Kasamatsu Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
TAMA ESPOIR (3) has a moderate winning strike-rate but did a good job when returning from a break last time at this track, finishing second and only 2.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m after being in the firing line on the bend. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. SMART MANALIS (4) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing seventh and beaten 5.5 lengths starting at $3.50. The engagement of Katsuto Maruno is noteworthy. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to turn things around. ADMIRING (5) has been thereabouts lately without being able to break through, the latest effort a third at this track over 1400m. Has a good record here at this journey with three wins and eight minor placings from 14 starts. One to consider. HOKUSEN KING O (2) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Takayuki Morishima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on February 20 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Incroyable carrying 55kg at $69.50. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Charming Doll with 55kg at $28.70. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $69.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $28.70 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $25.30 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | C6 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $99.20 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C6 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $66.70 |
| 5/8 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,938.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $59.00 |

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Backpack carrying 57kg at $39. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tomoe Jo with 57kg at $36.10. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | C8 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $39.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | C8 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $36.10 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $21.70 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $28.20 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 30 | C9 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $36.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/12/2025 | 12 | C9 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $27.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Backpack carrying 57kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on August 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shinonome carrying 57kg at $6.10. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/02/2026 | 93 | C8 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 19/11/2025 | 13 | C5 3U | $7,143.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.20 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C8 3U | $7,143.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:28.60 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $17.40 |
| 4/10 | 23/10/2025 | 13 | C7 3U | $7,175.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $10.10 |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | C9 3U | $7,175.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.40 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2025 | 26 | C6C9 3U | $7,493.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Highest Rank with 57kg at $3.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hiruno Brisbane with 57kg at $10.10. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $10.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 8-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $67.80 |
| 5/10 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | C8 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $16.60 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 28 | C4 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 8 |
| 8.2L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, neck behind Teruken Yumi Moon carrying 57kg at $7.20. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Maruka Vento carrying 57kg at $11.70. With a little improvement can take this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | B9C3 3U | $7,508.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 8-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $11.70 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | C6 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $8.90 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C8 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $10,584.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $83.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Highest Rank with 57kg at $16.60. Before that second last of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 10 len behind Yanagiba Nebagiba with 57kg at $9. Take on trust.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $16.60 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $21.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | C8 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $90.90 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C4 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 6-7-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $36.90 |
| 5/7 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | C5 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Shigeharu Mabuchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Teruken Yumi Moon carrying 55kg at $92. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 8 len behind Yanagiba Nebagiba carrying 55kg at $12.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | B9C3 3U | $7,508.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $92.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 3-2-6 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $12.10 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,736.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $27.90 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | C5 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $31.70 |
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C5 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:28.90 | 3-2-6 | 4 |
| 32.4L | $17.70 |
| 4/9 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | C6 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Shigeharu Mabuchi | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Satono Pathos carrying 55kg at $66.30. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Yanagiba Nebagiba carrying 55kg at $107.50. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $66.30 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $107.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $36.40 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | C8 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 3-8-10 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $49.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C6 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 32.5L | $60.50 |
| 5/9 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | C6 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 6-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $4.90 |