Fukushima Race 6 - Maiden Race
MEINER RECUERDO (15) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 2 February, finishing sixth and beaten 5.5 lengths over 1600m at Tokyo. Has found a suitable race to launch this campaign. HIRONO EXCALIBUR (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Chukyo, beaten 1.75 lengths into fourth. Best figures measure up nicely in this plain line-up. Sure to run well. SMART SELAM (5) has not raced since he finished 11th over 1600m at Kyoto on December 22. Has only raced twice so can improve sharply. GOODBYE WAVE (16) returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Raced once last prep and finished tenth, beaten under four lengths, over 1400m at Tokyo. Can kick off with a bold showing.

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on December 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Totatsu with 55.0kg at $55.90. Went for a break before returning 5th of 18 at Chukyo on March 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cassiopeia with 55.0kg at $100.60. Expecting improvement and is among the better 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/18 | 23/03/2025 | 92 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:21.90 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $100.60 |
15/16 | 21/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:26.60 | 13-14-15 | 11 |
| 16.6L | $55.90 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the pace before fading second last of 16 at Tokyo on February 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Danon Lyra with 55.0kg at $305.80. When resuming last campaign 10th of 14 at Tokyo on October 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Lemon Balm carrying 55.0kg at $65.50. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 64 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 | 15/02/2025 | 125 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:22.40 | - | 7 |
| 8.7L | $305.80 |
10/14 | 13/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 4-4-10 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $65.50 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 26 over 1200m, 15 len behind Wanderer carrying 52.0kg at $31.30. Second-up 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Riku Ei with 52.0kg at $43.40. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/03/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:12.30 | - | 16 |
| 4.3L | $43.40 |
11/16 | 26/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:12.90 | - | 12 |
| 15.8L | $31.30 |

Jockey: Ryuichi Sugahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 18 at Chukyo on March 30 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind B B Effort carrying 57.0kg at $38.80. Before that 4th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Say Please with 57.0kg at $27.60. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside barrier.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/18 | 30/03/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 57kg | 1:10.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $38.80 |
4/18 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 57kg | 1:09.30 | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $27.60 |
4/18 | 22/02/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 57kg | 1:08.70 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $261.70 |
15/16 | 28/12/2024 | 98 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 16-15-15 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $344.10 |
8/13 | 21/09/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 55kg | 1:33.00 | - | 2 |
| 13.2L | $369.80 |
8/12 | 01/09/2024 | 77 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 55kg | 1:22.40 | 10-11-8 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $212.70 |

Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 18 at Kyoto on December 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Graffiti Art with 56.0kg at $55.30. When resuming last campaign 7th of 16 at Kyoto on October 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Common Snipe with 56.0kg at $5.80. Likely to play a major role.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/18 | 22/12/2024 | 70 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:34.80 | - | 13 |
| 8.2L | $55.30 |
7/16 | 13/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:09.60 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Ryota Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 18 at Kokura on February 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind G T Espi with 57.0kg at $47.10. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 10 over 1400m, 16 len behind Pod Donner with 56.0kg at $61.60. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 71 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 | 08/02/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:09.90 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $47.10 |
10/12 | 30/11/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 1:22.00 | - | 5 |
| 7.4L | $177.80 |
12/16 | 10/11/2024 | 71 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:25.70 | - | 13 |
| 16.7L | $61.60 |
3/8 | 31/08/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Y | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $28.10 |
4/8 | 11/08/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:34.10 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $58.30 |
8/9 | 20/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:52.10 | 2-5-8 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 11th of 16 at Nakayama on January 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Straight Talker carrying 55.0kg at $169.80. Second-up 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 16 over 2100m, 28 len behind Taisei Dexter with 57.0kg at $84.40. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 16/02/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | H Uchida | 57kg | 2:15.20 | 3-8-14 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $84.40 |
11/16 | 06/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 16 |
| 9.6L | $169.80 |

Jockey: Fuma Izumiya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Kokura Dirt February 2 over 1700m, soft track; 13 len behind Rose Meister with 57.0kg at $26.80. On debut fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dornroschen carrying 56.0kg at $2. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/15 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Soft | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 2-4-11 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $26.80 |
5/11 | 18/01/2025 | 6 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $15.60 |
11/16 | 12/01/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:25.50 | - | 12 |
| 14.0L | $18.90 |
5/16 | 28/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:14.10 | - | 15 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly by Moanin out of Mignon Reine having her first start. Expecting a bright start to her career.

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after two months second last of 18 at Kokura on February 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Cerbiatto carrying 53.0kg at $43.90. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 7 over 1200m, 15 len behind Vin Brule with 55.0kg at $9.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17/18 | 16/02/2025 | 71 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:09.60 | - | 4 |
| 12.4L | $43.90 |
16/16 | 07/12/2024 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 14 |
| 15.4L | $9.70 |
3/11 | 16/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $35.60 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sneaker Skill carrying 54.0kg at $31. On debut seventh of 11 at Chukyo Dirt September 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Promised Gene with 54.0kg at $15.80. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/16 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:26.20 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
5/16 | 25/01/2025 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $14.30 |
6/13 | 15/12/2024 | 57 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 2-1-6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $56.40 |
5/10 | 19/10/2024 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $13.90 |
7/11 | 22/09/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:27.10 | - | 4 |
| 11.1L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 59 day letup. Resuming 16th of 18 at Chukyo on January 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind The Cullinan carrying 52.0kg at $244.10. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Kasamatsu on February 19 over 1400m, 35 len behind Mach Raising carrying 53kg at $10.30. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 19/02/2025 | 44 | COND 3 | $12,017.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Taguchi | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 35.8L | $10.30 |
16/18 | 06/01/2025 | 78 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:22.20 | - | 5 |
| 12.7L | $244.10 |
14/16 | 20/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 2 |
| 24.7L | $95.00 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Kokura February 8 over 1800m, 16 len behind Tagano Abby with 55.0kg at $109.20. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Kyoto Dirt December 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Peach MacAron carrying 53.0kg at $30.70. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 71 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 | 08/02/2025 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 4-8-14 | 13 |
| 16.9L | $109.20 |
13/14 | 15/12/2024 | 8 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:48.90 | - | 14 |
| 12.1L | $509.20 |
9/14 | 07/12/2024 | 82 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 53kg | 1:14.50 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $30.70 |
9/10 | 16/09/2024 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:25.90 | - | 2 |
| 12.2L | $4.00 |
5/14 | 24/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:14.40 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Fine Needle out of Keiai Camellia. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Tokyo February 2 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Primzahl with 57.0kg at $11.70. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Nakayama January 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Field Note with 57.0kg at $21.40. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 77 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 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:35.50 | - | 12 |
| 5.7L | $11.70 |
5/16 | 05/01/2025 | 175 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 7 |
| 5.1L | $21.40 |
3/8 | 14/07/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $98,030.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.20 |
5/10 | 23/06/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $100,830.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.1L | $42.60 |
5/9 | 01/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:37.60 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 10th of 16 at Tokyo on February 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Danon Lyra with 55.0kg at $132.30. When resuming last campaign 4th of 18 at Niigata on August 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sena Marine carrying 55.0kg at $12. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 15/02/2025 | 111 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:22.40 | - | 12 |
| 3.9L | $132.30 |
5/15 | 27/10/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:11.50 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $31.20 |
8/9 | 05/10/2024 | 56 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-8 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $50.00 |
4/18 | 10/08/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:22.30 | - | 14 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |