Fukushima Race 5 - Mdn Race
GROSCHEN (4) Back from a spell. Came in 4th last time at Nakayama. Expecting improvement here. Must be considered. T O LEGACY (5) Came in 6th last time at Hanshin. Expecting improvement. Expected to be flashing home. Right in this. SEIUN BIG BANG (6) Managed to run into 3rd beaten by 6L last run at Tokyo. In strong racing shape this campaign. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. GOLDEN ROOKIE (9) Came in 4th last time at Nakayama. Capable of bouncing back. Open to improvement and has a show in this field.

Jockey: Manato Tsuchida
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after finishing second last in an ALLOW over 2000m at Chukyo, beaten over 10 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. The start prior was no better, beaten over 18 lengths at Kokura after conceding a huge start. Unplaced in all 15 career starts and untried around 2750m, she has a fair bit to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:58.60 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $285.10 |
| 6/11 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:11.60 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $156.20 |
| 12/12 | 04/07/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Y | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:15.50 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 52.2L | $102.40 |
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | 181 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:10.00 | 9-11-12 | 9 |
| 69.8L | $113.80 |
| 12/16 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW F 3U | $216,070.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 54kg | 1:47.70 | 11-13-12 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $170.10 |
| 14/15 | 19/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $217,040.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 54kg | 1:59.40 | - | 10 |
| 15.2L | $110.70 |

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a plain sixth at Hanshin over 2970m, beaten a long way at big odds when settling rearward. His previous run in an ALLOW at Tokyo Dirt was also safely held, finishing 11th behind Realize Camion. The overall record of three wins and three places from 17 starts is respectable, but current form is well below the level required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/09/2026 | 141 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,480.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:24.10 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $25.70 |
| 11/15 | 02/05/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $317,850.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 2:09.30 | 4-5-11 | 15 |
| 10.5L | $52.20 |
| 11/16 | 08/03/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $324,980.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Takuya Ono | 58kg | 2:32.10 | 3-3-11 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $112.90 |
| 11/16 | 17/01/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $344,510.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 4-4-11 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $22.10 |
| 8/16 | 18/10/2025 | 146 | ALLOW 3U | $354,160.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Ono | 58kg | 2:12.00 | 2-2-8 | 12 |
| 7.7L | $9.40 |
| 2/16 | 25/05/2025 | 239 | ALLOW 4U | $388,830.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Takuya Ono | 54kg | 2:07.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $75.00 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month spell after an eighth in Open grade at Niigata over 1000m, beaten four and a half lengths after coming from well back and making some late impression. He had earlier finished fifth in an ALLOW at Hanshin Dirt when unwanted in the market but closing strongly. The 2750m is new territory, yet his back-class gives him a genuine place profile if forward enough.
Last Starts 167 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 | 24/05/2026 | 35 | OPEN 4U | $390,500.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 51kg | 0:55.10 | - | 15 |
| 4.4L | $15.10 |
| 5/13 | 19/04/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $328,130.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 54kg | 1:10.30 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $137.40 |
| 10/13 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $328,220.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:09.90 | - | 8 |
| 7.4L | $35.70 |
| 5/15 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $324,980.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:11.10 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $193.00 |
| 9/16 | 07/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $334,260.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 54kg | 1:11.50 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $142.60 |
| 13/16 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $344,510.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:11.20 | - | 2 |
| 12.1L | $247.20 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after starting favourite at Nakayama and finishing fourth, beaten seven and a half lengths, but he did make late ground from well back. A similar pattern was evident at Niigata two back when fifth on soft ground. He has two previous starts around 2750m without a placing, so he appeals more as a minor hope than a strong win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:19.80 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/14 | 26/07/2026 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Soft | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:07.20 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $14.30 |
| 5/12 | 28/06/2026 | 50 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 2:58.80 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $18.40 |
| 6/12 | 09/05/2026 | 119 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:10.00 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 46.0L | $18.70 |
| 12/17 | 10/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $344,700.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 2:10.70 | 10-10-12 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $74.80 |
| 11/14 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $351,980.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 8-9-11 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $67.60 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing sixth at Hanshin over 2970m, beaten over 16 lengths after settling rearward. That followed a Chukyo fourth behind Boldhearted, though the margin there was over 19 lengths. A ¥28.6m yearling purchase with two wins and three places from 27 starts, he is race fit but will have to produce a sharper finish at his first attempt around 2750m.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 27/09/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,480.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:22.20 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $8.10 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2026 | 42 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:16.80 | 3-5-4 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $5.40 |
| 10/14 | 21/06/2026 | 43 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:26.20 | 8-12-10 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $67.90 |
| 13/13 | 09/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 55kg | 1:51.70 | 3-13-13 | 12 |
| 42.5L | $101.50 |
| 15/15 | 05/04/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:50.20 | 2-4-15 | 12 |
| 19.0L | $69.90 |
| 13/13 | 29/11/2025 | 245 | ALLOW 3U | $296,920.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 2-2-13 | 13 |
| 15.9L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the clearest current form, having run third at Tokyo over 3000m behind Gerel after being sent out favourite. That followed a strong Nakayama second when beaten just under a length by Monaco Bull, and the line through Golden Rookie is in his favour. The return to 2750m is manageable given he has placed around this range, and his one start at this track produced a win. He is the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 12/10/2026 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $146,620.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:20.40 | 9-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2026 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,480.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |
| 6/9 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:05.00 | 4-2-6 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $8.10 |
| 3/14 | 26/07/2026 | 64 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Soft | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:07.20 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $44.20 |
| 8/13 | 23/05/2026 | 48 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:11.40 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $106.60 |
| 13/16 | 05/04/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Kazuma Harada | 58kg | 1:10.80 | - | 10 |
| 12.7L | $58.50 |

Jockey: Yuta Onodera
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break with a fair task after being beaten a long way at Niigata, where he was miles back and failed to improve. The start prior at Kawasaki was even more concerning, finishing last and beaten out of sight after giving nothing late. A ¥124.2m purchase with two wins and five places overall, but his recent form leaves him hard to recommend.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/08/2026 | 31 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:09.90 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $7.60 |
| 10/10 | 29/07/2026 | 206 | COND 3U | $121,646.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takami Riku | 57kg | 1:43.00 | 1-10-10 | 6 |
| 43.0L | $31.50 |
| 12/12 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:22.00 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $34.90 |
| 12/12 | 28/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $292,430.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:34.00 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $16.60 |
| 6/12 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:21.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $7.90 |
| 4/13 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $297,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:20.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten by 30 lengths at Tokyo last start, finishing eighth behind Gerel after settling well back and failing to improve. The start prior in an ALLOW at Niigata was also plain, finishing last at long odds. He is third-up and owns three wins and one place from 16 good-track starts, but recent form makes him a cautious place chance rather than a confident winning hope.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 12/10/2026 | 43 | MSTPLE 3U | $146,620.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:20.40 | 10-9-8 | 12 |
| 29.5L | $10.60 |
| 12/12 | 30/08/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $319,100.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | J Takada | 58kg | 2:14.00 | 5-9-12 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $46.00 |
| 13/18 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 2:14.20 | 6-9-13 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $11.40 |
| 8/13 | 10/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $317,140.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 56kg | 2:23.30 | 3-5-8 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $22.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $323,720.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:23.20 | 5-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $15.90 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $332,040.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:13.50 | 1-2-5 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up and can improve off his fourth at Nakayama, where he worked home well but was beaten just under six lengths as favourite. His Kokura second two back was stronger, beaten a nose by Across The River after fighting hard. He has placed once from three starts at this track and distance, and while the 2750m record is no certainty, his recent profile gives him a clear winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 71 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,480.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 4-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Y | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:15.50 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $15.70 |
| 4/14 | 07/06/2026 | 70 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:23.50 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $30.50 |
| 7/14 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:28.30 | 4-8-7 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $8.90 |
| 8/12 | 14/02/2026 | 69 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:17.90 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $15.70 |
| 8/11 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:20.30 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $6.80 |