Kawasaki Race 2

900

Prize Money: $34,333

TALL CAT (2) Came in 3rd last run at this venue and fitter for debut run. Will be positive in the run early. Has a positive draw. Can have an impact. IKUNO KNIGHT (1) First up and honest race when 2nd first up last preparation at this track. Should jump out and bowl along. Drawn beautifully. Down in trip. Right in the thick of it and is a major player. MONGE CALL (6) Below par when 9th last run at this track. May see an upturn in form. Respect in this company. TRUST LION (5) Ran 4th last time at this venue. Market watch advised.

Distance: 900m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: COND

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Ikuno Knight (1) 28x
Trainer: H Sasaki(Japan)
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $15,027
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (USA)

Dam: YES I CAN (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a four-month break after a plain 1600m run at this track, where he was last and well beaten by 21 lengths behind Gold Carrera after weakening badly. His debut second here is the better pointer: beaten two and a half lengths by Gherkin Viper, and that remains solid 900m evidence. With barrier 1 and Ryo Novata aboard, he has enough early form to be a major player if he brings that debut standard back.

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
8th of 8	27/7/26	Kawasaki	1600m	COND 2	1	Ryota Sugawara	54kg	Fast	1:46.20	54.2 km/h	20.6L	1-4	$11	17	$40,250	-	1. Gold Carrera 2. Derecho 3. Ivy Freyja
2nd of 4	10/7/26	Kawasaki	900m	COND 2	3	Ryota Sugawara	54kg	Fast	0:56.10	57.8 km/h	2.5L	1-1	$3.90	-	$67,621	$15,027	1. Gherkin Viper 2. Ikuno Knight 3. Shinano Mars

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8th of 8

27/7/26

Kawasaki

1600m

COND 2

Ryota Sugawara

54kg

Fast

1:46.20

54.2 km/h

20.6L

1-4

$11

$40,250

1. Gold Carrera

2. Derecho

3. Ivy Freyja

2nd of 4

10/7/26

Kawasaki

900m

COND 2

Ryota Sugawara

54kg

Fast

0:56.10

57.8 km/h

2.5L

1-1

$3.90

$67,621

$15,027

1. Gherkin Viper

2. Ikuno Knight

3. Shinano Mars

Tall Cat (2) 3
Trainer: Yoichi Tanabe()
Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $9,141
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: BEST WARRIOR (USA)

Dam: GOLD CAT (JPN)

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m

Comments

Placed on debut over 900m at this track, finishing third behind Ivy Odr and beaten just over five lengths. She was comfortably held late, but the run gives her the cleanest exposed 900m form in this field and she has had four weeks between runs. With one start for one placing at both the track and trip, she is well placed to convert that experience into a winning run.

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
3rd of 6	16/10/26	Kawasaki	900m	COND 2	6	Yuki Furuoka	54kg	Fast	0:55.50	58.4 km/h	5.2L	1-1	$5.40	-	$65,814	$9,141	1. Ivy Odr 2. Live Cognac 3. Tall Cat

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3rd of 6

16/10/26

Kawasaki

900m

COND 2

Yuki Furuoka

54kg

Fast

0:55.50

58.4 km/h

5.2L

1-1

$5.40

$65,814

$9,141

1. Ivy Odr

2. Live Cognac

3. Tall Cat

Koko Kako Niko (3) 6967
Trainer: Shoichi Hirata(KAWASAKI)
Jockey: Noritada Honda
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: OMEGA PERFUME (JPN)

Dam: VOLUPTAS (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1400m

Comments

Has been soundly beaten at her past two starts, finishing last over 1400m at this track last time when big odds and never improving from well back. The start prior was no better, beaten out of sight after fading late. She is race fit, but four unplaced runs at this venue and no placing from her only 900m attempt leave her with a steep task.

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
7th of 7	12/10/26	Kawasaki	1400m	COND 2	1	Noritada Honda	54kg	Fast	1:35.90	52.6 km/h	44.8L	7-7	$55	35	$32,907	-	1. Day Date 2. Vivien Palace 3. Kenri Owen
35 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	7/9/26	Kawasaki	1400m	COND 2	3	Noritada Honda	54kg	R	1:35.40	52.8 km/h	47.5L	7-7	$204	18	$31,977	-	1. Disposto 2. Oz 3. Birthday
9th of 9	20/8/26	Kawasaki	1400m	COND 2	6	Noritada Honda	54kg	Fast	1:35.80	52.6 km/h	49.4L	9-9	$100	21	$31,963	-	1. Siena Shangrila 2. Clarus Mind 3. Deo Wizard
6th of 6	30/7/26	Kawasaki	900m	COND 2	1	Noritada Honda	54kg	Fast	0:55.40	58.5 km/h	43.8L	6-6	$106	-	$67,621	-	1. Jolly Jive 2. Jeanne Ma Cherie 3. Kansha Kangeki

Biere Blanche (4) 28
Trainer: Satoru Furusawa()
Jockey: Takuto Iketani
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $14,923
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Grey Filly

Sire: AMERICAN PATRIOT (USA)

Dam: TAMURO SHINE (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1500m

Comments

Was unwanted in the market last start and finished eighth over 1500m at this track, beaten over 19 lengths by Gold Monaco with no clear excuse supplied. Her debut second came when well beaten by 30 lengths, so the placing itself reads better than the margin. Third-up fitness is a small plus, but she has not raced around 900m and must find much more speed.

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
8th of 12	12/10/26	Kawasaki	1500m	COND 2	12	Takuto Iketani	54kg	Fast	1:36.50	56.0 km/h	18.8L	8-8	$190	31	$82,267	-	1. Gold Monaco 2. Flight Doctor 3. Rainbow Life
31 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	11/9/26	Kawasaki	1400m	COND 2	7	Takuto Iketani	54kg	R	1:33.90	53.7 km/h	30.0L	4-2	$3.30	-	$67,152	$14,923	1. Ganar Iroha 2. Biere Blanche 3. Athanasia

Trust Lion (5) 5x4
Trainer: Junichi Yoshihashi()
Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $3,016
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: TAISEI LEGEND (JPN)

Dam: MALBERTA (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m

Comments

Returned with a fourth at this track behind Unsui, beaten over 12 lengths after settling midfield and holding his position to the turn. He was at long odds there, so the market gave little lead, but it was still a better finish than his debut fifth in a small field when never a factor from back. He lacks a sharp winning profile, yet that latest effort gives him a genuine chance to fill a placing.

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
4th of 12	13/10/26	Kawasaki	900m	COND 2	12	Kosuke Sakurai	54kg	Fast	0:54.40	59.6 km/h	12.1L	2-3	$233	151	$36,197	$3,016	1. Unsui 2. Reve Filles 3. Aki Viola
151 Day Spell
5th of 6	15/5/26	Kawasaki	900m	COND 2	1	Wada Joji	54kg	Fast	0:56.90	56.9 km/h	14.8L	4-5	$20	-	$66,655	-	1. Buen Dia 2. Low Non Bard 3. Derecho

Monge Call (6) 3x09
Trainer: Yoshihisa Suzuki()
Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $9,194
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: FIRENZE FIRE (USA)

Dam: WHIRLPOOL (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1400m

Comments

Has offered little in two runs this campaign, most recently finishing ninth behind Unsui at this track when well beaten by 21 lengths after settling rearward and making no late impression. The start prior was also well held over 1400m. He is third-up for a leading track trainer and has placed once at this venue, but current form makes him hard to entertain.

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
9th of 12	13/10/26	Kawasaki	900m	COND 2	11	Haruku Sano	54kg	Fast	0:54.40	59.6 km/h	20.6L	5-7	$241	35	$36,197	-	1. Unsui 2. Reve Filles 3. Aki Viola
35 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 11	8/9/26	Kawasaki	1400m	COND 2	9	Haruku Sano	54kg	M	1:34.50	53.3 km/h	22.4L	4-9	$56	82	$39,972	-	1. Yuyu Adonis 2. Attrice 3. Aqua Mana
82 Day Spell
3rd of 6	18/6/26	Kawasaki	1400m	COND 2	4	Niihara Shuma	54kg	M	1:34.50	53.3 km/h	18.0L	3-4	$21	-	$66,200	$9,194	1. Sun Balkan 2. Nut One 3. Monge Call

Daino Eiko (7) 76
Trainer: Terukazu Imai(KAWASAKI)
Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: NISHIKEN MONONOFU (JPN)

Dam: ECLAIR OR (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Was near the top of betting last start but could manage only sixth over 1400m at this track, beaten over 15 lengths after holding a narrow lead and being swamped. His debut was also poor, finishing last and tailed off, so the form is risky. Third-up fitness gives him some scope to do better, but he is untried around 900m and profiles more as a minor-place hope than a solid win threat.

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
6th of 7	12/10/26	Kawasaki	1400m	COND 2	2	Ryo Novata	55kg	Fast	1:35.90	52.6 km/h	14.8L	1-1	$2.90	31	$32,907	-	1. Day Date 2. Vivien Palace 3. Kenri Owen
31 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	11/9/26	Kawasaki	1400m	COND 2	4	Ryo Novata	54kg	R	1:33.90	53.7 km/h	49.0L	1-3	$8.90	-	$67,152	-	1. Ganar Iroha 2. Biere Blanche 3. Athanasia

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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