Chukyo Race 12 - Mdn Race
Lots of these making up the numbers. Deserving a win is CHUWA MELODY (7) who has placed 8/10 starts. Just missed last time when a nose away in second at Kokura over 1200m. Hard to beat again. COASTAL ROAD (3) will find this a little easier than her second on debut two weeks ago, beaten a neck at the end of 1200m at Kokura. Will benefit from that experience so she is worth following up. ROUGE LUGANO (1) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was prominent at the turn before being beaten 5 lengths into ninth over 1200m at Kokura. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. WING SUNRISE (15) is back after a break of four months. At the last run before the layoff she finished eighth over 1600m at Hanshin. Has ability so don't underestimate.

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 18 at Kokura on July 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nishino Tribute carrying 55.0kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 18 at Kyoto on November 22 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Top Attack carrying 55.0kg at $34.10. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 04/07/2026 | 189 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 2-2-9 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |
| 13/15 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 2 |
| 15.7L | $2.80 |
| 4/18 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:09.30 | - | 14 |
| 2.2L | $8.80 |
| 3/18 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:08.60 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $34.10 |
| 12/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:37.70 | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 5th of 18 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Celeb Torch carrying 53.0kg at $153.50. Last start 7th of 17 at Kokura on July 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Holy Step carrying 55.0kg at $5.70. Prepared to just watch today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 8-10-7 | 15 |
| 6.4L | $5.70 |
| 5/18 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:09.00 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $153.50 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 17 at Kokura on July 12 over 1200m, neck behind Holy Step carrying 55.0kg at $31.70. Improvement to come and should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $31.70 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 14th of 16 at Kyoto on May 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Yamanin Feier carrying 55.0kg at $228.10. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Kokura on July 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Drum Major with 53.0kg at $121.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 05/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:09.70 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $121.40 |
| 14/16 | 23/05/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 2-3-14 | 12 |
| 6.4L | $228.10 |
| 16/16 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 7 |
| 27.7L | $17.20 |
| 7/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:36.90 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $43.50 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 11th of 16 at Kyoto on May 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Yamanin Feier carrying 57.0kg at $49. When resuming last campaign 6th of 18 at Hanshin on March 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind T M I Run carrying 57.0kg at $9.30. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 23/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:08.40 | 15-15-11 | 16 |
| 4.6L | $49.00 |
| 6/18 | 21/03/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $9.30 |
| 4/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 2:03.80 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Zelda with 57.0kg at $8.80. Second run from a spell 8th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 11 over 1700m, 11 len behind Waldstein with 57.0kg at $7.70. Hard to make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 11/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 7-5-8 | 14 |
| 11.0L | $7.70 |
| 6/16 | 07/06/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $8.80 |
| 9/14 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 5-6-9 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $10.20 |
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:55.80 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $9.40 |
| 6/12 | 18/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:55.80 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 18 at Kokura on July 11 over 1200m, nose behind Levi with 57.0kg at $1.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 18 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, neck behind Tiger Road with 57.0kg at $1.90. Has placed 8/10 starts so far. Bursting to win and looks a big chance to score after a near miss last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:08.30 | 11-8-2 | 17 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 2/18 | 28/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:09.20 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/17 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 5-5-3 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $2.10 |
| 2/16 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 25/04/2026 | 110 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:32.30 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |
| 10/14 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:35.30 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 21 over 1000m, 8 len behind Koyu Neroga with 56.0kg at $151.40. Last start ran second last of 13 at Hakodate Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 23 len behind Red Freude with 57.0kg at $211.50. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 12-13-12 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $211.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 0:59.20 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $151.40 |
| 12/16 | 19/04/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:11.00 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $42.70 |
| 12/16 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:20.30 | 8-8-12 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $55.30 |
| 5/16 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:13.10 | - | 16 |
| 4.8L | $137.80 |
| 14/16 | 21/12/2025 | 84 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:34.60 | - | 14 |
| 20.9L | $60.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 15 at Niigata Dirt May 10 over 1800m, 91 len behind Norino Dragon with 57.0kg at $160.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 16 at Fukushima April 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind I Am Suteki with 54.0kg at $104.60. Not ready yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 3-15-15 | 14 |
| 91.9L | $160.50 |
| 11/16 | 18/04/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:09.10 | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $104.60 |
| 16/18 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:09.30 | - | 8 |
| 7.6L | $147.60 |
| 15/15 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 10 |
| 20.7L | $243.80 |
| 15/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 11 |
| 12.0L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 11th of 18 at Kyoto on May 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hayabusa Sakichan carrying 55.0kg at $157.80. Second-up 14th of 17 at Kokura on July 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Holy Step with 55.0kg at $16.40. Hard to find many positives.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/17 | 12/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 4-5-14 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $16.40 |
| 11/18 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 10-13-11 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $157.80 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after eight months 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 6 over 1400m, 33 len behind Aqua Eye carrying 55.0kg at $168.30. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on October 11 over 1200m, 16 len behind Lance Of King carrying 52.0kg at $159.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 49 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 | 06/06/2026 | 238 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 6-7-14 | 7 |
| 33.2L | $168.30 |
| 13/16 | 11/10/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:12.90 | - | 6 |
| 16.9L | $159.40 |
| 8/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 4 |
| 15.4L | $103.80 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 11th of 16 at Kokura on July 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Drum Major carrying 57.0kg at $16.90. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 2 over 1200m, 22 len behind Star Fusion carrying 57.0kg at $17.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 05/07/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:09.70 | 12-13-11 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $16.90 |
| 16/16 | 02/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:11.50 | 9-11-16 | 16 |
| 22.3L | $17.80 |
| 6/17 | 29/03/2026 | 274 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 4 |
| 3.9L | $58.10 |
| 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: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 17 at Kokura on July 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Holy Step carrying 55.0kg at $99.40. The race before that 9th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 12 len behind Oyatsuno Jikan with 55.0kg at $29.40. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 12/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $99.40 |
| 9/15 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 9-7-9 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $29.40 |
| 8/15 | 02/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:11.90 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $73.90 |
| 9/16 | 08/03/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $22.60 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:13.60 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $147.00 |

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 23 over 1200m, 22 len behind Mellifluous carrying 55.0kg at $96.60. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 63 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 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:11.80 | 11-13-15 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $96.60 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 18 at Hanshin March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lovely Tiara with 55.0kg at $13.10. On debut ninth of 13 at Hanshin February 22 over 2000m, 10 len behind Long Tall Sally with 55.0kg at $7.30. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 119 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 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 16 |
| 6.6L | $13.10 |
| 9/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 9-8-9 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $7.30 |