KASAMATSU   29 May 2026
 
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Race 11 1580m

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Habibi should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. BLUE TICE (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 3 lengths at this track over 1400m. Tatsuya Watanabe is back on and is yet to miss the top-three from four rides, including three wins. Can get the hat-trick. HABIBI (4) carried on the great form last start when he lifted to score over 1800m at this track, making it back-to-back wins in the process. Among the leading chances again. STAY CLASSY (6) improved last start to finish third over 1900m here. Has the talent to produce another positive result. GALWAY GIRL (3) missed the frame last time when sixth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Can atone.
1 66611 BLUE TICE
T TAGUCHI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 3 len at this track May 1 over 1400m defeating Katharsis carrying 57kg at $3.80. The start before that scored a big 7 len win at this track April 14 over 1580m defeating Ailes Minerva with 57kg at $8.80. The inside draw is a real bonus.
1
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, White cap
2 11434 CHUWANO KISEKI
YUKIYASU KATO
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Shinobu Nakanishi
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on May 1 over 1580m, 6 len behind Milan Milan with 57kg at $9. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Go Go Birthday carrying 57kg at $3. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
2
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 66236 GALWAY GIRL
HIDEO MORIYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on May 1 over 1580m, 9 len behind Milan Milan carrying 55kg at $33. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Stanley carrying 55kg at $3.50. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
3
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 21211 HABIBI
T TAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track April 28 over 1800m defeating Schnell Kaga carrying 57kg at $8.20. The race before that won by 3 len at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Lagoon with 57kg at $1.90. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
4
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 51147 BOLD HAWK
KYOICHI ITO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on May 1 over 1580m, 11 len behind Milan Milan with 57kg at $7.90. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on April 17 over 1900m, 5 len behind Hifumi Bandam with 57kg at $32.10. Recent form not good enough.
5
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 45643 STAY CLASSY
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Kurotchi carrying 55kg at $5.40. The start before that in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1800m, 36 len behind Stanley carrying 52kg at $6.60. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
6
IGUCHI YUKI
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, ORANGE STAR, BLUE SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPE, Green cap
7 93584 AKARI RICKY
MASAYOSHI GOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Most recently in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Kurotchi with 57kg at $17.10. The race before that of 9 at this track on May 1 over 1580m, 12 len behind Milan Milan with 57kg at $93. Prepared to just watch today.
7
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 46609 WIN RESERVE
Hirohiro Moriyama
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at Saga on April 12 over 1300m, 14 len behind Zugvogel carrying 56kg at $297.90. The race before that ran last of 10 at Saga on March 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Zugvogel carrying 56kg at $276.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 54714 NIHONPIRO PORT
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Eiichi Kobayashi
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1580m, 8 len behind Maruyo Haruki with 55kg at $76.20. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track April 14 over 1400m defeating Orentano with 56kg at $18.10. Among the better chances.
9
MAKI MUKOYAMA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 22169 SHERRINGFORD
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Nisshin B.
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on May 1 over 1580m, 42 len behind Milan Milan carrying 57kg at $22.20. The run before that struggled in the run home; second last of 7 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ultimate Saga carrying 55kg at $3.10. This looks too tough.
10
ISSHIN MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap