🏇 Professional Performance Review · Kasamatsu (Gifu Prefecture, Japan) · Dirt Track Analysis
🎯 Professional Race Analysis — Kasamatsu (Gifu Prefecture, Japan) — May 27, 2026
Kasamatsu hosts a massive 12-race card today on the dirt surface. This Japanese regional track is known for its competitive racing and consistent surface. Today’s card features a variety of class levels from C14 up to A5 and B1, with distances predominantly at 1400 meters. Several horses come into this card with winning streaks and exceptional track records. Let’s break down each race with clear, human analysis.
Kasamatsu hosts a massive 12-race card today on the dirt surface. This Japanese regional track is known for its competitive racing and consistent surface. Today’s card features a variety of class levels from C14 up to A5 and B1, with distances predominantly at 1400 meters. Several horses come into this card with winning streaks and exceptional track records. Let’s break down each race with clear, human analysis.
📍 Kasamatsu (JP)
🏁 Dirt Track
📅 May 27, 2026
🏁 12 Races
🏇 Regional · 1400m
Race Number 1 · RACE 1 (C14) · 1400m
The opener at C14 level over 1400 meters. Hidaka Sammyaku placed third at Kasamatsu when fresh and has track experience — a winning chance. No Ka Pua placed when unwanted in the betting last start and is trained by Yukiyasu Kato. Dazzling Tiara has three placings from 11 runs this prep and steps up in journey. Ko Lanta ran fourth here last start and will improve.
🥇 4 HIDAKA SAMMYAKU
In the money last start running third at Kasamatsu when fresh. Placed at the track in only second-up attempt. A winning chance in this C14 event.
🥈 2 NO KA PUA
Placed when unwanted in the betting last start at Kasamatsu. Trained by Yukiyasu Kato, who knows this track well. Needs the breaks but has ability.
🥉 3 KO LANTA
Ran fourth last start at Kasamatsu and from a good stable. Not the worst in an open race.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 1: 4 , 2 , 3
Race Number 2 · RACE 2 (C13) · 1400m
A C13 level race. Bajigaku Chamo has two wins from three attempts this campaign and multiple wins at Kasamatsu — looks very hard to beat. Horaisho won last start to break maiden here on soft and from a good stable. Dominique returns from a 41-week spell but has multiple wins at this track. Franschhoek has three placings from six runs last prep.
🥇 12 BAJIGAKU CHAMO
Two wins from three attempts this campaign — an exceptional strike rate. Has multiple wins at Kasamatsu. Looks the one to beat.
🥈 11 HORAISHO
Last-start winner to break maiden at Kasamatsu on a soft track. From a good stable. One of the main hopes.
🥉 3 DOMINIQUE
Back from a long 41-week spell but has multiple wins at Kasamatsu. In the mix if ready fresh.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 2: 12 , 11 , 3
Race Number 3 · RACE 3 (C12) · 1400m
C12 level racing. Svarog won last start to break maiden at Kasamatsu when fresh and has won here before — leading hope. Hirono Big Bang just missed when heavily backed last start here and has two placings from three runs this prep. One Short Day placed third here last start and draws barrier 1. Bravo Kirishima was beaten 14 lengths at Kanazawa on soft.
🥇 8 SVAROG
Last-start winner to break maiden at Kasamatsu when fresh. Has won here before. Leading hope in this C12 event.
🥈 5 HIRONO BIG BANG
Just missed when heavily backed last start at Kasamatsu. Two placings from three runs this prep. Still in this.
🥉 1 ONE SHORT DAY
Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Kasamatsu and draws barrier 1. Place hope.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 3: 8 , 5 , 1
Race Number 4 · RACE 4 (C11) · 1400m
C11 level. Winkle Hope was a winner first outing this prep and has very strong form at Kasamatsu — commands respect. Bellagio Kokuo placed third here last start and from a strong camp. Autumn Memory is a last-start winner here stepping up in distance. K Two Koruuni is trained by Hiroshi Sasano and should run fitter.
🥇 6 WINKLE HOPE
A winner at first outing this prep and has very strong form at Kasamatsu. Commands respect as the clear top pick.
🥈 9 BELLAGIO KOKUO
In the money last start running third at Kasamatsu and from a strong camp. Still in this.
🥉 7 AUTUMN MEMORY
Last-start winner at Kasamatsu and now steps up in journey. In with a chance.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 4: 6 , 9 , 7
Race Number 5 · RACE 5 (A5) · 1400m
A higher grade A5 race. Smart Tempest has two wins from 14 attempts this campaign and placed last start here — will take the power of beating. Sengokubusho first-up after 29 weeks and goes well at Kasamatsu. Ryoma has two wins from nine attempts this campaign and placed second here last start. Home Run Batter ran five lengths off the winner here last start.
🥇 2 SMART TEMPEST
Two wins from 14 attempts this campaign and placed last start at Kasamatsu. Consistent type who will take the power of beating.
🥈 1 SENGOKUBUSHO
First-up after 29 weeks and goes well at Kasamatsu. Fresh runners from this stable can fire. Looks threatening.
🥉 5 RYOMA
In strong form with two wins from nine attempts this campaign. In the money last start running second at Kasamatsu. Still in this.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 5: 2 , 1 , 5
Race Number 6 · RACE 6 (C10) · 1400m
C10 level. Ramesses No Musume placed third at Kasamatsu when first up and is trained at an astute stable — a winning chance. Convex just missed as favourite last start here and won here earlier this prep. Wisteria Bell has seven placings from 11 runs this prep. A Shin Seven has multiple wins at Kasamatsu and will run fitter.
🥇 9 RAMESSES NO MUSUME
In the money last start running third at Kasamatsu when first up. Trained at an astute stable. A winning chance.
🥈 6 CONVEX
Just missed as favourite last start at Kasamatsu and won once this prep at the track 12 runs back. Cannot be ruled out.
🥉 3 WISTERIA BELL
Seven placings from 11 runs this prep. Placed when unwanted in the betting last start. Don’t treat lightly.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 6: 9 , 6 , 3
Race Number 7 · RACE 7 (B3) · 1580m
B3 level over 1580 meters. Win Ramesses came on strong to win last start here on soft and has two wins from 10 attempts this campaign — the testing material. Chateau Periotto finished close up last start here. Supreme Arrow has outstanding form at this track. Incroyable has very strong form here but place only.
🥇 2 WIN RAMESSES
Came on strong to win last start at Kasamatsu on a soft track. In strong form with two wins from 10 attempts this campaign. The testing material.
🥈 8 CHATEAU PERIOTTO
Finished three quarters of a length back from the leader last start at Kasamatsu. Could upset.
🥉 5 SUPREME ARROW
Has outstanding form at this track and from a good stable. Looks threatening.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 7: 2 , 8 , 5
Race Number 8 · RACE 8 (COND) · 1400m
A conditional race. Make It returns from a let-up and has three placings from six runs this prep — one of the main hopes. Desuyotteni comes from a strong camp and is hard to hold out. Reve De Couronne must be respected from this yard. Muscat Oman ran eight lengths off the winner here last start.
🥇 5 MAKE IT
Back from a let-up and has three placings from six runs this prep. One of the main hopes in a competitive conditional race.
🥈 8 DESUYOTTENI
From a strong camp that knows how to win. Hard to hold out.
🥉 10 REVE DE COURONNE
Must be respected from this yard. Won once this prep at Kasamatsu three runs back. Sneaky chance.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 8: 5 , 8 , 10
Race Number 9 · RACE 9 (COND) · 1400m
Another conditional race. My Lovers is looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Kasamatsu and has very strong form at the track — perfectly placed. Takara Presto placed second here last start. Yuino Sashigane won last start to break maiden here and draws barrier 1. Lucky Trigger placed here last start.
🥇 9 MY LOVERS
Looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Kasamatsu. Has very strong form at the track. Perfectly placed to make it three.
🥈 2 TAKARA PRESTO
Amongst the placegetters last start running second at Kasamatsu. From a good stable. Not the worst.
🥉 1 YUINO SASHIGANE
Made ground late to win last start, breaking maiden at Kasamatsu. Draws the rails. Place chance.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 9: 9 , 2 , 1
Race Number 10 · RACE 10 (B1) · 1400m
B1 level. King Of World came on strong to win last start here and is looking for a hat trick after two straight wins — commands respect. Shobuun has three wins from nine attempts this campaign and is a last-start winner here. Orentano draws the rails for Teruhiko Taguchi. Shihono Impulso won last start on heavy and has seven wins at this track.
🥇 5 KING OF WORLD
Came on strong to win last start at Kasamatsu. Looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at the track. Commands respect.
🥈 8 SHOBUUN
In strong form with three wins from nine attempts this campaign. Last-start winner at Kasamatsu. In with a chance.
🥉 1 ORENTANO
Draws the rails. Trained by Teruhiko Taguchi. Cannot be ruled out.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 10: 5 , 8 , 1
Race Number 11 · RACE 11 (COND) · 1580m
A conditional race over 1580 meters. Hyper Call is looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Kasamatsu — genuine contender. Bellagio Jupiter has very strong form at this track. Rubellite Tesoro has two wins at Kasamatsu before and two wins from six attempts this campaign. Tsumamigui draws well and has won here before.
🥇 4 HYPER CALL
Looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Kasamatsu. Won last start at the track. Genuine contender.
🥈 7 BELLAGIO JUPITER
Has very strong form at Kasamatsu. Sneaky chance at a price.
🥉 9 RUBELLITE TESORO
Has won twice at Kasamatsu before. Two wins from six attempts this campaign. In with a chance.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 11: 4 , 7 , 9
Race Number 12 · RACE 12 (B1) · 1400m
The B1 finale. Nihonpiro Reach has multiple wins at Kasamatsu and has won two of four as a favourite — commands respect. Backpack has very strong form here with seven wins from 12 attempts this campaign. Hollyhock is a track specialist with six wins at Kasamatsu. Engelspiel is trained by Hiroshi Sasano and draws perfectly in barrier 1.
🥇 8 NIHONPIRO REACH
Has multiple wins at Kasamatsu and has won two of four as a favourite. Commands respect in the finale.
🥈 4 BACKPACK
Has very strong form at Kasamatsu with seven wins from 12 attempts this campaign — an incredible strike rate. Could threaten.
🥉 6 HOLLYHOCK
A track specialist winning six times at Kasamatsu. A winner at first outing this prep. Still in this.
📊 Strategic Picks — Race 12: 8 , 4 , 6
🏆 Top Contender of the Day — May 27, 2026
Race 9 – MY LOVERS (No. 9)
In my opinion, My Lovers is the most reliable performance on today’s massive Kasamatsu card. She is looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at this very track, and her form at Kasamatsu is exceptional. The conditional race company suits her perfectly, and she looks very fit. Perfectly placed to make it three straight wins.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kasamatsu Racing
❓ What is Kasamatsu racecourse?
Kasamatsu is a regional dirt track located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It hosts regular racing for lower to mid-level horses and is known for competitive, consistent racing on its dirt surface.
❓ Why is My Lovers the top contender today?
My Lovers has won her last two starts at Kasamatsu and is looking for a hat trick. Her course form is exceptional, and she looks very fit. The conditional race is perfectly placed for her winning streak to continue.
❓ What do the class levels mean (C14, C10, B1, A5)?
In Japanese regional racing, classes run from lower to higher: C (lowest), then B, then A (highest). The number indicates the division within that class. C14 is lower than C10, and B1 is higher than C class. A5 is a high-level race.
❓ How important is track experience at Kasamatsu?
Extremely important. Horses like Backpack (7 wins from 12 starts here) and Hollyhock (6 wins here) have proven they love this surface. That experience is invaluable.
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