KASAMATSU   05 Feb 2026
 
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Race 6 1400m

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A solid tempo is on the cards with Meisho Itamae and Win Vertex pushing for the lead ahead of Maruyo Haruki and Berdina. WIN VERTEX (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1400m at this track. Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed and anticipating another big run. MEISHO ITAMAE (4) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth over 1600m at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. BERDINA (8) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing seventh last time out over 1600m at this track. Great chance to bounce back. MARUYO HARUKI (6) returns from a layoff of four-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 800m at this track. Among the better hopes.
1 77556 MEISHO TREK
KYOICHI ITO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 12 len behind Danse Du Vent carrying 57kg at $168.10. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind La La Effort carrying 57kg at $29.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Red cap
2 36344 CHIEN DE LUNE
YOSHIFUTO MIZUNO
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Hirokazu Tamai
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sarasara Hair with 55kg at $82.90. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind La La Effort carrying 55kg at $15.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Pink cap
3 56312 WIN VERTEX
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sarasara Hair with 57kg at $8.50. Before that won by 2.5 len at this track January 7 over 1600m defeating Hiruno Glasgow carrying 57kg at $4.30. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
3
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Red cap
4 27134 MEISHO ITAMAE
YOSHIFUTO MIZUNO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Danse Du Vent with 57kg at $25.20. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Taisei Uno carrying 57kg at $5. Capable of more – worth another chance.
4
KEN TAKAGI
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , RED SLEEVES, White cap
5 45765 ARMA HECTOR
HIDEO MORIYAMA
11YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Koutomic Racing
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 9 len behind Danse Du Vent carrying 57kg at $124.70. The race before that got back early 6th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind La La Effort with 57kg at $79.70. Hard to make a case on recent form.
5
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
6 2438x MARUYO HARUKI
TAKASHI SHIBATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Nagoya September 18 over 1500m, 9 len behind K's Reve carrying 57kg at $126.50. On debut second of 9 at this track October 25 2024 over 800m, 2 len behind Rikohime carrying 55kg at $5.20. Certainly one to consider.
6
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 69149 FINE PRINCESS
YOICHI KURIMOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Zero Hour carrying 52kg at $151.30. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Quattro Sauvage with 52kg at $2.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , RED SLEEVES, Red cap
8 16327 BERDINA
MASAHARU FUJITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 16 len behind Danse Du Vent with 55kg at $25.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on January 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind A Shin Yatagarasu carrying 55kg at $8.40. Nicely placed to bounce back.
8
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
YELLOW, RED VEE, Blue cap
9 95678 CURREN IVERSON
Michiya Araki
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 18 len behind Danse Du Vent carrying 57kg at $171.70. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, 13 len behind Minokoku Stark with 57kg at $66.50. Not keen.
9
TAKAYUKI MORISHIMA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 05098 SALUD POR TI
Hirohiro Moriyama
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on December 30 over 1600m, 11 len behind Admire Lupus with 54kg at $26.40. The race before that 9th of 11 at Mizusawa on December 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Yuyu Souplement with 54kg at $30.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
10
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap