Kawasaki Race 2 - Race 2 - 900
Lean to TALL CAT (2), who debuted with a solid 3rd over 900m at this track and can build on that from an inside draw near the speed. IKUNO KNIGHT (1) is a danger first up back to 900m, having placed 2nd at this track and trip and drawn the rail with 55kg. TRUST LION (5) has shown minor improvement at 900m and can hold a spot from barrier 5 to stick on for a placing. BIERE BLANCHE (4) is harder to assess dropping sharply in trip but did find the frame two back at Kawasaki and could keep them honest. Narrow edge to TALL CAT (2).
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 55kgs
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First up off a 15-week break, and returns to the 900m he handled when 2nd of 4 here on 10 Jul, beaten 2.5L at $6.50. That was followed by an 8th of 8 over 1600m here on 27 Jul, beaten 20.51L, so the sharp drop back to the short trip looks a plus. With Ryou Nobata up for Hitoshi Sasaki, Ikuno Knight gets conditions more like his better run. Genuine chance to show more at this distance.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | FIRM | Ryouta Sugawara | 54kg | 01:46.20 | - | 1 |
| 20.51L | $9.00 | |
| 2/4 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Ryouta Sugawara | 54kg | 00:56.10 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 54kgs
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Second up after a Kawasaki 900m run on 16 Oct when 3rd of 6, beaten 5.1L at $4.33. Draws better here moving from barrier 6 to 2, which can help at this trip. With Yuuki Furuoka booked again, Tall Cat has a favourable set-up to build on that run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Yuuki Furuoka | 54kg | 00:55.50 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Noritada Honda
Weight: 54kgs
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Back to 900m at Kawasaki after a tough 1400m run here on 12 Oct when 7th of 7, beaten 34.8L at $41.00. Prior 900m spin at this track on 30 Jul resulted in 6th of 6, beaten 33.75L at $126.00. Stays with Noritada Honda and needs to lift sharply at this trip.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | FIRM | Noritada Honda | 54kg | 01:35.90 | - | 1 |
| 34.8L | $41.00 | |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | HEAVY | Noritada Honda | 54kg | 01:35.40 | - | 3 |
| 37.5L | $151.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | FIRM | Noritada Honda | 54kg | 01:35.80 | - | 6 |
| 39.26L | $151.00 | |
| 6/6 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Noritada Honda | 54kg | 00:55.40 | - | 1 |
| 33.75L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Takuto Iketani
Weight: 54kgs
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Third up and draws much better, coming in to barrier 4 after jumping from 12 last time. Latest run was 8th of 10 over 1500m at Kawasaki on 12 Oct, beaten 18.75L at $151.00 on firm. Back to 900m with Takuto Iketani up, the draw gives her a chance to settle into the race more cleanly.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | FIRM | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 01:36.50 | - | 12 |
| 18.75L | $151.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | HEAVY | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 01:33.90 | - | 7 |
| 20L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 55kgs
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Second up and draws better, coming from barrier 12 to 5. Last start at Kawasaki over 900m he finished 4th of 12, beaten 12.01L at $251.00. An inside-to-middle draw should give Kousuke Sakurai options, and the course-and-distance experience is in place.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 13/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Kousuke Sakurai | 54kg | 00:54.40 | - | 12 |
| 12.01L | $251.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Jouji Wada | 54kg | 00:56.90 | - | 1 |
| 14.75L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 55kgs
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Fourth up and back to the 900m at Kawasaki after finishing 9th of 12 here on 13 Oct, beaten 20.51L at $201.00. Draws better with barrier 6 after coming from 11 last time. Setup is more favourable and Monge Call can look to improve with race fitness building.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 13/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 00:54.40 | - | 11 |
| 20.51L | $201.00 | |
| 10/11 | 08/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SOFT | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 01:34.50 | - | 9 |
| 22.26L | $51.00 | |
| 3/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SOFT | Shuuma Niihara | 54kg | 01:34.50 | - | 4 |
| 18L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Third up and sharpens right back to 900m after finishing 6th of 7 over 1400m here on 12 Oct, beaten 14.8L at $3.40 on firm ground. The shorter trip could suit better than that testing run. Haruhito Nakayama sticks for Terukazu Imai. Competitive showing is within reach if the drop in trip brings improvement.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | FIRM | Ryou Nobata | 55kg | 01:35.90 | - | 2 |
| 14.8L | $3.40 | |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | HEAVY | Ryou Nobata | 54kg | 01:33.90 | - | 4 |
| 38.85L | $7.50 |