Kawasaki Race 9 - Race 9 - 1600
LOGI KISEKI (5) Faded late when 6th last start at Niigata. Change in trainer. Always seems to find the line well. Good prospects. ENGEL LIED (6) First up after 33 weeks and in the money when 2nd first up last preparation at this venue. Tsubasa Sasagawa and Naoyuki Akiyama deserve respect together. Key player. MY COLOR (8) Finished 7th last run here. Looking past the last run but will be down in distance. Will be trying to topple them late. Will be around the mark at odds. ALISTAIR (2) Resuming after a break. Ran 2nd last time at Tokyo City Keiba and has a good draw. Coming to a new trainer. Could work into the placings.

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fifth at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths by Meiner Boss but picking up nicely in the straight. The run prior was another midfield effort, when unwanted in the market and beaten just over seven lengths by Rickey's Luck. His 1600m record is sound enough to keep him in the place mix, though recent margins make the win harder to sell.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $28,780.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 9-5-5 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $26.50 |
| 6/12 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:44.60 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $89.60 |
| 7/11 | 30/07/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $144.60 |
| 7/11 | 06/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:46.30 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $62.70 |
| 10/10 | 16/06/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 2:16.30 | 4-6-10 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $45.20 |
| 5/8 | 12/05/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:37.00 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a strong C2 second at Ohi, where he led and was run down late by Omega Drive, beaten just under two lengths. That followed a close fourth at the same venue over 1400m when sent around at long odds. Third-up, with a class drop and enough evidence at 1600m, he looks a serious winning chance if he holds that latest form.
Last Starts 60 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 | 16/08/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $41,552.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | M | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 2-1-2 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 84 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 3-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $22.20 |
| 13/14 | 30/04/2026 | 89 | C1 3U | $50,785.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:45.90 | 6-6-13 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $3.70 |
| 12/16 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:12.90 | 3-3-12 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $42.10 |
| 8/14 | 18/01/2026 | 239 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $17.10 |
| 1/15 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 4-2-1 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out sharply after having the right run at Funabashi last start, finishing last and beaten a long way by Top Ranker. His previous fourth at this track was better, but he was still beaten seven and a half lengths after leading. A prior track-and-trip win and a good record with this jockey give some background, yet he must lift markedly on the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,616.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 1-6-14 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $28.80 |
| 4/12 | 11/09/2026 | 87 | C1 3U | $28,780.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/06/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 2:16.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/13 | 14/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 3-4-10 | 12 |
| 9.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/14 | 09/04/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/12 | 06/03/2026 | 31 | C2C3 3U | $24,333.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 57kg | 2:16.10 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Kasumi Kamio
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening with the best overall setup, having finished fifth at this track over 1400m and beaten only two and a half lengths by Smart Laster in an open market. She was doing her best work late two back from well back, and the move to 1600m is backed by a strong record at this venue and distance. With 52kg and the right conditions, she sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Kasumi Kamio | 52kg | 1:33.00 | 9-8-5 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $8.10 |
| 7/12 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 52kg | 1:31.00 | 12-11-7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $46.90 |
| 10/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 52kg | 1:57.40 | 2-3-10 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $105.60 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | 76 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 52kg | 1:31.10 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $34.40 |
| 11/13 | 14/05/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 9-12-11 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $47.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/04/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after failing as a well-fancied runner in a Niigata Dirt Mdn, finishing sixth and beaten ten lengths by Crying Now after being in position to strike. The start prior was much stronger, a half-length second to Tamamo Breaking as favourite. The 1600m record is still a query, but his better Mdn form and leading local yard keep him firmly in the race.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/15 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:55.10 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/14 | 26/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $59.40 |
| 13/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 2:12.70 | 5-6-13 | 12 |
| 24.8L | $45.50 |
| 5/15 | 16/05/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:54.30 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $198.10 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell with a very solid foundation, having missed a place only once from six starts. She was fourth at Urawa before the break after making late ground, and the run prior produced a narrow win at this track over Gifted Queen. With one win and four places from five starts at this venue, she has a genuine first-up place profile.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | COND | $214,127.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 12-7-4 | 13 |
| 8.8L | $23.60 |
| 1/12 | 04/02/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:32.30 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $16.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/12/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:40.50 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 38 | COND 2 | $39,286.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:38.40 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.10 |
| 3/9 | 14/10/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.70 |
| 2/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $74,930.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 0:56.00 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in both recent runs at Funabashi, finishing last over 1200m and beaten over 12 lengths by Bricks Latte after making no impression. Two back he was tenth over 1000m, again at long odds, and only made limited late ground. Past 1600m results give some context, but current form leaves him with a sizeable task.
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 | 28/09/2026 | 56 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Sugawara Rikuto | 53kg | 1:14.40 | 9-9-12 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $98.70 |
| 10/12 | 03/08/2026 | 39 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $25.60 |
| 6/11 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.10 |
| 7/12 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:15.40 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 6/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after five weeks following a disappointing seventh at this track, where he was sent out an odds-on favourite over 2000m and beaten over 10 lengths by Ryu Butter after failing to finish it off. The prior Chukyo Dirt Mdn run was weaker again, with a last placing and a big margin. A leading rider and stable help, but he is untried around 1600m and profiles more as a place hope if he rebounds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 08/09/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $28,780.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | M | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 2:16.20 | 2-5-7 | 13 |
| 10.1L | $1.90 |
| 16/16 | 08/08/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 5-15-16 | 7 |
| 27.4L | $4.60 |
| 5/16 | 21/06/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/16 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 2:07.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 7-2-4 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/12 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Nobuhiko Sanrindou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after leading at this track and weakening badly behind Meiner Boss, finishing tenth and beaten over 20 lengths. Her previous fifth behind Rickey's Luck was more respectable, beaten five and a half lengths after working home evenly. A past win around 1600m is noted, but the latest result demands a sharp form turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $28,780.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:46.00 | 1-5-10 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $8.80 |
| 5/12 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:44.60 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $9.70 |
| 6/11 | 30/07/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/07/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 54kg | 1:46.30 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $22.90 |
| 12/14 | 17/06/2026 | 36 | B3 3U | $37,828.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 1-5-12 | 14 |
| 11.4L | $103.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:37.00 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh at Funabashi last start, beaten over 11 lengths by Zen Soleil after having the job ahead and making no headway. His previous fourth behind Kure Feno was a far better reference, beaten just over two lengths at big odds. Weight relief gives him a small each-way angle, but he remains winless around 1600m and needs the two-back run to be the truer guide.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 29/09/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $35,175.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Takuro Ishida | 56kg | 1:59.10 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $5.90 |
| 4/13 | 28/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Francisco Goncalves | 56kg | 1:44.40 | 8-11-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $31.10 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:43.80 | 7-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $45.10 |
| 6/11 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $30.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 4-4-8 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $17.90 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.80 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $17.10 |