Fukushima Race 4 - Mdn Race
FESTIVE HEART (3) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time when she was handy all the way over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Has her share of ability. Long overdue and looks hard to beat. UNIVERSAL LOVE (9) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt, beaten 5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HARIKOMICHU (11) is on debut for the Masahiro Takeuchi stable. Three-year-old filly by Majestic Warrior from Esperanza Nana. Must be kept safe, particularly if there is a market lead. DERMA ZAO (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1700m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 16th of 18 at Tokyo on May 31 over 1600m, 13 len behind Trans Mare with 55.0kg at $51.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 17-17-16 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $51.90 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1600m, 13 len behind Danon Presage carrying 55.0kg at $47.60. The run before that 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, 12 len behind Efcharisto with 55.0kg at $5.70. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 7-7-9 | 12 |
| 13.5L | $47.60 |
| 13/16 | 31/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 9-9-13 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $5.70 |
| 4/15 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 6-4-4 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $8.90 |
| 3/15 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 8-6-3 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/16 | 15/03/2026 | 85 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $13.30 |
| 7/16 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 4-3-7 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Danon Presage with 55.0kg at $22.10. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, 4 len behind Vent D'esperance with 55.0kg at $268.50. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $22.10 |
| 3/16 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $268.50 |
| 14/16 | 16/05/2026 | 73 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 4-10-14 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $32.80 |
| 5/11 | 04/03/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Daichi Shibata | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/16 | 25/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $13.70 |
| 3/16 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $30.10 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, 8 len behind Efcharisto carrying 55.0kg at $63. Before that 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sapphire Tesoro with 55.0kg at $25.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $63.00 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $25.90 |
| 7/16 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 11-12-7 | 14 |
| 7.1L | $132.60 |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 10-5-7 | 15 |
| 12.1L | $57.60 |
| 8/16 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 10-14-8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $502.70 |
| 13/16 | 28/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 13-15-13 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $186.10 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at this track on July 5 over 1700m, 4 len behind Oken Honey with 55.0kg at $12.30. The race before that 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lighthouse with 55.0kg at $58.20. Much improved run latest. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $12.30 |
| 7/16 | 06/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $58.20 |
| 7/16 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 11-11-7 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $45.80 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Saint Prex carrying 55.0kg at $37.70. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 181 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 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 12 |
| 9.5L | $37.70 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Stay Glorious carrying 55.0kg at $25.80. First up last campaign 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Asian Treasure carrying 55.0kg at $12.20. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 132 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 | 08/03/2026 | 112 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 10-9-5 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $25.80 |
| 11/16 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 1:40.50 | - | 14 |
| 10.8L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 13th of 16 at Chukyo on March 14 over 1600m, 13 len behind Rouge Lyric with 52.0kg at $79.70. Went for a spell before returning settled back and ran on when 9th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 23 over 1800m, 14 len behind Whelm carrying 52.0kg at $78.60. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 56 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 | 23/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:56.00 | 12-10-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $78.60 |
| 13/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:34.20 | - | 2 |
| 13.4L | $79.70 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Twilight View with 55.0kg at $65.90. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Danon Presage carrying 55.0kg at $100. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $100.00 |
| 8/16 | 31/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $65.90 |
| 8/16 | 29/03/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.30 |
| 4/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:11.90 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 11th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on April 25 over 1600m, 21 len behind Rikea Macaroni carrying 55.0kg at $29.90. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 7 |
| 21.8L | $29.90 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Majestic Warrior out of Esperanza Nana. Market will go a long way to showcasing her chances.

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 10 over 1600m, 21 len behind Sapphire Tesoro with 55.0kg at $26.50. On debut second last of 16 at Fukushima April 18 over 2000m, 18 len behind Rarao with 52.0kg at $102.30. Not ready yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 12 |
| 21.9L | $26.50 |
| 15/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:59.70 | 9-14-15 | 15 |
| 18.5L | $102.30 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up 7th of 15 at this track on April 19 over 1700m, 14 len behind Bel Soteira with 53.0kg at $56.80. Second run from a spell 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind Story Of Love carrying 55.0kg at $29.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 35 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 | 13/06/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 13-10-6 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $29.10 |
| 7/15 | 19/04/2026 | 120 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:46.10 | 12-11-7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $56.80 |
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 6-6-12 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $25.10 |
| 2/13 | 26/10/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.30 |
| 7/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:49.80 | - | 12 |
| 7.4L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 23 over 1800m, 25 len behind Whelm carrying 55.0kg at $74.40. Second-up 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1600m, 19 len behind Danon Presage with 55.0kg at $90.50. Will need to find plenty of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-13 | 15 |
| 19.8L | $90.50 |
| 13/15 | 23/05/2026 | 102 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 4-7-13 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $74.40 |
| 11/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 2 |
| 19.9L | $20.60 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 16 at Tokyo on June 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Danon Ascolti with 52.0kg at $263.40. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1200m, 15 len behind Zenno Photon carrying 52.0kg at $177.20. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 27 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 | 21/06/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:35.10 | - | 13 |
| 7.7L | $263.40 |
| 12/16 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:12.50 | - | 5 |
| 15.6L | $177.20 |
| 9/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:27.70 | - | 16 |
| 9.9L | $174.60 |