Chukyo Race 3 - Maiden Race
LA PRINCESSE (2) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1600m at Nakayama. Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. BELONG TO ME (5) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Sure to be thereabouts. WHITE FLAMES (9) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 1600m at Hanshin. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SALT HAPPY (7) is back after a break of five-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1800m at Kyoto. Nicely placed and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 17 at Nakayama January 11 over 2200m, 7 len behind Gran Alto carrying 57.0kg at $13.40. On debut fourth of 17 at Nakayama December 20 over 2000m, 4 len behind Plaudits carrying 56.0kg at $269.60. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 2-2-12 | 14 |
| 7.6L | $13.40 |
| 4/17 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:01.80 | 8-8-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $269.60 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Nakayama January 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Deal Maker carrying 55.0kg at $6.90. Previously first up; seventh of 18 at Tokyo November 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Agnes Crest carrying 55.0kg at $6. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $6.90 |
| 3/16 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $23.60 |
| 7/18 | 29/11/2025 | 84 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:37.40 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/12 | 26/07/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $150,950.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Kingman out of Aloha Star. Market will be an invaluable guide.

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1800m, 23 len behind American Call carrying 54.0kg at $54. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:54.00 | 7-9-10 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $54.00 |

Jockey: Kota Washizu
Weight: 53kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 16 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Rouge Lyric carrying 53.0kg at $11.50. Previously second-up 7th of 18 at Hanshin on December 20 over 1600m, 3 len behind Satono Scepter carrying 53.0kg at $153.80. Among the leading chances.
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 | 14/03/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:34.20 | - | 14 |
| 1.5L | $11.50 |
| 7/18 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:33.60 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $153.80 |
| 7/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:21.80 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $123.30 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by New Year's Day out of Appeal Bio. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Kyoto October 11 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Shimi Hattoku carrying 56.0kg at $5.20. On debut third in a small field at Hanshin September 7 over 1800m, 10 len behind Kikko Bello carrying 55.0kg at $25.10. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:48.00 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:46.60 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $19.80 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 17 len behind Zephyr Tesoro with 57.0kg at $121.40. When resuming last campaign 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 12 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Ray Of Fire with 56.0kg at $71.40. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 11/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:13.90 | - | 8 |
| 17.1L | $121.40 |
| 11/13 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 11 |
| 18.1L | $73.30 |
| 9/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 56kg | 1:20.80 | - | 13 |
| 5.6L | $71.40 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 5th of 18 at Kyoto on February 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Avion with 57.0kg at $5.90. Last start 3rd of 18 at Hanshin on March 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Reservation with 57.0kg at $6.40. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.40 |
| 5/18 | 15/02/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 10-9-5 | 13 |
| 6.5L | $5.90 |
| 3/13 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:34.70 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.70 |
| 7/16 | 09/11/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 9-10-7 | 15 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/08/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $7.70 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by out of Voler Dans Le Ciel. Maybe later.

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 18 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Taiki Plaisir carrying 55.0kg at $24. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on December 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bear Akkochan with 55.0kg at $3.60. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 15/03/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:21.10 | - | 14 |
| 2.0L | $24.00 |
| 9/14 | 13/12/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $3.60 |
| 7/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:23.30 | - | 15 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Sapporo September 7 over 1500m, 8 len behind Glorious March with 54.0kg at $100.20. On debut sixth of 8 at Sapporo August 31 over 1800m, 13 len behind Elliptic Curve with 54.0kg at $48.80. Might need the run.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:32.20 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $100.20 |
| 6/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:51.60 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $48.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 14 over 1400m, 33 len behind Kanata Konata carrying 56.0kg at $42.80. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Hanshin on September 7 over 1800m, 14 len behind Kikko Bello with 55.0kg at $7.10. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 14/12/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 8 |
| 33.1L | $42.80 |
| 5/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 2 |
| 14.3L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 13 over 1800m, 32 len behind Itterasshai carrying 56.0kg at $118.50. On debut ninth of 13 at Tokyo November 8 over 1800m, 11 len behind L'avenue carrying 56.0kg at $190.80. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 104 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 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:55.50 | 6-11-12 | 8 |
| 32.9L | $118.50 |
| 12/16 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $345.60 |
| 9/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:46.70 | - | 13 |
| 11.9L | $190.80 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
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First-starter by Orfevre out of Wind Chocolat. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt November 23 over 1800m, 51 len behind Crackshot with 56.0kg at $23.50. On debut tenth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 1 over 1800m, 22 len behind T M Sao Leve carrying 56.0kg at $9.60. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 4-5-13 | 7 |
| 51.6L | $23.50 |
| 10/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 7-11-10 | 9 |
| 22.1L | $9.60 |