Chukyo Race 4 - Maiden Race
LAY CLASSIC (16) has not been sighted since she finished eighth over 2000m at Kyoto on January 17. Wound up strongly and placed only fresh run. Wide gate but looks hard to hold out. KATHMANDU GOLD (5) is yet to break through in four runs. Finished fourth at her last appearance over 2000m at Kokura on January 31. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. REAL (12) made her debut last start at a big quote but defied the market to grab third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 2000m at Kokura. Must be included among the main hopes. LUX CANDY (3) returns after three months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1800m at Hanshin. Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 18 at Hanshin December 21 over 1800m, 5 len behind Ijzer Bloem with 55.0kg at $71. On debut fifth of 10 at Kyoto October 26 over 1800m, 7 len behind Teruhiko with 55.0kg at $23. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:50.50 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Kota Washizu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 11th of 18 at Kyoto on January 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pager with 55.0kg at $20. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 18 |
| 7.2L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 18 at Hanshin December 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Ijzer Bloem with 55.0kg at $15.30. On debut fourth of 12 at Kyoto November 29 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Red Ligare carrying 55.0kg at $18.20. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $15.30 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:35.40 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since she finished last of 18 at Nakayama December 27 over 2000m, 43 len behind Pod Cross carrying 52.0kg at $305.20. On debut 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt September 21 over 1800m, 30 len behind Narino Sherwood carrying 55.0kg at $115.30. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 2:01.90 | 5-16-18 | 16 |
| 43.3L | $305.20 |
| 12/13 | 26/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 7-11-12 | 10 |
| 21.5L | $83.70 |
| 13/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 15-15-13 | 1 |
| 30.6L | $115.30 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 4th of 18 at Kokura on January 31 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Fortune Ride with 55.0kg at $7.70. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on December 6 over 2000m, 5 len behind Acrophase carrying 54.0kg at $4.20. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 7-5-4 | 16 |
| 2.5L | $7.70 |
| 3/14 | 06/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 2:01.30 | 8-7-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:02.50 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kokura on February 8 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Ange De Joie carrying 53.0kg at $6.90. Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Astoril carrying 53.0kg at $4.30. Cannot be taken lightly.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 2:03.50 | 8-7-4 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 2:02.70 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
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Most recently 5th of 16 at Kokura on February 22 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Song Of The Bird with 51.0kg at $165.70. The start before that ran last of 18 at Kyoto on January 18 over 1600m, 14 len behind Mageva Speed with 51.0kg at $362.10. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 26 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 | 22/02/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:48.40 | 13-13-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $165.70 |
| 18/18 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:34.00 | - | 10 |
| 14.3L | $362.10 |
| 10/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Y | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:10.50 | - | 3 |
| 19.3L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 7th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Empress K with 55.0kg at $11.30. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 55kg | 1:08.40 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 8 at Hanshin on June 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Salesio carrying 55.0kg at $9.20. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 278 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:49.30 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 2000m, 4 len behind Dogwood with 55.0kg at $450.10. The start before that got back early 13th of 18 at Nakayama on December 27 over 2000m, 7 len behind Pod Cross carrying 51.0kg at $441.80. Not today.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:59.50 | 16-9-8 | 17 |
| 4.0L | $450.10 |
| 13/18 | 27/12/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 2:01.90 | 18-18-13 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $441.80 |
| 14/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:50.60 | 15-16-14 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $62.60 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 16 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 4 len behind Astoril with 53.0kg at $49.90. Before that 6th of 18 at Kokura on February 7 over 2000m, 8 len behind Crown In The Air carrying 53.0kg at $31.80. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 2:03.50 | 6-5-5 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $49.90 |
| 6/18 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 2:00.50 | 12-9-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $31.80 |
| 6/18 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 12-13-6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $465.70 |
| 10/14 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:34.60 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $489.00 |
| 12/18 | 22/11/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:08.60 | - | 3 |
| 16.7L | $126.80 |
| 13/13 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 13 |
| 22.3L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 18 at Kokura on January 24 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Bond Martini with 52.0kg at $42.40. On speed and fought on well on debut. Probable improver with bright prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 2:00.10 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $42.40 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Kokura on March 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind Ecru with 52.0kg at $33.40. Before that 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Glasgow carrying 55.0kg at $18.10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:49.80 | 9-13-5 | 15 |
| 3.8L | $33.40 |
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:13.70 | - | 2 |
| 9.7L | $18.10 |
| 12/17 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:21.40 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $52.00 |
| 5/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 15 |
| 5.8L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Tokyo November 15 over 2000m, 7 len behind Olufsen with 55.0kg at $195.60. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Tokyo October 25 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Nowhere Man carrying 55.0kg at $60. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 2:00.80 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $195.60 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:48.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $60.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $25.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:51.10 | 9-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $20.80 |
| 7/16 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:25.10 | - | 14 |
| 16.1L | $290.30 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 12 at Tokyo on November 30 over 1800m, 8 len behind Go Lucky carrying 55.0kg at $84.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:47.00 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $84.90 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 18 at Kyoto January 17 over 2000m, 4 len behind La Concha Bien with 55.0kg at $3.30. On debut second of 12 at this track December 13 over 2000m, 2 len behind Event Horizon carrying 55.0kg at $5.60. Wound up strongly and placed only fresh run. Wide gate but looks hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:01.40 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Kizuna out of Solaria. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on December 14 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Graines De Joie carrying 55.0kg at $14.50. First up last campaign 10th of 13 at Kyoto on October 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Kogyoku carrying 54.0kg at $16.10. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 14/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 2:02.00 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $14.50 |
| 10/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:48.80 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $16.10 |