Kokura Race 6 - Maiden Race
NIHONPIRO ROGER (8) closed off strongly last start to get up for second, beaten half a length, over 2000m at this track on debut. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Only needs to run up to that last effort to be opening his account. MIENO STRONG (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 2000m at this track after a disappointing effort the run prior. Progressing nicely and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. WIN MAGNIFIQUE (6) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 2000m at this track. Finds a suitable race and should give backers a sight. ART (9) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Haruki Sugiyama. By Kiseki from Candidum. Watch for any positive market moves.

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Saturnalia out of April Mist. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 11th of 16 at Tokyo on February 1 over 1800m, 12 len behind Audacia carrying 55.0kg at $94. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Hakodate on July 19 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Smart Priere carrying 55.0kg at $11.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 01/02/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:46.80 | - | 15 |
| 12.2L | $94.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:47.90 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $9.60 |
| 14/14 | 02/11/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:24.00 | - | 11 |
| 20.7L | $44.60 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:48.80 | 5-2-6 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $5.30 |
| 12/14 | 24/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 4-5-12 | 9 |
| 24.2L | $5.80 |
| 4/11 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 6-4-4 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 18 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, 9 len behind Nombre D'or with 57.0kg at $133.70. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Kyoto on October 12 over 2000m, 6 len behind Blaenavon carrying 56.0kg at $100.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 14/02/2026 | 125 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 17-14-10 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $133.70 |
| 7/9 | 12/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $100.70 |
| 5/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 2:04.50 | 7-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $80.10 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 5th of 9 at this track on February 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Ange De Joie carrying 57.0kg at $39.60. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 2:02.70 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $39.60 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 17 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1800m, 9 len behind Black Shalimar carrying 55.0kg at $43.40. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:46.70 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $43.40 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 16 at this track on January 31 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Idocrase with 57.0kg at $18.90. Second-up 2nd of 18 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Nombre D'or carrying 54.0kg at $18. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:00.70 | 14-6-2 | 14 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/16 | 31/01/2026 | 68 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 3-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $18.90 |
| 8/16 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $85.20 |
| 6/14 | 09/11/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 56kg | 1:47.10 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $71.70 |
| 8/16 | 27/09/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $31.20 |
| 6/18 | 26/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 18 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Nombre D'or carrying 57.0kg at $4.10. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 18 at Chukyo on December 20 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Lord Merveille carrying 56.0kg at $2. Has the credentials to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 8-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.10 |
| 9/18 | 20/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 2-2-9 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:50.60 | 3-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 18 at this track on January 24 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Bond Martini with 57.0kg at $56.10. Impressive colt who can get off the mark this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 8-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $56.10 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Kiseki out of Candidum. Market will be an invaluable guide.

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 14 at Chukyo on December 6 over 2000m, 10 len behind Acrophase carrying 53.0kg at $158.20. Second-up 9th of 13 at Kyoto on February 1 over 2000m, 10 len behind Meisho Tenku with 57.0kg at $203.80. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 8-12-9 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $203.80 |
| 13/14 | 06/12/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 2:01.30 | 12-13-13 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $158.20 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:59.70 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $143.60 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:50.20 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $51.20 |
| 7/11 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:49.00 | 9-8-7 | 11 |
| 10.7L | $87.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:51.10 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $44.30 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 16th of 18 at Nakayama on December 28 over 2000m, 14 len behind Congestus carrying 54.0kg at $247.50. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 2:03.60 | 6-7-16 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $247.50 |

Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 15th of 18 at Nakayama on December 27 over 2000m, 10 len behind Pod Cross with 56.0kg at $96.60. Last start 10th of 15 at Kyoto on February 10 over 2400m, 13 len behind Pound For One with 57.0kg at $269. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 10/02/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 10-14-10 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $269.00 |
| 15/18 | 27/12/2025 | 119 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 8-10-15 | 17 |
| 10.1L | $96.60 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 3-6-7 | 2 |
| 41.9L | $29.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | OPEN 2 | $317,520.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $14.30 |
| 2/11 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $122.40 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:51.10 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $58.50 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 18 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Nombre D'or carrying 57.0kg at $28.70. The run before that 11th of 16 at Nakayama on December 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Mr Right carrying 56.0kg at $19.20. Likely to find them too smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 16 at this track on February 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Muskulest carrying 57.0kg at $12.60. Before that 7th of 18 at Kyoto on January 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Narita Esperanza with 54.0kg at $32.80. Has to find a few lengths.
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 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $12.60 |
| 7/18 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:49.20 | - | 1 |
| 5.9L | $32.80 |
| 5/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:48.60 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $46.40 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 5th of 14 at Hanshin on December 27 over 2000m, 4 len behind Shonan Hayanami with 56.0kg at $40.20. Second-up 8th of 18 at Kyoto on January 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Narita Esperanza carrying 57.0kg at $10.10. Others going much better leading into this.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:49.20 | - | 6 |
| 6.4L | $10.10 |
| 5/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 6-7-5 | 13 |
| 4.1L | $40.20 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 18 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Nombre D'or with 57.0kg at $19.40. The run before that 3rd of 18 at this track on February 1 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Makana Anela carrying 57.0kg at $26.60. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 10-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.40 |
| 3/18 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 11-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $26.60 |
| 6/18 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 2:02.50 | 10-13-6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $351.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:47.00 | - | 9 |
| 16.2L | $136.40 |