KASAMATSU   14 Aug 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Nefer Asti to take charge ahead of A Shin Taverna at a good tempo. SAIMON CURTIS (5) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at this track before finishing third, beaten 1.75 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. A SHIN TAVERNA (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at this track after being in contention all the way. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Likely improver with strong prospects. NEFER ASTI (7) raced on the pace over 1580m at this track last time and went on to win by 5 lengths. Has two wins from four starts at this circuit. Shapes as one to consider. IKS CLOVER (3) was safely held when sixth last time out over 1580m at this track, beaten 13 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Best figures measure up so deserves another chance.
1 34x22 A SHIN TAVERNA
MASAHARU FUJITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1580m, 0.5 len behind Kapua carrying 55kg at $9.10. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Puerta Azul carrying 55kg at $4.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
1
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 26585 HO O PURSUIT
KYOICHI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on July 23 over 1580m, 7 len behind Plumes De L'ange with 57kg at $11.40. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oirambuchi with 57kg at $6.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 80216 IKS CLOVER
MASAYOSHI GOTO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track on July 23 over 1580m, 13 len behind Milky Princess carrying 53kg at $12.50. The run before that won by 3 len at this track on July 10 over 1400m defeating Nectaris carrying 53kg at $2.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
3
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 333x4 K'S HERMY
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Nagoya on July 31 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Oreini Utaimasu carrying 55kg at $16.10. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Funabashi on June 3 2025 over 1500m, 12 len behind Hope Etoile carrying 52kg at $163.20. Needs more time.
4
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
5 0x003 SAIMON CURTIS
MASAHARU FUJITA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Akinori Sawada
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Puerta Azul carrying 57kg at $1.50. Before that eased back early on 12th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1400m, 15 len behind Fourth Miracle carrying 55.0kg at $454.60. Further improvement is anticipated.
5
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Yellow cap
6 74186 ROBUST WARRIOR
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start ran last in a small field at this track on July 23 over 1580m, 8 len behind Plumes De L'ange carrying 55kg at $13.20. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Embracement with 55kg at $5.30. Form doesn't read well but she is a genuine contender.
6
ISSHIN MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 21201 NEFER ASTI
HIROYUKI IMAZU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yukihiro Yokoyama
Last start favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track on July 23 over 1580m defeating Love Me Cannes with 55kg at $1.90. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Kokura on July 4 over 1200m, 15 len behind Good Piece with 53.0kg at $113.60. No reason she cannot salute again.
7
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 54567 HIRONO EXCALIBUR
KYOICHI ITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hirosato Ono
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Teruken Yumi Moon carrying 57kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1580m, 11 len behind Milky Princess carrying 57kg at $44.70. Better off looking to others.
8
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP