Fukushima Race 2 - Maiden Race
UT JOURNEY (6) finished second last time out over 1200m at this track, making it four career minor placings. Has been in the frame at both appearances at this venue. Among the top chances. UNDER THE LIGHT (15) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into fifth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. RIKEA CON PANNA (11) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish third. Among the leading chances. BRIGHTIA BOUQUET (3) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 16 lengths away in 11th over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1200m, 14 len behind Charro with 57.0kg at $260.20. The run before that 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 9 over 1400m, 18 len behind Shonan Yo Ho carrying 57.0kg at $307.80. Others have better prospects.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 08/03/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:11.50 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $260.20 |
10/16 | 09/02/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 4 |
| 18.4L | $307.80 |
12/16 | 15/12/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:13.00 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $101.30 |
8/11 | 16/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:24.00 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $118.50 |

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 18 at Kokura on March 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Snoflinga carrying 57.0kg at $270.60. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on December 15 over 1400m, 26 len behind Shihono Perfetto carrying 54.0kg at $233. Needs to lift.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/18 | 02/03/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 1:10.20 | - | 13 |
| 5.6L | $270.60 |
14/16 | 15/12/2024 | 8 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:25.80 | - | 5 |
| 26.9L | $233.00 |
6/10 | 07/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:09.70 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $30.50 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 16 len behind Getty Villa with 55.0kg at $5.10. The start before that 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Vento In Coda carrying 55.0kg at $11.60. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside barrier.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 15/03/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 4 |
| 16.3L | $5.10 |
5/16 | 12/01/2025 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $11.60 |
2/15 | 14/12/2024 | 41 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $171.10 |
14/14 | 03/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:10.40 | - | 10 |
| 45.8L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 13th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 22 len behind Luna Luceat carrying 52.0kg at $164. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/16 | 09/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:35.00 | 8-5-13 | 13 |
| 22.1L | $164.00 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 13th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 27 len behind Leap Up with 55.0kg at $28.90. Returned from break 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1700m, 17 len behind Erba Stella carrying 52.0kg at $106.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/15 | 13/04/2025 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:49.10 | 7-8-11 | 14 |
| 17.6L | $106.80 |
13/16 | 11/01/2025 | - | NEWC F 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 7-11-13 | 15 |
| 27.6L | $28.90 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 18 at Chukyo on March 23 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Cassiopeia carrying 55.0kg at $4.90. Second run from a spell 2nd of 16 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Atari Daikichi carrying 55.0kg at $2.30. Shows promise. Will take beating.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
2/18 | 23/03/2025 | 105 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:21.90 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
2/15 | 08/12/2024 | 55 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $12.10 |
6/15 | 14/10/2024 | 99 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 07/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:10.50 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 17 at Chukyo on November 30 over 1200m, 52 len behind Tagano Enfant carrying 55.0kg at $639.50. First up last campaign 5th of 9 at this track on June 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Valiant March with 55.0kg at $11.80. Hard to have.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17/17 | 30/11/2024 | 70 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 9 |
| 52.2L | $639.50 |
13/13 | 21/09/2024 | 62 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:33.00 | - | 8 |
| 46.5L | $266.30 |
11/13 | 21/07/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $98,030.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $35.20 |
5/9 | 29/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:11.10 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 15th of 18 at Hanshin on March 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Daring Heir with 55.0kg at $300.50. Last start 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 15 len behind Taisei Diamant carrying 55.0kg at $291. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 8 |
| 15.1L | $291.00 |
15/18 | 15/03/2025 | 133 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 7 |
| 8.4L | $300.50 |
11/11 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Soft | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:10.70 | 4-4-11 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $205.20 |
13/14 | 19/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:22.70 | - | 14 |
| 12.5L | $100.20 |

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 14th of 18 at Kyoto on February 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind In Vogue carrying 55.0kg at $149.40. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Tokyo Dirt on October 26 over 1600m, 13 len behind Clarinet Sonata with 55.0kg at $5.60. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 75 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 | 10/02/2025 | 72 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:36.30 | - | 10 |
| 11.3L | $149.40 |
16/16 | 30/11/2024 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 55kg | 1:25.10 | - | 2 |
| 14.9L | $21.90 |
10/12 | 26/10/2024 | 105 | MDN F 2 | $106,020.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $5.60 |
5/7 | 13/07/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $128,330.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:51.00 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ashaka Tobe carrying 55.0kg at $186.10. Before that 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1200m, 17 len behind Lucido carrying 55.0kg at $103. Needs to improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/16 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $186.10 |
12/16 | 01/03/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 16 |
| 17.4L | $103.00 |
10/16 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 8 |
| 9.9L | $40.80 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 3rd of 16 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Underscore with 57.0kg at $100.90. At only start last preparation 6th of 18 at Kokura on February 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind G T Espi carrying 57.0kg at $40.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16 | 20/04/2025 | 71 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $100.90 |
6/18 | 08/02/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:09.90 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $40.30 |
10/13 | 07/12/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 2 | $213,220.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:07.70 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $219.10 |
7/15 | 03/11/2024 | 36 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Y | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 13 |
| 6.9L | $40.00 |
5/13 | 28/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shota Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:09.40 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $168.00 |
9/14 | 14/09/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shota Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:08.40 | - | 8 |
| 6.4L | $344.40 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 8 over 1600m, 35 len behind Admire Daytona with 57.0kg at $120.50. On debut eighth of 12 at Chukyo December 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind M's with 56.0kg at $56.30. Cannot make a strong case.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/16 | 08/02/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:39.00 | - | 7 |
| 35.5L | $120.50 |
12/18 | 22/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | T Eda | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 14-10-12 | 13 |
| 8.6L | $302.30 |
8/12 | 08/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | T Eda | 56kg | 2:03.90 | 3-3-8 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $56.30 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 17 at Kokura on February 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Arthur's Wain carrying 53.0kg at $17.60. When resuming last campaign 7th of 13 at Kyoto on November 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Tamayura with 55.0kg at $9.90. Expect a bold showing.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/17 | 09/02/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:10.50 | - | 10 |
| 3.9L | $17.60 |
7/13 | 16/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:22.80 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Yuto The Ren with 54.0kg at $100.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Nagoya January 15 over 1500m, 16 len behind Ecoro Svar with 56kg at $4.40. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 62 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 | 23/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:25.90 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $100.90 |
6/15 | 01/02/2025 | 17 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:25.50 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $465.30 |
8/10 | 15/01/2025 | 108 | COND 3 | $20,947.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 5-5-8 | 9 |
| 16.0L | $4.40 |
8/15 | 29/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 52kg | 1:25.30 | 14-13-8 | 13 |
| 10.9L | $87.30 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ashaka Tobe with 57.0kg at $7.10. At only start last preparation 8th of 16 at Nakayama on December 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mixed Berries carrying 56.0kg at $22. Among the top 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 05/04/2025 | 104 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:11.40 | - | 14 |
| 5.6L | $7.10 |
8/16 | 22/12/2024 | 105 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:09.80 | - | 10 |
| 3.6L | $22.00 |
8/9 | 08/09/2024 | 42 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $15.10 |
6/12 | 28/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 4th of 16 at this track on April 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Daniel Barows with 55.0kg at $44.50. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading second last of 16 at Tokyo on February 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Danon Lyra carrying 55.0kg at $305.80. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 7 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 | 19/04/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $44.50 |
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 |