Kawasaki Race 9 - Race 9 - 900
FORTITUDE (7) Fresh today after a break. Finished 3rd last start at Funabashi. Has early speed and positions nicely. Haruhito Nakayama is a key booking. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . HAHNDORF (9) Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Strong performance to win by 1 1/2L last run at this venue and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Goes very close. SPECIAL CHANCE (10) Well beaten when 11th last start at this track. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. This field suits. LA LA AVRIL (8) Nice effort when winning by 2L last time at this venue. Jockey Takayuki Yano and trainer Shinobu Sakai are a formidable team. Will be positive in the run early. One of the chances.

Jockey: Wataru Fujie
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a one-month let-up after charging home for fourth in a COND at this track, beaten just under three lengths at long odds. That followed a narrow second in B1B2 grade when favourite, where she led and was caught late by Makaze. Her overall 900m record is sound without being dominant, and from barrier 1 she has the right profile to run into the minors again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/10/2026 | 95 | COND 3U | $82,267.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 51kg | 0:54.00 | 9-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $38.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 23 | B1B2 3U | $43,470.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 55kg | 0:54.30 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 5/11 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | B1B2 3U | $42,557.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.10 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $78,809.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 53kg | 1:01.00 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 14/05/2026 | 24 | B2 3U | $38,089.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:54.20 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 20/04/2026 | 11 | B2 3U | $57,487.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Koshi Yoshidome
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Closed fairly from well back when eighth at Urawa last start, beaten just over five lengths in B1B2 grade after being unwanted in the market. The better guide is his previous second there at big odds, when he worked home strongly behind Elgar. Back to 900m, where he has eight wins and five placings from 16 starts, with Koshi Yoshidome returning, he has a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/10/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $62,523.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 57kg | 1:27.40 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $80.60 |
| 2/12 | 23/09/2026 | 44 | B2B3 3U | $55,960.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Koshi Yoshidome | 57kg | 0:46.70 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $29.10 |
| 6/12 | 10/08/2026 | 25 | B2B3 3U | $55,935.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 57kg | 0:47.10 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $19.10 |
| 4/11 | 16/07/2026 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 57kg | 0:47.10 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $7.40 |
| 4/11 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $78,809.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Koshi Yoshidome | 57kg | 1:12.00 | 6-5-4 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $41.40 |
| 8/13 | 28/05/2026 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $60,307.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 5-2-8 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $25.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after fading to ninth at this track in a COND, beaten eight lengths after leading. His start prior was better, finishing second as odds-on favourite in B2 company after holding a commanding lead. Six wins and four placings from 19 starts around 900m keep him relevant, but he has to rebound sharply to threaten the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 13/10/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $82,267.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 53kg | 0:54.00 | 1-1-9 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | 119 | B2 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 6/12 | 12/05/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $89,931.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 53kg | 0:52.90 | 1-2-6 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $7.60 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2026 | 35 | B2 3U | $39,420.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 0:53.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | B2 3U | $38,933.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 0:54.30 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.70 |
| 5/12 | 03/02/2026 | 33 | B2 3U | $40,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 0:54.60 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a fifth at this track, beaten just over two lengths behind Makaze after sitting close enough to win. The run prior at Funabashi was poor, finishing second last and beaten over 15 lengths when unwanted in betting. His 900m record contains wins and placings, but recent evidence leaves him with plenty to prove fresh.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | B1B2 3U | $43,470.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Tetsuya Takahashi | 57kg | 0:54.30 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Tetsuya Takahashi | 58kg | 1:14.20 | 1-5-11 | 11 |
| 15.1L | $62.80 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Tetsuya Takahashi | 57kg | 0:46.90 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Tetsuya Takahashi | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/05/2026 | 31 | B2B3 3U | $55,546.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Tetsuya Takahashi | 57kg | 0:47.00 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 213 | B2B3 3U | $55,546.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Tetsuya Takahashi | 57kg | 0:46.80 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
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Backs up quickly after finishing eighth at Funabashi, beaten over 10 lengths in B1B2 grade after settling rearward and making no impression. His previous fifth at the same venue was only fair, beaten six lengths after a moderate final effort. The quick return is a small help, but with just one placing from two starts around 900m he will have to lift markedly.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/11/2026 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $53,668.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:14.40 | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $22.90 |
| 5/10 | 29/09/2026 | 34 | B1B2 3U | $79,943.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $20.70 |
| 8/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 5-6-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/08/2026 | 32 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $25.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:15.30 | 8-8-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $54.80 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing sixth at this track, beaten just over five lengths in B1B2 grade when settling back and only keeping on. His previous eighth in a COND was another plain effort. Two wins and one placing from ten starts at this track and distance are positives, as are the strong rider and trainer profiles, but his recent figures are modest.
Last Starts 147 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 | 17/06/2026 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $42,557.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 0:53.90 | 8-7-6 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $16.30 |
| 8/12 | 12/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $89,931.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 53kg | 0:52.90 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $17.90 |
| 4/9 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | A2 3U | $65,699.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 0:53.30 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.90 |
| 1/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | B2B3 3U | $56,777.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 0:47.70 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | B2 3U | $38,933.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 0:54.30 | 6-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 03/02/2026 | 33 | B2 3U | $40,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 0:54.60 | 9-5-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a three-month break with a highly consistent record, having put together seven wins and eight places from only 18 starts. She closed last campaign with a third at Funabashi as a well-supported favourite, beaten a length and a half, after a strong second at this track in B1B2 grade. Her 900m record and rider combination are major positives, making her the horse they have to beat.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Minami Sugiyama | 51kg | 1:01.10 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 1.7L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 11 | B1B2 3U | $43,150.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 52kg | 0:54.10 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 10/08/2026 | 25 | B2B3 3U | $55,935.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 0:47.10 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | 23 | B2B3 3U | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 0:47.10 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 25 | B2B3 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 0:46.90 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 29/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 0:47.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after winning first-up at this track in B2 grade, beating Monge Spy by two lengths as a well-supported favourite. He sat behind the leaders, moved into it cleanly and was strong through the line. His earlier Sapporo Dirt run was poor, but the switch back to this 900m set-up brought immediate improvement and he rates a genuine winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/10/2026 | 71 | B2 3U | $39,488.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 9/12 | 02/08/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $201,460.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 55kg | 0:58.30 | 3-4-9 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $9.60 |
| 11/16 | 03/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $269,620.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 56kg | 0:54.50 | - | 11 |
| 9.6L | $12.70 |
| 14/18 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $276,500.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:08.40 | 3-3-14 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $15.90 |
| 4/14 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $283,190.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 0:58.00 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/14 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 0:59.20 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after closing last campaign with a B1B2 win at this track, beating Fortitude by a length and a half when near the top of betting. She had earlier run second to Eternal Savior after being sent out favourite, so the form around this venue is solid. Six wins and six placings from 20 starts around 900m make her a genuine first-four player.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $43,150.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Akira Harita | 53kg | 0:54.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 28/07/2026 | 41 | B2B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/06/2026 | 72 | B1B2 3U | $42,557.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 1-2-8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $22.80 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2026 | 95 | A2 3U | $65,699.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 53kg | 0:53.30 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $23.20 |
| 3/12 | 01/01/2026 | 45 | B1B2 3U | $46,418.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 0:54.40 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $7.60 |
| 8/10 | 17/11/2025 | 34 | A2B1 3U | $60,714.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 53kg | 0:53.90 | 3-3-8 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing last at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths despite being near the top of betting. He had every chance in the run and offered little, which followed a heavy Mombetsu defeat by 27 lengths. His overall record is sound and he has won twice around 900m, but he profiles as an outside place hope only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 13/10/2026 | 61 | COND 3U | $82,267.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 53kg | 0:54.00 | 2-6-11 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $4.40 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $351,594.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 2-2-10 | 6 |
| 26.6L | $113.70 |
| 2/15 | 09/07/2026 | 35 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 2-2-2 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2026 | 189 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 54kg | 1:00.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 9/12 | 27/11/2025 | 56 | COND 2 | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 3-7-9 | 10 |
| 18.9L | $16.10 |
| 1/14 | 02/10/2025 | 74 | COND | $169,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after three months, having finished eighth at this track in A2B1 company when beaten four lengths at big odds. He was closer two back when third behind Hahndorf in B1B2 grade, but still settled back and had the race controlled by others. Two placings from four starts at this track and distance are useful, though he must find a sharper turn of foot to trouble these.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | A2B1 3U | $63,955.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 5-9-8 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $47.30 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $43,150.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 0:54.10 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $10.50 |
| 12/12 | 31/07/2026 | 44 | B1B2 3U | $51,141.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 1-6-12 | 10 |
| 17.6L | $76.70 |
| 2/11 | 17/06/2026 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $42,557.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 0:53.90 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $139.40 |
| 11/12 | 12/05/2026 | 88 | COND 3U | $89,931.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 53kg | 0:52.90 | 5-10-11 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $160.50 |
| 10/12 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 3-8-10 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $179.40 |