KASAMATSU   04 Mar 2026
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Plenty of pace from Major Rush, Ho O Pursuit and Happy Norikun matching motors ahead of Kitano Hikoboshi. HO O PURSUIT (1) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when third over 1400m at this track. Winning rider Tatsuya Watanabe sticks. Well placed and should be in the finish. MAJOR RUSH (6) went forward from the low draw last time before fading to finish eighth over 1400m at this track. Well placed and look for an improved run. SHEER ELEGANCE (4) finished out of the money when sixth in a 1400m contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. MALIE (3) was comfortably accounted for when tenth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Worth another chance.
1 23423 HO O PURSUIT
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Embracement with 57kg at $2. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind A Shin Azalea carrying 57kg at $2.70. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
1
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, White cap
2 x8643 KITANO HIKOBOSHI
T TAGUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cross Rate with 55kg at $21.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Regent De L'or with 55kg at $42.60. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
2
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 61410 MALIE
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 18 len behind Dea Luce carrying 55kg at $17.10. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track February 2 over 1400m defeating Tayasu American carrying 55kg at $1.20. A better showing is expected.
3
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 x6176 SHEER ELEGANCE
HIDEO MORIYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Dea Luce carrying 55kg at $42.70. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1600m, 15 len behind Vento Stellare with 55kg at $59.50. Nicely placed to bounce back.
4
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 52788 KIND OF YOU
MASAYOSHI GOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Last start second last of 9 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 17 len behind Cross Rate carrying 57kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Dharmawangsa carrying 57kg at $20.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
MAKI MUKOYAMA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 53518 MAJOR RUSH
YUYA GOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mitsu Hirakawa
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 15 len behind Dea Luce with 55kg at $9.50. The start before that won by 3 len at this track February 4 over 1400m defeating Holo Kiki with 55kg at $2. Can do much better.
6
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Green cap
7 83133 SUSANNA
YOICHI KURIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yukio Baba
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Propiedad with 55kg at $10.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Azalea carrying 55kg at $70.20. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
7
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 53172 EARTH LIBRA
YUKIYASU KATO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Propiedad with 55kg at $31.40. Before that second last of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Barullo Azul with 55kg at $84.50. Can't recommend against this lot.
8
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 4578x CHUWA JORDAN
YUKIYASU KATO
9YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Shinobu Nakanishi
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track October 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yotsuyakaidan with 57kg at $24.60. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track August 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pyro's Bridge carrying 57kg at $38.60. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
9
ISSHIN MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 412x0 HAPPY NORIKUN
MASAHARU FUJITA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Noriko Adachi
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 50 len behind Dharmawangsa with 57kg at $29.10. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on December 13 2024 over 1400m, 15 len behind Ace Of Spades with 56kg at $9.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Pink cap