Fukushima Race 11 - Tuf Hai
GALE RIDER (9) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Racing well this prep and looks to have a fair bit on this field. IRIFI (8) finished fourth over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt when resuming last start, beaten only 0.7 lengths. Strips fitter and can give the top pick some headaches. KANESHO LEGEND (10) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on April 25, finishing ninth and beaten 8 lengths over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Worth plenty of thought while fresh. TESSERA LIEN (7) has enjoyed a let-up of six weeks since she won when resuming over 1200m at Niigata Dirt, scoring by 1.75 lengths. Faces a smart one today but should be competitive.

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Most recently 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Blazar with 57.0kg at $58.80. The start before that 7th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Z Yell carrying 55.0kg at $14.10. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN 4U | $372,600.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 57kg | 1:10.10 | 13-13-13 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $58.80 |
| 7/13 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $328,130.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:10.30 | - | 12 |
| 6.7L | $14.10 |
| 1/16 | 01/03/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:11.70 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $10.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/01/2026 | 52 | COND 3U | $35,721.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 9/16 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:24.60 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/16 | 16/11/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:11.40 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after two months got back early 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hawaiian Time carrying 56.0kg at $34.40. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 2025 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Innocent Cat with 57.0kg at $6.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 61 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 | 03/05/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $317,930.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 15-16-9 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $34.40 |
| 14/16 | 28/02/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:10.00 | - | 9 |
| 10.7L | $26.40 |
| 8/16 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:10.30 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $8.90 |
| 2/15 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $19.80 |
| 13/16 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $352,580.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 58kg | 1:24.00 | - | 7 |
| 7.6L | $9.20 |
| 1/14 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Shuto Kobayashi | 58kg | 1:23.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt April 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Peisha Cape carrying 58.0kg at $43.10. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt September 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shonan Hakuun with 56.0kg at $15.50. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 3 |
| 13.4L | $43.10 |
| 4/16 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $324,890.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:10.60 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $17.60 |
| 1/16 | 01/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:11.00 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $68.50 |
| 9/16 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:10.90 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $85.40 |
| 5/13 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:11.20 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $35.30 |
| 15/16 | 09/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:17.50 | - | 12 |
| 17.6L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ecoro Eight carrying 56.0kg at $108. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on November 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Danon Figo with 52.0kg at $59.40. Hard to have.
Last Starts 97 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 | 28/03/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $324,890.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:10.60 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $108.00 |
| 8/16 | 28/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $348,390.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:10.90 | - | 14 |
| 5.2L | $160.80 |
| 11/14 | 16/11/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $352,080.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 52kg | 1:23.40 | - | 10 |
| 8.7L | $59.40 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2025 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $367,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:09.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $57.40 |
| 13/16 | 25/05/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $388,610.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:22.20 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $84.40 |
| 8/16 | 06/04/2025 | 71 | ALLOW FM 4U | $379,720.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 12-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $131.10 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt April 25 over 1400m, 14 len behind Peisha Cape with 58.0kg at $64.70. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt February 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Blazar with 55.0kg at $41.80. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 25/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 1 |
| 14.1L | $64.70 |
| 5/16 | 28/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:10.00 | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $41.80 |
| 10/16 | 21/12/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $348,100.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:22.50 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $36.90 |
| 1/16 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:24.20 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $11.20 |
| 5/16 | 06/07/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $317,270.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:07.70 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt April 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Three Peace with 58.0kg at $38.50. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Campagnola with 58.0kg at $9.80. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $328,220.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Shibata | 58kg | 1:09.90 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $38.50 |
| 13/15 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $324,980.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:11.10 | - | 12 |
| 8.5L | $14.70 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $334,260.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:11.50 | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $31.60 |
| 12/16 | 28/12/2025 | 176 | ALLOW 3U | $348,390.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:10.90 | - | 4 |
| 10.4L | $9.80 |
| 5/16 | 05/07/2025 | 160 | ALLOW 3U | $376,380.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | K Tosaki | 58kg | 1:07.70 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
| 10/15 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $364,720.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | K Tosaki | 58kg | 1:11.10 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Last run won by 1.75 len at Niigata Dirt May 24 over 1200m defeating Selvans with 56.0kg at $23.80. At only start last preparation 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kanesho Legend carrying 56.0kg at $11.60. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 24/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:11.30 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $23.80 |
| 6/16 | 22/03/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $275,870.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:11.40 | - | 12 |
| 3.6L | $11.60 |
| 7/16 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:11.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $6.60 |
| 3/16 | 07/12/2025 | 217 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:11.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $9.80 |
| 10/16 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:16.90 | - | 16 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/15 | 19/04/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $320,400.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:12.40 | - | 15 |
| 1.9L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Nobori Shoryu carrying 54.0kg at $40.90. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at Hanshin on September 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Burgtor with 53.0kg at $45.10. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 19 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 | 14/06/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $315,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | MUDDY | Atsuya Nishimura | 54kg | 1:10.80 | 8-8-4 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $40.90 |
| 8/16 | 05/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $329,230.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:22.40 | - | 14 |
| 4.3L | $12.60 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $334,260.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 54kg | 1:11.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $12.40 |
| 1/15 | 05/01/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:12.50 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 5/15 | 15/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $296,920.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:11.00 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/12 | 19/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Anzu Ame carrying 58.0kg at $2.30. Before that 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Lux Spei carrying 58.0kg at $4.50. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 24/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $317,400.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:10.50 | 7-4-3 | 14 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/16 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $329,230.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:22.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 22/03/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:23.60 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 9/16 | 27/12/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/16 | 28/09/2025 | 218 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:24.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/16 | 22/02/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3 | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt April 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Peisha Cape with 58.0kg at $11.20. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ask I'll Be There with 58.0kg at $5.10. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 25/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 8 |
| 8.4L | $11.20 |
| 1/16 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $275,870.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:11.40 | - | 13 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/16 | 22/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $284,480.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 16 |
| 3.1L | $5.10 |
| 4/16 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $297,920.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:24.10 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $5.30 |
| 2/14 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:23.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/16 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 14 |
| 1.2L | $6.70 |