Race Overview
 
MIZUSAWA   07 April 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:50 Race 1 1400m
KITANO PASSION (5) was prominent from the outset and fought on for third last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. NEOS TERAS (2) was expected to do more last start when out of the placings over 1400m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. PRISM SPECTRE (3) finished 7 lengths back in sixth over 1400m at this track last time out after a gutsy win the start prior. One of the leading hopes. BAERU (6) was beaten 10 lengths into fourth at the second run back from a break in a 1400m contest at this track last time out. Has her share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
2 12:20 Race 2 1400m
LIBERIAN GIRL (8) has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1400m at this track. Ready to find winning form. DOLCE VITA (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth after being in contention on the corner. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KITANO ARTEMIS (3) scored two back at this track but was below her best last time when eighth over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. RAIJIN CITY (1) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 9 lengths into fifth at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Looks close to a win and worth including.
3 12:55 Race 3 1400m
T O CABALLE (6) travelled just behind the leader before taking over and scoring a determined win by 0.8 lengths over 1300m here last time. Among the top chances again. KONIPA (5) is close to breaking through after finishing second last start over 1400m at this track when she was always up in the leading division. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. VENUS RISE (8) didn't do a bad job when second last start after being prominent at the corner over 1400m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Likely improver with strong prospects. SPARK (10) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 7 lengths at this track over 1300m. Ryo Kobayashi sticks. Among the top-three hopes.
4 01:25 Race 4 1400m
TOCHINO HERO (3) finished 11th two runs back at Ohi then improved last time out to score by 7 lengths as public elect after being in the firing line on the turn over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. GABBY'S SPIRIT (5) recorded an all-the-way win last time out by 0.8 lengths over today's journey at this track. Has a strong association with Ryo Takamatsu who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Leading contender. MARGIELA (7) has been a regular in the winners' stall of late including last start in dominant fashion over 1400m at this track. Winning rider Tatsunori Sugawara retains the mount. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HIMEKAMINO MEGAMI (6) is progressing well this preparation, scoring by one length last time out over 1300m at this track. Well placed to feature in the finish again.
5 02:00 Race 5 850m
TAKAMAKI THREE (4) is ready to break through after collecting his 5th minor placing in a row last time over 850m at this track. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. KIDS FINAL (9) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 850m at this track last time. Form here at this trip is sound. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be in the finish. FRAMMENTA (1) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 850m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. ESCHER (7) drew wide and was pretty plain last time out when 3.5 lengths from the winner in seventh at this course and distance. Should camp just off the leaders. Sure to be thereabouts.
6 02:35 Race 6 850m
BULLDOG KING (5) was an impressive winner last time over 850m at this track, leading throughout and putting 3 lengths on his rivals. Strong performer at the third run back from a spell with a win and one minor placings from three runs. Will prove very tough to beat. TIBERIUS (6) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing a neck away in second last time over 850m at this track. Shinobu Murakami who has eight wins when partnering stays on. Fitter and ready to win. VANDERBILT (4) finished fourth last time out over 850m at this track, beaten 0.9 lengths. Has a solid record here including three wins and four minor placings from 12 outings. A bold showing is expected. QUEEN'S PLEASE (8) was prominent at the corner and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 850m at this track, beaten 0.6 lengths. Fitter for that run. Yet to miss the placings in three starts over this course and distance. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.
7 03:10 Race 7 1400m
RYUNO SOUL (4) travelled just behind the leader before taking over and scoring a determined win by a nose over 1400m here last time. In fine form and worth following up. LOVE ME HENRY (3) has returned in good order this campaign. Collected her maiden win first-up at this track then backed it up with a solid second over 1400m at this track at the latest outing. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Will give a great sight. MARUKEI FINE (2) finished fifth at this track and distance at her last appearance three-and-a-half months ago. Looks a strong top-three prospect. YAMASHO SEVEN (1) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 37 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
8 03:50 Race 8 1400m
KITTEN'S RUMBA (3) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish third, beaten 11 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. STRONG HOOVES (8) hit the frame when resuming two runs back at this track but couldn't back it up last start when sixth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1600m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. PURE CHEMISTRY (10) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track. Strips fitter and can go on to take this out. SUPER LIBERO (2) finished seventh over 1400m at this track last time out following a determined win when fresh from a spell two runs back. Reunites with Yu Suzuki who has two wins from three rides. Capable of mixing it with these.
9 04:25 Race 9 1400m
SAIMON NOBLE (8) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a third last start over 1400m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. CAPITAL PLANE (7) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing 4 lengths away in second over 1400m at this track. Solid run last time and will take catching again. MANA HOKU LANI (10) went forward last start and gave a great sight when second over 1400m at this track. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide. Winning claims on best figures. RIKO ASTRA (4) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when sixth over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to bounce back.
10 05:00 Race 10 1400m
NICE CAPPUCCINO (7) finished eighth two runs back at Kawasaki then improved last time out to score by 4 lengths as favourite after being in the firing line on the bend over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. TAIKI MONSTRE (10) has returned in good order this preparation. Opened with a second at this track two starts back then landed the prize by 0.8 lengths as public elect last time out over 1600m at this track. Toshiya Yamamoto scored on him last time and retains the ride. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HIRO SHIGE WAVE (6) is third up today. Turned in a better run last time when second, beaten a neck, at this track over 1400m. Distance specialist with 11 wins and 15 minor placings from 37 runs and is sure to be thereabouts. CARITA FELIZ (3) finished third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Has raced six times here and has never missed the frame. Suitably placed so anticipating another forward showing.
11 05:35 Race 11 1600m
ADMIRE LUPUS (3) raced on the speed when resuming last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second, beaten one length. Nicely placed to go one better. BON DIMANCHE (7) resumed over 1600m at this track last time out and finished third, beaten 2 lengths. Has a solid second-up record and should be better for that first-up run. Ready to find best form. YAMANIN BILLOW (9) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Less impressive last time out when third over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. BELLAGIO HOPE (4) ran a strong race first up then raced on the speed last time and faded out of it when sixth over 1600m at this track. Top-three contender.
12 06:10 Race 12 1600m
MAGICAL WORD (9) turned in a fine effort to win by 0.8 lengths at today's course and distance last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. BLACK RATION (8) is a handy galloper who was half a length from the winner in second when resuming last start over 1600m at this track. Bright prospects. SANEI BRAVE (5) did a great job to score by 1.3 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up run. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. RYUNO HAIL (4) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 0.7 lengths from the winner in third over 1600m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so expect another big run.