KASAMATSU 23 Jan 2026
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Moderate tempo with Hiruno Cardiff leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. WITH PHILIP (8) ran on strongly only to just miss when first-up as favourite last start over 1600m at this track. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. The engagement of Hosokawa Satoshi is a positive move. Placed to advantage and can run another bold race. HIRUNO CARDIFF (6) was out of the money last start over 1600m at this track, finishing fourth. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including two wins. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. AMELITA (4) returned last time and finished fourth at this track over 1400m, beaten 3.5 lengths. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time. BALEO RIA (3) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with bright prospects.
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| 1 | 63975 |
SMART MANALIS
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA 5YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Toru Okawa Last start 5th of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kamigamino Utage with 57kg at $16.60. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 12 len behind A Shin Rossoneri with 57kg at $19. Watch for a big final furlong. |
1 SHIN HIGASHIKAWA |
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| 2 | 97257 |
MA JOLIE
KATSUYOSHI ITO 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Turf Sport Co. Ltd. At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 13 len behind Akdeniz with 55kg at $62.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 32 len behind Nihonpiro Reach carrying 55kg at $27. A top-three finish would surprise. |
2 TATSUYA MATSUMOTO |
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| 3 | x5622 |
BALEO RIA
HIROSHI SASANO 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MK Racing Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Declencher with 55kg at $2.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 30 len behind Danse Du Vent carrying 55kg at $5.90. Not far away of late. Worth including. |
3 TATSUYA WATANABE |
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| 4 | 034x4 |
AMELITA
HIDEO MORIYAMA 4YO DK B MARE 53.0KG Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kamigamino Utage with 53kg at $3. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Sapporo on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Griffon carrying 55.0kg at $110.70. Among the leading chances. |
4 KYOKA FUKAZAWA |
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| 5 | 79793 |
LORD TWILIGHT
YOSHIFUTO MIZUNO 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Declencher with 57kg at $80.80. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 42 len behind Mullein carrying 54kg at $21. Needs to find several lengths to threaten. |
5 HATTORI DAICHI |
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| 6 | 32164 |
HIRUNO CARDIFF
YUYA GOTO 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Hiruno Co. Ltd. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kashima Sweep with 55kg at $15.40. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Koshu Panja with 55kg at $9.10. Can improve again. Top chance. |
6 MYOJO HARU DAI |
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| 7 | 66688 |
NAKED HEART
Hirohiro Moriyama 7YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Three Stars Racing Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 17 len behind Akdeniz carrying 55kg at $100.60. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mullein carrying 55kg at $16.40. Fully tested on her recent run. |
7 SHIGEHARU MABUCHI |
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| 8 | 415x2 |
WITH PHILIP
YUYA GOTO 6YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Osamu Yamashina Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1600m, neck behind Rising Hearth carrying 57kg at $2.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track May 2 over 1400m defeating Estrella with 57kg at $10.50. Improver with winning prospects. |
8 HOSOKAWA SATOSHI |
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