KASAMATSU   25 Aug 2026
 
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Race 7 1400m

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They look to roll along early with Love Fortissimo and Meiner Warrior leading the charge. CHUWA DAIO (8) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1400m at this track when third, beaten 4.5 lengths. Record at this track is strong. Should run well today with added fitness. LOVE FORTISSIMO (3) has been in the placings her past two starts, finishing second over 1400m at this track last time out. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expecting a bold showing. MEINER WARRIOR (1) was well-fancied when resuming last start but could only manage seventh, beaten 14 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Expected to run well. INCROYABLE (7) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Placed to advantage so expect a big run.
1 744x7 MEINER WARRIOR
YUKIYASU KATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yoko My Love carrying 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Saga on March 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind T M Run Way with 56kg at $2.90. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.
1
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 8x0x0 LLEVADA
YUYA GOTO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Not raced for 44 days. Last outing ran last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 53 len behind Otsuka carrying 54.0kg at $97.90. At only start last preparation ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 23 over 1400m, 54 len behind Pod Donner with 55.0kg at $142.20. Needs more time.
2
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 40422 LOVE FORTISSIMO
KYOICHI ITO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yoko My Love carrying 55kg at $3.40. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind A Shin Yatagarasu with 55kg at $10.20. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
3
KEN TAKAGI
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , RED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 20x7x VEILED IMPACT
HIDEO MORIYAMA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Makio Okada
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 11 at Niigata on May 10 over 2890m, 47 len behind Nishino Lua Nova carrying 59.0kg at $37.80. When resuming last campaign 5th of 16 at Nakayama on March 1 2025 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Angel Breeze with 56.0kg at $30.40. Others have firmer winning claims.
4
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 99847 TOHO GEMMA
MASAHARU FUJITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 8 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Smart Tempest carrying 55kg at $9.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 24 over 1900m, 4 len behind Ryoma with 55kg at $39.90. Cannot enthuse.
5
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Yellow cap
6 12975 CANNA LILY
KATSUYOSHI ITO
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yoko My Love with 55kg at $87.60. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on July 22 over 1580m, 13 len behind Trepak carrying 53kg at $9.30. Genuine chance this time around.
6
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 667x2 INCROYABLE
KYOICHI ITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ken Wenzel with 57kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Urawa on September 23 over 2000m, 9 len behind Dere Chop carrying 56kg at $41.10. Fitter and worth including.
7
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 x49x3 CHUWA DAIO
YUKIYASU KATO
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Shinobu Nakanishi
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Yoko My Love with 54kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on May 30 over 1800m, 7 len behind Mahatma Bel carrying 58.0kg at $14.30. Sure to run well.
8
ISSHIN MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
9 80788 MOUNTAIN PEONY
Hirohiro Moriyama
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Takahiko Yanazume
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind L'ecrin Sourire carrying 55kg at $31.60. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Feel My Way carrying 55kg at $57.10. Prepared to just watch today.
9
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Pink cap