Kasamatsu Race 9

1400

Prize Money: $6,751

KIMINI MEROMERO (3) has the most appealing recent platform, having been beaten just under a length by T O Lyra at Kasamatsu after letting down well, and she also made ground in stronger 3yo+ C1 company two runs back. CELTIC HEART'S (2) is the main danger on track-and-distance substance, with two wins and five placings from nine attempts here over 1400m, though being beaten as a short odds-on favourite last start keeps the price in focus. I'VE COME BACK (1) brings place consistency rather than a sharp winning profile, coming off a second to Ancient Dance and drawing on a long body of Kasamatsu 1400m form. BELLE CIEL (8) improved into third behind Yasuke last time and is third-up, but her maiden record means she must take another step to turn a placing chance into a winning one.

Distance: 1400m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: C4

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I've Come Back (1) 4595843562
Trainer: Hiroyoshi Kawashima()
Jockey: Ichito Matsumoto
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $33,202
Win / Place: 2.82% / 23%

6 yo Brown Mare

Sire: ADMIRE MAX (JPN)

Dam: PASSION ROAD (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 2-5-10

Distance

58: 2-4-8

Trk/Dst

55: 2-3-8

Track

59: 2-3-8

Season

15: 0-1-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

67: 2-5-10

Dirt

71: 2-5-10

Firm

48: 2-2-6

Clockwise

69: 2-5-10

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Improved into second behind Ancient Dance in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu three weeks ago, beaten three lengths at generous odds, though the run was safely held rather than unlucky. The start prior she was sixth behind T O Lyra after giving away too much ground. Her two wins and eleven places from 55 tries at this track and distance keep her in the minor-money mix, but the win record tempers enthusiasm.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	8/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C8 3U	7	Seigo Tsukamoto	55kg	R	1:33.50	53.9 km/h	3.0L	1-1	$12	14	$6,395	$1,421	1. Ancient Dance 2. I've Come Back 3. Queen's Green
6th of 8	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	5	Hiroshi Ohara	55kg	Fast	1:32.10	54.7 km/h	8.5L	6-7	$16	12	$6,393	-	1. T O Lyra 2. Kimini Meromero 3. Ancient Dance
5th of 7	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	1	Katsuto Maruno	55kg	Fast	1:29.60	56.3 km/h	34.5L	6-6	$69	22	$6,393	-	1. Svarog 2. Propeller Shaft 3. Fumi Florence
3rd of 9	22/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	COND 3U	5	Tatsuya Matsumoto	55kg	Fast	1:32.90	54.3 km/h	5.3L	4-5	$6.20	12	$7,245	$1,011	1. Earth Libra 2. Mburi Mugoboka 3. I've Come Back
4th of 11	10/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	2	Hiroshi Ohara	55kg	Fast	1:32.70	54.4 km/h	2.5L	9-7	$59	15	$6,440	$537	1. Wing Commander 2. Glorious Top 3. B B Laughter
8th of 10	25/6/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C8 3U	9	Tatsuya Matsumoto	55kg	Good	1:31.20	55.3 km/h	21.3L	7-8	$18	15	$6,305	-	1. Hikaruno Nagi 2. Pep Talk 3. Teruken Ren Gray

Celtic Heart's (2) 2508601342
Trainer: Kyoichi Ito(Japan)
Jockey: Takayuki Morishima
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $19,700
Win / Place: 8.70% / 39%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BIG ARTHUR (JPN)

Dam: CHESUTOKE HEART'S (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 2-4-3

Distance

9: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

9: 2-3-2

Track

10: 2-3-3

Season

10: 1-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-1-0

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

17: 2-4-3

Turf

6: 0-0-0

Good

6: 0-0-0

Dirt

17: 2-4-3

Firm

14: 2-3-3

Clockwise

20: 2-4-3

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a one-month freshening after running second to Yasuke in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu, beaten two lengths as a short odds-on favourite after picking up late. He had also caught the eye from well back when fourth behind Svarog. With two wins and five places from nine starts at this track and distance, and the ability to race handy, he remains a strong winning chance despite the beaten-favourite query.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C8 3U	8	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:31.60	55.0 km/h	2.0L	4-2	$1.90f	12	$6,393	$1,421	1. Yasuke 2. Celtic Heart's 3. Belle Ciel
4th of 7	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	4	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:29.60	56.3 km/h	33.0L	7-4	$1.70f	21	$6,393	$533	1. Svarog 2. Propeller Shaft 3. Fumi Florence
3rd of 7	23/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	7	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:31.10	55.3 km/h	3.2L	3-1	$6.60	15	$9,660	$1,342	1. Convex 2. Miel Citron 3. Celtic Heart's
1st of 8	8/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	5	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:32.50	54.5 km/h	0.2L	1-1	$1.50f	28	$6,440	$3,578	1. Celtic Heart's 2. Beat Umazammai 3. G T Oka
12th of 14	10/6/26	Tokyo City Keiba	1200m	C3 3U	7	Sho Yoshii	56kg	M	1:14.40	58.1 km/h	11.4L	6-6	$9.90	22	$12,609	-	1. Silver Mac 2. The Goat 3. It's Bad
6th of 13	19/5/26	Tokyo City Keiba	1600m	C3 3U	1	Ryo Novata	56kg	Fast	1:44.70	55.0 km/h	7.0L	4-3	$2.40f	19	$12,696	-	1. Scotch Kilt 2. Phaistos 3. Sabuno Luana

Kimini Meromero (3) 08429x0752
Trainer: Yoshifuto Mizuno(URAWA)
Jockey: Yuuki Iguchi
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $29,913
Win / Place: 2.27% / 20%

5 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: TALISMANIC (GB)

Dam: TOHO HONEY (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 1-4-4

Distance

21: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

8: 0-2-0

Track

8: 0-2-0

Season

9: 0-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

43: 1-4-4

Dirt

44: 1-4-4

Firm

26: 0-4-3

Clockwise

18: 1-3-2

Anti-Clockwise

26: 0-1-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Returns from a one-month freshening after going close behind T O Lyra in a 3yo+ C9 at Kasamatsu, beaten just under a length and finishing off well with 52kg. Two runs back she was fifth in a 3yo+ C1 behind Cosmo Fleur, where she again made late ground. The distance remains the main query, but the light weight, recent improvement and stronger prior grade give her a clear winning platform.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	4	Iguchi Yuki	52kg	Fast	1:32.10	54.7 km/h	0.8L	1-1	$5.30	12	$6,393	$1,421	1. T O Lyra 2. Kimini Meromero 3. Ancient Dance
5th of 7	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	4	Iguchi Yuki	52kg	Fast	1:32.10	54.7 km/h	4.3L	3-4	$19	24	$6,393	-	1. Cosmo Fleur 2. Yasuke 3. Happy Norikun
7th of 7	20/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	1	Shinichi Maruyama	55kg	Fast	1:32.90	54.3 km/h	9.3L	1-5	$20	10	$6,440	-	1. Miss Tenzan 2. B B Laughter 3. Kokoroe
10th of 11	10/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	4	Seiji Kato	55kg	Fast	1:32.70	54.4 km/h	9.5L	10-10	$7.70	113	$6,440	-	1. Wing Commander 2. Glorious Top 3. B B Laughter
113 Day Spell
9th of 9	19/3/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C2 3U	9	Tatsuya Matsumoto	54kg	M	1:32.70	54.4 km/h	10.1L	4-6	$8.60	14	$7,300	-	1. Keisan Noble 2. Sun Kaguyahime 3. Good Romance
2nd of 8	5/3/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C4 3U	6	Tatsuya Matsumoto	54kg	Fast	1:32.90	54.3 km/h	4.0L	4-3	$78	13	$6,489	$1,442	1. Hiruno Cardiff 2. Kimini Meromero 3. Sun Kaguyahime

Beat Umazammai (4) 553343x217
Trainer: Yuya Goto(KASAMATSU)
Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $19,129
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SINISTER MINISTER (USA)

Dam: IRISH BEAT (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 2-1-3

Distance

10: 2-1-3

Trk/Dst

8: 2-1-3

Track

10: 2-1-3

Season

7: 1-1-3

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

12: 2-1-3

Dirt

15: 2-1-3

Firm

9: 2-1-2

Clockwise

11: 2-1-3

Anti-Clockwise

4: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 2-1-3

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1580m

Comments

Was well below her best when seventh behind Pep Talk over 1580m at Kasamatsu last start, beaten over 10 lengths after settling rearward, and there was no obvious excuse. The positive is the run prior, when she led and beat One Short Day by six lengths as a dominant favourite. Back to a track-and-distance record of two wins and four places from eight helps, but she needs to rebound sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	27/8/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	C1 3U	1	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	SP	1:46.70	53.3 km/h	10.3L	6-7	$4.10	35	$9,589	-	1. Pep Talk 2. Unsung Heroine 3. Cosmo Finesse
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	23/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	COND 3U	6	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	Fast	1:33.10	54.1 km/h	6.0L	1-1	$1.10f	15	$7,245	$4,025	1. Beat Umazammai 2. One Short Day 3. Festive Free
2nd of 8	8/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	3	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	Fast	1:32.50	54.5 km/h	0.2L	1-1	$2.70	126	$6,440	$1,431	1. Celtic Heart's 2. Beat Umazammai 3. G T Oka
126 Day Spell
3rd of 7	4/3/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	2	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	SP	1:33.30	54.0 km/h	3.2L	6-6	$4.30	16	$6,489	$901	1. A Shin Salomon 2. Morino Leon 3. Beat Umazammai
4th of 9	16/2/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	2	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	Fast	1:31.90	54.8 km/h	10.8L	5-6	$8.20	12	$6,674	$556	1. Propiedad 2. Earth Libra 3. Susanna
3rd of 9	4/2/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	3	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	Fast	1:32.80	54.3 km/h	2.5L	-	$4.50	14	$6,674	$927	1. Shibano Ten Ten 2. Trixi 3. Beat Umazammai

Doctor Sakura (5) 745918924x
Trainer: Masayoshi Goto()
Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $14,857
Win / Place: 8.00% / 24%

4 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: THUNDER SNOW (IRE)

Dam: JO AKARIN (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 2-2-2

Distance

21: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

19: 2-2-2

Track

19: 2-2-2

Season

11: 1-1-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

20: 2-2-2

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

24: 2-2-2

Firm

19: 2-2-1

Clockwise

23: 2-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth behind Cantuta in a 3yo+ C9 at Kasamatsu, beaten just over two lengths when close up late. Her previous second to Jour Se Leve had more substance, as she held a narrow lead and was only collared late. Two wins and four places from 19 starts at this track and distance support her case, but first-up she profiles as a conditional each-way hope.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	10/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	2	Kyoka Fukazawa	53kg	Fast	1:31.40	55.1 km/h	2.3L	1-1	$7.70	16	$6,440	$537	1. Cantuta 2. Lovushka 3. Twin Ray
2nd of 9	24/6/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	5	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	Fast	1:32.70	54.4 km/h	1.0L	1-1	$6.90	14	$6,305	$1,401	1. Jour Se Leve 2. Doctor Sakura 3. Wing Commander
9th of 12	10/6/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	11	Mikio Fujiwara	55kg	Fast	1:33.80	53.7 km/h	6.0L	2-4	$9.40	13	$6,305	-	1. Wisteria Bell 2. Pep Talk 3. Lovushka
8th of 9	28/5/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	3	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:31.30	55.2 km/h	10.0L	3-4	$64	16	$9,522	-	1. Dea Luce 2. Malie 3. My Courage
1st of 8	12/5/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	8	Mikio Fujiwara	55kg	Fast	1:33.30	54.0 km/h	2.0L	1-1	$3.70	14	$6,348	$3,527	1. Doctor Sakura 2. Curren Hiro 3. Gakeppuchi
9th of 9	28/4/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	1	Mikio Fujiwara	55kg	Fast	1:33.20	54.1 km/h	23.0L	5-9	$8.40	14	$6,570	-	1. Klingler 2. Odontoglossum 3. Tosen Passo

Fumi Florence (6) 6897356434
Trainer: Masayoshi Goto()
Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $30,516
Win / Place: 6.98% / 20%

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: BIG ARTHUR (JPN)

Dam: D'S HIGHEND (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 3-1-5

Distance

35: 3-1-4

Trk/Dst

23: 2-0-3

Track

28: 2-0-3

Season

15: 0-0-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

43: 3-1-5

Dirt

43: 3-1-5

Firm

34: 3-1-3

Clockwise

43: 3-1-5

Jockey Stats

Horse

21: 2-0-3

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1580m

Comments

Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fourth behind Yasuke in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu, beaten six and a half lengths when an outside chance in betting. She had placed third behind Svarog the run prior, though that was beaten a long way at big odds. Her record with Shin Higashikawa is a small positive, but recent margins suggest she is better assessed as a place prospect.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C8 3U	5	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:31.60	55.0 km/h	6.5L	2-2	$15	12	$6,393	$533	1. Yasuke 2. Celtic Heart's 3. Belle Ciel
3rd of 7	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	3	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:29.60	56.3 km/h	31.5L	3-3	$26	24	$6,393	$888	1. Svarog 2. Propeller Shaft 3. Fumi Florence
4th of 7	20/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	3	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:32.90	54.3 km/h	5.8L	7-5	$33	10	$6,440	$537	1. Miss Tenzan 2. B B Laughter 3. Kokoroe
6th of 11	10/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	10	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:32.70	54.4 km/h	5.5L	2-1	$15	28	$6,440	-	1. Wing Commander 2. Glorious Top 3. B B Laughter
5th of 10	12/6/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	C7 3U	4	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:48.30	52.5 km/h	5.8L	7-5	$27	14	$6,305	-	1. Yamajun Seine 2. Dat Dere 3. Propeller Shaft
3rd of 10	29/5/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C8 3U	1	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:32.20	54.7 km/h	5.0L	8-7	$81	15	$6,348	$882	1. Mo Mo Brown 2. Susanna 3. Fumi Florence

Sun Kaguyahime (7) 3287809766
Trainer: Takashi Shibata(NAGOYA)
Jockey: Ken Takagi
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $30,468
Win / Place: 4.08% / 28%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: WORLD ACE (JPN)

Dam: SUN WINONA (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 2-6-6

Distance

20: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

16: 0-2-2

Track

19: 0-2-2

Season

14: 0-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

49: 2-6-6

Dirt

49: 2-6-6

Firm

32: 1-3-3

Clockwise

49: 2-6-6

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 0-1-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1580m

Comments

Returns from a one-month freshening with recent form that still leaves her with work to do, finishing sixth behind Bravo Kirishima and beaten just over five lengths despite running on from a hopeless position. The run prior she was beaten over 12 lengths behind Chuwa Ascot at long odds. Four placings from 16 at this track and distance offer some context, but others bring stronger claims.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C7 3U	5	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:32.40	54.5 km/h	5.1L	8-8	$13	11	$6,393	-	1. Bravo Kirishima 2. Nihonpiro Vesper 3. Mr Yossha
6th of 7	14/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C8 3U	3	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:31.50	55.1 km/h	11.5L	7-7	$36	25	$6,393	-	1. Chuwa Ascot 2. Yotsuyakaidan 3. All My Time
7th of 7	20/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	6	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	10.3L	6-7	$17	10	$6,440	-	1. Twin Ray 2. Ric Noir 3. Teruken Ren Gray
9th of 10	10/7/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	C7 3U	4	Maki Mukoyama	55kg	Fast	1:44.80	54.3 km/h	14.8L	10-9	$198	14	$6,440	-	1. Nihonpiro Perry 2. Goko Sasu 3. Copano Elbaz
10th of 12	26/6/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	8	Ken Takagi	55kg	R	1:31.20	55.3 km/h	11.8L	11-12	$91	14	$9,457	-	1. Frozen Kiss 2. Jewellery Chrome 3. Wilson Way
8th of 10	12/6/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	C1 3U	9	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:45.00	54.2 km/h	11.3L	10-9	$66	15	$9,457	-	1. Kapua 2. A Shin Taverna 3. Port Tauranga

Belle Ciel (8) 278x478x73
Trainer: T Taguchi(Japan)
Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $31,767
Win / Place: 0% / 16%

4 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: SHINING SKY (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 0-1-1

Distance

6: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-1

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

6: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

6: 0-0-1

Dirt

12: 0-1-1

Firm

4: 0-0-1

Clockwise

11: 0-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Returns from a one-month freshening and arrives third-up after grinding into third behind Yasuke in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu, beaten five lengths after having plenty to do. That was a needed improvement on her distant last behind Svarog when well found in betting. The issue is the maiden record, with no wins from twelve starts, so she is a realistic place chance rather than a runner to take short.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C8 3U	7	Tsutsui Yusuke	55kg	Fast	1:31.60	55.0 km/h	-	5.0L	2-4	$6.80	12	$6,393	$888	1. Yasuke 2. Celtic Heart's 3. Belle Ciel
7th of 7	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	7	Tsutsui Yusuke	55kg	Fast	1:29.60	56.3 km/h	-	39.5L	1-2	$3.90	301	$6,393	-	1. Svarog 2. Propeller Shaft 3. Fumi Florence
301 Day Spell
8th of 12	16/10/25	Nagoya	1500m	C1 3U	12	Tomomori Syotaro	55kg	M	1:36.90	55.7 km/h	-	12.3L	4-7	$12	15	$9,327	-	1. G T Urara 2. Neung Rutile 3. Nobori Diamant
7th of 12	1/10/25	Nagoya	1400m	COND 3	9	Tomomori Syotaro	55kg	Fast	1:30.20	55.9 km/h	-	13.0L	5-4	$8.70	14	$9,741	-	1. Manno Muse 2. Nike Iris 3. G T Urara
4th of 12	17/9/25	Nagoya	1400m	COND 3	9	Tomomori Syotaro	55kg	Fast	1:31.00	55.4 km/h	-	5.6L	5-4	$3.50	66	$9,741	$864	1. Cerezo Reina 2. Tabezakari 3. Clean Lizhi
66 Day Spell
8th of 13	13/7/25	Hakodate	1700m	MDN F 3	4	Katsuma Sameshima	55kg	Good	1:45.60	58.0 km/h	0:38.20	21.0L	4-6	$13	43	$112,290	-	1. Happy With You 2. Hyzenthlay 3. Bad Girl
43 Day Freshen-Up

Effulgent (9) x664541565
Trainer: Hideo Moriyama(Japan)
Jockey: Shigeharu Mabuchi
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $10,187
Win / Place: 3.70% / 14%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: SUNGRAZER (JPN)

Dam: NISHINO FUJIMUSUME (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 1-2-1

Distance

12: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

9: 1-0-0

Track

9: 1-0-0

Season

9: 1-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

21: 1-2-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

25: 1-2-1

Firm

12: 1-0-0

Clockwise

19: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

8: 0-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fifth behind Yasuke in a 3yo+ C8 at Kasamatsu, beaten six and a half lengths at long odds despite making some late ground. Two back she was beaten a long way behind Svarog, again unwanted in the market. A prior track-and-distance win is noted, but her current form needs a firmer response before she appeals against these.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C8 3U	6	Shigeharu Mabuchi	55kg	Fast	1:31.60	55.0 km/h	6.6L	7-6	$47	12	$6,393	-	1. Yasuke 2. Celtic Heart's 3. Belle Ciel
6th of 7	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C9 3U	6	Shigeharu Mabuchi	55kg	Fast	1:29.60	56.3 km/h	36.5L	5-6	$38	24	$6,393	-	1. Svarog 2. Propeller Shaft 3. Fumi Florence
5th of 7	20/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	4	Shigeharu Mabuchi	55kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	7.5L	2-5	$8.80	11	$6,440	-	1. Lux Soleil 2. Great Genes 3. All My Time
1st of 10	9/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	COND 3U	3	Shigeharu Mabuchi	55kg	Fast	1:33.00	54.2 km/h	0.2L	1-1	$4.60	15	$6,440	$3,578	1. Effulgent 2. Ko Lanta 3. Pretty Punk
4th of 9	24/6/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	9	Shigeharu Mabuchi	55kg	Fast	1:32.70	54.4 km/h	7.5L	4-6	$8.70	14	$6,305	$525	1. Jour Se Leve 2. Doctor Sakura 3. Wing Commander
5th of 9	10/6/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	5	Shigeharu Mabuchi	55kg	Fast	1:32.40	54.5 km/h	8.7L	2-6	$28	14	$6,305	-	1. Copano Elbaz 2. Klingler 3. Great Genes

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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