KASAMATSU   09 Jan 2026
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Moderate pace from Kamigamino Utage taking it up with Aoi Rikimaru and Mille Tendresses on his back. KAMIGAMINO UTAGE (2) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start third at this track over 1400m when beaten 1.3 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Will give a great sight. AMELITA (9) returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed and expected to go well fresh. SMART MANALIS (4) missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1600m at this track, finishing seventh. Katsuto Maruno gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. Expect a better run this time. MILLE TENDRESSES (7) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Can play a big role.
1 82776 HOME RUN BATTER
T TAGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at Mizusawa on December 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Trail Ridge carrying 56kg at $34.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Drake with 56kg at $35.70. Prefer to see.
1
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 22243 KAMIGAMINO UTAGE
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Ho O Raidai carrying 57kg at $2. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Schrodinger with 57kg at $2.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
2
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 97753 MATCHAN FIGHT
MASAYOSHI GOTO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 8 len behind A Shin Rossoneri carrying 57kg at $36.90. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Miyuki Amore Mio with 57kg at $27. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
3
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 46397 SMART MANALIS
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start second last of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 12 len behind A Shin Rossoneri carrying 57kg at $19. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Berdina carrying 57kg at $6.10. Will be saved up for one last crack.
4
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 14488 HO O MARIAN
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 16 len behind Win Heliodor carrying 54kg at $19.20. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, 20 len behind Kashima Sweep with 54kg at $79.40. Can improve on recent efforts.
5
ISSHIN MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 56184 AOI RIKIMARU
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takayoshi Shintani
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Red Swing with 57kg at $49.20. The race before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rudisha carrying 57kg at $248.80. Not one of the top selections.
6
TAKAYUKI MORISHIMA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Green cap
7 76253 MILLE TENDRESSES
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Takashi Himori
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 32 len behind Danse Du Vent with 55kg at $60.50. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lord Alliance with 55kg at $4.90. Plenty to like about her prospects.
7
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 57326 HIRUNO MAAS
MASAYOSHI GOTO
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 12 len behind Red Swing with 53kg at $19.70. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Smart Judy with 53kg at $23.80. Others going much better heading into this one.
8
RYOTO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 4034x AMELITA
HIDEO MORIYAMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track November 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Nihonpiro Perry carrying 55kg at $7.80. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Sapporo August 30 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Trevi carrying 55.0kg at $162.10. Expected to run well.
9
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 78473 DE KLERK
YOICHI KURIMOTO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 31 len behind Nihonpiro Reach carrying 57kg at $95.50. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 21 len behind Miyuki Amore Mio with 57kg at $34.30. Prepared to risk on current form.
10
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Pink cap