Kawasaki Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
LIVE BAFFY (3) Finished 4th last time at the track. Should improve here. Takayuki Yano rates highly aboard. Shows good early pace. Producing consistent results since resuming from a break. Could pose a threat and expected to go very close. HI BARBIE (1) Ran 6th last start at Urawa. Should bounce back and has drawn the rails. Will be positive in the run early. Should go close. BASQUE REGION (4) First up after 24 weeks and really dug deep when winning by a head first up last preparation at this track. Down in trip. Gets a chance to win. FILAMENT (8) First run back from a break of 42 weeks. Came in 4th last run around here. Chance.

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Urawa on September 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Go On Purpose carrying 54kg at $18.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on September 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Smart Laster carrying 54kg at $8. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 11-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $18.60 |
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 5-3-8 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $17.10 |
| 2/12 | 27/07/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 0:55.10 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $7.40 |
| 9/12 | 15/06/2026 | 67 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 11-12-9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Hiroki Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 10 at Funabashi on September 30 over 1200m, 16 len behind Light Curtain with 54kg at $35. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Dantalion carrying 54kg at $25.10. Others going much better heading into this one.
Last Starts 11 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 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $21,389.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Hiroki Okamura | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $35.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Hiroki Okamura | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $25.10 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $12.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Okamura | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $12.40 |
| 5/12 | 19/06/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Hiroki Okamura | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $35.20 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ari Happy carrying 56kg at $2.10. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hiroki carrying 56kg at $4.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 32 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 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 11-8-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/11 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Urawa April 24 over 2000m, 33 len behind Esprit Akirasan carrying 55kg at $7. At his first start won by neck this track November 21 over 1400m defeating Gifted Queen carrying 55kg at $32.80. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 33.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/04/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/12 | 04/03/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/13 | 21/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $173.90 |
| 2/11 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $85,960.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 7-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 18/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $88,201.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 11th of 13 at Funabashi on September 28 over 1500m, 21 len behind Komasa with 56kg at $369.80. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1600m, 21 len behind Meiner Boss carrying 56kg at $133.40. Needs plenty of luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 28/09/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 8-10-11 | 11 |
| 21.3L | $369.80 |
| 12/12 | 11/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $28,780.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Francisco Goncalves | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 4-9-12 | 11 |
| 21.4L | $133.40 |
| 11/11 | 26/08/2026 | 243 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Francisco Goncalves | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 9-11-11 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $73.20 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 101 | B3 3U | $49,392.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $137.60 |
| 10/11 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $11,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $315.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $11,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | SP | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:57.40 | 1-6-7 | 1 |
| 74.5L | $31.80 |

Jockey: Yuuma Katou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on September 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Crystal Tower with 53kg at $27.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hiroki carrying 51kg at $60.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 08/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $39,972.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Yuma Kato | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 12-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $27.60 |
| 5/12 | 19/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Kato | 51kg | 1:31.00 | 9-8-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $60.80 |
| 9/10 | 27/07/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $95.30 |
| 6/11 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 10-9-6 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $169.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 16 at Sapporo on September 6 over 1200m, nose behind Meisho Tenjin with 55.0kg at $3.90. The race before that 3rd of 18 at Niigata on August 9 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Gem Silica with 55.0kg at $3.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 06/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/18 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 7-5-3 | 15 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 4/16 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Y | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:10.30 | 2-2-4 | 14 |
| 1.9L | $1.90 |
| 2/16 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Hiroto Itou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track December 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Star Grip carrying 56kg at $14.30. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at this track September 12 2025 over 1400m, 9 len behind Taisei Frank carrying 56kg at $8.80. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 297 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 | 18/12/2025 | 28 | B3 3U | $42,336.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.30 |
| 6/12 | 20/11/2025 | 35 | B3 3U | $42,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 4-5-6 | 12 |
| 6.6L | $37.90 |
| 2/12 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $32,287.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $59.90 |
| 5/13 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 11-8-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $19.80 |
| 10/12 | 12/09/2025 | 64 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 3-10-10 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $8.80 |
| 5/12 | 10/07/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on September 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Smart Laster carrying 54kg at $41.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on August 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vip Jesse carrying 54kg at $16. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $41.80 |
| 4/11 | 18/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 7-8-4 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/07/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $71.90 |
| 9/12 | 06/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 11-9-9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $47.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 9-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $58.60 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Funabashi on September 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Just Kingdom with 54kg at $52.30. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Ohi on February 21 2025 over 1600m, 13 len behind Justin Dia with 54kg at $91.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/09/2026 | 80 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $52.30 |
| 9/11 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $20.50 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.10 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 10-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.30 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Elione Chaves | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/13 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Elione Chaves | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |