Fukushima Race 1 - Maiden Race
RIC MAIN (8) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 3 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Nicely placed to find winning ways. SURF PLATINUM (5) started at $7.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths at Nakayama Dirt over 1800m after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MANNO MUSE (4) went forward last time but couldn't quicken in the run home and finished fourth over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. VERTUGADIN (11) is facing the starter for the first time. By Fierement and is out of the Daiki Yajima stable. Watch the market closely.

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 7 len behind Erba Stella carrying 55.0kg at $7.90. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on January 19 over 1800m, 13 len behind Lord Tornado with 53.0kg at $21. Don't underestimate.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/15 | 13/04/2025 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $7.90 |
10/13 | 19/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 53kg | 1:54.60 | 4-7-10 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
10/18 | 22/12/2024 | 92 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 5-5-10 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $78.50 |
6/9 | 21/09/2024 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $4.20 |
5/10 | 07/09/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
8/16 | 18/08/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,300.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 5-5-5-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $27.10 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Nakayama on March 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind Angel Breeze carrying 55.0kg at $145.10. Previously second-up 10th of 18 at Chukyo on December 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cordon Bleu with 52.0kg at $97.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 56 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 | 01/03/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 11-12-9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $145.10 |
10/18 | 14/12/2024 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:22.30 | 18-18-10 | 17 |
| 6.1L | $97.20 |
10/15 | 13/10/2024 | 78 | MDN F 2 | $106,020.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:25.70 | 7-9-10 | 13 |
| 13.3L | $4.70 |
7/14 | 27/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | C P Lemaire | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 12 len behind Indigo with 55.0kg at $14.90. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 91 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 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Salice with 55.0kg at $8.70. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 6 len behind Marine with 55.0kg at $11.10. Should be near her top.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 30/03/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $11.10 |
5/16 | 15/03/2025 | 98 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 3-6-5 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $8.70 |
3/10 | 07/12/2024 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 9-5-3 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $37.30 |
6/16 | 16/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 10-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $164.80 |

Jockey: Hiroyuki Uchida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 5 len behind Noble Noir with 55.0kg at $7.30. Before that 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 26 over 1800m, long-neck behind Mercury Dime carrying 55.0kg at $33.80. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 48 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 | 09/03/2025 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 10-3-6 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $7.30 |
3/16 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:57.40 | 16-7-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $33.80 |
5/16 | 06/01/2025 | 30 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:57.60 | 15-16-5 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $398.20 |
9/12 | 07/12/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $132.60 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 7 len behind Grace The Crown with 55.0kg at $275.50. The start before that settled back and ran on when 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 13 len behind Edward Barows carrying 55.0kg at $290.70. Hard to have.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $275.50 |
11/16 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 13-10-11 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $290.70 |
9/16 | 16/02/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 2:15.20 | 8-11-9 | 10 |
| 18.8L | $77.60 |
11/16 | 12/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 11-14-11 | 10 |
| 20.2L | $133.40 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 12 len behind Lady Frances with 55.0kg at $97.90. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind Con Affetto carrying 55.0kg at $443.10. Must improve significantly.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/14 | 12/04/2025 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $97.90 |
8/16 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:57.40 | 12-11-8 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $43.50 |
4/16 | 19/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:57.70 | 7-2-4 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $18.10 |
7/16 | 21/12/2024 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:55.80 | 14-11-7 | 12 |
| 9.0L | $443.10 |
14/16 | 08/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 12-13-14 | 16 |
| 8.6L | $159.30 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 3 len behind Next Dancer with 51.0kg at $3.10. The race before that 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Noble Noir with 51.0kg at $1.70. Made headway last time. Top 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/15 | 05/04/2025 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 1:54.80 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $3.10 |
5/16 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 1:55.30 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
2/16 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 1:47.70 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
2/13 | 08/02/2025 | 112 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 2:04.30 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.90 |
6/13 | 19/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:02.40 | 6-4-4-6 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $73.60 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 16 at Tokyo on February 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Danon Lyra with 54.0kg at $272.40. Others have firmer winning claims.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:22.40 | 15-15-16 | 13 |
| 9.0L | $272.40 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, 10th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind Lord Solstice with 55.0kg at $161.40. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/15 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 15-15-10 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $161.40 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly by Fierement out of Farthingale having her first start. Key runner expected to measure up.

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Resuming 5th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1700m, 16 len behind Nette Frau carrying 55.0kg at $11.10. Second run from a spell 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Real Queen with 55.0kg at $64.20. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:27.10 | 16-15-10 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $64.20 |
5/16 | 22/02/2025 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 14-6-5 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $11.10 |
7/13 | 15/12/2024 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 13-10-7 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $32.60 |
8/14 | 30/11/2024 | 76 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 10-7-8 | 12 |
| 9.7L | $7.40 |
6/13 | 15/09/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shota Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:55.40 | 8-7-6 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $3.60 |
2/12 | 24/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Shota Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:50.00 | 12-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $90.50 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 8th of 11 at Tokyo on November 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind Rouge Nourish with 54.0kg at $268.30. Returned from break 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Asterope carrying 51kg at $18. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 27/02/2025 | 110 | COND 3 | $56,186.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 1:30.70 | 12-8-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
8/11 | 09/11/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:35.00 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $268.30 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Monte Diana carrying 55.0kg at $86.10. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wild Butter carrying 55.0kg at $26. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 16/03/2025 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 14-12-10 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $86.10 |
11/16 | 11/01/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:13.60 | 11-14-11 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 17/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 10-7-9 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Tokyo November 9 over 2000m, 5 len behind Lien Bere carrying 55.0kg at $121.50. On debut ninth of 15 at Tokyo October 27 over 2000m, 8 len behind Amakihi carrying 55.0kg at $100.50. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 168 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 | 09/11/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 2:02.50 | 7-6-6-7 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $121.50 |
9/15 | 27/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:01.70 | 3-2-2-9 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $100.50 |