Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   17 December 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:30 Race 1 1400m
DECLENCHER (7) ran a strong race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing second and beaten only a neck over 1600m at this track. Manato Kurosawa gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. DAT DERE (5) good effort last start when he finished a close second at this track over 1400m. Tackling a more suitable race so he is a major player. KOTORINO SAEZURI (1) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago here but was safely held last time out when ninth over 1600m at this track. Has the class to find the winners' list. FURNACE CREEK (9) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when seventh over 1600m at this track. Worth plenty of thought here.
2 11:00 Race 2 1400m
ANGELITO (1) has not raced since she finished off last campaign with a strong win over 1400m at this track four months ago. Among the leading chances fresh. KRICHASHCHII (5) got the prize two runs ago here but was safely held last time out when tenth over 1600m at this track. The engagement of Tsutsui Yusuke is noteworthy. Ideally placed and is sure to make amends. I'VE COME BACK (6) ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth. Can contest today. SALT MILL (4) was seventh in a 1400m contest at this track last time out. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
3 11:30 Race 3 1400m
AUBADE (8) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on August 11, finishing seventh over 1600m at this track. Expected to go well with that initial campaign under his belt. LET'S THINK (2) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 1400m, only beaten a nose. Nice alley and should run well. HIRUNO VICTORIA (4) missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1400m at this track, finishing fifth. In the mix. PUKETTI (5) was unplaced last start over 1600m here when ninth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
4 12:00 Race 4 1600m
KASHIMA SWEEP (1) was on a winning run of two races but last time out found one better when just edged out over 1500m at Nagoya. In great form and definitely worth following up. WIN HELIODOR (4) turned in an eye-catching run last start over 1400m at this track, dropping out early before coming home with a powerful run to finish third. Hard to hold out. DANSE DU VENT (3) had been in top form, scoring two consecutive wins before being sent out favourite last time and finishing third over 1600m at this track. Expected to feature again. HO O MARIAN (8) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth over 1400m at this track. Better than the last run and is a top-three hope.
5 12:30 Race 5 1600m
KAMIGAMINO UTAGE (2) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when second. Proving a good combination with Junki Mochizuki with five straight placings. Expecting another bold showing. RYOMA (7) fitter for the first up run over 1400m at this track. Has won when racing second up and is among the winning hopes. ESPELHAR (6) made progress last start to finish second over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. CHARMING DOLL (8) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Can turn things around.
6 01:00 Race 6 1400m
A SHIN KOSONTE (1) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1600m at this track, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Can make it back-to-back wins. AKARI RICKY (7) did a great job to score by 0.8 lengths over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Steps up a level but he is capable of another big run. KAYADO BLACK (4) scored by 1.5 lengths over this distance at this track last time out. Has a strong record this course and is one of the main contenders. INVESTOR (9) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 0.8 lengths last time over 1600m at this track. Should park just off the lead despite the wide draw and must be respected.
7 01:30 Race 7 1400m
IKS CLOVER (9) ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten half a length. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. MARGOT MENES (6) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Well placed to give this a shake. JOLLY MEMORY (1) was in the money two starts back but couldn't back it up last time when sixth at this track over 1600m. Likely improver with strong prospects. DRAGON KID (2) ran below expectations last start, finishing seventh at Nagoya over 1700m. Worth another chance.
8 02:05 Race 8 1400m
MIYABI EXCELLENT (2) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 4-length win at this track over 1600m. Should be in the finish. FINE PRINCESS (6) proved too strong last start and scored by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Boasts three wins here. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run and can play a major role. QUATTRO SAUVAGE (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1400m. Top hope. SATONO MEDUSA (4) last appeared five weeks ago over 1500m at Nagoya when she finished 11th. This is her first run for the T Taguchi stable. Should be primed for this.
9 02:35 Race 9 1400m
MOUNTAIN PEONY (7) was impressive last time over 1600m at this track, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Is going well this campaign, recording two wins and three minor placings from nine starts. Sure to go very well. BLUE TICE (9) ran well below his best last time over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth starting at $3.50. Has the speed to overcome the draw and can play a major role. TAISEI DREAMER (4) didn't feature last start when sixth over 1600m at this track. Perfectly placed to play a major role. BILGE KEEL (10) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a second over 1400m at this track when beaten 0.8 lengths. Must be included in calculations.
10 03:05 Race 10 1600m
BOSCH (7) finished second last start over 1500m at Nagoya, beaten half a length. That followed a win at Nagoya the start prior. Beautifully placed and is a major player. MIEL CITRON (5) was in the money two starts back but couldn't back it up last time when eighth here over 1400m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. DOUBLE BLACK (2) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1600m. Draws nicely and expected to go well again. DEL MIO CUORE (8) finished adrift in seventh last time over 1400m at this track in a disappointing performance. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
11 03:40 Race 11 1400m
COSMO JOSEPH (3) was flying with two wins in a row before being sent out favourite last time and finishing third over 1600m at this track. Rates highly this line up and is worth another chance. BERTASO (5) returned from a spell five-and-a-half weeks ago when she was 15th over 1400m at Kyoto. Strips fitter and can bounce back here in easier. GALWAY GIRL (2) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1600m at this track. Reunites with Shigeharu Mabuchi which is a proven winning combination. One of the contenders. PENSEE (4) has been kept fresh since running below his best at the last run a month ago, finishing 12th over 1900m at this track. In the mix fresh.
12 04:10 Race 12 1400m
GUSTAR (5) finished sixth over 1900m at this track last time out following a determined win two back. Shigeharu Mabuchi who has nine wins when partnering stays on. Can atone. KISLING (7) got the prize two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when second over 1400m at Kanazawa. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. A SHIN JOLT (2) was safely held last start when ninth at this track and distance after jumping from a wide gate. Likely to go forward from a nice draw and can be in this for a long way. ALSAFI (8) is down in grade after finishing tenth over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. That effort came after he finished second two starts ago at this track. Can bounce back.