KASAMATSU   15 May 2026
 
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Race 5 1580m

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Genuine pace with Danse Du Vent taking up the running ahead of Luxe Warrior and Maruyo Haruki. DANSE DU VENT (5) went forward last start over 1580m at this track and held on well for third. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. SCHNELL KAGA (6) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at this track, most recently beaten 1.5 lengths into second over 1800m at this track. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can win if at his best. MARUYO HARUKI (1) will find this easier than last start when he finished eighth over 1400m at this track. That effort came on the back of a win two back at this track. Anticipating sharp improvement. LUXE WARRIOR (7) scored last start at this track to make it three wins and two placings from five starts this campaign. Has a strong record at this course, scoring four times from eight starts. Can feature.
1 x1118 MARUYO HARUKI
TAKASHI SHIBATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Jugemoon with 57kg at $33.20. The race before that won by 2 len at this track March 30 over 1580m defeating Hawaiian Icon with 58kg at $1.80. Leading chance again.
1
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 74163 MARUYO FURSA
TAKASHI SHIBATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Haruyuki Nomura
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Blue Tice with 55kg at $36.70. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1580m, 40 len behind Hawaiian Icon carrying 55kg at $46.50. Should go well.
2
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 47132 AILES MINERVA
KYOICHI ITO
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Yukari Saeki
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on April 14 over 1580m, 7 len behind Blue Tice carrying 55kg at $22.20. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1580m, 2 len behind Maruyo Haruki with 55kg at $31.40. One of the roughies.
3
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 94632 KATHARSIS
YOICHI KURIMOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Blue Tice carrying 57kg at $8.60. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track on April 14 over 1580m, 8 len behind Blue Tice carrying 57kg at $11.90. Would be better placed in something easier.
4
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 13223 DANSE DU VENT
HIDEO MORIYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1580m, 2.75 len behind Hawaiian Icon with 57kg at $2.40. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Vanellope with 58kg at $2.30. Capable of a strong showing.
5
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 13132 SCHNELL KAGA
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiroshi Hirose
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Habibi with 57kg at $5.20. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Win Aube carrying 57kg at $5.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
6
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Green cap
7 21211 LUXE WARRIOR
YUKIYASU KATO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Norio Tabata
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track April 28 over 1400m defeating Nihonpiro Reach carrying 57kg at $6.70. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track March 16 over 1600m defeating Hirono Rafale carrying 57kg at $1.80. Won last start and is well-placed again.
7
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 85471 NIHONPIRO PORT
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Eiichi Kobayashi
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track April 14 over 1400m defeating Orentano with 56kg at $18.10. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Vanellope carrying 56kg at $38.90. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
8
MAKI MUKOYAMA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap