Chukyo Race 4 - Chukyo Maiden
HIGGS BOSON (6) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a head away in second over 1200m at Kokura. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. YAMANIN FEIER (12) is a four-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent appearance over 1400m at Hanshin. Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. ANGE LA FILLE (10) is back after a break of 11 weeks. At the last run before the layoff she finished sixth over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Strong winning chance on best figures. MELONE (2) closed off strongly last start to get up for third, beaten 0.7 lengths, over 1200m at Kokura when resuming after a spell. Has the speed to be prominent. In the mix.

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Mitono Rin with 55.0kg at $137.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on October 11 over 1200m, 36 len behind Mame Tank with 55.0kg at $129.60. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 25/01/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 2 |
| 11.9L | $137.70 |
| 11/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 7 |
| 36.0L | $129.60 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 18 at Kokura on February 28 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Double Challenge carrying 55.0kg at $19.10. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Fukushima on November 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jasper Ruby with 55.0kg at $9. Nice return and fitter again. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 28/02/2026 | 96 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:09.90 | - | 11 |
| 0.7L | $19.10 |
| 8/16 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:09.00 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:09.20 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt November 24 over 1600m, 29 len behind Courageous Beat with 55.0kg at $342.70. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Tokyo November 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Makalei with 52.0kg at $347.80. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:37.70 | - | 4 |
| 29.8L | $342.70 |
| 14/16 | 09/11/2025 | 71 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:34.90 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $347.80 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:31.90 | - | 5 |
| 7.9L | $163.30 |
| 11/11 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:10.60 | - | 6 |
| 15.7L | $40.70 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 14 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Karakunidake with 55.0kg at $68. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 273 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:09.90 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $68.00 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Nakayama January 18 over 1600m, 10 len behind Saint Victoire carrying 55.0kg at $47.10. On debut fourth of 16 at Nakayama December 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Rule The Wave carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Doesn't appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 13 |
| 10.3L | $47.10 |
| 4/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 18 at Kokura on February 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Water Delight with 57.0kg at $12.90. Last start 2nd of 18 at Kokura on February 28 over 1200m, head behind Double Challenge with 57.0kg at $4.50. Overdue and gets chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:09.90 | - | 13 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/18 | 07/02/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:08.90 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $12.90 |
| 8/18 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:08.60 | - | 13 |
| 8.4L | $11.10 |
| 3/16 | 09/11/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:09.40 | - | 15 |
| 3.0L | $10.90 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:09.70 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at Nakayama on December 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nishino Seido carrying 55.0kg at $11.50. First up last campaign 8th of 16 at Hakodate on June 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fiorano carrying 55.0kg at $3.30. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 28/12/2025 | 147 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $11.50 |
| 10/12 | 03/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:00.50 | - | 5 |
| 5.9L | $7.20 |
| 8/16 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:10.10 | - | 15 |
| 6.1L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tierra Reina with 55.0kg at $5.80. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:27.20 | - | 9 |
| 14.2L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since she finished last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 18 len behind Meisho Teleos carrying 55.0kg at $150.70. On debut 15th of 17 at Kyoto October 11 over 1400m, 15 len behind Margot Love Me with 55.0kg at $12.60. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 147 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 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Soft | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 3-5-13 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $150.70 |
| 15/17 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:20.20 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Festive Dress carrying 55.0kg at $10.50. On debut second of 17 at Kyoto November 22 over 1600m, 3 len behind Altramuz with 55.0kg at $4.50. Led and placed only other fresh run. A big run will not 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 12/01/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:26.60 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $10.50 |
| 7/18 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:20.20 | - | 13 |
| 7.3L | $10.10 |
| 2/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 17 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Pleuvoir carrying 57.0kg at $33.20. The start before that 5th of 18 at Kokura on February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Margot Mist carrying 54.0kg at $37.40. Will hit the line hard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:09.40 | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $33.20 |
| 5/18 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:08.60 | 17-14-5 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $37.40 |
| 5/16 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.60 |
| 5/16 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $129.10 |
| 6/14 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $105.40 |
| 11/16 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:09.00 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $46.40 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 18 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Melancolinista with 57.0kg at $15. The start before that 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Water Sagrada carrying 57.0kg at $27. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 14/03/2026 | 61 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:21.00 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/16 | 12/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:13.30 | - | 13 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 10/14 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:25.00 | - | 13 |
| 17.6L | $10.80 |
| 4/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:35.90 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 13th of 17 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Terviseks carrying 56.0kg at $289.60. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 17 over 1400m, 54 len behind Keen Sense with 55.0kg at $125.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 21/12/2025 | 126 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:21.90 | - | 14 |
| 7.1L | $289.60 |
| 16/16 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 14 |
| 54.1L | $125.90 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 57 day letup. First-up 6th of 16 at Nakayama on December 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nil Mahanel with 52.0kg at $197.60. Last start 7th of 18 at Kokura on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kashino Rihanna carrying 52.0kg at $38.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.
Last Starts 56 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 | 31/01/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:08.50 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $38.50 |
| 6/16 | 14/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:10.10 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $197.60 |
| 15/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:20.80 | - | 4 |
| 21.4L | $38.40 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Maurice out of Angel Of Mercy. Maybe later.

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 18 at Kokura on February 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Double Challenge carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. The run before that 2nd of 18 at Kokura on February 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Margot Mist with 57.0kg at $10. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:09.90 | - | 15 |
| 2.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/18 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:08.60 | 5-3-2 | 18 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/18 | 25/01/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:08.00 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $8.40 |
| 7/16 | 24/11/2025 | 85 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:09.00 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $18.90 |
| 12/13 | 31/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $18.90 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:22.30 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $44.60 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 12th of 15 at Kyoto on October 13 over 1600m, 25 len behind Valsecito carrying 56.0kg at $72.50. May need the run.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 13 |
| 25.5L | $72.50 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Danon Kingly out of Meisho Karin. Maybe later.