Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   19 February 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:20 Race 1 1400m
RIC RIBBON (1) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second over 1400m at this track. Well-placed and will take catching. AVANZA YUKI (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Sure to run well. ARCHIBALD (6) is an eight-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent outing over 800m at this track. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment. ONE SHORT DAY (9) has been in the placings three times from 10 outings. Last start finished fifth over 1400m at this track. Has recorded three top-three finishes from eight runs at this venue. Among the fringe hopes.
2 11:50 Race 2 1400m
SEMPREVERDE (3) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. YUINO SASHIGANE (8) was out of the money first-up but has progressed nicely since, last start finishing third at this track over 1400m. Expected to be in the mix. GRENOBLE (4) settled well back when 16th over 2000m at Nakayama last start. This is a nice drop in grade so look for a big run. GO GO SUMMER (6) made progress last time out, finishing third over 1400m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so another bold effort is on the cards.
3 12:25 Race 3 1400m
FURNACE CREEK (2) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1400m at this track last time out. Has never missed the frame here at this journey in six starts, including three wins. Will be hard to stop. KAMIGAMINO UTAGE (6) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when seventh over 1600m at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Has the talent to produce another win. T O LYRA (1) ran fifth at her latest appearance over 1600m at this track, clocking in 7 lengths from the winner. Strong top-three chance. RECIPRO TURBO (4) raced below her best last time when seventh over 1600m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.
4 12:55 Race 4 1400m
REAL KAISER (4) made it six minor placings in a row last start when third over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can make it to the winner's circle. HO O PURSUIT (2) continued the good recent form when he finished just half a length away in second last time out over 1400m at this track. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best figures should see him run well. NIHONPIRO DOVER (1) lines up on the back of a 6 length fourth over 1400m at this track. Can give this a shake. MR YOSSHA (6) was in the money two starts back at this track then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1400m at this track. Sits handy in the run. Can sneak into the finish.
5 01:30 Race 5 1400m
HELLO NEW ME (4) performed above expectations last time over 1400m at this track, finishing 1.5 lengths from the winner in second after starting at big odds. Should be poised just off the lead. Expecting a bold showing. IKS CLOVER (7) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. ADMIRING (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1400m. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. TERUKEN YUMI MOON (8) went forward and gave a great sight when second over 1600m at this track last time out. Has a good record here at this journey with two wins and four minor placings from eight starts. Capable of taking the next step.
6 02:00 Race 6 1400m
AKDENIZ (7) ran well below his best last time over 1600m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth at $3.80. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be in the finish. LUXE BRILLANTE (8) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when sixth over 1600m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. TREPAK (3) is racing well without being able to break through, the latest effort a third over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. In-form four-year-old filly so she is a leading contender. CHARMING DOLL (1) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Taking on a better field but she is worth serious consideration.
7 02:35 Race 7 1600m
COSMO MEMORABLE (2) returns from a break of nine weeks. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1400m at this track. Expected to bring the good form from last campaign to this contest. HIRUNO GLASGOW (3) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time over 1600m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. PORT TAURANGA (1) improved last start to finish second over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. A SHIN ROTATE (5) comes here off a last-start fourth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Winning claims on best figures.
8 03:10 Race 8 1400m
MO MO RAINBOW (5) landed her maiden success over this course and distance last time, scoring by one length. Winning rider Iguchi Yuki sticks and she looks certain to measure up again. SECOND FLUSH (6) resumes from a spell of four months and comes here off the back of three straight wins. Same winning combination as last time and can measure up again. COPANO LANCER (4) finished third two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a nose over 1400m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on current form he is right in contention. SEUL ET PATRIOTE (2) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Another forward showing is anticipated.
9 03:45 Race 9 1600m
VENTO STELLARE (5) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten in two runs this time in, the latest at this track over 1600m. Far too good last start and expected to be in the finish again. YANAGIBA NEBAGIBA (2) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 6 lengths over 1600m at this track. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. RYOMA (7) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at this track with a win as public elect over 1400m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. WITH PHILIP (6) has returned in good shape this preparation. Opened with a second at this track two starts back then got the job done by half a length last time out over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.
10 04:20 Race 10 1400m
STAY CLASSY (6) was impressive last time at this track, scoring by 2.5 lengths over this trip. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expected to be in the finish. KAYADO BLACK (9) got home by a head last time out over 1600m at this track. Boasts 12 wins here. Leading player again. MOUNTAIN PEONY (5) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves plenty of thought. GALWAY GIRL (8) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at this track over 1600m. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time.
11 05:00 Race 11 1600m
SOY JAGUAR (2) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 1860m at Saga. Will take advantage of the good draw. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. ZERO HOUR (6) showed good early pace over 1400m at this track when resuming last time and kept going to score by one length. Facing a tougher assignment but she is worth serious consideration. SMART AMBER (3) made it two wins in succession last time out when she scored by 5 lengths over 1870m at Sonoda. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done again. KASHIMA SWEEP (4) is a last-start winner three-and-a-half weeks ago, scoring by half a length over 2000m at Nagoya. Strong top-three chance.