KASAMATSU   14 Apr 2026
 
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Race 9 1400m

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Good pace headed by Hirono Rafale, Hiruno Glasgow and Win Aube, with Reigning Cat and Win Vertex close by. WIN VERTEX (8) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 1.5 lengths over today's journey at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and four placings. In form and should go well again. SCHNELL KAGA (1) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by half a length over 1580m at this track. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three runs. Leading player again. A SHIN CARROTS (9) showed the way from barrier rise to score by 1.5 lengths last start over this course and distance. Has a strong record here at this journey with four wins from nine starts. One to consider. WIN AUBE (4) turned in a fine effort to score by 0.8 lengths at today's course and distance last start in a far better effort. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.
1 4x131 SCHNELL KAGA
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiroshi Hirose
Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track March 31 over 1580m defeating A Shin Quantum with 57kg at $2.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Maruyo Haruki with 57kg at $5.50. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
1
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Green cap
2 41323 HIRONO RAFALE
KYOICHI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Vanellope with 57kg at $3.90. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on March 16 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Luxe Warrior with 57kg at $8.50. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
2
KATSUTO MARUNO
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
3 45795 ACO
KYOICHI ITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on March 20 over 1600m, 9 len behind A Shin Kosonte carrying 55kg at $14.60. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 18 len behind Kayado Black carrying 54kg at $40. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
3
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
4 22541 WIN AUBE
T TAGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track March 31 over 1400m defeating Win Harmonia carrying 57kg at $5.60. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on March 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Luxe Warrior with 57kg at $9.60. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Black cap
5 x0x05 REIGNING CAT
HIDEO MORIYAMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Oda
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at Ohi on January 30 over 1400m, 14 len behind Moriden Stealth carrying 56kg at $53.90. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 32 len behind Nihonpiro Reach with 57kg at $12.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, White cap
6 23221 HIRUNO GLASGOW
YUYA GOTO
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiruno Co. Ltd.
Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track March 18 over 1400m defeating Orchid Lady with 57kg at $1.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Margot Menes carrying 57kg at $1.60. This is going to test him.
6
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Yellow cap
7 67878 SUNSET COLOR
HIDEO MORIYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Yoshitsugu Toyoi
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 40 len behind Nihonpiro Reach with 53kg at $146. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 20 len behind Bold Hawk carrying 53kg at $11. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 12321 WIN VERTEX
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track March 16 over 1400m defeating Meisho Itamae with 57kg at $1.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Nihonpiro Reach with 57kg at $4.10. Can get the job done again.
8
SOICHI KATO
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Pink cap
9 763x1 A SHIN CARROTS
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Highest Rank with 57kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Eterno Legame with 57.0kg at $6.20. Sure to run well.
9
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Yellow cap
10 643x1 ZINFIN DOLL
HIROSHI SASANO
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Sayuri Takadaru
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 30 over 1400m defeating Smart Tempest carrying 55kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Funabashi on March 11 2025 over 1200m, 8 len behind Horsemanship carrying 54kg at $160.60. One of the top chances.
10
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Yellow cap