Neds - Form Guide

Pep Talk (1) 6228211518
Trainer: Masayoshi Goto(SAGA)
Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $35,397
Win / Place: 15% / 28%

Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: SCREEN HERO (JPN)

Dam: PIPPA (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 6-4-1

Distance

26: 2-4-1

Trk/Dst

21: 1-4-0

Track

27: 3-4-0

Season

20: 3-4-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

34: 6-4-1

Turf

4: 0-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-0

Dirt

35: 6-4-1

Firm

24: 4-3-0

Clockwise

35: 6-4-1

Anti-Clockwise

4: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 2-2-0

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 - 1580m

Comments

Safely held when second last at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race at big odds. The run prior was far better, winning a COND here by a neck after tracking the speed, and Seigo Tsukamoto has two wins and two placings from four rides on her. A return to that sharper pattern would put her back in the placing mix.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
8th of 9	6/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	5	Mikio Fujiwara	55kg	Fast	1:30.10	55.9 km/h	10.3L	7-8	$56	13	$11,517	-	1. Schrodinger 2. Vanellope 3. L'ecrin Sourire
1st of 10	23/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	COND 3U	5	Seigo Tsukamoto	55kg	Fast	1:30.80	55.5 km/h	0.3L	6-2	$5.80	13	$7,994	$4,441	1. Pep Talk 2. Salud Por Ti 3. Matchan Fight
5th of 8	10/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B5 3U	1	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Good	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	7.8L	4-6	$7.60	14	$7,195	-	1. Chuwa Ace 2. Red Swing 3. Double Black
1st of 8	27/8/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	C1 3U	4	Katsuto Maruno	55kg	SP	1:46.70	53.3 km/h	1.5L	7-6	$2.80f	14	$9,589	$5,327	1. Pep Talk 2. Unsung Heroine 3. Cosmo Finesse
1st of 8	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	COND 3U	8	Seigo Tsukamoto	55kg	Fast	1:45.50	53.9 km/h	4.0L	1-1	$6.90	24	$7,192	$3,995	1. Pep Talk 2. Amelita 3. Ace Of Spades
2nd of 7	20/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	1	Seigo Tsukamoto	55kg	Fast	1:32.40	54.5 km/h	0.8L	7-4	$16	10	$6,440	$1,431	1. Copano Elbaz 2. Pep Talk 3. Chat Kelly

Miel Citron (2) 9x82132152
Trainer: Masaharu Fujita(KANAZAWA)
Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $45,199
Win / Place: 11% / 50%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: DUNKIRK (USA)

Dam: CHAMPION DIA (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 5-8-9

Distance

24: 3-7-6

Trk/Dst

24: 3-7-6

Track

29: 4-7-7

Season

9: 2-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-2

Non-Metro

44: 5-8-9

Dirt

44: 5-8-9

Firm

31: 2-8-5

Clockwise

44: 5-8-9

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-0-0

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 - 1580m

Comments

Went within a neck of Specialight in a B3 at this track last start, only being pipped on the post after a much better showing. That was a clear lift from his previous fifth, when big odds and left with too much to do behind A Shin Yatagarasu. His season record reads well, with two wins and four placings from nine starts, so he profiles as a genuine minor-money chance.

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 9	7/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B3 3U	2	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:30.10	55.9 km/h	0.3L	4-3	$6.20	15	$7,404	$1,645	1. Specialight 2. Miel Citron 3. Meiner Warrior
5th of 8	22/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	4	Hosokawa Satoshi	57kg	Fast	1:30.50	55.7 km/h	7.8L	8-7	$35	25	$11,192	-	1. A Shin Yatagarasu 2. L'ecrin Sourire 3. Chuwa Ace
1st of 8	28/8/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B7 3U	2	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Good	1:46.90	53.2 km/h	3.0L	1-1	$1.80f	36	$7,192	$3,995	1. Miel Citron 2. Mullein 3. Mimikochan
36 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	23/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	6	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:31.10	55.3 km/h	3.0L	2-1	$3.20	14	$9,660	$2,147	1. Convex 2. Miel Citron 3. Celtic Heart's
3rd of 10	9/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	9	Katsuto Maruno	57kg	Fast	1:30.70	55.6 km/h	3.5L	9-6	$8.10	13	$9,660	$1,342	1. Embracement 2. Malie 3. Miel Citron
1st of 10	26/6/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C5 3U	6	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	R	1:31.90	54.8 km/h	4.0L	1-1	$1.70f	14	$6,305	$3,503	1. Miel Citron 2. Remote 3. Kitano En Ciel

Hayaimono Gachi (3) 1168878876
Trainer: Yoshinaga Ohashi()
Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $116,865
Win / Place: 15% / 34%

5 yo Dark Bay Horse

Sire: MOANIN (USA)

Dam: TOKAI REGINA (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 10-8-4

Distance

45: 6-5-3

Trk/Dst

45: 6-5-3

Track

64: 10-8-4

Season

19: 2-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

64: 10-8-4

Dirt

64: 10-8-4

Firm

50: 9-4-3

Clockwise

64: 10-8-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

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 - 1580m

Comments

Made some late ground when sixth in a B2 at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths at big odds, so there was at least a pulse in the effort. The start prior was much weaker, beaten over 15 lengths in A3 company behind King Minister. His track-and-distance record is sound, but recent form still asks him to find a sharper finish.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
6th of 7	6/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B2 3U	7	Kazuki Akatsu	57kg	Fast	1:30.00	56.0 km/h	2.8L	3-4	$112	26	$7,404	-	1. Ao Lele 2. Embracement 3. Kapua
7th of 8	10/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A3 3U	3	Mikio Fujiwara	57kg	Good	1:30.20	55.9 km/h	15.3L	6-5	$307	13	$12,791	-	1. King Minister 2. Nanyo Violet 3. Schrodinger
8th of 8	28/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A4 3U	8	Abe Mototsugu	56kg	M	1:29.90	56.1 km/h	17.1L	7-8	$75	16	$11,187	-	1. A Shin Kosonte 2. Copano David 3. Vanellope
8th of 8	12/8/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	A3 3U	4	Shin Higashikawa	57kg	Fast	1:42.10	55.7 km/h	16.4L	8-8	$149	19	$12,785	-	1. Win Creed 2. Hirono Rafale 3. Mill Mill
7th of 7	24/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A4 3U	4	Shin Higashikawa	57kg	Fast	1:28.80	56.8 km/h	18.3L	5-6	$129	16	$11,270	-	1. Backpack 2. Hirono Rafale 3. Hawaiian Icon
8th of 8	8/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A4B2 3U	3	Myojo Haru Dai	58kg	Fast	1:30.30	55.8 km/h	15.0L	6-8	$30	12	$11,270	-	1. Win Creed 2. Mill Mill 3. Backpack

Satono Rush (4) 07408x2216
Trainer: Masaharu Fujita(Japan)
Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $74,997
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DAIWA MAJOR (JPN)

Dam: ELEANORA DUSE (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 7-7-3

Distance

17: 5-1-2

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

4: 1-2-0

Season

9: 1-2-0

1st Up

8: 0-3-0

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 3-0-1

4th Up

4: 2-1-0

Metro

9: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

28: 7-7-3

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

35: 7-7-3

Firm

10: 2-2-0

Clockwise

36: 7-7-3

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 - 1580m

Comments

Disappointed when sixth at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths after leading and starting near the top of betting. His previous B5 win over Specialight was much more convincing, and he has missed a place only once from four starts at this venue. If he can recapture that prior form, he is capable of working back into the placings.

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
6th of 8	22/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	6	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:30.50	55.7 km/h	8.1L	1-1	$3.10	27	$11,192	-	1. A Shin Yatagarasu 2. L'ecrin Sourire 3. Chuwa Ace
1st of 8	26/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B5 3U	4	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:30.00	56.0 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$3.10	14	$7,192	$3,995	1. Satono Rush 2. Specialight 3. Pinnesiri
2nd of 9	12/8/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B6 3U	3	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	R	1:44.00	54.7 km/h	3.0L	1-1	$2.60f	20	$7,192	$1,598	1. July First 2. Satono Rush 3. Red Swing
2nd of 7	23/7/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B7 3U	1	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:46.00	53.7 km/h	0.2L	1-1	$8.50	119	$7,245	$1,610	1. Hiruno Galicia 2. Satono Rush 3. Friend King
119 Day Spell
8th of 11	26/3/26	Sonoda	820m	B1B2 4U	9	Sota Hijikata	56kg	SP	0:49.70	59.4 km/h	12.0L	6-8	$350	29	$24,333	-	1. Sun Uikyo 2. Akaza 3. Smart Vivid
11th of 12	25/2/26	Himeji	800m	B2 4U	11	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	M	0:50.70	56.8 km/h	9.6L	8-9	$18	20	$21,691	-	1. Grand Lei Heart 2. Hinata Lady 3. Bakuretsu Maho

Embracement (5) 154311x222
Trainer: Masayoshi Goto(Japan)
Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $30,454
Win / Place: 16% / 44%

4 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: SATONO CROWN (JPN)

Dam: TSUZUMIMON (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 4-4-3

Distance

18: 3-4-1

Trk/Dst

18: 3-4-1

Track

22: 4-4-3

Season

16: 4-4-3

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

22: 4-4-3

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

23: 4-4-3

Firm

16: 3-2-2

Clockwise

24: 4-4-3

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

17: 3-3-3

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

Has been knocking hard with three straight seconds this campaign, most recently beaten just under a length by Ao Lele in a B2 at this track after letting down well. She was also beaten only a head in B5 grade the start prior, so the form is consistent rather than flattering. With three wins and five placings from 18 at this track and distance, she has a strong winning case.

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	6/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B2 3U	3	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:30.00	56.0 km/h	0.8L	3-1	$9.90	13	$7,404	$1,645	1. Ao Lele 2. Embracement 3. Kapua
2nd of 11	23/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B5 3U	9	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:32.00	54.8 km/h	0.2L	5-1	$4.40	13	$7,195	$1,599	1. Convex 2. Embracement 3. Double Black
2nd of 7	10/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B4 3U	7	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Good	1:31.40	55.1 km/h	4.0L	7-3	$4.90	63	$7,195	$1,599	1. Inti Pyro 2. Embracement 3. Specialight
63 Day Spell
1st of 10	9/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C1 3U	1	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:30.70	55.6 km/h	1.5L	7-1	$13	13	$9,660	$5,367	1. Embracement 2. Malie 3. Miel Citron
1st of 10	26/6/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	C3 3U	5	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	R	1:45.20	54.1 km/h	0.1L	5-1	$5.40	14	$6,305	$3,503	1. Embracement, Mimikochan 2. 3. A Shin Salomon
3rd of 10	12/6/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	C4 3U	9	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:46.40	53.5 km/h	0.6L	6-4	$19	14	$6,305	$876	1. Hiruno Sevilla 2. Danglard 3. Embracement

Chuwa Ace (6) 505x353137
Trainer: Yukiyasu Kato()
Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $176,036
Win / Place: 17% / 53%

7 yo Dark Bay Horse

Sire: WORLD ACE (JPN)

Dam: CHUWA BABY (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 8-8-8

Distance

15: 5-2-2

Trk/Dst

15: 5-2-2

Track

33: 8-6-6

Season

7: 1-0-3

1st Up

10: 1-3-1

2nd Up

9: 3-1-1

3rd Up

8: 1-2-4

4th Up

6: 3-0-1

Metro

12: 0-2-2

Non-Metro

33: 8-6-6

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

42: 8-8-8

Firm

25: 6-5-6

Clockwise

44: 8-8-8

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Steeple

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-1

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

Finished last behind Ao Lele in a B2 here last start, but the margin was only just over three lengths and he kept going after having the job ahead. His third behind A Shin Yatagarasu two back was sound enough, and five wins with four placings from 15 at this track and distance is a major positive. That proven profile keeps him right in the winning discussion.

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
7th of 7	6/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B2 3U	5	Katsuto Maruno	57kg	Fast	1:30.00	56.0 km/h	3.3L	5-6	$7.00	14	$7,404	-	1. Ao Lele 2. Embracement 3. Kapua
3rd of 8	22/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	9	Tsutsui Yusuke	57kg	Fast	1:30.50	55.7 km/h	6.0L	1-3	$8.40	12	$11,192	$1,554	1. A Shin Yatagarasu 2. L'ecrin Sourire 3. Chuwa Ace
1st of 8	10/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B5 3U	4	Tsutsui Yusuke	57kg	Good	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	5.0L	4-1	$2.10f	15	$7,195	$3,997	1. Chuwa Ace 2. Red Swing 3. Double Black
3rd of 8	26/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B6 3U	1	Takahiro Imai	57kg	Fast	1:30.80	55.5 km/h	3.3L	4-2	$5.40	35	$7,192	$1,003	1. Cosmo Memorable 2. Double Black 3. Chuwa Ace
35 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	22/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B6 3U	4	Junki Mochizuki	57kg	Fast	1:30.80	55.5 km/h	6.5L	2-3	$2.10f	13	$7,245	-	1. Satsuki Ballade 2. Crazy Rich 3. Frozen Kiss
3rd of 10	9/7/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B6 3U	8	Junki Mochizuki	57kg	Fast	1:45.10	54.1 km/h	3.5L	4-3	$2.50f	168	$7,245	$1,011	1. Engelspiel 2. Satsuki Ballade 3. Chuwa Ace
168 Day Spell

Antenna Last (7) 4372863465
Trainer: Hideo Moriyama()
Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $66,082
Win / Place: 10% / 36%

5 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: KIZUNA (JPN)

Dam: YAMANO LOVE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 5-6-7

Distance

24: 2-5-3

Trk/Dst

24: 2-5-3

Track

30: 2-6-3

Season

15: 1-1-2

1st Up

4: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-2-0

4th Up

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

49: 5-6-7

Dirt

49: 5-6-7

Firm

36: 2-4-5

Clockwise

49: 5-6-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

23: 2-5-2

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

Worked home only fairly when fifth in a B3 at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths by Specialight after never looking a winning threat. She had also finished sixth behind Cosmo Memorable the run prior, beaten nine and a half lengths at generous odds. The track-and-distance record gives her some grounding, but recent efforts leave others stronger.

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
5th of 9	7/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B3 3U	3	Hiroshi Ohara	55kg	Fast	1:30.10	55.9 km/h	5.8L	5-5	$11	15	$7,404	-	1. Specialight 2. Miel Citron 3. Meiner Warrior
6th of 9	22/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	1	Hiroshi Ohara	55kg	Fast	1:29.70	56.2 km/h	9.6L	4-5	$20	28	$11,192	-	1. Cosmo Memorable 2. Inti Pyro 3. A Shin Taverna
4th of 9	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B1 3U	9	Hiroshi Ohara	55kg	Fast	1:45.10	54.1 km/h	2.0L	4-3	$9.40	14	$11,187	$932	1. With Philip 2. Smart Tempest 3. Lagoon
3rd of 8	11/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	5	Hiroshi Ohara	55kg	Fast	1:29.80	56.1 km/h	5.0L	3-3	$11	20	$11,187	$1,554	1. Feel My Way 2. Vina Hoi An 3. Antenna Last
6th of 8	22/7/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B1 3U	5	Hiroshi Ohara	55kg	Fast	1:44.40	54.5 km/h	7.4L	5-5	$34	14	$11,270	-	1. With Philip 2. King Minister 3. Ryoma
8th of 10	8/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	6	Hiroshi Ohara	55kg	Fast	1:30.30	55.8 km/h	8.9L	5-5	$11	42	$11,270	-	1. Sole E Spiaggia 2. King Minister 3. Vina Hoi An
42 Day Freshen-Up

Maruyo Fursa (8) 3895984476
Trainer: Takashi Shibata(Japan)
Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $49,760
Win / Place: 13% / 42%

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: FURIOSO (JPN)

Dam: MARUYO CALVO MAKI (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 6-8-5

Distance

28: 5-4-3

Trk/Dst

28: 5-4-3

Track

42: 6-8-5

Season

16: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-1-1

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

42: 6-8-5

Dirt

45: 6-8-5

Firm

32: 4-7-3

Clockwise

45: 6-8-5

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

Led but could not sustain it when sixth at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths by Schrodinger at generous odds. The start prior was a bigger concern, finishing seventh behind Cosmo Memorable and beaten over 13 lengths after giving away a huge start. Five track-and-distance wins show she has handled the setup before, but the current form is thin.

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
6th of 9	6/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	3	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:30.10	55.9 km/h	5.8L	1-3	$17	14	$11,517	-	1. Schrodinger 2. Vanellope 3. L'ecrin Sourire
7th of 9	22/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	8	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:29.70	56.2 km/h	12.6L	8-7	$7.40	28	$11,192	-	1. Cosmo Memorable 2. Inti Pyro 3. A Shin Taverna
4th of 9	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	4	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:30.60	55.6 km/h	1.4L	5-5	$19	14	$11,187	$932	1. Vina Hoi An 2. Schrodinger 3. Copano Monarca
4th of 8	11/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	6	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:29.80	56.1 km/h	6.5L	1-1	$18	20	$11,187	$932	1. Feel My Way 2. Vina Hoi An 3. Antenna Last
8th of 8	22/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	4	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:30.90	55.4 km/h	13.5L	6-7	$43	14	$11,270	-	1. Shadow Isle 2. Engelspiel 3. Cross Rate
9th of 10	8/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	8	Shin Higashikawa	55kg	Fast	1:30.30	55.8 km/h	10.9L	3-5	$18	13	$11,270	-	1. Sole E Spiaggia 2. King Minister 3. Vina Hoi An

Akari Ricky (9) 3584775368
Trainer: Masayoshi Goto()
Jockey: Yuuki Iguchi
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $90,507
Win / Place: 13% / 37%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: COPANO RICKEY (JPN)

Dam: INOCHINO AKARI (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 7-3-9

Distance

31: 6-3-6

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-2

Track

19: 2-0-4

Season

14: 0-0-3

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

9: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

42: 7-3-8

Dirt

51: 7-3-9

Firm

26: 5-1-6

Clockwise

47: 7-3-9

Anti-Clockwise

4: 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 - 1580m

Comments

Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing last in an A3 at this track, beaten over 18 lengths by King Minister at big odds. His previous A4 run was also plain, beaten over 13 lengths after never looking likely. Weight relief and a kinder setup help on paper, and he has six wins at around 1400m, but he has to improve sharply on recent form.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
8th of 8	10/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A3 3U	1	Kazuki Akatsu	57kg	Good	1:30.20	55.9 km/h	18.3L	5-5	$87	13	$12,791	-	1. King Minister 2. Nanyo Violet 3. Schrodinger
6th of 8	28/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A4 3U	3	Shin Higashikawa	57kg	M	1:29.90	56.1 km/h	12.8L	7-6	$21	17	$11,187	-	1. A Shin Kosonte 2. Copano David 3. Vanellope
3rd of 8	11/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A4B2 3U	5	Seigo Tsukamoto	58kg	Fast	1:31.00	55.4 km/h	0.6L	4-4	$13	34	$11,187	$1,554	1. Copano David 2. Katharsis 3. Akari Ricky
34 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 10	8/7/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B1 3U	10	Shin Higashikawa	57kg	Fast	1:44.60	54.4 km/h	9.7L	10-7	$47	12	$11,270	-	1. G T Lullaby 2. Haruka Saku Sora 3. Home Run Batter
7th of 8	26/6/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	A3 3U	4	Shin Higashikawa	57kg	R	1:43.20	55.1 km/h	11.8L	6-6	$57	28	$12,609	-	1. Bold Hawk 2. Hirono Rafale 3. Danse Du Vent
7th of 10	29/5/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	A3 3U	7	Shin Higashikawa	58kg	Fast	1:44.40	54.5 km/h	9.1L	8-7	$40	14	$12,696	-	1. Habibi 2. Nihonpiro Port 3. Chuwano Kiseki

Sunset Very (10) 0767x89365
Trainer: Kyoichi Ito(Japan)
Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $78,493
Win / Place: 9.80% / 25%

6 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: COPANO RICKEY (JPN)

Dam: SHUZAN AI (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 5-5-3

Distance

26: 3-4-3

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-1

Season

10: 0-0-1

1st Up

7: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

4th Up

4: 0-0-0

Metro

8: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

43: 5-5-3

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

49: 5-5-3

Firm

23: 3-1-1

Clockwise

46: 5-5-3

Anti-Clockwise

5: 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 - 1500m

Comments

Closed off from the rear when fifth behind Ao Lele in a B2 at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths, which was a far better run than his previous sixth when over 12 lengths from Luxe Leon. He has recent matchup credit, finishing ahead of Chuwa Ace but behind Embracement. That gives him a realistic place shape, though the winning record is only modest.

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
5th of 7	6/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B2 3U	2	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:30.00	56.0 km/h	2.6L	7-7	$15	14	$7,404	-	1. Ao Lele 2. Embracement 3. Kapua
6th of 8	22/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A5B2 3U	3	Takayuki Morishima	58kg	Fast	1:30.20	55.9 km/h	11.6L	8-7	$9.00	14	$11,192	-	1. Luxe Leon 2. Home Run Batter 3. Ao Lele
3rd of 9	8/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A4B2 3U	9	Takayuki Morishima	58kg	R	1:32.20	54.7 km/h	1.0L	7-6	$6.20	19	$11,192	$1,554	1. Chateau Periotto 2. Meiner Warrior 3. Sunset Very
9th of 11	20/8/26	Nagoya	1500m	B6 3U	6	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:35.40	56.6 km/h	8.4L	10-6	$44	21	$10,566	-	1. Stapes Shoma 2. Cosmo Nashville 3. Taisei Forte
8th of 11	30/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B6 3U	9	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:36.20	56.1 km/h	10.8L	10-9	$28	101	$10,644	-	1. Bruce Barows 2. Val De Grace 3. Bow Blossom
101 Day Spell
7th of 11	20/4/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	7	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:50.50	55.4 km/h	7.8L	10-9	$8.80	13	$15,512	-	1. Comune 2. Maruka Blitz 3. Golazo Gol

Ziegfeld (11) 2435134315
Trainer: Kyoichi Ito(Japan)
Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $68,006
Win / Place: 13% / 31%

4 yo Dark Bay Horse

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: TEIARAN (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 4-1-4

Distance

13: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

13: 1-1-3

Track

15: 2-1-4

Season

18: 2-1-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

29: 4-1-4

Dirt

29: 4-1-4

Firm

23: 4-1-2

Clockwise

16: 2-1-4

Anti-Clockwise

13: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 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

Worked home well enough for fifth behind Schrodinger last start, beaten just under four lengths at long odds after giving away a start. That followed a B6 win over 1580m, beating Chuwa Gift by a length after charging home with a bit in reserve. His record with Soichi Kato is solid, but this looks a tougher assignment than the win two back.

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
5th of 9	6/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	7	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:30.10	55.9 km/h	3.8L	9-7	$32	13	$11,517	-	1. Schrodinger 2. Vanellope 3. L'ecrin Sourire
1st of 10	23/9/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B6 3U	1	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:46.40	53.5 km/h	1.0L	10-9	$9.30	13	$7,195	$3,997	1. Ziegfeld 2. Chuwa Gift 3. Malie
3rd of 8	10/9/26	Kasamatsu	1580m	B6 3U	1	Soichi Kato	57kg	Good	1:47.00	53.2 km/h	5.5L	8-7	$4.40	15	$7,195	$1,004	1. Bijin Hakumei 2. Margot Menes 3. Ziegfeld
4th of 8	26/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B6 3U	8	Myojo Haru Dai	57kg	Fast	1:30.80	55.5 km/h	4.3L	8-7	$5.90	13	$7,192	$595	1. Cosmo Memorable 2. Double Black 3. Chuwa Ace
3rd of 7	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B8 3U	6	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:31.30	55.2 km/h	1.6L	7-6	$2.60f	21	$7,192	$1,003	1. Baleo Ria 2. Hiruno Sevilla 3. Ziegfeld
1st of 7	23/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	C4 3U	1	Soichi Kato	57kg	Fast	1:31.90	54.8 km/h	0.2L	6-4	$2.90	14	$6,440	$3,578	1. Ziegfeld 2. Amelita 3. Matchan Fight

Cosmo Memorable (12) 41x122x311
Trainer: Hideo Moriyama(Japan)
Jockey: Kyouka Fukazawa
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $48,442
Win / Place: 31% / 68%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Dominant Win Last Start

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: DANON BALLADE (JPN)

Dam: UNFORGETABLE (IRE)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 6-6-1

Distance

12: 5-5-1

Trk/Dst

12: 5-5-1

Track

15: 6-6-1

Season

6: 3-2-1

1st Up

4: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 1-2-0

3rd Up

4: 1-2-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

15: 6-6-1

Turf

4: 0-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-0

Dirt

15: 6-6-1

Firm

13: 5-5-1

Clockwise

19: 6-6-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

15: 6-6-1

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

Made it two wins in a row at this track last start, beating Inti Pyro by four lengths as favourite after settling back, and that followed a three-length B6 win over Double Black as a short odds-on favourite. Barrier 12 is the main practical query, but her record at this track and distance is outstanding and Kyoka Fukazawa knows her well. She brings the strongest winning profile.

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
1st of 9	22/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	5	Kyoka Fukazawa	53kg	Fast	1:29.70	56.2 km/h	4.0L	7-1	$2.80f	27	$11,192	$6,218	1. Cosmo Memorable 2. Inti Pyro 3. A Shin Taverna
1st of 8	26/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B6 3U	6	Kyoka Fukazawa	53kg	Fast	1:30.80	55.5 km/h	3.0L	1-1	$1.60f	13	$7,192	$3,995	1. Cosmo Memorable 2. Double Black 3. Chuwa Ace
3rd of 8	13/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B7 3U	3	Kyoka Fukazawa	53kg	Fast	1:30.90	55.4 km/h	2.5L	4-2	$2.10f	150	$7,192	$1,003	1. Convex 2. Plumes De L'ange 3. Cosmo Memorable
150 Day Spell
2nd of 8	16/3/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B3 3U	7	Kyoka Fukazawa	53kg	Fast	1:31.30	55.2 km/h	0.5L	4-1	$1.70f	13	$7,300	$1,622	1. Jewel Prince 2. Cosmo Memorable 3. Taisei Uno
2nd of 10	3/3/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B1 3U	2	Kyoka Fukazawa	53kg	R	1:30.30	55.8 km/h	1.0L	6-2	$1.20f	12	$11,355	$2,523	1. Vanellope 2. Cosmo Memorable 3. Win Honoka
1st of 8	19/2/26	Kasamatsu	1600m	B7 3U	2	Kyoka Fukazawa	53kg	Fast	1:44.30	55.2 km/h	8.0L	6-1	$1.70f	65	$7,508	$4,171	1. Cosmo Memorable 2. Hiruno Glasgow 3. Port Tauranga
65 Day Spell