Kawasaki Race 11 - Race 11 - 1600
SNOWSHOE (2) Ran 4th last time here. Should improve from the last run and has a positive gate. Great to see jockey Norifumi Mikamoto taking the ride. Has to be strongly considered. HOKKO SOMNIUM (11) First up after 17 weeks and ran well when 2nd first up last preparation here. Jockey Haruku Sano and trainer Yuuya Yamazaki must be respected together. Definite claims. DEFINITIVO (1) In the money when 2nd last time at the track on a heavy surface and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Coming back in distance. Respect in this event. OPERA PLAGE (8) Shot away to win by a margin of 3L last start at the track. Shows good early pace. This field suits.

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after being pipped at the post over 2000m at this track, where he was beaten half a length as a well-supported favourite. He had earlier won a B2B3 at this venue by two lengths from Candelaria and his record at this track is excellent. The 1600m poses some question, but his consistency keeps him right in the winning mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 118 | B1B2 3U | $51,164.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 15/05/2026 | 38 | B2B3 3U | $44,437.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:13.30 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 07/04/2026 | 36 | B2B3 3U | $45,990.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:14.80 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/03/2026 | 93 | B2B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:14.30 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 11/16 | 29/11/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:10.80 | 7-7-11 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $201.40 |
| 8/14 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 2:05.70 | 11-7-8 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $34.60 |

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a sound first-up fourth behind Der Sturm over 1400m at this track, beaten just under two lengths in an open market. His 1600m record is the key attraction, with five wins and a placing from nine attempts around the trip. He has to turn the tables on Der Sturm, but the distance profile gives him a strong platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/09/2026 | 80 | B1B2 3U | $51,164.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 5-6-4 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/11 | 19/06/2026 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $50,438.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 15/05/2026 | 175 | B1B2 3U | $50,785.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 38 | B1B2 3U | $53,571.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/14 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | B2B3 3U | $48,430.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 30/09/2025 | 294 | COND 3U | $74,930.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:53.00 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 31.8L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a distant 12th in a COND at Ohi, where he conceded a huge start and was never involved at long odds. The prior sixth was also well beaten, so the recent race evidence is thin. His track-and-distance win and good record with Ryo Novata help, but he has plenty to prove fresh.
Last Starts 491 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 | 11/06/2025 | 43 | COND 3 | $1,782,050.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | M | Naoki Machida | 57kg | 2:03.80 | 9-12-12 | 11 |
| 27.5L | $456.10 |
| 6/15 | 29/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $881,693.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | SP | Naoki Machida | 57kg | 1:52.10 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $202.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2025 | 18 | COND 3 | $264,508.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 6-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $47.70 |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2025 | 16 | COND 3 | $47,944.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |
| 6/13 | 05/03/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $90,783.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 8-8-6 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $26.50 |
| 2/14 | 04/02/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $46,821.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:37.60 | 5-3-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at Funabashi three weeks ago, beaten over 14 lengths after being close enough if good enough and fading right out. The previous fifth there was more respectable, beaten three lengths in a small field, but this is still a clear rebound task. He has placed at this track and distance, though the latest run makes him hard to recommend strongly.
Last Starts 15 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 | 118 | B1B2 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:41.30 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $31.30 |
| 5/6 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/13 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | B1 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 9-5-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $22.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $5.30 |
| 4/13 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:44.10 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.10 |
| 3/14 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:57.40 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fourth over 2000m at this track, beaten just under four lengths by Rutonwaji after settling rearward. His previous third was better, hitting the line from an unlikely position when beaten just over a length. Third-up fitness is a plus, but back to 1600m he profiles more as a place hope than a dominant threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $51,164.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Wada Joji | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/08/2026 | 137 | B1B2 3U | $51,141.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 11-11-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $19.00 |
| 12/16 | 05/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Daito Ozawa | 53kg | 1:51.40 | 8-12-12 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $144.60 |
| 17/17 | 01/03/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 4U | $325,430.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 2:00.30 | 13-17-17 | 12 |
| 18.8L | $123.40 |
| 15/16 | 24/11/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $352,780.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 54kg | 2:10.00 | 3-4-15 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $318.60 |
| 10/16 | 28/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $369,860.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $120.90 |

Jockey: Yuuya Nishi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up in peak form after winning over 1400m at this track, beating Elephant Run by a length when among the outsiders. That followed a solid B2 third behind Opera Plage, so the form has held together. The 1600m record is not perfect, but he has won at this track and trip and arrives with the right current form to take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/09/2026 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $51,164.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Haruhisa Sano | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $24.10 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $44,748.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/13 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 1-1-5 | 13 |
| 5.5L | $18.80 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $11.20 |
| 3/11 | 19/06/2026 | 134 | B1B2 3U | $50,438.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $66.50 |
| 8/12 | 05/02/2026 | 32 | B2 3U | $45,050.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $42.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a plain first-up run at this track, finishing second last and beaten just under nine lengths behind Der Sturm at long odds. Recent form is the obvious concern, and he was also safely held in a COND prior. The saving grace is a three-win record at this track and distance, which gives him some minor-money hope if he lifts sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 07/09/2026 | 188 | B1B2 3U | $51,164.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $187.20 |
| 12/14 | 03/03/2026 | 103 | COND 3U | $122,567.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 11-13-12 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $298.20 |
| 9/10 | 20/11/2025 | 38 | COND 3U | $107,143.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 2:18.10 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $323.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/10/2025 | 34 | B1B2 3U | $53,812.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 10-11-10 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $32.90 |
| 13/14 | 09/09/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $141,534.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:43.00 | 11-8-13 | 11 |
| 15.3L | $232.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2025 | 18 | B1B2 3U | $55,941.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:43.70 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a commanding B2 win at this track, beating Oriko D'Elegance by three lengths as favourite. That was a clear turnaround from his Tokyo Dirt 12th, where he was at long odds and never made an impact. Takayuki Yano stays aboard and he has won at the distance, so he must be respected for exotics and can threaten if holding that form.
Last Starts 58 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 | 18/08/2026 | 73 | B2 3U | $44,748.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 12/15 | 06/06/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $315,850.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 53kg | 1:23.00 | 14-15-12 | 11 |
| 11.1L | $138.60 |
| 10/16 | 21/03/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 4U | $325,160.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 53kg | 1:23.30 | - | 12 |
| 6.7L | $145.90 |
| 15/16 | 07/12/2025 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $348,100.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 54kg | 1:52.30 | 3-11-15 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $43.50 |
| 13/13 | 20/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $375,320.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 2-5-13 | 10 |
| 53.8L | $7.90 |
| 16/16 | 25/05/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $388,830.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:07.20 | 1-2-16 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Youichi Andou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing second last over 2000m at this track, beaten over 15 lengths by Rutonwaji when unwanted in the market. His prior second at big odds showed he can finish off when the race suits, but the latest effort came with no obvious excuse. Around 1600m he has placed without winning often enough to remain a cautious minor chance only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $51,164.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Yoichi Ando | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $38.30 |
| 2/12 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $51,141.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 10-10-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $38.60 |
| 5/12 | 31/07/2026 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $51,141.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 11-11-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $21.60 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $51,521.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $29.90 |
| 8/10 | 18/06/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $94,571.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | M | Takami Riku | 53kg | 2:11.80 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $117.40 |
| 5/12 | 15/05/2026 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $50,785.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takami Riku | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 7-6-5 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $81.30 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a four-month break following a fifth in B1 grade at Ohi, beaten four and a half lengths at long odds after keeping on without threatening. He had earlier finished seventh in A2B1 company at this track, again safely held. His overall 1600m record has some depth, but he is unplaced from ten starts in the past 12 months and has to return much sharper.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 01/07/2026 | 16 | B1 3U | $80,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $28.40 |
| 7/8 | 15/06/2026 | 31 | A2B1 3U | $75,657.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 2-3-7 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $47.10 |
| 9/12 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $50,785.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $17.50 |
| 4/11 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $79,351.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $95.30 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $52,560.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 1:43.20 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.90 |
| 5/13 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 1.2L | $51.90 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a four-month break after ending last campaign with a sixth at this track, beaten just under five lengths when near the top of betting. The run before was stronger, a one-length second behind Dream Japan at this venue. His career and track-distance records are solid, but no win from six starts in the past 12 months keeps the winning case guarded.
Last Starts 118 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 | 19/06/2026 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $50,438.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Haruku Sano | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-5-6 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 15/05/2026 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $50,785.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 38 | B1B2 3U | $52,560.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:43.20 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 13/14 | 03/03/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $122,567.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 2-9-13 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $8.60 |
| 2/14 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | B1B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/14 | 04/01/2026 | 132 | B1B2 3U | $51,576.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 13-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |