Kawasaki Race 11 - Race 11 - 1600
PURPLE FOG (9) Pulled away to win by a margin of 3 1/2L last time at Tokyo City Keiba on a heavy rated track and showing consistent performance in races. Has to be included. WILD ULURU (10) Nice run when 2nd last time at Urawa and good career start. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Mai Fukuhara and Satoshi Kokubo are a strong duo. Won't be far away. SHANGHAI HONEY (6) Spaced the field to win by 4L last start here. This field suits. RIVER LUMINOUS (4) Ran 4th last time at Monbetsu. Gains the services of jockey Tatsuya Watanabe. Recent form of Junji Tanaka is strong. Showing positive results this campaign. Can get the job done.

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after finishing third at this track, but she was beaten nine lengths by Gold Monaco and the margin keeps the run in perspective. The start prior at Mombetsu was also only fair, finishing sixth, beaten seven lengths, after conceding a huge start as an unwanted runner in the market. Third-up fitness helps, yet she has to find a sharper level to trouble the main hopes.
Last Starts 30 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 | 12/10/2026 | 39 | COND 2 | $82,267.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruhisa Sano | 54kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | 70 | COND 2 | $43,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:13.30 | 12-11-6 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $34.70 |
| 2/6 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $42,820.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:01.10 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $17.70 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,557.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/05/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $21,557.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | COND 2 | $74,368.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:00.70 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $18.10 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after six weeks off with consecutive Funabashi wins behind her, most recently beating Venerable Summer by a length and a half as a well-supported favourite. The run prior was a two and a half length win over Fez Mint after producing a strong finish. She has placed in all four starts and that reliability gives her genuine place appeal in a deeper contest.
Last Starts 41 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 | 01/10/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $82,267.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 27/08/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $33,561.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 3/6 | 02/08/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:16.90 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/5 | 04/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,011.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after chasing Timbalitos at this track, finishing second but beaten five lengths at generous odds. She won on debut at this venue, beating If You Will by a length and a half, and is again partnered by a strong track jockey for a leading local stable. The recent head-to-head leaves her with ground to make up, but her profile still reads as a sound place hope.
Last Starts 29 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 | 13/10/2026 | 32 | COND 2 | $41,133.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 2-1-2 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $13.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,152.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:56.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten six and a half lengths into fourth at Mombetsu last start after being sent out an odds-on favourite, so that run clearly came below market expectation. Her previous second to Kazu Dream was much better, beaten half a length at long odds after being nailed late. With two wins and four places from ten starts, and solid 1600m experience, she has the form to rebound strongly.
Last Starts 20 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 | 22/10/2026 | 35 | COND | $74,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:51.60 | - | 11 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/14 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | COND | $57,914.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 9-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $26.90 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/11 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after a decisive win at this track, beating Mina Star by five lengths as an odds-on favourite and showing a sharp turn of foot. Before that she was beaten just under a length by River Luminous at Mombetsu, so the form ties in neatly. A track-and-distance win, strong place record and the winning rider back make her a major winning chance.
Last Starts 29 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 | 13/10/2026 | 47 | COND 2 | $41,133.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/07/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:54.10 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $43,114.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after four weeks off following a four-length win at this track over 1400m, where she was a prohibitive odds-on favourite and put Rally Back away with authority. She had earlier beaten Kikotsu by a length at Mombetsu, again at a short odds-on quote. The step back to around 1600m is the query after one unplaced try, but her winning form keeps her in the place mix.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/10/2026 | 70 | COND 2 | $36,197.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:16.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 3-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:15.80 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $17,128.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $11.30 |
| 5/10 | 27/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,928.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 7-8-5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending her last campaign with a second at Urawa, beaten six lengths by Unoki Bombaye. Her previous run was also a second at Urawa, beaten two lengths by Loose Aggressive after doing some nice work late. She is still a maiden but has placed in all four starts, so a minor-money role looks the right assessment fresh.
Last Starts 92 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 | 11/08/2026 | 25 | COND | $175,797.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:35.50 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/7 | 23/06/2026 | 18 | COND 2 | $44,133.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $64,623.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:03.10 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after finishing fifth at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by Gold Monaco at long odds. The start prior was another safely held effort at this venue, fourth and beaten over 10 lengths behind Night Move, though she did pick up late. A previous track win is noted, but her recent margins make this a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 30 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 | 12/10/2026 | 74 | COND 2 | $82,267.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 8-4-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.80 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $91,234.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $54.30 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2026 | 17 | COND 2 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Naoki Machida | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 19/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,200.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:57.00 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months off with a perfect three-from-three record and the confidence of a filly who keeps putting fields away. She beat Yuyu Viola by three and a half lengths at Ohi last start as a prohibitive odds-on favourite, having beaten the same runner by five lengths the start prior. Around 1600m is new territory, but her winning streak gives her a strong platform to keep progressing.
Last Starts 55 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 | 17/09/2026 | 31 | COND | $190,531.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $76,711.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $77,281.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:12.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and was run down late when second at Urawa last start, beaten two lengths by Les Deux Roses as an odds-on favourite. The run prior was stronger, winning at Urawa by two and a half lengths over Flight Doctor after keeping up a solid gallop. She is unbeaten from a place perspective, but around 1600m is new ground and that keeps her just below the leading chances.
Last Starts 19 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 | 23/10/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $49,360.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 122 | COND 2 | $47,966.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,655.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 0:48.90 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Retsu Oikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at Urawa last start, beaten eight and a half lengths by Les Deux Roses after tracking the speed and failing to finish off. The start prior was a wider-margin fifth behind Wild Uluru, beaten over 12 lengths after not quickening. She has won before, but current form and a first attempt around 1600m leave her with a sizeable task.
Last Starts 19 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 | 23/10/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $49,360.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $98.70 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 93 | COND 2 | $47,966.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $16.20 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $44,133.00 | Urawa | 1300m | M | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,655.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 0:48.90 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after finishing third at this track over 900m, but she was beaten over 12 lengths by Unsui despite being near the top of betting. Her debut win at this venue was much sharper, beating Milyi by five lengths as a short odds-on favourite. The first try around 1600m is a clear question, so she looks more a place chance than a win play.
Last Starts 29 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 | 13/10/2026 | 75 | COND 2 | $36,197.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,621.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Morioka Dirt last start, finishing second and beaten a length and a half by Southern Groove as a well-supported favourite. That followed a Mombetsu win over Queen's Family by a nose, where she worked home over the top, and her overall record of three wins and five places from ten starts is strong for this field. Around 1600m is new, but her recent form makes her the one to beat.
Last Starts 10 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 | 01/11/2026 | 17 | COND | $76,798.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $44,698.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:14.30 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 8/14 | 01/10/2026 | 33 | COND 2 | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:13.30 | 12-13-8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $39.70 |
| 5/12 | 29/08/2026 | 10 | OPEN 2 | $290,950.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:10.60 | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $15.60 |
| 3/14 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | COND | $57,889.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:13.60 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $15.80 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | COND | $57,889.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $12.20 |