Chukyo Race 1 - Maiden Race
LORD PLAISIR (7) missed the placings in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin two back then did a better job to finish second in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura last time out. Prospects look very bright. SALAPHIEL (5) followed up a poor run two starts back with a second in a maiden steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima last start. Well placed and looks one of the better chances. AMERICAN PEACE (1) resumed after a spell last start with a modest fourth in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at Niigata. Expecting plenty of improvement. MIRACLE ZINNIA (8) was unplaced first-up two starts back in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Improved and finished third last start, beaten 10 lengths, in a steeplechase (3300m) at this track. Not to be taken lightly.

Jockey: Tadashi Kosaka
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished fourth of 14 runners at Niigata on August 2 over 2850m, 10 len behind Lord Prayer with 60.0kg at $5.50. Previously second-up finished second of 12 starters at this track on January 12 over 3000m, a nose behind Meisho Kohoku with 60.0kg at $1.60. Useful type, definite improver.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 02/08/2025 | 84 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,170.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:02.80 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
3/14 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 3-2-3 | 11 |
| 5.2L | $5.20 |
4/14 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:24.60 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $7.90 |
5/14 | 30/03/2025 | 57 | MSTPLE 4U | $170,890.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:26.00 | 2-4-5 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $1.90 |
3/12 | 01/02/2025 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $164,700.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:10.00 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
2/12 | 12/01/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $164,700.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:22.70 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 10 of 13 runners at Niigata May 24 over 2890m, 24 len behind Success Ballade with 60.0kg at $169.70. First up last campaign 13 of 16 starters at Kyoto Dirt February 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind King Zeppelin carrying 58.0kg at $98.40. Fully tested.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:12.50 | 1-4-10 | 8 |
| 24.3L | $169.70 |
12/14 | 03/05/2025 | 49 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:08.90 | 11-11-12 | 13 |
| 28.6L | $160.90 |
15/16 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:25.30 | - | 10 |
| 18.0L | $178.60 |
13/16 | 15/02/2025 | 154 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:25.40 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $98.40 |
13/15 | 14/09/2024 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:23.60 | - | 12 |
| 16.6L | $19.20 |
8/11 | 01/09/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Soft | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation ran last at Kokura on March 1 over 2860m, 22 len behind Dice Are Rolling carrying 60.0kg at $8. When resuming last campaign finished eighth of 14 runners at Niigata Dirt on May 12 2024 over 1800m, 9 len behind Shetland carrying 53.0kg at $132.70. Fitness an issue. Should need run.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 01/03/2025 | 76 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:15.50 | 9-11-12 | 12 |
| 22.0L | $8.00 |
8/14 | 15/12/2024 | 50 | MSTPLE 3U | $154,910.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:14.50 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 20.7L | $23.10 |
10/14 | 26/10/2024 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $302,580.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:52.80 | 14-12-10 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $67.40 |
9/16 | 13/10/2024 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $219,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 2:10.50 | 11-2-9 | 12 |
| 8.7L | $100.40 |
6/15 | 01/09/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $303,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:52.00 | 15-14-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $180.70 |
10/10 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $278,550.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:45.40 | 7-9-10 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Makoto Nishitani
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished sixth of 14 runners at this track on July 27 over 3000m, 3.5 len behind Tamamo Ace carrying 57.0kg at $16.40. Start before raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 12 runners at Tokyo on June 22 over 3000m, 7 len behind Mahoroba with 57.0kg at $30.20. This race appears well within his grasp.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 27/07/2025 | 35 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:19.00 | 9-7-6 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $16.40 |
6/12 | 22/06/2025 | 22 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:23.80 | 5-1-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $30.20 |
6/14 | 31/05/2025 | 41 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Soft | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:29.30 | 9-5-6 | 13 |
| 21.1L | $18.20 |
6/14 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:24.60 | 10-5-6 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $16.30 |
3/12 | 06/04/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:18.20 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
2/11 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | M | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:17.30 | 8-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 49 days. First-up after three months finished second of 14 runners at Fukushima on July 6 over 2750m, a neck behind Beanstalk with 60.0kg at $3.70. Previously second-up finished fourth of 9 starters at Nakayama on March 8 over 2880m, 4.5 len behind Platinum Layer with 60.0kg at $1.70. Useful type, definite improver.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/14 | 06/07/2025 | 92 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:03.50 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
8/14 | 05/04/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | M | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:16.20 | 4-6-8 | 12 |
| 17.7L | $4.70 |
4/9 | 08/03/2025 | 48 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | M | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:16.70 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
2/11 | 19/01/2025 | 77 | MSTPLE 4U | $164,700.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:15.70 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
3/7 | 03/11/2024 | 14 | MSTPLE 3U | $150,460.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Y | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:04.70 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.10 |
4/7 | 20/10/2024 | 49 | MSTPLE 3U | $152,660.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:10.80 | 2-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Yuta Onodera
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last preparation 5 of 12 runners at Tokyo June 22 over 3000m, 5.5 len behind Mahoroba carrying 60.0kg at $30.20. Previously first up; 8 of 14 runners at Niigata May 3 over 2890m, 13 len behind Zarzarrosa carrying 59.0kg at $70.70. Has plenty of upside.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 22/06/2025 | 50 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:23.80 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $30.20 |
8/14 | 03/05/2025 | 69 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 59kg | 3:08.90 | 9-9-8 | 14 |
| 13.4L | $70.70 |
11/14 | 23/02/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:34.20 | 6-7-11 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $60.50 |
7/14 | 08/12/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:43.10 | 13-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $87.00 |
8/12 | 02/11/2024 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Fukushima | 2400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 2:32.70 | 3-5-8 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $32.30 |
8/14 | 25/08/2024 | 14 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 11-6-8 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 56 day letup. Last run sat on the pace then finished second of 12 runners at Kokura on June 29 over 2860m, 1.75 len behind Oro Y Plata carrying 60.0kg at $3. The run before finished fifth of 11 runners at Hanshin on June 8 over 2970m, 17 len behind Thunder Alert with 60.0kg at $5.10. Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:11.60 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
5/11 | 08/06/2025 | 49 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:20.80 | 8-7-5 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $5.10 |
7/14 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:24.60 | 11-10-7 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $6.70 |
10/12 | 30/03/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $377,260.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 2:25.10 | 5-4-10 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $73.30 |
5/17 | 06/01/2025 | 29 | OPEN 4U | $473,660.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 53kg | 3:10.20 | 6-7-5 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $27.60 |
9/12 | 08/12/2024 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $363,620.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:13.80 | 4-6-9 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $40.10 |

Jockey: Shinichi Ishigami
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading finished seventh of 12 runners at Kokura on June 28 over 2860m, 13 len behind Freedom Reign carrying 60.0kg at $6.90. Last start finished third of 8 runners at this track on July 26 over 3300m, 10 len behind Meiner Aile carrying 60.0kg at $19.30. Forward showing expected. Go close.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $287,390.00 | Chukyo | 3300m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:38.50 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $19.30 |
7/12 | 28/06/2025 | 69 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:15.30 | 2-4-7 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $6.90 |
8/14 | 20/04/2025 | 42 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Sho Ueno | 59kg | 3:24.60 | 4-5-8 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $5.50 |
0/11 | 09/03/2025 | 50 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | M | Keita Ban | 59kg | 3:17.30 | - | 4 |
| 99.0L | $2.20 |
2/11 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $164,700.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Keita Ban | 59kg | 3:15.90 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
2/14 | 28/12/2024 | 42 | MSTPLE 3U | $154,910.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 56kg | 3:19.80 | 8-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $121.00 |

Jockey: Yu Kuroiwa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 14 runners at Tokyo June 7 over 3000m, 15 len behind Geofront carrying 60.0kg at $8. First up last campaign 4 of 9 runners at Hanshin March 16 over 2970m, 4.5 len behind Trafalgar carrying 60.0kg at $12.30. Will take beating.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/14 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:27.30 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $8.00 |
5/14 | 10/05/2025 | 27 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 7-4-5 | 13 |
| 11.2L | $8.40 |
4/13 | 13/04/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:13.00 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $5.60 |
4/9 | 16/03/2025 | 105 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:29.10 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $12.30 |
11/13 | 01/12/2024 | 64 | MSTPLE 3U | $150,460.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:20.00 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $18.80 |
11/13 | 28/09/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $220,240.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | A Starke | 58kg | 1:34.00 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $120.70 |

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last run finished sixth of 14 starters at this track on July 26 over 3000m, 10 len behind Hezarfen with 60.0kg at $67. Run before ran last at Tokyo on June 21 over 2400m, 49 len behind Yamanin Bouclier with 51.0kg at $288.40. Others read better. This will test.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 26/07/2025 | 35 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:17.00 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
9/9 | 21/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $321,310.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 51kg | 2:25.40 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 49.0L | $288.40 |
6/11 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:10.40 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $13.70 |
14/14 | 03/05/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:35.70 | - | 11 |
| 21.2L | $295.40 |
7/12 | 01/02/2025 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $164,700.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:10.00 | 7-6-7 | 11 |
| 13.5L | $30.10 |
6/12 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | MSTPLE 4U | $164,700.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:22.70 | 7-5-6 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Toshiki Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished 12th of 14 runners at Fukushima on July 20 over 2770m, 20 len behind Meiner Messiah with 57.0kg at $153.50. Previously second-up finished eighth of 13 runners at Hanshin Dirt on March 26 2022 over 1800m, 22 len behind Salt Gold carrying 56.0kg at $266.10. Can't see him improving on fresh performance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/14 | 20/07/2025 | 74 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 3:06.40 | 6-10-12 | 14 |
| 20.2L | $153.50 |
6/9 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $35.70 |
3/8 | 23/04/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $12.20 |
7/10 | 09/04/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $45.10 |
1/12 | 20/03/2025 | 24 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:35.50 | 7-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
8/10 | 24/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 3-4-8 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $2.40 |