Kawasaki Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
QUALITY CHOCOLAT (10) Spaced the field to win by a distance last time around here on a heavy surface. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Could pose a threat and expected to go very close. GOMEZ (9) Finished 4th last start at Funabashi. Expected to rebound. Has been a model of consistency since resuming from a break. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Has to be included. DUNGAREE (3) Honest race when 3rd last start at Funabashi. Possesses very good finishing speed. Up to these. HORSE SPIRIT (4) Scored a victory by 1L last run at the track on a heavy surface and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Can be competitive.

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of winning a C3 at Funabashi last start, only pipped late by Paradise Beat after being near the top of betting. His fourth to Final Wonder over 1600m before that was also sound, though he was sent out favourite there. With one win and seven places from eleven starts overall, plus Yuki Furuoka back aboard, he profiles as a very solid place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/10/2026 | 39 | C3 3U | $14,726.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/14 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $14,303.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 53kg | 1:46.20 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/13 | 03/08/2026 | 30 | C3 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $14,410.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:39.60 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2026 | 25 | C3 3U | $14,186.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:35.40 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $12,539.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:39.90 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Well held when ninth in a COND at Funabashi last start, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds after only working home evenly. The prior fifth at Urawa was better without being threatening, beaten just over six lengths after leading. Weight relief and a class drop help her set-up, but a maiden record of no wins from 13 starts leaves her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $19,744.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:16.50 | 1-3-9 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $67.30 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $25,582.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
| 11/13 | 26/08/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $39,954.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 51kg | 1:42.60 | 3-9-11 | 10 |
| 45.5L | $322.70 |
| 9/10 | 02/08/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 51kg | 1:38.60 | 1-4-9 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $56.10 |
| 4/11 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $25,760.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 51kg | 1:29.70 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $24.50 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Sugawara Rikuto | 51kg | 1:18.10 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the money first-up when third in a C3 at Funabashi, beaten two lengths after having the job ahead on straightening. His previous run, also at Funabashi, was a fifth when settling rearward and beaten just over four lengths. Proven at 1400m and reliable with Ryo Kosugi, he has the profile of a runner who can be included in exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/10/2026 | 119 | C3 3U | $19,744.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.60 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.40 |
| 2/9 | 12/03/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,519.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:17.70 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $14,933.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 7-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after winning a C3 at this track, scoring by a length from My Bridge after sitting just in front and extending comfortably. That followed a fourth to Velos at this venue, so the form has moved the right way through the campaign. He is already a track-and-trip winner and Wataru Fujie stays with him, giving him strong claims to go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $12,791.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $12,785.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/07/2026 | 387 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 54kg | 0:55.70 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $26,695.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 17/06/2025 | 43 | COND 3 | $31,105.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 05/05/2025 | 11 | COND 3 | $16,725.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending his last campaign with two plain ALLOW runs, including a second-last at Hanshin when unwanted in the market and beaten five and a half lengths. He does have a win and a placing from three starts at this track, and the 1400m record is positive, but the long absence and flat recent form make this a tough return.
Last Starts 558 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 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $228,600.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 57kg | 2:24.80 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $274.40 |
| 12/13 | 01/03/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3 | $230,160.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 2:16.50 | 7-12-12 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $411.70 |
| 9/9 | 05/01/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 6-9-9 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $320.90 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2024 | 25 | COND 2 | $135,607.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:52.90 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 48.3L | $42.70 |
| 8/8 | 03/11/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 2 | $205,700.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 2:03.00 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $149.30 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2024 | 30 | COND 2 | $45,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Taito Mori | 55kg | 1:40.10 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing sixth at this track over 900m, beaten eight lengths and never a threat despite being near the top of betting. Her second prior came with a nine-length margin, so the form reads less strongly than the placing suggests. With no wins from ten starts and two unplaced runs around 1400m, she has a fair bit to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 0:56.40 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $20.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 0:56.10 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 0:56.80 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 16/06/2026 | 102 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 0:56.40 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $12.40 |
| 4/11 | 06/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryo Tanaka | 54kg | 0:56.20 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $90.60 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up after a clear lift at Sonoda, finishing second in a COND and beaten a length and a half by Fidelis after just being run down late. The run prior at Chukyo Dirt was poor, and the move back to 1400m asks a question, but this class drop, race fitness and strong stable-jockey profile give her the most persuasive winning case.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/09/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $23,972.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 2:05.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.30 |
| 15/16 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 9-8-15 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $40.70 |
| 4/16 | 06/06/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 10/16 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 4-5-10 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $39.60 |
| 5/14 | 29/03/2026 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 2-1-5 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $10.10 |
| 9/12 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 4-4-9 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $179.10 |

Jockey: Mitsuhiro Masuda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Beaten over 11 lengths when ninth at Funabashi last start after holding a narrow lead and being swamped late. He was also safely held at this track the run prior, finishing eighth and beaten just over nine lengths. The track-and-distance placing record offers a minor base, but one win from 45 starts and a regressive campaign are hard to ignore.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 02/10/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $16,453.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-9 | 10 |
| 11.2L | $69.40 |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $15,989.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 8-5-8 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 19/08/2026 | 97 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $12.20 |
| 3/12 | 14/05/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 7-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $76.70 |
| 6/12 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 7-4-6 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $21.90 |
| 4/11 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $22.40 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Could only finish fourth as favourite in a C3 at Funabashi last start, beaten four lengths by Thinking Fursa after being fair to the line. Her previous win at this track was much sharper, putting Blue Radical away by five lengths as a short odds-on favourite. With two wins from three rides for Genki Fujimoto, she has the substance to be around the minors.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $19,744.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,791.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $12,785.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 113 | C3 3U | $12,785.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 37.0L | $8.30 |
| 2/12 | 09/04/2026 | 38 | C3 3U | $13,140.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |
| 8/9 | 02/03/2026 | 113 | C3 3U | $12,978.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:56.80 | 4-3-8 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a dominant COND win at this track, beating Kyoei Art by a long way and maintaining a clear margin throughout. She had also run second on debut behind Cutie Phaethon, so her two-start profile is very clean. Already proven at this venue and distance, and with Takayuki Yano staying aboard, she is a major danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 31/07/2026 | - | COND 3 | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |