Fukushima Race 2 - Mdn Race
CRIMSON LEAF (15) is still a maiden after eight starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt following a minor placing at Tokyo Dirt over 2100m the run prior. Can break through in this suitable contest. SANGRANT (14) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt, beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. HEROIC VERSE (2) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on April 25, finishing 13th and beaten 9 lengths over 2000m at Fukushima. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. ARTICULATE (6) finished third last time over 1700m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 3.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ten Heart Beat carrying 55.0kg at $8. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 15 at this track on April 19 over 1700m, 14 len behind Bel Soteira carrying 55.0kg at $14.50. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 07/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 6-4-8 | 14 |
| 6.4L | $8.00 |
| 8/15 | 19/04/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 2-3-8 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $14.50 |
| 9/15 | 21/02/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:26.50 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $55.90 |
| 6/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 2-2-6 | 16 |
| 10.3L | $10.70 |
| 7/16 | 21/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 12 |
| 6.7L | $22.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/10/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Fukushima April 25 over 2000m, 9 len behind Mieno Strong with 57.0kg at $3.20. On debut fourth of 16 at Tokyo October 26 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Valles Marineris carrying 56.0kg at $17.90. Likely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 25/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 2-2-13 | 13 |
| 9.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/16 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 2:01.80 | 2-1-2 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $12.10 |
| 6/18 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 5-2-6 | 16 |
| 5.1L | $28.70 |
| 11/16 | 20/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 5-4-11 | 16 |
| 9.7L | $19.20 |
| 3/16 | 24/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Damian Lane | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $13.10 |
| 4/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:49.60 | - | 15 |
| 1.8L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, 14 len behind Vent D'esperance with 57.0kg at $16.70. Second-up 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Long Mix with 57.0kg at $71.70. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
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 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 12-10-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $71.70 |
| 12/16 | 31/05/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 9-12-12 | 13 |
| 14.6L | $16.70 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:39.50 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 9-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $54.60 |
| 11/16 | 27/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:54.60 | 8-9-11 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $9.30 |
| 4/15 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:38.10 | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $19.70 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 12 len behind Story Of Love carrying 55.0kg at $20.30. The run before that 6th of 13 at Niigata Dirt on May 17 over 1800m, 3 len behind O K Lien with 55.0kg at $16.80. Tested on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 13-13-9 | 16 |
| 12.7L | $20.30 |
| 6/13 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $16.80 |
| 4/12 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 5-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $44.80 |
| 9/13 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 12-11-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $181.20 |
| 7/13 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 10-7-7 | 13 |
| 9.6L | $293.00 |
| 8/16 | 08/03/2026 | 120 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 9-11-8 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $327.40 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fleur Sachet carrying 57.0kg at $42.30. First up last campaign ran second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1800m, 41 len behind Krautrock carrying 56.0kg at $27.50. Marginal chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 10/05/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 6 |
| 8.1L | $42.30 |
| 15/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 2-9-15 | 12 |
| 41.1L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 15 at this track on June 27 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Starts Today with 57.0kg at $48.10. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on February 28 over 1800m, 24 len behind Paradise Faith carrying 57.0kg at $22.60. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 27/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 11-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $48.10 |
| 9/13 | 25/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 8-3-9 | 12 |
| 15.0L | $13.10 |
| 4/15 | 28/02/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $22.60 |
| 14/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 2:03.60 | 17-17-14 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $64.10 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Nakayama Dirt April 12 over 1800m, 25 len behind Arde Kingdom carrying 57.0kg at $265.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1300m, 15 len behind Jack Nadal carrying 57.0kg at $46.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 13-12-13 | 11 |
| 25.8L | $265.40 |
| 9/16 | 28/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:11.30 | - | 12 |
| 11.0L | $31.40 |
| 7/16 | 15/02/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $46.50 |
| 8/16 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:26.80 | - | 12 |
| 7.6L | $22.60 |
| 5/16 | 16/11/2025 | 105 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:26.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $35.20 |
| 10/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:56.40 | 7-7-10 | 13 |
| 18.0L | $22.70 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up didn't finish the race at Urawa April 23 over 1400m. Last start 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind Story Of Love with 55.0kg at $89.50. Favour others today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 13/06/2026 | 51 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 9-10-7 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $89.50 |
| 0/12 | 23/04/2026 | 88 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 54kg | 1:29.30 | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $7.10 |
| 6/14 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $66.60 |
| 6/16 | 18/01/2026 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:57.40 | 9-8-6 | 14 |
| 9.2L | $11.60 |
| 8/17 | 05/10/2025 | 71 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:21.60 | - | 12 |
| 4.7L | $6.40 |
| 7/18 | 26/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $97.20 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
First-starter by Henry Barows out of Meisho Nobiyaka. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Oval Ace out of Peisha Of Wakia. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Rulership out of Soon Shine. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 13th of 16 at Tokyo on June 20 over 1800m, 10 len behind Junabela carrying 57.0kg at $82.80. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 13-13-13 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $82.80 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 50 days. Last run ran last of 18 at Tokyo on May 23 over 1600m, 13 len behind Huriya carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. At only start last preparation 9th of 16 at Tokyo on February 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Turn The Tables carrying 57.0kg at $22.50. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 23/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-5-18 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $5.70 |
| 9/16 | 07/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 11-12-9 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $22.50 |
| 6/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:36.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $23.40 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Turf Crystal carrying 57.0kg at $8.80. Second-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Rocket Punch carrying 57.0kg at $6.90. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
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 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/16 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 12-12-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 2100m, 1.1 len behind Asparago carrying 57.0kg at $2.20. Before that 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Inner Passion carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/15 | 16/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/13 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:03.20 | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $11.60 |
| 3/13 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:14.00 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $27.20 |
| 9/15 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:55.40 | 3-3-9 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $29.40 |