Chukyo Race 8 - Hamamatsu Tokubetsu
LUX RAYMOND (3) was strongly fancied when resuming last start but was beaten 11 lengths into sixth over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Made late ground and drawn far better this time. Has a decent second up record. Can improve sharply. SAMMARU NOVEL (5) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt, finishing 5 lengths from the winner as favourite. A bold showing is expected. SELVANS (1) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1200m at Niigata Dirt ten weeks ago. Expected to be competitive. ZAOULI (6) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.75 lengths over 1000m at Kokura Dirt. Sure to be in the mix.

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at Niigata Dirt May 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Tessera Lien with 58.0kg at $14.20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Body Blow carrying 58.0kg at $34.70. Has the talent to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:11.30 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $14.20 |
| 3/12 | 02/05/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $269,180.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:11.50 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $19.60 |
| 8/16 | 01/03/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:11.70 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $34.70 |
| 1/13 | 06/12/2025 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:11.90 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.60 |
| 9/16 | 13/10/2025 | 93 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:11.40 | - | 16 |
| 7.5L | $50.40 |
| 14/17 | 12/07/2025 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:08.50 | - | 11 |
| 7.7L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation led to the turn then faded 7th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Yorino Legend carrying 56.0kg at $50.50. First up last campaign 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Turron with 56.0kg at $17.50. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 23/05/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $269,260.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $50.50 |
| 16/18 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:21.50 | - | 18 |
| 6.8L | $66.40 |
| 9/13 | 10/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:08.30 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $42.10 |
| 9/16 | 18/01/2026 | 210 | ALLOW FM 4U | $292,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:24.60 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $17.50 |
| 12/16 | 22/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $324,230.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | K Tosaki | 56kg | 1:23.40 | - | 7 |
| 15.4L | $3.20 |
| 1/16 | 31/05/2025 | 195 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:23.60 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 27 over 1150m, 11 len behind American Ticket with 55.0kg at $5.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ecoro Reve carrying 57.0kg at $27.10. Much better draw and fitter again. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 35 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 | 27/06/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:06.00 | 6-5-6 | 15 |
| 11.6L | $5.20 |
| 11/12 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $333,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:22.50 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $27.10 |
| 3/12 | 15/03/2026 | 98 | OPEN 3 | $329,670.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $24.30 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:11.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/16 | 24/11/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:09.30 | - | 16 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/16 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 5 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Magic Rose with 56.0kg at $31.50. The run before that 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Urus Chrome carrying 56.0kg at $61.10. Will be saved up for one last crack.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 05/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $273,430.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 1:42.20 | 13-5-3 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $31.50 |
| 6/16 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:11.40 | 15-14-6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $61.10 |
| 10/16 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 9-7-10 | 14 |
| 4.3L | $18.10 |
| 7/14 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $278,860.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:23.20 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $57.90 |
| 6/15 | 15/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 56kg | 1:12.40 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $13.10 |
| 13/13 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $291,600.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 1:25.20 | - | 12 |
| 41.3L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind T O Glaser carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. Second-up 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 5 len behind Kurino Olive with 58.0kg at $3. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 12/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $273,700.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:07.90 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 13/06/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:11.40 | 9-5-2 | 15 |
| 1.8L | $10.50 |
| 1/16 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:12.00 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/15 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:12.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/15 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:12.80 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |
| 13/16 | 12/01/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 6 |
| 8.9L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kokura Dirt on July 4 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Rose Charis with 58.0kg at $7. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at Niigata Dirt on October 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Femme Elegante with 58.0kg at $21.90. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 04/07/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $272,630.00 | Kokura | 1000m | SLOPPY | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 0:56.70 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/15 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:12.40 | - | 9 |
| 6.2L | $12.70 |
| 2/14 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $283,190.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 0:58.00 | 10-9-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 1:10.40 | - | 15 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/15 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $296,920.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:11.00 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.80 |
| 2/15 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $298,650.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:11.20 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at Niigata Dirt May 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tessera Lien carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track March 22 over 1200m defeating Hrududu with 54.0kg at $3.60. Marginal prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:11.30 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $4.90 |
| 4/13 | 03/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:17.40 | 4-4-4 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $7.60 |
| 1/16 | 22/03/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:12.20 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/15 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:25.30 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $12.30 |
| 2/16 | 14/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start 9th of 12 at Kokura Dirt on July 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Rose Charis carrying 56.0kg at $30.20. At only start last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Toa Joto with 56.0kg at $26. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/07/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $272,630.00 | Kokura | 1000m | SLOPPY | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 0:56.70 | 4-4-9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $30.20 |
| 9/14 | 14/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $283,190.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 0:58.00 | 3-3-9 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 13/16 | 22/11/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $297,420.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:08.70 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $32.40 |
| 12/15 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $317,160.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:11.50 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $21.10 |
| 5/14 | 13/07/2025 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $316,630.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 0:58.80 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.90 |
| 2/14 | 16/02/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $311,520.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 56kg | 0:57.90 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Urus Chrome with 54.0kg at $125. First up last campaign 2nd of 14 at Kokura Dirt on June 30 2024 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Princess Karen with 51.0kg at $5.80. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 30/05/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:11.40 | 13-14-13 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $125.00 |
| 13/16 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:11.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $28.60 |
| 8/13 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $293,710.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 56kg | 1:10.90 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $62.90 |
| 4/15 | 15/11/2025 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $296,920.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:11.00 | - | 10 |
| 3.7L | $44.80 |
| 6/13 | 15/09/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $310,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:11.20 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $52.80 |
| 7/14 | 02/08/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $309,640.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:11.20 | - | 7 |
| 7.4L | $26.20 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind Copano Vincent carrying 58.0kg at $98.90. When resuming last campaign sixth of 16 at this track December 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Truman Tesoro with 58.0kg at $79.40. May need the hitout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 04/04/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:10.50 | - | 16 |
| 12.2L | $98.90 |
| 11/14 | 03/03/2026 | 45 | COND 3U | $122,567.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 8-10-11 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $17.90 |
| 5/16 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:11.80 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $225.90 |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $294,300.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Haruku Sano | 58kg | 1:25.30 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $79.40 |
| 12/14 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:10.10 | - | 1 |
| 12.1L | $157.20 |
| 13/13 | 27/09/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:33.40 | - | 11 |
| 7.1L | $328.30 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Kokura Dirt July 19 over 1000m defeating Miya Latini carrying 55.0kg at $59.60. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1200m, 16 len behind Meisho Bulk carrying 57.0kg at $84.70. Among the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 19/07/2026 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Jason Collett | 55kg | 0:58.30 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $59.60 |
| 10/12 | 07/03/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:11.70 | - | 5 |
| 16.9L | $84.70 |
| 16/16 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $211,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 7 |
| 23.4L | $131.60 |
| 1/16 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/16 | 16/11/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:08.80 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 13/14 | 27/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 7 |
| 14.4L | $14.70 |