KASAMATSU   25 Aug 2026
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Expecting Drop Of Ray to lead Hanano Kuroko at just a moderate tempo. DROP OF RAY (3) won by 1.5 lengths when returning from a spell and racing on a dirt track for the first time last start at this track over 800m. Important to note she won when second-up last prep. Should park just off the speed. Will prove tough to beat. KO LANTA (2) did a great job to score by 5 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a much improved run. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HANANO KUROKO (6) was prominent at the bend and finished third last time over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 5.5 lengths. Ready to go a couple better. WE ARE THE PEOPLE (1) has not won for a long while. Last raced on August 11 when beaten 12 lengths into sixth at this track over 1400m. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot return to winning ways.
1 48576 WE ARE THE PEOPLE
KATSUYOSHI ITO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Smart Asher with 55kg at $77.90. The run before that ran second last of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 15 len behind Beat Umazammai with 55kg at $85.90. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
1
TAKAYUKI MORISHIMA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 02261 KO LANTA
MASAYOSHI GOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track on August 11 over 1400m defeating Bambi Chan with 55kg at $1.90. The run before that ran second last of 7 at this track on July 20 over 800m, 10 len behind Caramel Song with 53kg at $3.90. Can go on with it.
2
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 0x7x1 DROP OF RAY
YUYA GOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Last outing favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track on August 11 over 800m defeating Chukha carrying 55kg at $1.20. At only start last preparation 7th of 17 at Chukyo on August 16 2025 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bersa with 55.0kg at $13.10. Strong winning chance.
3
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
4 06657 O K SIGN
KATSUYOSHI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Kiyoshi Tamaki
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at this track on August 11 over 800m, 11 len behind Drop Of Ray carrying 55kg at $99.80. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind Construction with 55kg at $55.10. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
4
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 09845 SUIMO AMAIMO
KATSUYOSHI ITO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ko Lanta carrying 55kg at $61.80. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Construction carrying 55kg at $116.30. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
5
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 6x6x3 HANANO KUROKO
YOICHI KURIMOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Having second run back today. Last outing held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ko Lanta with 55kg at $24.20. At only start last preparation sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 42 len behind Svarog carrying 53kg at $44. Strong winning chance.
6
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 85777 I BET
KATSUYOSHI ITO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Smart Asher carrying 55kg at $166.50. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Oiribukuro with 55kg at $31.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 0x90x DONA DONA
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt August 31 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 17 len behind Bright Lupinus with 51.0kg at $168.70. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Kokura Dirt July 14 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 11 len behind Pirie carrying 55.0kg at $110.50. Marginal prospect.
8
ISSHIN MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap