Chukyo Race 5 - Allowance Race
LAY CLASSIC (3) is a class act who resumes after a break of 11 weeks. At her last appearance she finished sixth over 2400m in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) at Tokyo, beaten 1.3 lengths. Has never been out of the placings first-up. Should be too good for this field. The only realistic threat is A SHIN BEACON (2) who didn't do a bad job when second last start over 1800m at Kokura, beaten 2 lengths. That followed a win at Kyoto the start prior. Should give a good account. ZENNO INVOKE (5) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 31 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1800m at Kokura. Top three claims. WONDER DERRIERE (4) returned from a spell six days ago when she was beaten 8 lengths into 14th over 2000m at this track. Best of the rest but couldn't possibly win.

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 13th of 16 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lo Que Vendra with 53.0kg at $164.10. The start before that 7th of 15 at Kyoto on May 30 over 1600m, 3 len behind Vip Dylan carrying 56.0kg at $80.20. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 26/07/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 53kg | 1:33.00 | 10-9-13 | 14 |
| 6.6L | $164.10 |
| 7/15 | 30/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 12-10-7 | 15 |
| 3.1L | $80.20 |
| 13/15 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 8-13-13 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $22.90 |
| 13/18 | 14/03/2026 | 76 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $9.10 |
| 7/16 | 28/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:23.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $123.80 |
| 14/16 | 08/11/2025 | 83 | ALLOW F 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:23.90 | - | 15 |
| 14.9L | $29.10 |
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 12 at Kokura on July 11 over 1800m, 2 len behind Curren Tulsi carrying 55.0kg at $7.60. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Kyoto May 31 over 1600m defeating Rainbow State carrying 57.0kg at $6. The only real threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 11-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.60 |
| 1/18 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 14-9-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 14-14-6 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.30 |
| 4/18 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 18 |
| 3.6L | $23.90 |
| 4/16 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 11-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/18 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) May 24 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Juryoku Pierrot carrying 55.0kg at $124.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track March 21 over 2000m defeating Kathmandu Gold with 55.0kg at $3. Looks the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 13-10-6 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $124.40 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $194,230.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/18 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 6-5-1 | 16 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 8/18 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:01.40 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the pace before fading 14th of 18 at this track on August 2 over 2000m, 8 len behind Taisei Avion with 53.0kg at $36.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on May 17 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Angel Voice carrying 53.0kg at $43.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 02/08/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:59.70 | 3-4-14 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $36.10 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 2:00.60 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $43.90 |
| 13/15 | 09/05/2026 | 107 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 3-5-13 | 2 |
| 38.0L | $81.10 |
| 10/12 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryoya Kozaki | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 1-2-10 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $3.10 |
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Kokura on July 19 over 1800m, 2 len behind Kuss Kuss with 58.0kg at $5.30. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Kokura on June 27 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Savoire Faire with 58.0kg at $7.90. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $271,650.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:49.20 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.30 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $192,820.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $7.90 |
| 2/13 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $203,490.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 6-9-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.90 |
| 3/18 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $202,870.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 2:02.80 | 15-14-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $11.80 |
| 4/14 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 13-13-4 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $8.20 |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:58.20 | 10-2-8 | 14 |
| 4.2L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 16 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2400m, 53 len behind Sagarmatha with 58.0kg at $115.30. Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Morioka on July 28 over 1700m, 5 len behind Fate Line with 56kg at $42.70. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/07/2026 | 38 | COND 3U | $15,027.00 | Morioka | 1700m | Good | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 10-11-7 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $42.70 |
| 16/16 | 20/06/2026 | 171 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 2:25.80 | 5-9-16 | 8 |
| 53.3L | $115.30 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C7 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/9 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | C7 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 9-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $10,714.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 10-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind B B Synergy carrying 55.0kg at $65.80. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home; 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Rouge Ballon carrying 53.0kg at $59.90. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 02/08/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $65.80 |
| 9/16 | 16/05/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-9 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $59.90 |
| 15/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 7 |
| 32.8L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 16 at Kokura on July 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind Bentayga Orsa carrying 57.0kg at $319.30. Last start ran second last of 12 at this track on July 25 over 2000m, 9 len behind Prez Bhean with 57.0kg at $247.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $247.20 |
| 8/16 | 04/07/2026 | 65 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 14-12-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $319.30 |
| 3/10 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $11,109.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.30 |
| 11/16 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $294.70 |
| 8/16 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $426.50 |
| 11/15 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:26.50 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $282.10 |