Kokura Race 4 - Mdn Race
RED PALLADIUM (7) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 2.5 lengths back in third over 1800m at Hanshin. Hard to beat. TIMELESS FLAIR (11) was doing his best work late last start to get up for third over 1800m at Hanshin. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating. BRANCH OUT (6) was prominent at the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1800m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. RAMIEL NO MUSUKO (8) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Closed last prep with a fourth, beaten 2 lengths, over 1800m at Kyoto. One of the main contenders.

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently got back early 11th of 15 at Hanshin on June 7 over 1800m, 6 len behind Saliente carrying 53.0kg at $467.50. The run before that ran last of 14 at Kyoto on May 23 over 2200m, 15 len behind Pancha Maha Bhuta with 53.0kg at $113.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:47.00 | 13-14-11 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $467.50 |
| 14/14 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 2:14.30 | 6-10-14 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $113.60 |
| 9/16 | 19/04/2026 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $272.90 |
| 8/14 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:56.70 | 11-10-8 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $55.80 |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:48.20 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $20.10 |
| 9/16 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:26.60 | - | 12 |
| 7.3L | $36.90 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 12th of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Taiki Plaisir carrying 57.0kg at $46.50. Returned from break 13th of 17 at Kyoto on May 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meisho Toko with 57.0kg at $195.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 30/05/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 6-9-13 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $195.10 |
| 12/18 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:21.10 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $46.50 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Admire Mars out of Marzelline. Sure to be better for this hitout.

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 18 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Smart Teana with 55.0kg at $73.10. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Hanshin on March 15 over 2000m, 5 len behind Silver Limb carrying 55.0kg at $19.90. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 21/06/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 11 |
| 4.1L | $73.10 |
| 8/16 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 13-11-8 | 15 |
| 5.0L | $19.90 |
| 6/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 13-11-6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $77.60 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 12th of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Meiner Jugend with 52.0kg at $153.90. Second-up 11th of 18 at Hanshin on June 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ferruginous with 52.0kg at $427. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:34.20 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $427.00 |
| 12/16 | 24/05/2026 | 103 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:10.60 | 16-15-12 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $153.90 |
| 13/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:36.90 | - | 2 |
| 11.9L | $44.30 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 16 at this track on June 28 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Thunder Bird carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. The start before that 4th of 18 at Hanshin on June 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Ferruginous with 57.0kg at $8.30. Building to a win. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/18 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $8.30 |
| 3/18 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/16 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |
| 6/16 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:32.30 | - | 12 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |
| 5/18 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:21.60 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 17 at Hanshin on June 20 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Meisho Shokatsu carrying 57.0kg at $5.40. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 18 at Hanshin on June 6 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Bice Mare carrying 57.0kg at $16.10. Close to a win. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 2-2-3 | 16 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/18 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-7-3 | 14 |
| 0.9L | $16.10 |
| 9/14 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 3-3-9 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.90 |
| 7/16 | 25/04/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.70 |
| 15/16 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 1-3-15 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $13.10 |
| 11/16 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:02.40 | 4-7-11 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4th of 11 at Kyoto on May 3 over 1800m, 2 len behind Ox's Eye carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. First up last campaign 4th of 15 at Hanshin on December 27 over 1600m, 2 len behind Flame Star with 56.0kg at $10.60. Expected to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/18 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $10.80 |
| 4/15 | 27/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $10.60 |
| 5/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:01.50 | 11-9-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at this track on July 4 over 1800m, 4 len behind Bentayga Orsa with 55.0kg at $22.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 18 at Hanshin on June 13 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Ferruginous with 55.0kg at $130.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 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 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $22.80 |
| 3/18 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $130.30 |
| 7/18 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $276.10 |
| 4/11 | 26/05/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $47,611.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.10 |
| 9/16 | 25/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:08.70 | - | 1 |
| 9.1L | $14.60 |
| 8/16 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 7-9-8 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $50.80 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on June 27 over 1700m, 16 len behind Tamamo Sky carrying 55.0kg at $36.60. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 14 len behind Petrichor carrying 55.0kg at $55.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 27/06/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1700m | SLOPPY | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 11-12-14 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $36.60 |
| 7/16 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 8-10-7 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $55.20 |
| 12/16 | 15/03/2026 | 91 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 6-8-12 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $24.10 |
| 6/11 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:46.40 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $22.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:59.90 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $22.90 |
| 7/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:48.80 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $47.00 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 18 at Kyoto on May 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hayabusa Sakichan carrying 57.0kg at $6.50. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Hanshin on June 13 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Lapin D'or with 57.0kg at $7.10. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
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 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:45.90 | 9-7-3 | 13 |
| 1.1L | $7.10 |
| 6/18 | 24/05/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 15-13-6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/18 | 21/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $3.60 |
| 3/16 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 14 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 5/18 | 11/01/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:49.20 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $4.70 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:01.60 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 18 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Smart Teana with 55.0kg at $10.30. The run before that 5th of 16 at Kyoto on April 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Lance Of Hero carrying 55.0kg at $6.50. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 21/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.30 |
| 5/16 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:32.30 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/18 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $96.00 |

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 17 at Hanshin on June 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Meisho Shokatsu carrying 57.0kg at $94.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Hanshin on December 13 over 2000m, 3 len behind Yoka O carrying 56.0kg at $42.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17 | 20/06/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 11-13-11 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $94.80 |
| 13/14 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 6-10-13 | 14 |
| 21.2L | $14.40 |
| 11/18 | 07/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 3-3-11 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $8.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 2:00.90 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $42.40 |
| 11/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:34.40 | - | 2 |
| 9.7L | $25.70 |