KASAMATSU   23 Jan 2026
 
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Race 12 1400m

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In the absence of noted leaders, T O Lyra and Luxe Brillante may be the ones to set a moderate tempo. LUXE BRILLANTE (2) has been out of the money of late, including last time out when fourth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Great chance to atone. RHEIN STRAHL (4) settled well back when eighth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Going up a level this time but he cannot be taken lightly. SUN KAGUYAHIME (6) last raced on January 9 when seventh at this track over 1400m. Finds a tougher race but she has the talent to test this line-up. PURE KISHO (9) finished eighth last time over 1600m at this track in a disappointing performance. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
1 54644 KISEKINO KUNI
KYOICHI ITO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Last start 4th of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind A Shin Rotate carrying 57kg at $71. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 8 len behind A Shin Rossoneri carrying 57kg at $12.60. Others make more appeal.
1
KENSHIN UOZUMI
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , RED SLEEVES, Black cap
2 63984 LUXE BRILLANTE
YUKIYASU KATO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Norio Tabata
Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Innamorato carrying 54kg at $33.80. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 18 len behind Daddy's Goo Goo carrying 54kg at $95. Can improve again. Top chance.
2
TATSUYA MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
3 05777 TAKIZAKURA
KYOICHI ITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on January 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Win Vertex carrying 57kg at $30.30. Before that second last of 8 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Seven Three Rose carrying 57kg at $73.70. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
3
SATOSHI YONEKURA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 65868 RHEIN STRAHL
KATSUYOSHI ITO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigemasa Osawa
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Innamorato carrying 57kg at $94.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mullein with 57kg at $28.20. Will hit the line hard.
4
HATTORI DAICHI
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Black cap
5 83576 T O LYRA
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Innamorato with 55kg at $22.90. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Daddy's Goo Goo carrying 55kg at $178.10. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
5
TAKAYUKI MORISHIMA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, White cap
6 42457 SUN KAGUYAHIME
TAKASHI SHIBATA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Last start second last of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Innamorato with 55kg at $11.10. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cosmo Memorable carrying 55kg at $47. Can turn things around.
6
KEN TAKAGI
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
7 67570 PROPELLER SHAFT
YOSHIFUTO MIZUNO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hirokazu Tamai
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on December 30 over 1600m, 18 len behind Long Tone carrying 57kg at $195.90. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on December 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Oirambuchi with 57kg at $120.60. Would rather see in something easier.
7
MIKIO FUJIWARA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 2598x RECIPRO TURBO
MASAYOSHI GOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track October 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Katsuno Thank You with 55kg at $66.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track August 15 over 1400m defeating Purpose Point with 55kg at $3.40. Cannot make a strong case.
8
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Green cap
9 99858 PURE KISHO
YOICHI KURIMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kiyohide Hasegawa
Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 8 at this track on January 7 over 1600m, 11 len behind Win Vertex with 57kg at $89.60. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mullein with 57kg at $20.50. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
9
MANATO KUROSAWA
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, ORANGE STAR, BLUE SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPE, White cap