Kokura Race 9 - Yame Tokubetsu
SHONAN BANRAI (8) displayed plenty of early toe over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt when resuming last time and dug deep to score by 5 lengths. Should be on-pace despite the tricky draw. Has upside and expected to go close. SUNRISE KEVIN (10) returns from a spell of nine weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 1700m at this track. Will be hard to stop. KEIAI ALTAIR (3) hit the frame two starts ago at Nakayama Dirt but ran below par last time when eighth and beaten 6 lengths over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HOSHO LUX (6) did a great job to score by a neck over today's course and distance when resuming from a break last start. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is right in contention.

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Kyoto Dirt May 9 over 1900m defeating Garden Camellia carrying 58.0kg at $5.50. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 30 over 1800m, 9 len behind Dura Eterno with 58.0kg at $94.50. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 09/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:59.10 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $199,170.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 3-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:07.30 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:00.40 | 6-9-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $21.90 |
| 7/14 | 11/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:53.30 | 11-11-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $30.90 |
| 9/16 | 30/11/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $94.50 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Hanshin Dirt March 15 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Keiai Mekira carrying 58.0kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Hanshin Dirt February 22 over 1800m defeating Lord Ardito with 57.0kg at $6.90. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 118 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 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/15 | 22/02/2026 | 162 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 7-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.90 |
| 3/14 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/16 | 23/08/2025 | 51 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 10-9-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $27.20 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2025 | 46 | COND 3 | $47,669.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yoshimasa Kido | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 4-2-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 8/14 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 2:11.00 | 4-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Truchot with 57.0kg at $4.60. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, neck behind Sanono Wonder with 58.0kg at $34.90. Capable of more – worth another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $269,530.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 4-4-8 | 14 |
| 6.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $277,950.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:53.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $34.90 |
| 8/11 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $9.70 |
| 1/16 | 21/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:46.70 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.60 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $212,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $53.80 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 137 | COND 3U | $37,103.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on May 31 over 1800m, 9 len behind God Espada carrying 58.0kg at $40.10. Second-up 6th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1800m, 8 len behind Tagano Abandonne with 58.0kg at $26.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $198,690.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 1:52.00 | 8-2-6 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $26.30 |
| 9/10 | 31/05/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $266,900.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 1:51.10 | 10-2-9 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $40.10 |
| 8/14 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 2:05.30 | 12-8-8 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/11 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 9-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $16.80 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $332,410.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | R Takakura | 52kg | 3:06.90 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $89.10 |
| 1/11 | 18/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 9-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on May 31 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind God Espada carrying 58.0kg at $21.10. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind King Blue with 57.0kg at $3.50. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/05/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $266,900.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:51.10 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $21.10 |
| 10/12 | 21/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 7-7-10 | 11 |
| 11.1L | $4.30 |
| 7/11 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $282,170.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/13 | 04/01/2026 | 295 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $17.90 |
| 1/13 | 15/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $162,340.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/02/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3 | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months won by a neck at this track June 27 over 1700m defeating Joan carrying 53.0kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Smart Julius with 55.0kg at $111.20. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 27/06/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Kokura | 1700m | MUDDY | Fuma Matsuwaka | 53kg | 1:43.90 | 6-2-1 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 6/12 | 15/03/2026 | 57 | OPEN 3 | $329,670.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 8 |
| 4.1L | $111.20 |
| 1/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 3 len at Nagoya June 3 over 1500m defeating Reve De Ange with 57kg at $3. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on December 6 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Sunrise Sugar carrying 58.0kg at $11.60. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 123 | COND 3U | $38,704.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 4-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $10.20 |
| 6/15 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:52.00 | 10-10-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $11.60 |
| 7/16 | 15/11/2025 | 125 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 12-10-7 | 14 |
| 5.9L | $37.10 |
| 4/12 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 58kg | 1:45.30 | 11-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months won by 5 len at Hanshin Dirt June 20 over 1800m defeating Ask Chance Man with 53.0kg at $9.30. Previously second-up won by a neck at Hanshin March 1 over 2000m defeating Indomitability with 57.0kg at $2.80. This tougher but far too good fresh and can only be fitter. Hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 20/06/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:51.20 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $9.30 |
| 10/12 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 3 | $364,010.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $42.70 |
| 1/13 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/13 | 01/02/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 10-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/13 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at this track on July 5 over 1700m, 7 len behind Magic Rose with 56.0kg at $55.90. Previously second-up eased back early on 10th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 7 over 1800m, 10 len behind A Shin Nadeshiko carrying 56.0kg at $166.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 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 | 05/07/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $273,430.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:42.20 | 16-11-5 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $55.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $268,820.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 7-10-7 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $21.40 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 6-8-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $23.40 |
| 9/16 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 53kg | 1:42.50 | 14-13-9 | 16 |
| 6.8L | $28.80 |
| 2/16 | 31/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW FM 4U | $291,980.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 11-13-2 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $207.10 |
| 10/16 | 07/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW F 3U | $293,510.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:52.50 | 13-15-10 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $166.50 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt May 9 over 1600m, 23 len behind Don Erectus with 57.0kg at $39.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track February 28 over 1700m defeating T M Gogh carrying 57.0kg at $11.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 63 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 | 09/05/2026 | 42 | OPEN 3 | $323,140.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 13-13-14 | 1 |
| 23.2L | $39.10 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $329,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $30.20 |
| 1/13 | 28/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.70 |
| 1/11 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 |
| 2/11 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $15.10 |