Hakodate Race 8 - Allowance Race
LIFE GATE (8) was far from disgraced when second last start after being in the firing line on the corner over 1700m at this track, beaten one length. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Looks the testing material. HAMILTON (1) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing ninth and beaten 6 lengths starting at $4.70. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. MEISHO SOMMELIER (2) last appeared when he finished seventh over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt on May 17. Comes here with definite top-three claims. MEISHO TIEPIN (4) got off the mark with an impressive maiden win last time out over 1700m at this track. Re-unites with Ikezoe who was on board last start. Tougher task this time but expected to be competitive again.

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1700m, 6 len behind Alles Gut carrying 55.0kg at $4.70. The run before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Niigata Dirt May 17 over 1800m defeating Cosmo Serbet with 57.0kg at $1.50. Ideally placed to return to form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 28/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 9-8-9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |
1/12 | 17/05/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
2/15 | 06/04/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Joao Moreira | 57kg | 1:53.20 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
2/12 | 09/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 2-3-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
2/13 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 6-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
6/16 | 26/01/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Tokyo Dirt May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Red Allegro carrying 58.0kg at $5.50. Previously first up; sixth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 8 over 1800m, 7 len behind Horatio with 58.0kg at $2.40. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 17/05/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Y Yoshida | 58kg | 1:35.70 | - | 3 |
| 10.6L | $5.50 |
10/10 | 04/05/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:13.00 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $2.20 |
2/11 | 30/03/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:15.30 | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
6/16 | 08/03/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:54.10 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
3/15 | 10/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
2/10 | 20/10/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:52.90 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on July 6 over 1000m, 10 len behind Mon Cheri with 58.0kg at $40. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1000m, 12 len behind Takka G T carrying 56.0kg at $38.20. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 06/07/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 0:58.30 | - | 6 |
| 10.1L | $40.00 |
9/12 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 0:57.90 | - | 9 |
| 12.6L | $38.20 |
13/15 | 17/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:12.00 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $13.20 |
2/12 | 27/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
7/16 | 09/03/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:11.10 | 12-12-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $11.10 |
6/14 | 26/01/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 56kg | 0:59.30 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track July 5 over 1700m defeating The Hunt carrying 57.0kg at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 13 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, 5 len behind Sunrise Bullet carrying 57.0kg at $2.90. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | M | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
2/13 | 21/06/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 10-4-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
2/15 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 8-7-2 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $4.90 |
4/16 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 5-7-4 | 13 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |
3/9 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 9-7-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $12.60 |
6/16 | 16/03/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | M | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:23.50 | - | 13 |
| 13.6L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Hakodate on July 6 over 2000m, 13 len behind Mikuni Inspire with 55.0kg at $123.30. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 16 over 1700m, 13 len behind Southern Tea Spoon with 55.0kg at $59.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 06/07/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 2:02.60 | 12-12-10 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $123.30 |
8/9 | 12/04/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3 | $228,710.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:59.00 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $214.60 |
7/7 | 30/03/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3 | $227,250.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 2:13.60 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $174.90 |
8/11 | 11/03/2025 | 23 | COND 3 | $48,062.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Fukamichi Ishigami | 51kg | 1:52.00 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $44.50 |
11/16 | 16/02/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 16-11-11 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $59.70 |
11/15 | 01/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 2:03.80 | 12-13-11 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $179.80 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bolsena carrying 52.0kg at $4. The start before that won by a neck at this track June 22 over 1000m defeating Angel Ladder with 54.0kg at $1.80. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 0:58.70 | - | 4 |
| 6.6L | $4.00 |
1/12 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | M | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 0:58.50 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
2/12 | 15/06/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 0:58.60 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
9/16 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:26.20 | - | 2 |
| 12.6L | $2.20 |
4/16 | 01/03/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
5/16 | 28/12/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:26.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at this track on June 22 over 1700m, neck behind Next Dancer with 56.0kg at $24.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at this track on July 5 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind On The Square carrying 56.0kg at $7.20. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/13 | 05/07/2025 | 13 | ALLOW F 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | M | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 9-6-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $7.20 |
2/12 | 22/06/2025 | 120 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | M | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:45.60 | 10-10-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $24.70 |
8/16 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 11-9-8 | 11 |
| 9.2L | $43.50 |
7/11 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | ALLOW FM 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:46.50 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.10 |
7/16 | 26/01/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:55.30 | 9-7-7 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $8.10 |
5/12 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | ALLOW F 3U | $151,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:53.10 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on June 29 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Chuwa Kris S carrying 55.0kg at $7. The run before that won by 3 len at this track June 15 over 1700m defeating Epoca Rina carrying 57.0kg at $2.20. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
1/14 | 15/06/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 1-1-1 | 14 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
2/12 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
2/14 | 30/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
4/16 | 15/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 2-1-4 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $28.30 |
5/10 | 23/02/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:48.80 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Tagano Babylon with 54.0kg at $54.30. At only start last preparation made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 9 len behind Testimone with 56.0kg at $89.30. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 21/06/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:53.00 | 10-13-5 | 16 |
| 5.6L | $54.30 |
4/14 | 06/04/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $89.30 |
11/16 | 12/01/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $74.00 |
1/16 | 14/12/2024 | 77 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:26.10 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
2/9 | 28/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 52kg | 1:11.70 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 52kg | 1:24.80 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on June 29 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Chuwa Kris S carrying 56.0kg at $36. The start before that 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Balance Dancer with 56.0kg at $78.70. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 29/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $36.00 |
9/16 | 07/06/2025 | 41 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:36.90 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $78.70 |
8/14 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:37.90 | - | 13 |
| 4.3L | $14.30 |
7/14 | 12/04/2025 | 356 | ALLOW FM 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:47.00 | 10-12-7 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $21.10 |
4/12 | 21/04/2024 | 29 | ALLOW FM 4U | $154,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:38.40 | - | 12 |
| 4.3L | $4.10 |
6/16 | 23/03/2024 | 322 | ALLOW FM 4U | $155,480.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 11-13-6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $17.10 |