KAWASAKI   30 Jul 2026
 
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Race 2 1400m

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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Bel Leone. LIVE BAFFY (7) has strung together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on July 9 over 1400m when he scored by one length. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TOSEN ADELAIDE (10) started at $2.30 last time but could only manage seventh, beaten 9 lengths, at Urawa over 1500m. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. Among the leading chances. BEL LEONE (2) resumed three weeks ago over 1500m at this track and was only beaten 1.75 lengths into fifth after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. DIR BRAND (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at Urawa. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.
1 x5746 ONINO TAMAGO
SHIGEMI YASUIKE
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Live Baffy with 56kg at $19.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bertone carrying 56kg at $18.20. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Black cap
2 583x5 BEL LEONE
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomofumi Hisamatsu
Second run back. First-up after three months led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at this track on July 8 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Bella Vittoria with 56kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 2025 over 1200m, 5 len behind Show Mosh carrying 57.0kg at $84.30. Among the top chances.
2
WADA JOJI
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Green cap
3 x339x PIKO GREEN
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Takafumi Ishibe
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track April 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Miraieno Tenshi carrying 54kg at $5.60. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track February 3 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Meisho Matilda carrying 54kg at $2.20. Don't underestimate.
3
RYO NOVATA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
4 93633 FEED WIN
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Live Baffy with 54kg at $19.30. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on June 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Aoi Hanamichi carrying 54kg at $81. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
4
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Green cap
5 5556x DERMA TSURIDASHI
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track April 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Miraieno Tenshi carrying 56kg at $22.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at this track August 7 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Magical Leis with 56kg at $46.80. Should be right in the mix.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 95581 SIENA BEST
MASAMI YAMADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track July 8 over 1400m defeating Ton Yaibin with 56kg at $83.90. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Filigrane with 56kg at $139.70. Looks outclassed.
6
HIROKI OKAMURA
RED,BLUE STRIPES,COLLAR, Orange cap
7 22311 LIVE BAFFY
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takayuki Sawada
Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track July 9 over 1400m defeating Masse D'amour with 56kg at $2.90. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track June 16 over 1400m defeating Win Primus with 56kg at $3.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 0040x SWEET DREAM
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Urawa March 19 over 1500m, 11 len behind Estetica carrying 53kg at $14.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track December 18 over 1500m, 16 len behind Fire Whip carrying 54kg at $87.90. Don't underestimate.
8
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 12572 DIR BRAND
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Grand Horse
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Urawa on July 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Fire Star with 56kg at $6.60. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lemon Aika carrying 56kg at $21.40. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
9
KOSUKE SAKURAI
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Green cap
10 6x317 TOSEN ADELAIDE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at Urawa on July 13 over 1500m, 9 len behind Tokai Diamant carrying 54kg at $2.30. The race before that favourite; won by 9 len at Urawa June 23 over 1400m defeating Namura Mick with 54kg at $5.30. Worth another chance.
10
AKIO MIKOSHI
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Red cap
11 00080 KOKKURISAN
TERUKAZU IMAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on July 8 over 1500m, 17 len behind Bella Vittoria with 54kg at $106.30. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on June 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Aoi Hanamichi with 54kg at $162. Will find this too difficult.
11
KASUMI KAMIO
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap