KASAMATSU   24 Sep 2026
 
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Race 11 1400m

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Moderate tempo with Ginno Aranami leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. YUINO OTOSHIANA (1) sets the standard despite being beaten as favourite last start, with the stronger piece of recent form his fourth to A Shin Yatagarasu here when beaten a length and a half at big odds. The class drop gives him the clearest winning platform. TOHO GEMMA (4) has not finished her last two races off strongly, but she brings proven Kasamatsu 1400m credentials and a useful class profile, so she rates the main danger if she rebounds. JOLLY MEMORY (7) is another with the right course-and-distance background, though the recent margins make him harder to trust as a win play. ORENTANO (9) improved to be beaten four lengths behind Chateau Periotto at long odds last start and has a strong Kasamatsu 1400m record, making him the value runner for exotics rather than the one to lean on for the win.
1 72446 YUINO OTOSHIANA
KYOICHI ITO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Ran below market expectation when sixth in a 3yo+ A4B2 at Kasamatsu last start, beaten five lengths after being sent out favourite and settling rearward. The run prior reads better, finishing fourth to A Shin Yatagarasu in a 3yo+ B2, beaten a length and a half at big odds. That recent peak, plus the class drop, makes him one of the more credible winning options despite the distance query.
1
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
2 44676 MO MO RAINBOW
YOSHIFUTO MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Finished sixth in a 3yo+ B5 here last start, beaten over 11 lengths by Satono Rush after giving away too much start, and the market had her at big odds. She was also seventh over 1580m two back, beaten just over nine lengths by July First. Her Kasamatsu 1400m record is strong, but current form asks for a clear lift.
2
IGUCHI YUKI
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, ORANGE STAR, BLUE SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPE, Black cap
3 73956 FRIEND KING
YUKIYASU KATO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Haruto Yokoo
Worked home with purpose from well back when sixth in a 3yo+ B5 at Kasamatsu, though the margin was still just over eight lengths behind Chuwa Ace. Two back he was fifth to Cosmo Memorable after again coming from an impossible spot. The closing style offers some encouragement, but he has to bridge a sizeable margin on the main hopes.
3
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 98477 TOHO GEMMA
MASAHARU FUJITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ B3 at Kasamatsu, beaten just under six lengths by Chuwa Daio when she failed to finish it off. Her previous run was similar, beaten just over nine lengths by Smart Tempest. The class drop and two wins at this track and distance keep her in calculations, but she must find a stronger finish.
4
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Blue cap
5 37846 GINNO ARANAMI
YUKIYASU KATO
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Norio Sato
Was safely held in a 3yo+ B4 here last start, finishing sixth and beaten over 11 lengths by Inti Pyro after failing to run on. The start prior over 1580m was better only in patches, finishing fourth to Milky Princess but still beaten just over nine lengths. His track-and-trip record is respectable, yet recent race pressure has found him wanting.
5
ISSHIN MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 74557 YANAGIBA NEBAGIBA
YOSHIFUTO MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Dropped out to finish last in a 3yo+ B4 at Kasamatsu last start, beaten over 13 lengths by Inti Pyro after sitting close enough to do better. Two back he started odds-on over 1580m but could manage only fifth, beaten seven and a half lengths by Trepak. A prior loss to Yuino Otoshiana adds to the task, so sharp improvement is required.
6
TAKAYUKI MORISHIMA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Green cap
7 72487 JOLLY MEMORY
HIDEO MORIYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Kaiya
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ B2 at Kasamatsu, beaten just under ten lengths by A Shin Yatagarasu when conceding a huge start. He was last in a 3yo+ A4B2 two back behind Copano David. The course-and-distance record is sound and he has placed often with this rider, but recent runs demand a better response.
7
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 23886 AILES MINERVA
KYOICHI ITO
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Yukari Saeki
Returns from a two-month break after finishing sixth in a 3yo+ B1 at Kasamatsu, beaten just over nine lengths by Feel My Way after settling rearward. She was also well held over 1580m two back, beaten over 12 lengths by G T Lullaby. Her record with this jockey is a plus, but current form points more to a minor-money hope than a win threat.
8
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 05785 ORENTANO
T TAGUCHI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG

Improved when fifth in a 3yo+ A4B2 at Kasamatsu last start, beaten four lengths by Chateau Periotto at long odds after having the job ahead but sticking on. That was a better effort than his last in a 3yo+ B2 two back. He has seven wins at this track and distance, so he profiles as a genuine place chance if he repeats the latest run.
9
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 72969 HOLLYHOCK
T TAGUCHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Katsutoshi Yoshida
Returns from a two-month break after finishing second last over 1580m in a 3yo+ B1 at Kasamatsu, beaten over 14 lengths by King Minister after failing to come into the race. She was also beaten nine lengths by Shadow Isle two back. The drop back to 1400m suits and her track-distance record is excellent, but her recent form keeps the win case measured.
10
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap