.10 | 10-13-15 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $27.10 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $45.20 |

Jockey: Takuya Oono
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; 5th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 2 over 1800m, 14 len behind Satono Classical with 55.0kg at $68.70. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 8 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Kastanie carrying 54kg at $17.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 02/08/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $68.70 |
| 4/11 | 08/07/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takuya Ono | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 1-2-4 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $17.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Funabashi on August 27 over 1700m, 22 len behind Ange Luna with 52kg at $259.40. Before that 10th of 13 at Funabashi on August 3 over 1500m, 10 len behind Castle Pride carrying 54kg at $118.30. Will find this too difficult.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $120,749.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 52kg | 1:51.50 | 6-7-10 | 9 |
| 22.3L | $259.40 |
| 10/13 | 03/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:37.40 | 4-5-10 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $118.30 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $45.70 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $19.30 |
| 2/11 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 |
| 10/11 | 01/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:15.00 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $54.10 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at this track on August 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rickey's Luck carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Flawless Colors with 57kg at $91.70. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 12-10-7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 11-11-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $91.70 |
| 5/11 | 08/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Hiroto Ito | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 11-9-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $102.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track on August 21 over 1500m defeating Awesome Sienne carrying 56kg at $3.70. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Flawless Colors with 56kg at $42.10. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 7/11 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $42.10 |
| 9/11 | 08/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $11.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 2 over 1800m, 15 len behind Satono Classical with 57.0kg at $203.60. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, 16 len behind Honobono with 57.0kg at $80.80. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 02/08/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 11-14-8 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $203.60 |
| 10/13 | 25/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 11-9-10 | 13 |
| 15.3L | $51.50 |
| 6/14 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:56.20 | 10-11-6 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $80.80 |
| 16/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:47.70 | - | 3 |
| 16.5L | $136.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Cheri Adore with 57.0kg at $17.70. The start before that 4th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Legende carrying 57.0kg at $6.90. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 01/08/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.00 | 9-11-8 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $17.70 |
| 4/15 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:18.50 | 12-10-4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $6.90 |
| 4/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:18.30 | 10-10-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/16 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 7-7-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $22.40 |
| 8/16 | 26/04/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:19.00 | - | 9 |
| 11.9L | $6.10 |
| 5/16 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 13 |
| 6.6L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 8 over 1800m, 19 len behind Arabian Dream carrying 57.0kg at $278.50. The start before that 9th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 11 over 1700m, 12 len behind West Kensington with 57.0kg at $65.30. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 2-2-13 | 9 |
| 19.6L | $278.50 |
| 9/15 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 7-10-9 | 12 |
| 12.9L | $65.30 |
| 5/16 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $171.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 12-12-6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $162.80 |
| 8/13 | 23/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 1-1-8 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $77.50 |
| 8/13 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $13.60 |