Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   08 January 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:25 Race 1 1400m
AYU (3) got well back over 1600m at this track last time and never threatened, eventually finishing ninth. Nicely placed and back in trip can feature in the finish. RARARARANRANRAN (5) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths into fifth. Great chance to go close. SHOBUUN (2) is back from a spell of eight months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal fresh. ESPELHAR (6) produced another moderate effort last start when eighth over 1600m at this track. Well placed and capable of more.
2 11:55 Race 2 1400m
KILL THE SILENCE (7) gave a big sight when third over 1400m at this track just 10 days ago. Strong run last time and can improve enough to take this out. MIKONO ONGAESHI (2) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Won't find this as tough so she is likely to play a big role. A SHIN SALOMON (1) performed above expectations last time over 1400m at this track, finishing one length from the winner in fourth after starting at huge odds. Must be a chance based on that latest effort. PUKETTI (3) last raced just eight days ago when seventh over 1400m at this track. Well placed to make amends.
3 12:30 Race 3 1400m
YANAGIBA NEBAGIBA (6) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when fourth. Tsutsui Yusuke has registered three minor placings when on board. Expecting a bold showing. HELLO NEW ME (5) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth starting at $4.50. Nicely placed to bounce back. BADARZEWSKA (1) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Will drift back but wind up late again and is one of the contenders. MOKARA RUBY (7) is returning from a spell of six months. Finished tenth at Hakodate over 2000m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Hiroshi Sasano. Should be primed for this.
4 01:00 Race 4 1600m
ANGELITO (3) turned in a strong run last time when third at this track just eight days ago. Backing up quickly over the longer journey. Nice run last time and should be in the finish. RISING HEARTH (1) missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1400m at this track, finishing sixth. Finds a nice race and can feature. BISHU BISHU (4) turned in a strong run last time when third at this track just eight days ago. Backing up quickly over the longer journey. Good effort last start and is a real danger. DANGLARD (6) finished seventh at his last appearance over 1400m at this track on December 31. This looks a nice race so expect him to finish closer.
5 01:35 Race 5 1400m
TECHNIKOS (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1600m. Gets his chance. ORCHID LADY (2) had been in great form winning two on end before missing the frame last time when ninth over 1900m at this track. Drops back in journey this time. Form here at the trip is sound and is likely to feature. LA LA EFFORT (4) finished fifth over 1500m at Nagoya at his most recent appearance on September 2. Among the better hopes. PIENA BRICKS (6) fought on for second last start over 1500m at Nagoya, beaten 1.5 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Strong prospects.
6 02:05 Race 6 1600m
A SHIN QUANTUM (4) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 0.8 lengths over 1600m at this track as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with four wins and three minor placings from eight outings. Big chance once again. COSMO ESMERALDA (8) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when third over 1600m at this track. Has her share of talent and finds a suitable race. JOLLY MEMORY (6) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at this track before finishing second. Ready to go one better. LUXE WARRIOR (7) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep back on August 14 when sixth. Backmarker who keeps coming. Don't underestimate.
7 02:35 Race 7 1400m
MOUNTAIN PEONY (2) settled well back when seventh over 1400m at this track eight days ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. HAYAIMONO GACHI (6) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 1600m, beaten a neck. Won't mind coming back in distance. Major player. SUNSET COLOR (4) didn't do a bad job when third last start over 1900m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. That followed a win here the start prior. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. CERCLE KURUMI (5) did her best work late and got up for third over today's trip at this track last start. In the mix.
8 03:05 Race 8 1600m
SKY OJI (6) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing one length away in second over 1900m at this track. Will go forward again and could be tough to beat. RIO SARA (1) scored two back but was below her best last time when fifth over 1600m at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including five wins. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. L'ECRIN SOURIRE (4) improved sharply on her fourth two starts back with success over 1400m at this track eight days ago, getting home by a head. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is one of the key runners. KUROTCHI (3) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1400m at this track last time out. Don't underestimate.
9 03:35 Race 9 1400m
MILAN MILAN (6) finished third last start over 1400m at this track following a run of three wins on end. Hard to fault and can find winning form again. GUSTAR (3) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 3 lengths over 1400m at this track. That continued the solid form this campaign, with three wins from six outings. Big chance once again. ALSAFI (5) was well held in tougher company two back then last time sat on the pace and stuck on well to finish second over 1400m at this track. Rates strongly in this company and looks a leading player again. COSMO JOSEPH (7) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth at this track over 1400m. Should be in the mix in this suitable race.
10 04:15 Race 10 1400m
A SHIN JOLT (1) went to the lead from the low draw last time out and was still there on straightening, eventually finishing third over 1400m at this track. Will go forward again and looks tough to beat. ZERO HOUR (8) is fresh from a spell of three months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Ohi over 1600m. In a different yard now. Solid chance first-up for the new barn. MARUKA RAPID (3) turned in a mediocre run last time out over 1400m at Nagoya after a nice win the start prior. Won't find this as tough so she can bounce back. LIFE FULL SMILES (5) finished third two runs back at Nagoya then improved last time out to score by a nose as favourite over 1400m at Nagoya. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.