Chukyo Race 9 - Mdn Race
GOLDEN STEP (8) registered a solid second 42 days back in a maiden steeplechase (3000m) at Tokyo. That result followed another minor placing chase at Niigata the run before. In form and will take some stopping. BOLDHEARTED (4) fought on well last time and finished just 1.1 lengths away in third in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Best efforts measure up and cannot be underestimated. SEIFU SATSUKI (6) is still a maiden but did run a better race last time out, finishing third in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Had plenty of chances but can feature with the right run. SASTRUGI (10) is on debut over the jumps and has not raced since February 21 when he was beaten 8 lengths into 12th on the flat over 3400m at Tokyo. Anticipating a bright start to the new phase of his career.

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 12th of 13 runners at Niigata on May 17 over 2890m, 53 len behind Vers Reims carrying 60.0kg at $97.40. Last start finished fifth of 14 runners at Fukushima on July 12 over 2770m, 13 len behind Toa Marishiten with 57.0kg at $155.40. Looks one of the also-rans.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 12/07/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:03.80 | 9-6-5 | 12 |
| 13.3L | $155.40 |
| 12/13 | 17/05/2026 | 126 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:10.90 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 53.5L | $97.40 |
| 12/16 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 7-7-12 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $227.90 |
| 8/16 | 27/12/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 9-5-8 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $241.30 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2025 | 89 | COND 3U | $71,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:43.90 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $24.20 |
| 8/11 | 23/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 55kg | 1:52.80 | 4-4-8 | 9 |
| 16.9L | $194.80 |

Jockey: Masayuki Nakamura
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished ninth of 16 starters at Kokura Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 9 len behind Kalpa carrying 54.0kg at $104.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; finished 12th of 14 starters at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 2000m, 11 len behind Porpora Ziel with 58.0kg at $99.20. Definite chance. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 34 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 | 28/06/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $267,860.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 54kg | 1:45.00 | 11-10-9 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $104.70 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:13.20 | 2-5-6 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $8.30 |
| 4/12 | 01/02/2026 | 50 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:16.10 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $12.10 |
| 12/14 | 13/12/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $293,320.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 2:05.00 | 8-7-12 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $99.20 |
| 9/13 | 07/12/2025 | 259 | ALLOW 3U | $293,120.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $20.30 |
| 1/16 | 23/03/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:54.90 | 11-7-1 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 8 of 11 starters at Niigata May 10 over 2890m, 77 len behind Nishino Lua Nova with 59.0kg at $109.50. Previously first up; 13 of 15 starters at Chukyo Dirt March 22 over 1800m, 15 len behind Tell Aswad carrying 58.0kg at $273.60. Has to improve sharply.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 10/05/2026 | 49 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Taro Kusano | 59kg | 3:11.30 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 77.3L | $109.50 |
| 13/15 | 22/03/2026 | 231 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 7-12-13 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $273.60 |
| 11/15 | 03/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 13-13-11 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $138.20 |
| 12/15 | 05/07/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 14-12-12 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $33.30 |
| 8/13 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $156.60 |
| 6/16 | 15/03/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 7-7-6 | 14 |
| 10.1L | $197.80 |

Jockey: Yusuke Igarashi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run raced on speed throughout then finished third of 11 runners at Kokura on July 5 over 2860m, 1.1 len behind Draguignan carrying 60.0kg at $8.70. The start before that; finished fourth of 14 starters at Tokyo on June 6 over 3000m, 4.5 len behind Lyra Star carrying 60.0kg at $153.60. Sure to improve again. Top chance at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Y | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:12.80 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.70 |
| 4/14 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:22.20 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $153.60 |
| 10/12 | 26/04/2026 | 231 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:20.00 | 6-8-10 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $231.50 |
| 10/14 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:46.20 | 8-4-10 | 14 |
| 9.0L | $32.80 |
| 4/14 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:45.80 | 11-5-4 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $38.90 |
| 4/14 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:46.80 | 7-3-4 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 10 starters at Niigata Dirt on May 17 over 1800m, 9 len behind Gordale Scar carrying 55.0kg at $24.80. First up last campaign finished 15th of 16 starters at Nakayama Dirt on January 5 2025 over 1800m, 29 len behind Tamamo Torino carrying 57.0kg at $73.20. Will be hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/05/2026 | 260 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $24.80 |
| 6/14 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:45.10 | 2-3-6 | 12 |
| 8.6L | $8.20 |
| 3/14 | 09/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 7-4-3 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $13.50 |
| 3/14 | 27/07/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Soft | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:45.30 | 9-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 8/16 | 08/06/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:12.60 | 6-4-8 | 13 |
| 11.6L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 20/04/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; finished seventh of 14 starters at Hanshin on June 7 over 2970m, 13 len behind Lord All Right carrying 60.0kg at $5.40. Second-up finished third of 12 runners at Kokura on July 18 over 2860m, 6 len behind Seiun Pursuit carrying 60.0kg at $6.90. Fitter now and making headway every start. Rates strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:14.10 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $6.90 |
| 7/14 | 07/06/2026 | 84 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:23.50 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $5.40 |
| 6/14 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:25.20 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:17.90 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/01/2026 | 98 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:14.40 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,840.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 58kg | 3:18.00 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 42 days. Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished tenth of 14 starters at Tokyo on June 21 over 3000m, 20 len behind Bright Man with 60.0kg at $67.90. The run before ran last at Kyoto Dirt on May 9 over 1800m, 42 len behind Lord Voyager with 55.0kg at $101.50. Tough assignment here. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 21/06/2026 | 43 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:26.20 | 8-12-10 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $67.90 |
| 13/13 | 09/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 55kg | 1:51.70 | 3-13-13 | 12 |
| 42.5L | $101.50 |
| 15/15 | 05/04/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:50.20 | 2-4-15 | 12 |
| 19.0L | $69.90 |
| 13/13 | 29/11/2025 | 245 | ALLOW 3U | $296,920.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 2-2-13 | 13 |
| 15.9L | $27.60 |
| 10/13 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $318,560.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 3-2-10 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $18.40 |
| 2/10 | 15/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $232,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 42 days. Last start finished second of 14 runners at Tokyo on June 21 over 3000m, 5 len behind Bright Man with 58.0kg at $2.90. Start before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 13 starters at Niigata on May 23 over 2890m, 4 len behind Run For Smile carrying 58.0kg at $5.30. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | J Takada | 58kg | 3:26.20 | 6-4-2 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/13 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Sho Ueno | 58kg | 3:11.40 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
| 9/14 | 04/04/2026 | 76 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 58kg | 3:18.40 | 5-7-9 | 13 |
| 10.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/14 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 58kg | 3:13.60 | 5-4-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $50.40 |
| 6/14 | 14/12/2025 | 78 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 58kg | 3:18.00 | 10-6-6 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $6.80 |
| 4/11 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 58kg | 3:17.10 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $29.50 |

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign on from midfield; finished 11th of 14 starters at Hanshin on April 19 over 2970m, 28 len behind Nature Ship with 57.0kg at $133.20. First up last campaign finished 11th of 16 runners at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Splendeur carrying 58.0kg at $279.60. Minor each-way claims only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 19/04/2026 | 98 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:22.80 | 8-10-11 | 10 |
| 28.2L | $133.20 |
| 11/16 | 11/01/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:10.90 | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $279.60 |
| 13/16 | 04/10/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:24.80 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $272.00 |
| 16/16 | 22/06/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $324,230.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 1:23.40 | - | 5 |
| 24.4L | $45.50 |
| 9/15 | 19/04/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $320,400.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:12.40 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $88.10 |
| 7/14 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:11.40 | - | 11 |
| 4.4L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation eased back early on finished 12th of 15 starters at Tokyo in the G3 Diamond Stakes on February 21 over 3400m, 8 len behind Stinger Glass with 54.0kg at $222. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; finished 14th of 18 runners at Tokyo in the G2 Copa Republica Argentina on November 9 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Mystery Way carrying 54.0kg at $190.20. Good flat performer making jumps debut. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 161 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 | 21/02/2026 | 104 | G3 OPEN 4U | $765,200.00 | Tokyo | 3400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 54kg | 3:32.00 | 15-15-12 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $222.00 |
| 14/18 | 09/11/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,092,460.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | H Kitamura | 54kg | 2:30.20 | 9-10-14 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $190.20 |
| 16/16 | 31/08/2025 | 140 | G3 OPEN 3U | $856,210.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:58.00 | - | 8 |
| 14.7L | $429.90 |
| 11/11 | 13/04/2025 | 50 | OPEN 4U | $491,180.00 | Hanshin | 2600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:39.80 | 11-8-11 | 8 |
| 49.3L | $52.90 |
| 10/16 | 22/02/2025 | 47 | G3 OPEN 4U | $859,740.00 | Tokyo | 3400m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 3:32.20 | 9-11-10 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $146.80 |
| 17/17 | 06/01/2025 | 275 | OPEN 4U | $473,660.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 3:10.20 | 4-13-17 | 8 |
| 60.5L | $13.80 |