Chukyo Race 5 - Maiden Race
LES AILES FORTES (14) came home strongly to finish second, beaten one length, over 2000m at Hanshin on debut. Has upside and should be winding up late again. Go close. MAJORELLE BLEU (8) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 2000m at this track. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. ASK FIRE MORE (1) ran a fair race on debut last time out, beaten 5.5 lengths into tenth over 2400m at Hanshin on March 22. This easier and looks one of the contenders. OPEN THE PANDORA (9) is appearing for the first time. By Epiphaneia and hails from the Kensuke Ogura stable. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 10th of 17 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Gold Access with 57.0kg at $8.40. Capable of sharp improvement.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:28.10 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.40 |
Jockey: Junji Iwabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1800m, 22 len behind Coeli Vento carrying 57.0kg at $58.50. Second run from a spell 16th of 18 at this track on March 14 over 2000m, 11 len behind Mikki Jump carrying 57.0kg at $275.70. Others look better placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 15-16-16 | 17 |
| 11.3L | $275.70 |
| 14/14 | 21/02/2026 | 175 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 10-10-14 | 13 |
| 22.2L | $58.50 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 6-11-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $128.40 |
| 8/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 2:02.70 | 9-9-8 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $79.40 |
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 14 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1800m, 12 len behind Realize Luminous carrying 57.0kg at $226.30. Second-up 7th of 15 at this track on March 15 over 2200m, 10 len behind Meisho Narukami carrying 54.0kg at $237.10. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 54kg | 2:12.50 | 10-11-7 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $237.10 |
| 10/14 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:45.70 | - | 11 |
| 12.3L | $226.30 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 12th of 18 at Kyoto on January 4 over 1800m, 10 len behind Taiki Ruggero carrying 55.0kg at $216. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:50.50 | - | 1 |
| 10.4L | $216.00 |
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 7th of 13 at Hanshin on March 7 over 2400m, 8 len behind Cut Solo carrying 57.0kg at $8.50. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 2:30.20 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 12 len behind Verre Muse with 55.0kg at $10.80. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 17 at Kyoto on January 18 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Chris Regina with 55.0kg at $165.70. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 5-5-8 | 14 |
| 5.6L | $165.70 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 5th of 11 at Kyoto on October 19 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Vallombrosa carrying 56.0kg at $5.10. Returned from break 4th of 18 at this track on March 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Mikki Jump carrying 54.0kg at $3.50. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 14/03/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:00.40 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 9-3-5 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt (Epiphaneia - Admire Pandora) making his debut. A bold showing is on the cards.
Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation sixth of 18 at Kyoto January 24 over 2200m, 6 len behind Black Olympia carrying 57.0kg at $31.50. Previously first up; eighth of 16 at Hanshin December 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Basse Terre with 56.0kg at $39. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $31.50 |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | 182 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $39.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $7.10 |
Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 18 at Kyoto January 24 over 2200m, 10 len behind Black Olympia with 57.0kg at $71.80. On debut seventh of 18 at Kyoto January 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Taiki Ruggero carrying 57.0kg at $43.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 16-16-10 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $71.80 |
| 7/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:50.50 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $43.40 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 11th of 18 at Kokura on February 14 over 2000m, 10 len behind Nombre D'or carrying 57.0kg at $14. Second-up 6th of 18 at this track on March 14 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Mikki Jump with 57.0kg at $22.20. Cannot be taken lightly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 14-14-6 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $22.20 |
| 11/18 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 12-12-11 | 17 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at Hanshin December 28 over 1800m, 15 len behind Storm Gale carrying 56.0kg at $51.30. On debut 11th of 17 at Hanshin December 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Anthony carrying 56.0kg at $19. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 18 |
| 15.2L | $51.30 |
| 11/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:36.20 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 16 at Hanshin on March 15 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Silver Limb with 51.0kg at $17.70. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 2:01.20 | 14-16-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $17.70 |
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 10th of 18 at Kyoto on January 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind Taiki Ruggero with 56.0kg at $288.20. Returned from break 10th of 18 at this track on March 21 over 2000m, 13 len behind A Shin Whisper carrying 54.0kg at $123.10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 21/03/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 2:01.40 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $123.10 |
| 10/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:50.50 | - | 6 |
| 7.9L | $288.20 |