Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   26 June 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:50 Race 1 1400m
DERMA RED STAR (3) made progress last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1400m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run and she should be in the finish again. EARTH LIBRA (2) started at $8.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth at this track over 1580m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PANIC BUTTON (8) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only 2.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. MARGOT GEM (10) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but missed the frame most recently when 12th over 1400m at this track. Record at this track is strong and can make amends.
2 11:25 Race 2 800m
HIRUNO LUGANO (1) is a two-year-old filly by American Patriot out of Boadicea set to debut for the Yuya Goto stable. Bold showing expected, with a betting watch advised. EIFER BYAKKO (4) is on debut for the Yukiyasu Kato stable. Two-year-old filly by American Patriot from Shine Celeb. One to keep close tabs on, particularly if popular with punters. RITO MINGO (2) is a two-year-old filly by American Patriot out of Island Retreat stepping out on debut for the Yoshifuto Mizuno stable. Worth including if well in commission. ACTIVO (3) is on debut. By Big Arthur and comes from the Yoshinaga Ohashi stable. Top-three chance.
3 12:05 Race 3 1580m
DAT DERE (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1580m at this track. Making headway and likely to measure up again. VOGELWAND (5) missed the frame last start when she got a long way back over 1400m at this track, finishing tenth. Has her share of talent and look for an improved run here. AMMITSU HIME (10) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was fourth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Should be ready to run a big race. HARD ROCK STAR (2) finished fourth at his last appearance over 1580m at this track on June 12. Suited in this lineup and is among the better hopes.
4 12:35 Race 4 1400m
MIEL CITRON (6) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at this track at his latest appearance. Has a good record here at this journey. Reunites with Seigo Tsukamoto who has been in the money three times when aboard. Fitter and ready to win. REMOTE (5) turned in a modest performance when seventh last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. KITANO EN CIEL (2) got the prize two runs ago but was safely held last time out when eighth over 1580m at this track. Has the talent to take care of this field. SUSANNA (4) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when third over 1400m at this track. Likely to be about the money again.
5 01:05 Race 5 1400m
SENGOKUBUSHO (4) is unbeaten this campaign after two appearances, the latest win coming over 1580m at this track. Had plenty on his rivals last time and will go close again. HAYAIMONO GACHI (8) settled well back last start and never threatened when sixth over 1800m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. LONELY PLANET (3) turned in a better effort last time to finish in the money over 1800m at this track. Sure to go very well. SHADOW ISLE (6) has been out of the winner's list for a while, last start finishing fourth at this track over 1800m. Capable on his day and can contest for a place.
6 01:40 Race 6 1400m
ANGELITO (10) finished among the placegetters last start when third at this track over 1580m after a first-up win here at the previous outing. Has started five times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. The engagement of Tatsuya Watanabe is a positive move. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. NECTARIS (2) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing third over 1400m at this track when he was handy all the way. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ESPOIR DROIT (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. NAMURA ROBIN (9) missed the placings last start when seventh over 1580m at this track. Finds a nice race and can feature.
7 02:10 Race 7 1580m
REAL KAISER (1) disappointed last start when midfield over 1580m at this track. Nicely placed and expected to be in the finish. FIERTE (6) ran well below her best last time over 1580m at this track, finishing tenth at $2.40. Tatsuya Watanabe who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Can bounce back. EMBRACEMENT (5) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1580m at this track. Well placed to make a big impression. MARIENPLATZ (3) ran a better race last start, finishing fifth over 1580m at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.
8 02:40 Race 8 1400m
ZIEGFELD (10) turned in an encouraging run at this course and distance last time, winding up strongly to finish fourth. Rates highly in this field and deserves another chance. NIHONPIRO DOVER (5) lines up on the back of a fifth over 1400m at this track. Should be in the finish. SMART MANALIS (3) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways. IKS CLOVER (1) took up the running but faded noticeably late when finishing tenth over this journey at this track. Better than the last run suggests and can give a sight.
9 03:10 Race 9 1400m
SVAROG (11) scored by 3 lengths last start at this track over this distance in a big run. Has never been out of the money in three starts at this trip, including two wins. Should be prominent from the outset. Major player. GOLD RIKKA (1) four-year-old filly with multiple wins at this journey. Easily accounted for last time out when fifth over 1400m at this track. Best form stacks up nicely. Big chance. HO O PURSUIT (2) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but disappointed last time when out of the placings at this track over the same trip. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within his grasp. WILSON WAY (6) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1400m. Racing well and can go on with it.
10 03:40 Race 10 1580m
HIRUNO SEVILLA (3) struggled on the tougher circuit two back then last time appreciated the drop in grade when she saluted as favourite over 1580m at this track. In winning form now and should go well again. HIDAKA SAMMYAKU (8) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, scoring by 2 lengths and making it two straight wins. Hard to knock recent runs and looks a definite winning hope again. BIJIN HAKUMEI (2) broke through for her maiden win over 1400m at this track last time. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Jumps from a nice gate and she cannot be discounted. COPANO ELBAZ (9) resumed over 1400m at this track last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by a head. Will be better for that latest run and is worth following up.
11 04:15 Race 11 1580m
DANSE DU VENT (8) started at $2.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth at this track over 1800m. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. HIRONO RAFALE (5) got home by a neck last time out over 1400m at this track. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Leading player again. CHUWANO KISEKI (7) improved last start but found a couple better over 1580m at this track. The engagement of Tatsuya Watanabe is noteworthy. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. AKARI RICKY (4) raced below his best last time when seventh over 1580m at this track. Well placed and should be thereabouts.
12 04:50 Race 12 1400m
SCHNELL KAGA (5) built on a nice third two starts back at this track with a win as public elect over 1800m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by half a length. Stepping up a level this time but on current form he is good enough to take this out. ONIMARU (2) four-year-old entire with multiple wins at this journey. Good effort but found a couple better last time out over 1400m at this track. Terrific chance in a suitable contest. SKY OJI (8) improved last time out, finishing second at the end of 1400m at this track. Has his share of talent and finds a suitable race. KUROTCHI (1) missed the frame last start over 1900m at this track when seventh. Nicely placed to find some form.