Kokura Race 6 - Maiden Race
VIS MENTIS (7) debuted four weeks ago when he finished fourth over 2000m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Can only go one way with that experience on board so he is expected to be very competitive. A SHIN BEACON (4) is a three-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent appearance over 2000m at this track. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. RED RAJA (10) is a five-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent outing over 2000m at this track. Expected to feature in the finish this time. REIWANO KISEKI (2) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 3 lengths into sixth over 2000m at this track. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Fukushima November 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jasper Ruby with 56.0kg at $22.30. On debut eighth of 12 at Kyoto October 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Marble Palace carrying 56.0kg at $18.40. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 88 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 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:09.00 | - | 11 |
| 7.4L | $22.30 |
| 4/15 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:10.10 | - | 15 |
| 0.9L | $36.40 |
| 8/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:10.00 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 18 at this track on January 25 over 2000m, 3 len behind Dogwood carrying 57.0kg at $16.40. The run before that 8th of 18 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Storm Gale with 54.0kg at $70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $16.40 |
| 8/18 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:46.20 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $70.00 |
| 5/14 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 2:01.30 | 10-10-5 | 14 |
| 6.8L | $19.30 |
| 8/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:48.70 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 17 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dea Veloce carrying 52.0kg at $46.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rouge Saudade carrying 55.0kg at $222.20. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $211,080.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:07.70 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $222.20 |
| 13/17 | 28/12/2025 | 127 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:21.40 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $46.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:21.20 | - | 9 |
| 3.4L | $193.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $82.90 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:10.50 | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $67.50 |
Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 18 at this track on January 25 over 2000m, 3 len behind Dogwood with 57.0kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 18 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Storm Gale carrying 56.0kg at $36.90. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/18 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $36.90 |
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 56kg | 2:01.40 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $42.20 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt November 29 over 1800m, 25 len behind Sistema Solar with 53.0kg at $50.80. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Fukushima November 15 over 2000m, 3 len behind Ametista with 53.0kg at $81.30. This looks a stern test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:53.60 | 2-4-8 | 8 |
| 25.6L | $50.80 |
| 7/16 | 15/11/2025 | 90 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $81.30 |
| 5/7 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $69.40 |
| 10/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 2:02.70 | 6-5-10 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $78.90 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at Hanshin on December 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Flame Star carrying 55.0kg at $83.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Kyoto on November 9 over 1600m, 14 len behind Timeless Kiss with 55.0kg at $24.20. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 15 |
| 3.8L | $83.40 |
| 7/8 | 09/11/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $24.20 |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2025 | 50 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:34.60 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $10.80 |
| 3/5 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 2:05.90 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Bond Martini carrying 56.0kg at $12.30. Plenty to build upon following his debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 47 days. First-up 15th of 18 at Chukyo on December 20 over 2000m, 11 len behind Lord Merveille carrying 55.0kg at $99.20. Second run from a spell ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 5 over 1900m, 49 len behind Edwin Narco carrying 56.0kg at $254.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 2:00.90 | 8-12-16 | 12 |
| 49.2L | $254.10 |
| 15/18 | 20/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 2:02.50 | 9-10-15 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $99.20 |
| 10/14 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $62.60 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 18 at this track on January 25 over 1200m, 17 len behind Mitono Rin with 55.0kg at $122.90. At only start last preparation 8th of 11 at Sapporo on September 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Las Vegas Sign with 55.0kg at $23.10. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 25/01/2026 | 141 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 16 |
| 17.2L | $122.90 |
| 8/11 | 06/09/2025 | 84 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:09.70 | - | 3 |
| 10.7L | $23.10 |
| 7/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 0:56.40 | - | 11 |
| 9.7L | $90.10 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 18 at this track on February 1 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Makana Anela with 56.0kg at $5.40. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 18 at Kyoto on January 10 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Gaudi carrying 57.0kg at $4.30. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 5-5-5 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $5.40 |
| 3/18 | 10/01/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:27.20 | 3-1-3 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 6/16 | 23/11/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 10-3-6 | 12 |
| 3.4L | $8.30 |
| 6/10 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Kyoto November 8 over 1400m, 15 len behind Namura Cosmos carrying 53.0kg at $191.10. On debut eighth of 14 at Kyoto October 25 over 1600m, 9 len behind Early Harvest with 56.0kg at $21.70. May need the run.
Last Starts 104 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 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:20.90 | - | 12 |
| 15.7L | $191.10 |
| 8/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:34.80 | - | 3 |
| 9.7L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 16 at Tokyo on February 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ask Ikigomi carrying 57.0kg at $165.20. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:35.70 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $165.20 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Arvand Rud carrying 52.0kg at $32.60. The start before that 4th of 11 at Hanshin on December 14 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind T O Al Ain with 52.0kg at $10.50. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:46.10 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $32.60 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:46.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $10.50 |
| 3/13 | 30/11/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:46.40 | 9-7-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $291.50 |
| 11/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 2:02.30 | 8-6-11 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $105.40 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 11 over 1400m, 14 len behind Urus Twister carrying 57.0kg at $125.30. The race before that 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Golden Balance carrying 56.0kg at $45.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 13 |
| 14.0L | $125.30 |
| 5/16 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 14 |
| 11.0L | $45.60 |
| 8/16 | 09/11/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 11-10-8 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $73.20 |
| 9/14 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 13 |
| 11.7L | $58.20 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind Saint Victoire carrying 52.0kg at $280.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Niigata on July 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dear Diamond carrying 52.0kg at $107.10. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 18/01/2026 | 154 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:34.20 | - | 16 |
| 13.3L | $280.20 |
| 8/11 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:35.80 | - | 10 |
| 9.3L | $42.20 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:35.90 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $107.10 |
| 8/11 | 12/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $41.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 10th of 18 at Kyoto on November 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Top Attack with 56.0kg at $161.30. When resuming last campaign 6th of 10 at Chukyo on August 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Silver Knights carrying 55.0kg at $75. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 22/11/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:08.60 | - | 14 |
| 12.2L | $161.30 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 7 |
| 7.4L | $75.00 |