Fukushima Race 1 - Maiden Race
MEISHO DRIVE (13) is a three-start maiden who finished sixth after being prominent at the bend at her most recent outing over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. BERTONE (8) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1150m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. FEE DES LUMIERE (15) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt, beaten 7 lengths into fourth after being in contention on the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. JOYNER TESORO (9) is yet to break through after eight starts. Last time out was fifth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Can sneak into the finish.

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shuren carrying 55.0kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Takka G T with 54.0kg at $4.60. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 55 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 | 02/03/2025 | 78 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
12/16 | 14/12/2024 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:12.50 | - | 1 |
| 10.2L | $4.60 |
2/15 | 01/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:13.30 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 16 len behind Parapsychology with 52.0kg at $109.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Queen's Chiffon carrying 52.0kg at $79.60. Others offer greater appeal.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:12.60 | - | 12 |
| 6.3L | $79.60 |
7/16 | 22/03/2025 | 91 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:11.40 | - | 15 |
| 16.0L | $109.40 |
10/16 | 21/12/2024 | 63 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 11-10-10 | 14 |
| 13.1L | $112.80 |
13/17 | 19/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:22.90 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $152.50 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ashaka Tobe with 55.0kg at $125.90. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on November 30 over 1800m, 18 len behind Lumineuse carrying 55.0kg at $141.40. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/16 | 05/04/2025 | 126 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 15 |
| 5.3L | $125.90 |
14/16 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 4-6-14 | 12 |
| 18.4L | $141.40 |
11/16 | 02/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 4-4-11 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $56.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 22 over 1700m, 31 len behind Nette Frau carrying 53.0kg at $119.20. On debut ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 24 over 1600m, 43 len behind Realize Camion carrying 54.0kg at $96.30. Marginal chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/16 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:46.60 | 3-13-15 | 6 |
| 31.2L | $119.20 |
16/16 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:27.10 | - | 5 |
| 23.9L | $36.80 |
13/16 | 05/01/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 16 |
| 17.4L | $73.00 |
16/16 | 24/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:38.70 | - | 8 |
| 43.6L | $96.30 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Luciana with 55.0kg at $8.20. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 8 over 1300m, 58 len behind Epoca Spiga with 55.0kg at $6. Worth consideration.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/15 | 13/04/2025 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:11.90 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $8.20 |
16/16 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 6 |
| 58.2L | $6.00 |
4/16 | 11/01/2025 | - | NEWC F 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Noble Mission out of Wonder Venus. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Energy Ganz with 55.0kg at $53.30. Second-up 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Basilis with 55.0kg at $35.70. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 06/04/2025 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:13.40 | - | 16 |
| 7.5L | $35.70 |
9/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:14.70 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $53.30 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 16 at this track on April 20 over 1150m, 7 len behind Femme Elegante with 55.0kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kudos with 55.0kg at $13.20. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 16 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
4/15 | 30/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | A Starke | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $13.20 |
5/16 | 15/03/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | A Starke | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $13.60 |
14/16 | 19/01/2025 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 14 |
| 15.7L | $7.30 |
2/16 | 12/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:13.10 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $14.10 |
2/14 | 14/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 13 |
| 9.0L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Third Wind carrying 55.0kg at $6.50. The start before that 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 16 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Masano Unicorn with 55.0kg at $4. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 08/03/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
3/16 | 16/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:19.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
3/16 | 25/01/2025 | 12 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 13 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
3/16 | 13/01/2025 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $16.80 |
6/12 | 27/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $14.80 |
3/16 | 29/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:12.50 | 9-9-3 | 15 |
| 1.8L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Piko Tender with 55.0kg at $122.40. Last start 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Erika Mayuri carrying 54.0kg at $68.10. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16 | 05/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:11.50 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $68.10 |
8/16 | 16/03/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 9 |
| 6.6L | $122.40 |
10/16 | 12/01/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 10 |
| 9.7L | $47.60 |
17/18 | 24/11/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:34.50 | - | 7 |
| 24.9L | $164.10 |
13/16 | 09/11/2024 | 42 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 16 |
| 15.4L | $9.40 |
4/15 | 28/09/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 10th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Wild Goer carrying 52.0kg at $100.60. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at Kyoto on October 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Acrux carrying 53.0kg at $66.40. May need the hitout.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 15/02/2025 | 98 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 0:59.40 | - | 9 |
| 8.6L | $100.60 |
13/13 | 09/11/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 53kg | 1:09.30 | - | 10 |
| 16.3L | $59.60 |
14/14 | 19/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 53kg | 1:22.70 | - | 9 |
| 13.0L | $66.40 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Subatomic with 55.0kg at $11.10. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at this track on November 3 over 1150m, slow going 10 len behind Gomenne Jiro with 55.0kg at $215.10. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 02/03/2025 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $11.10 |
6/16 | 30/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 4-4-6 | 16 |
| 2.7L | $37.40 |
8/16 | 03/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Soft | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 14 |
| 10.9L | $215.10 |
9/16 | 20/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $50.00 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 1400m, nose behind Ringelblume carrying 55.0kg at $9.90. Last start 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Miyaji Mana carrying 55.0kg at $3.60. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:24.80 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $3.60 |
2/15 | 22/03/2025 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:26.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.90 |
6/16 | 11/01/2025 | - | NEWC F 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 4-3-6 | 14 |
| 11.8L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Fisarmonica with 55.0kg at $163. On debut third of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cheval Bonheur with 55.0kg at $76.50. May need the hitout.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/16 | 22/02/2025 | 40 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:26.90 | - | 14 |
| 15.3L | $163.00 |
8/16 | 13/01/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 16 |
| 12.1L | $77.00 |
3/16 | 22/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $76.50 |

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kyoramun carrying 55.0kg at $40.70. The run before that 5th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 10 len behind Graceful March carrying 52.0kg at $37.90. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/16 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $40.70 |
5/16 | 01/03/2025 | 54 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:47.50 | 2-5-5 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $37.90 |
15/18 | 06/01/2025 | 71 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 2:02.70 | 1-2-15 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $192.00 |
11/15 | 27/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 2:01.70 | - | 14 |
| 13.4L | $49.00 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dornroschen carrying 52.0kg at $71.20. Others make more appeal.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/16 | 28/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:14.10 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $71.20 |