Kawasaki Race 11 - Race 11 - 1600
OPERA PLAGE (7) Really dug deep when winning last run at the track. Has hit top form this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs. Can win this. COSMO GIGANTEA (2) Finished 4th last time at Tokyo City Keiba. Is capable of a resurgence and can find a nice position from the draw. Jockey Norifumi Mikamoto is highly regarded. Can get the job done. SUNS (4) Pulled away to win by a margin of 4L last run at Tokyo City Keiba on a heavy track. Should race on the speed. Showing positive results this campaign. Key player. VIP SOLIO (9) Fresh today after a break. Subpar when 11th last start here. Should go close

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Went close at Urawa last start when third, beaten just over a length by Ningente Iina, after working home evenly from off the speed. The start prior produced another third in B2B3 company over 2000m, albeit beaten just over seven lengths. Back around 1600m looks suitable given his four wins at the trip, and Tsubasa Sasagawa has a strong record aboard him. He profiles as a sound each-way hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/10/2026 | 31 | B1B2 3U | $62,523.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:27.40 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.20 |
| 3/12 | 22/09/2026 | 67 | B2B3 3U | $55,960.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 2:09.30 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | B1 3U | $61,181.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:26.50 | 6-5-4 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $59,895.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 4-2-7 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $7.60 |
| 4/13 | 28/05/2026 | 72 | B1B2 3U | $60,307.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 10/10 | 17/03/2026 | 67 | B1B2 3U | $61,644.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 4-6-10 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Resumed with a fair fourth in A2 company at Ohi, beaten two lengths by Mut Kurve after picking up nicely in the straight, though he was sent out favourite. His previous run was a strong COND win at Ohi, beating Creme D'Or by just over a length after launching late. Back to a proven 1600m and already a winner at this track, he has the profile to run into the minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 27/10/2026 | 137 | A2 3U | $102,011.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 2:09.20 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/14 | 12/06/2026 | 48 | COND 3 | $94,571.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 9-9-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 16/18 | 25/04/2026 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3 | $961,400.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:23.00 | 17-16-16 | 13 |
| 19.7L | $135.30 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 63 | G2 OPEN 3 | $942,140.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $104.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN 3 | $384,430.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:34.80 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $45.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $679,145.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $162.50 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track when resuming, beaten just under nine lengths by Opera Plage after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The start prior at Ohi was also plain, finishing well held behind Natural Rise in COND company. His track-and-trip record and past jockey association give some background positives, but recent form leaves him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 16/10/2026 | 492 | B1B2 3U | $52,651.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:43.70 | 8-7-10 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $42.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a decisive Ohi win, scoring by four lengths from Golden Crown after taking control, and that was a sharp answer to his odds-on defeat in B2B3 company at Urawa a week earlier. His broader record is very strong, with ten wins and six places from 20 starts, and Ryo Novata has been aboard for two wins and two placings from four rides. First try at this track is manageable against that winning profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | B1B2 3U | $62,523.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:40.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.90 |
| 3/11 | 20/10/2026 | 28 | B2B3 3U | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 2:10.00 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 22/09/2026 | 41 | B2B3 3U | $55,960.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 2:09.30 | 2-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 30 | B2B3 3U | $55,935.00 | Urawa | 2000m | R | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 2:08.70 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/10 | 13/07/2026 | 17 | B2B3 3U | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 64 | B2 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 2-3-6 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Finished last at this track most recently, beaten over 15 lengths behind Opera Plage after settling rearward, and there was no clear excuse in the run. He had also finished second last at this venue the start prior, beaten just under nine lengths by Der Sturm at long odds. Past wins at 1600m are noted, but his recent efforts are a long way short of what is required here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/10/2026 | 39 | B1B2 3U | $52,651.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 8-11-11 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $280.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a strong second at this track, beaten a nose by Opera Plage after letting down nicely at long odds. His previous run at this venue was a sixth, beaten just under five lengths by Champagne Fight, when near the top of betting. The local mile record reads well, including one win and three places from four starts at this track and distance, so he remains a genuine place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/10/2026 | 119 | B1B2 3U | $52,651.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 57kg | 1:43.70 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $11.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won both runs this campaign at this track, most recently beating Hokko Somnium by a nose after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. The win before was more convincing in B2 grade, scoring by three lengths from Oriko D'Elegance as favourite. Two wins from two starts at the distance is a clear asset, and his current form demands respect again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 16/10/2026 | 59 | B1B2 3U | $52,651.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:43.70 | 4-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Minami Sugiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed at Urawa in A2B1 company and finished eighth, beaten just under eight lengths by Bee Kong after failing to muster in the straight. The start prior was another safely held sixth in the same grade behind Airport Liner, when never a winning hope. The class drop and proven 1600m record help the setup, but he has to improve sharply on recent evidence.
Last Starts 23 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 | 20/10/2026 | 70 | A2B1 3U | $124,314.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 55kg | 1:26.90 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $38.10 |
| 6/8 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Minami Sugiyama | 53kg | 1:34.10 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $12.40 |
| 1/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | B1B2 3U | $51,141.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Minami Sugiyama | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 12-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $28.20 |
| 7/11 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | B1 3U | $61,181.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 57kg | 1:26.50 | 10-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $13.10 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $59,895.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 10-9-6 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $13.60 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2026 | 35 | A2 3U | $79,351.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 12-10-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Hiroto Itou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break with strong local credentials, including four wins and four places from eleven starts at this track and two wins from two starts at the distance. He ended last campaign with a poor second-last as favourite, beaten over 13 lengths by Erin Achilles, but his previous second behind Eclogite showed he can still be effective at this venue. His best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 31/07/2026 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $51,141.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 1-8-11 | 12 |
| 12.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $51,521.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 37 | B2 3U | $44,133.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/14 | 11/05/2026 | 33 | B2 3U | $44,437.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $7.90 |
| 1/14 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | B3 3U | $39,420.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 05/03/2026 | 31 | B3 3U | $38,933.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |