Fukushima Race 5 - Maiden Race
DO JUSTI (5) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1800m at this track when second, beaten 0.8 lengths. Promising type with improvement to come so he will prove tough to beat. DIVERTISSEMENT (6) changes rider since being well held last time in seventh over 2200m at Nakayama on March 15. Forgive that latest effort. In the mix. SANKA SHIGURE (3) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 2000m at this track. Goes well at this trip, recording three minor placings and shapes as a key runner. LIGILO (10) is back after a break of nine weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished 11th over 2400m at Tokyo. Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix.

Jockey: Fuma Izumiya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Kyoto February 9 over 2200m, 8 len behind Ho O Atman carrying 57.0kg at $144.30. On debut tenth of 18 at Nakayama January 25 over 2000m, 18 len behind Blue Maestro with 57.0kg at $133.80. May need the hitout.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/13 | 09/02/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:15.70 | 10-3-9 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $144.30 |
10/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 13-11-10 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $133.80 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 14th of 18 at Niigata on August 17 over 1200m, 17 len behind Ecoro Sieg with 55.0kg at $10.90. Needs more time.
Last Starts 252 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 | 17/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:08.90 | - | 5 |
| 17.4L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track on April 12 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Bellator with 57.0kg at $9.20. The run before that 3rd of 17 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Three Laken with 57.0kg at $4.30. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 8-8-2 | 16 |
| 0.8L | $9.20 |
3/17 | 23/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | A Starke | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
6/16 | 01/03/2025 | 132 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:47.90 | 11-8-6 | 15 |
| 6.5L | $25.90 |
5/10 | 20/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 2:03.20 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
3/13 | 22/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
2/11 | 01/09/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $22.40 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Kokura February 23 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Cosmo Anthology carrying 55.0kg at $9.20. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Nakayama December 28 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Rouge Millenaire carrying 56.0kg at $112.40. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/13 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 6-7-6 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $9.20 |
2/14 | 16/02/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 2:02.30 | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $27.30 |
9/18 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 16-13-9 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $99.60 |
5/16 | 28/12/2024 | 69 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 12-12-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $112.40 |
6/10 | 20/10/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 2:03.20 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $47.10 |
8/9 | 28/09/2024 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $310,910.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $212.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track on April 13 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Meiner Full Moon carrying 57.0kg at $8.40. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
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 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 8-3-2 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 18 at Nakayama on March 15 over 2200m, 10 len behind Red Bande carrying 57.0kg at $4.70. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 18 at Nakayama on January 26 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Pic Des Mouches carrying 57.0kg at $6. Can turn things around.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/18 | 15/03/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 9-2-7 | 17 |
| 10.3L | $4.70 |
2/18 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 4-3-2 | 17 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
2/18 | 06/01/2025 | 65 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 2:02.70 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 |
2/10 | 02/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 13th of 16 at Nakayama on March 23 over 1600m, 12 len behind Bruscamente with 52.0kg at $373.90. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at this track on November 10 over 2000m, 16 len behind Jet Blade with 55.0kg at $278. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 34 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 | 23/03/2025 | 106 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:34.40 | - | 16 |
| 12.8L | $373.90 |
15/16 | 07/12/2024 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 11 |
| 15.1L | $282.00 |
13/16 | 10/11/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 2-4-13 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $278.00 |
14/18 | 20/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:48.50 | - | 4 |
| 11.9L | $131.60 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 2000m, 9 len behind Premier Ship with 57.0kg at $34.90. The start before that 4th of 16 at Kokura on February 22 over 1800m, 2 len behind Snark Picasso with 57.0kg at $13.20. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/18 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 12-10-8 | 17 |
| 9.7L | $34.90 |
4/16 | 22/02/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 11-9-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $13.20 |
6/10 | 19/01/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 8-7-6 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $14.00 |
14/16 | 28/12/2024 | 132 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:01.70 | 11-14-14 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $51.30 |
3/6 | 18/08/2024 | 56 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $11.80 |
4/8 | 23/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Y | R Wada | 55kg | 1:52.10 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 50 days. First-up 5th of 16 at Kokura on February 22 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Snark Picasso carrying 57.0kg at $89.80. Last start second last of 10 at Hanshin on March 8 over 2400m, 12 len behind G T Darling with 57.0kg at $26.20. This looks too tough.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 2:26.40 | 3-4-9 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $26.20 |
5/16 | 22/02/2025 | 90 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 4-9-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $89.80 |
11/13 | 24/11/2024 | 49 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 3-7-11 | 8 |
| 28.4L | $11.90 |
12/16 | 06/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | A Starke | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 6-15-12 | 12 |
| 19.2L | $29.80 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 11th of 18 at Tokyo February 22 over 2400m, 9 len behind Danon Picture carrying 57.0kg at $8.10. On debut third of 11 at Tokyo October 14 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Denkmal carrying 56.0kg at $27.40. Can get the job done.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/18 | 22/02/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:28.50 | 8-4-11 | 18 |
| 9.2L | $8.10 |
12/16 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 9-6-12 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.20 |
2/15 | 07/12/2024 | 54 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
3/11 | 14/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:47.70 | 9-8-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at Hanshin on March 8 over 2000m, 4 len behind Great Seal carrying 52.0kg at $43.60. The run before that 7th of 16 at Kyoto on February 23 over 1800m, 5 len behind Rebels Rule with 55.0kg at $122.80. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/13 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 2:03.30 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $43.60 |
7/16 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:48.30 | - | 15 |
| 5.1L | $122.80 |
8/15 | 08/02/2025 | 189 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:45.30 | 11-12-8 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $34.30 |
6/11 | 03/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 16 at Kokura on March 2 over 1800m, 21 len behind Musician with 55.0kg at $9.80. Second-up got back early 10th of 17 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2000m, 9 len behind Three Laken carrying 55.0kg at $68.40. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/17 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:01.70 | 16-15-10 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $68.40 |
12/16 | 02/03/2025 | 141 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 13-9-12 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $9.80 |
9/14 | 12/10/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:02.30 | 12-3-9 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $6.20 |
8/17 | 29/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:03.10 | 12-11-8 | 15 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 43 days. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 10 len behind Miracle Dancer with 55.0kg at $249.40. At only start last preparation 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 27 len behind Reverse The Trend with 51.0kg at $55.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/15 | 15/03/2025 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 4-3-10 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $249.40 |
13/16 | 11/01/2025 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 1:54.90 | 10-15-13 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $55.40 |
11/12 | 26/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:36.50 | - | 12 |
| 8.4L | $77.40 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Epocadoro out of Cadoban. Betting the best guide.