Kawasaki Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
BLACK LIZARD (2) Fresh today after a break. Got the upper hand late when winning by 1/2L last time at the track and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Drawn nicely. Right in this. DOKOFUKUKAZE (7) Resumes from a spell. Ran away with a win by a margin of 6L last time around here. Does take a while to get into stride. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. CO'S BLEU (11) Nice run when 2nd last start at this track and putting a tidy record together. In top racing shape since coming back from a break. Deserves consideration. TSUBUAN (3) Shot away to win by 6L last start at the track and promising career start. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 runs. Has plenty of early speed. Could work into the placings.
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fifth at this track, beaten nine and a half lengths by Gold Carrera after working home evenly. The start prior was a far heavier defeat behind Black Lizard when near the top of betting, so his recent profile has become difficult to trust. Barrier one and a past win at this venue help, but he must lift 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/10/2026 | 33 | COND 2 | $49,360.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $14.50 |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $63,955.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 47.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 18/08/2026 | 18 | COND 2 | $39,954.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,122.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $20.60 |
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a three-month break after closing last campaign with two narrow wins at this track, most recently holding off Yamato Ryu Tan by half a length when well found in betting. He also beat Ewald by a neck the start prior and has never missed a place in three starts. The fresh run is the only real query, but his track-and-trip record gives him sound place claims.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 44 | COND 2 | $63,955.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $48,301.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,621.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns off a five-week freshening in excellent form, having put six lengths on Heat Roar at this track after starting a dominant odds-on favourite. That followed an eight-length Mombetsu win over 1100m, so he has quickly built a strong winning pattern. The move to 1600m is new, but his authority at recent starts makes him a genuine winning force again.
Last Starts 31 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 | 12/10/2026 | 32 | COND 2 | $32,907.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 9-12-4 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a plain seventh at this track, beaten nine and a half lengths by Bluff Catch at big odds. His previous run was also well held, finishing eighth behind Loose Aggressive when unwanted in the market. He does have two wins from five starts and is fitter third-up, but recent efforts point more to a place hope than a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/10/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $271,481.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 11-8-7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $207.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2026 | 65 | COND | $175,875.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $98.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/07/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $64,401.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $11.70 |
| 1/12 | 15/06/2026 | 31 | COND 2 | $47,285.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,655.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 0:56.90 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.20 |
Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been building steadily and produced his best recent effort when fourth to Ken Sirius at Urawa, beaten four lengths after settling rearward at generous odds. He had been only fair the run before when fifth to Antares Tesoro, but the latest run gives him a stronger platform. He has beaten Den Den Denguri recently and, while 1600m remains a query, he rates a serious winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 20/10/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $17.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 45 | COND 2 | $55,960.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/08/2026 | 29 | COND | $175,797.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $23.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,621.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 0:47.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Nakagoshi
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing sixth at this track, beaten over 10 lengths by Gold Carrera when unwanted in the market. The run before was much better, beating Attrice by four lengths over 1400m at this venue, and the winning rider is back aboard. Even so, his latest effort was just fair through the line and he has to recapture that earlier sharpness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/10/2026 | 36 | COND 2 | $49,360.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $47.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/09/2026 | 18 | COND 2 | $39,972.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,122.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:56.00 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns off a five-week freshening after failing to finish at this track behind Gold Monaco, with no in-running detail to soften that result. The start prior was far stronger, when she beat Wild Summit by six lengths at this venue as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. That win shows she has ability, but confidence is limited until she proves that last-start failure is behind her.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 12/10/2026 | 54 | COND 2 | $82,267.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 1:36.50 | - | 1 |
| 78.8L | $11.80 |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $35,159.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,122.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Hibiki Oki
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth at Funabashi last week, beaten a long way by Wasshoi after settling rearward at long odds. His previous Urawa run was also poor, with Maple Ship beating him over 10 lengths, and he has four previous starts around 1600m without a win or placing. The 52kg impost is some help, but current form leaves him looking up against it.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 04/11/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $65,052.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:36.90 | 13-12-10 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $375.70 |
| 9/12 | 21/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $42,779.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 11-11-9 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $57.80 |
| 8/9 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $74,040.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $125.90 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $63,955.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:39.90 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $40.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/08/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $71,917.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 4-9-9 | 13 |
| 16.6L | $149.50 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2026 | 31 | COND 2 | $33,561.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:17.10 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $12.70 |
Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third at Funabashi last start, beaten four and a half lengths by Yuyu Fire as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. He had also run third there beforehand behind True Target, so the placing pattern is consistent enough, but the maiden record is now no wins from ten starts. With four 1600m tries for two placings, he looks more a minor-money chance than a winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/11/2026 | 33 | COND 2 | $40,658.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/9 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $74,040.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $22.90 |
| 7/11 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | COND | $175,875.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $172.40 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $71,917.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $89.90 |
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | 44 | COND | $175,797.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $164.80 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2026 | 5 | COND 2 | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was better than the finishing position suggests when fifth to Ken Sirius at Urawa, beaten just over four lengths after settling rearward in an 11-runner field. She had won on debut over 800m, beating Ivanka by a length and a half in a small field, and now gets to her third run with upside still to come. The new 1600m trip is a query, but her lightly raced profile gives her the right winning shape.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/10/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:29.20 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $28.40 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,152.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Akira Harita | 54kg | 0:47.90 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing second at this track behind Gold Carrera, beaten six lengths after getting clear but not sustaining the effort. That was a clear improvement on his second-last placing behind Loose Aggressive, and his 1600m record reads one win and one placing from three starts. The draw is awkward, but his distance profile keeps him in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/10/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $49,360.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | COND | $175,875.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 6-6-10 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $47.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 45 | COND 2 | $47,945.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:39.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 |
| 3/10 | 06/07/2026 | 18 | COND 2 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,200.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |