KASAMATSU   19 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1600m

Track:      

Genuine tempo from Yanagiba Nebagiba leading Vento Stellare. VENTO STELLARE (5) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten in two runs this time in, the latest at this track over 1600m. Far too good last start and expected to be in the finish again. YANAGIBA NEBAGIBA (2) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 6 lengths over 1600m at this track. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. RYOMA (7) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at this track with a win as public elect over 1400m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. WITH PHILIP (6) has returned in good shape this preparation. Opened with a second at this track two starts back then got the job done by half a length last time out over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.
1 04361 DHARMAWANGSA
T TAGUCHI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsutoshi Yoshida
At the latest run won by 3 len at this track February 4 over 1400m defeating Tomoe carrying 57kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 9 len behind Dea Luce with 57kg at $9.80. Can't see him troubling these.
1
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 24321 YANAGIBA NEBAGIBA
YUYA GOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track February 6 over 1600m defeating Up Feliz carrying 57kg at $1.40. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Highest Rank carrying 57kg at $1.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
2
IGUCHI YUKI
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, ORANGE STAR, BLUE SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPE, Black cap
3 0x0x1 GOOD ROMANCE
MASAYOSHI GOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Billion Star Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last start favourite; won by 6 len at this track February 5 over 1400m defeating Ken Wenzel carrying 55kg at $1.40. At only start last preparation 13th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 8 over 1150m, 11 len behind Honey Laurier carrying 53.0kg at $124.60. Solid top-three hope.
3
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 4x441 AMELITA
HIDEO MORIYAMA
4YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track February 6 over 1400m defeating Hiruno Cardiff with 53kg at $3.20. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind With Philip carrying 53kg at $22.80. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
4
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 49x11 VENTO STELLARE
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 5 len at this track January 21 over 1400m defeating Real Kaiser carrying 55kg at $1.20. Second-up favourite; won by 3 len at this track February 4 over 1600m defeating High Upgrade with 55kg at $1.20. Expected to go very well.
5
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Yellow cap
6 15x21 WITH PHILIP
YUYA GOTO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Osamu Yamashina
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1600m, neck behind Rising Hearth with 57kg at $2.80. Second-up won by 0.5 len at this track January 23 over 1400m defeating Smart Manalis carrying 57kg at $2.10. Should go well in this line up.
6
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
7 x6261 RYOMA
KYOICHI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track January 23 over 1400m defeating Land Sur carrying 57kg at $1.10. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Daddy's Goo Goo with 57kg at $15.90. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
7
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Orange cap
8 5x331 A SHIN AZALEA
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track February 4 over 1400m defeating Ho O Pursuit carrying 55kg at $1.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on January 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Win Creed with 55kg at $3.70. This is going to test her.
8
TAKAYUKI MORISHIMA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Pink cap