Kokura Race 6 - Maiden Race
SPANNEND WILL (13) is back after a break of eight months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. DO JUSTI (10) is back after a break of 12 weeks. At the last run before the break he finished seventh over 2000m at Fukushima. Rates highly and is a strong chance to break through. ARDE FOX (5) showed early speed from an outside draw last time out and led for much of the way before finding a couple better at the end of 1700m at this track. Among the main hopes. KALMIA CROWN (14) was in contention on the turn and finished second last time over 1700m at this track, beaten a neck. Likely improver with winning claims.

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 55 days. Resuming 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 11 over 1800m, 16 len behind Layback Spin with 55.0kg at $37.10. Second-up 8th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 25 over 1800m, slow going 12 len behind Julnar carrying 55.0kg at $173.70. Others going much better leading into this.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/16 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 6-3-8 | 14 |
| 12.3L | $173.70 |
7/15 | 11/05/2025 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $37.10 |
14/16 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 10-9-14 | 10 |
| 29.9L | $9.40 |
3/13 | 26/01/2025 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 54kg | 1:48.10 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $76.70 |
16/16 | 22/12/2024 | 70 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 3 |
| 16.4L | $162.60 |
9/11 | 13/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:25.50 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Funabashi May 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Blazing Star with 52kg at $5.80. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track January 25 over 1700m, 11 len behind Grand King O carrying 54.0kg at $29.30. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 08/05/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $49,191.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:42.90 | 3-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
7/15 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:53.20 | 4-4-7 | 15 |
| 7.6L | $156.60 |
10/12 | 23/03/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:56.40 | 8-10-10 | 12 |
| 18.8L | $53.40 |
6/12 | 10/02/2025 | 16 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:25.90 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $13.40 |
4/12 | 25/01/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:46.10 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $29.30 |
8/14 | 23/11/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:54.10 | 5-8-8 | 14 |
| 13.9L | $59.10 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start second last of 9 at Kyoto on November 17 over 1800m, 13 len behind Kingmaker carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Returned from break ran last of 14 at Kyoto on May 25 over 2200m, 49 len behind Reine Marron with 57.0kg at $41.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 25/05/2025 | 189 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Y | R Wada | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 4-14-14 | 11 |
| 49.1L | $41.50 |
8/9 | 17/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:49.10 | - | 7 |
| 13.0L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 26 len behind Howling Wind with 55.0kg at $80.80. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/16 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 13 |
| 26.9L | $80.80 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 31 over 1800m, 3 len behind Campidoglio carrying 56.0kg at $20.20. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 16 at this track on June 29 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Chacha Pink with 56.0kg at $5.10. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16 | 29/06/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:46.80 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
3/15 | 31/05/2025 | 154 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $20.20 |
12/16 | 28/12/2024 | 90 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:26.50 | - | 3 |
| 11.1L | $49.80 |
9/10 | 29/09/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | M | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:53.10 | 2-4-9 | 7 |
| 26.6L | $6.60 |
5/14 | 31/08/2024 | 41 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:45.90 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $7.90 |
8/8 | 21/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1800m, 12 len behind Scorpion Imeru with 57.0kg at $18.50. When resuming last campaign 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on October 6 over 1800m, 12 len behind Stake All carrying 56.0kg at $10.40. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/14 | 04/05/2025 | 210 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 4-3-8 | 13 |
| 12.1L | $18.50 |
5/16 | 06/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Grand Camellia with 55.0kg at $254.70. On debut 12th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt January 13 over 1200m, 15 len behind Yorino Legend with 55.0kg at $59.70. Needs more time.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/16 | 05/04/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:13.10 | - | 10 |
| 12.6L | $254.70 |
9/14 | 02/03/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 0:58.50 | - | 4 |
| 11.7L | $21.10 |
12/15 | 13/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:13.60 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $59.70 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 2nd of 16 at this track on July 6 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Kokode Ikku carrying 56.0kg at $96.40. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:48.00 | 11-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $96.40 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 3 over 1200m, 23 len behind T M Pilot carrying 54.0kg at $142.70. Last start 7th of 13 at Niigata Dirt on May 18 over 1800m, 12 len behind Levante City carrying 54.0kg at $127.50. Can't recommend.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:55.90 | 9-7-7 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $127.50 |
15/15 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:11.90 | - | 9 |
| 23.0L | $142.70 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Fukushima April 27 over 2000m, 7 len behind Win Poseidon with 57.0kg at $2.50. On debut second of 16 at Fukushima April 13 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Meiner Full Moon with 57.0kg at $8.40. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 83 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 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:59.80 | 6-4-7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $2.50 |
2/16 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 8-3-2 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 11 over 1800m, 19 len behind Zero Snake with 57.0kg at $307. On debut second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 1 over 1400m, 24 len behind Love Me Nassau carrying 57.0kg at $67.70. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/16 | 11/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 16-16-8 | 13 |
| 19.4L | $307.00 |
11/15 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:54.90 | 9-13-11 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $209.80 |
6/12 | 23/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 5-8-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $209.50 |
7/12 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 11-8-7 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $106.80 |
15/16 | 23/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:48.30 | - | 13 |
| 14.5L | $610.30 |
15/16 | 01/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:27.00 | - | 1 |
| 24.3L | $67.70 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Niigata Dirt May 11 over 1800m, 9 len behind Tagano Malakh with 55.0kg at $29.80. First up last campaign sixth of 15 at Fukushima Dirt April 20 over 1700m, 9 len behind Tamamo Jasmine with 55.0kg at $104.40. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 69 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 | 11/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 13-11-7 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $29.80 |
6/15 | 20/04/2025 | 126 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 9-6-6 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $104.40 |
0/16 | 15/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 14-16-FF | 7 |
| 99.0L | $95.20 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Kyoto Dirt November 23 over 1800m, 6 len behind Brooklyn Dance with 56.0kg at $1.90. On debut second of 16 at Chukyo Dirt September 28 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Roland Barows carrying 55.0kg at $13.60. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 23/11/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.90 |
2/11 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
2/16 | 28/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at this track on June 28 over 1700m, neck behind Caldwell carrying 52.0kg at $15.10. Before that 3rd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lux Daisy with 55.0kg at $36.90. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:46.30 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $15.10 |
3/15 | 07/06/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 11 |
| 3.7L | $36.90 |
5/16 | 25/05/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Soft | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:23.40 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $80.80 |
6/16 | 29/03/2025 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 7 |
| 15.7L | $23.90 |
13/18 | 14/12/2024 | 91 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 55kg | 1:22.30 | - | 14 |
| 8.5L | $62.10 |
13/15 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 20 over 1800m, 10 len behind Spiral Vision with 57.0kg at $4.30. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Remember Him with 55.0kg at $7.30. Plenty of upside.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16 | 22/06/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $7.30 |
10/16 | 20/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 5-4-10 | 16 |
| 10.4L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Ryuji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Ya Know My Steelo with 57.0kg at $8.50. Last start 4th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Eterno Legame carrying 57.0kg at $6.20. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 21/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $6.20 |
5/16 | 24/05/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 4-5-5 | 16 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
7/16 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | A Starke | 57kg | 1:24.70 | - | 15 |
| 9.3L | $39.10 |
5/16 | 01/03/2025 | 138 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:25.70 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $42.30 |
8/16 | 14/10/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:18.90 | 11-8-8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $5.10 |
4/16 | 28/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:12.20 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $21.20 |