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HAWKFIELD (7) won two back in a steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura then couldn't repeat the dose last time but wasn't disgraced when he finished fourth in a steeplechase (3200m) at Nakayama, beaten 4 lengths. If at his best he will be too strong for this field. MATENRO JOY (11) is looking to improve on a last-start ninth in a G3 steeplechase (3170m) at this track on November 8. Looms as a serious contender dropping back to an easier contest. ALMAZA AMIR (5) returned from a layoff last time out in a steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura, finishing fifth when partnered by today's rider Kayata Komaki. Capable of much more this time. KEITEN AIJIN (6) was unplaced the start before last in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Made amends last time when he saluted in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin. Must be included.

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after three months came from midfield; finished fourth of 10 runners at Nakayama on March 21 over 3350m, 1.5 len behind Forged Brick carrying 60.0kg at $54.30. Previously second-up finished tenth of 16 runners at Nakayama Dirt on December 20 over 2400m, 13 len behind Precious Day carrying 58.0kg at $232.90. Definite chance. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 35 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 | 21/03/2026 | 91 | STPLE 4U | $302,450.00 | Nakayama | 3350m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 60kg | 3:42.00 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $54.30 |
| 10/16 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 2:34.40 | 3-3-10 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $232.90 |
| 10/15 | 09/11/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $297,420.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 10-10-10 | 15 |
| 10.6L | $132.90 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $309,230.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:52.60 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $67.90 |
| 9/14 | 28/06/2025 | 166 | ALLOW 3U | $323,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:44.20 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $184.30 |
| 8/16 | 13/01/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $307,940.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 2:37.80 | 3-2-8 | 16 |
| 10.5L | $29.10 |

Jockey: Yuta Onodera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign on from midfield; finished eighth of 12 starters at Kokura on January 31 over 2860m, 15 len behind Hawkfield carrying 58.0kg at $57.40. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; finished third of 10 starters at Fukushima on July 5 over 2750m, 4 len behind Sieg Krone carrying 58.0kg at $12.20. Fitness an issue. Should need run.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 58kg | 3:09.60 | 7-9-8 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $57.40 |
| 9/14 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 58kg | 3:44.10 | 3-6-9 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $22.40 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2025 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 58kg | 3:35.50 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $41.20 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Chukyo | 3330m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 58kg | 3:37.70 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $9.90 |
| 3/10 | 05/07/2025 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $287,390.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 58kg | 3:01.70 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $12.20 |
| 13/14 | 03/05/2025 | 63 | STPLE 4U | $296,570.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 58kg | 3:08.50 | 8-12-13 | 14 |
| 22.4L | $73.90 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 10 of 12 runners at Kokura January 24 over 3390m, 34 len behind T M Magic with 57.0kg at $22.20. First up last campaign 6 of 11 starters at Nakayama December 7 over 2880m, 11 len behind T O Ricardo with 58.0kg at $293.70. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:45.50 | 11-10-10 | 3 |
| 34.6L | $22.20 |
| 1/14 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 56kg | 3:24.60 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $18.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/12/2025 | 85 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Y Eda | 58kg | 3:20.30 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $293.70 |
| 12/16 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 15-12-12 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $92.60 |
| 4/15 | 24/08/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 9-8-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $23.90 |
| 5/16 | 15/06/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:10.60 | 13-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $102.60 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7 of 11 starters at this track January 10 over 3170m, 19 len behind Shihono Speranza with 59.0kg at $30.70. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Nakayama December 6 over 3570m. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $320,730.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Sho Ueno | 59kg | 3:35.40 | 5-8-7 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $30.70 |
| 0/12 | 06/12/2025 | 69 | STPLE 3U | $329,380.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 4:02.30 | - | 8 |
| 99.0L | $28.60 |
| 1/12 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:24.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/13 | 07/09/2025 | 70 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:19.20 | 8-5-4 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $17.80 |
| 7/15 | 29/06/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $384,710.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:44.50 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $75.60 |
| 10/16 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $388,610.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | Haruhiko Kawasu | 58kg | 1:48.40 | 13-13-10 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $217.00 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 56 days. Fresh up after four months finished fifth of 12 starters at Kokura on February 28 over 2860m, 6 len behind Clap Thunder carrying 60.0kg at $47.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 10 starters at this track on October 11 over 3170m, 12 len behind Dinasta carrying 60.0kg at $50.80. Can improve on first up performance. Excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | 118 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $47.70 |
| 12/13 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $351,490.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 51kg | 3:03.80 | 13-13-12 | 12 |
| 20.1L | $87.80 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $50.80 |
| 11/13 | 13/09/2025 | 84 | STPLE 3U | $350,090.00 | Nakayama | 3210m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 59kg | 3:41.30 | 11-12-11 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $57.40 |
| 10/12 | 21/06/2025 | 55 | STPLE 3U | $293,010.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:29.20 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/04/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 59kg | 3:21.30 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Tadashi Kosaka
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished eighth of 12 starters at Kokura on February 21 over 2860m, 11 len behind Combustion with 57.0kg at $31.90. Second-up won by 1.5 len Hanshin on March 29 over 2970m defeating Another Ace carrying 59.0kg at $18.40 in a steeplechase. Fitter now and making headway every start. Take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 29/03/2026 | 36 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | T Kosaka | 59kg | 3:28.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $18.40 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 63 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kota Washizu | 57kg | 3:13.20 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $31.90 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:08.20 | - | 10 |
| 5.2L | $180.10 |
| 13/13 | 23/11/2025 | 124 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 53kg | 1:33.50 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $185.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/07/2025 | 37 | COND | $137,288.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.40 |
| 12/15 | 15/06/2025 | 294 | ALLOW 3U | $323,040.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:09.50 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $54.80 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len Kokura on January 31 over 2860m defeating Lord Liberacion carrying 60.0kg at $3.70 in a steeplechase. Last start finished fourth of 14 runners at Nakayama on March 7 over 3200m, 4 len behind Platina Dream carrying 61.0kg at $2. Fitter now and looks the goods.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | J Takada | 61kg | 3:41.20 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 31/01/2026 | 76 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:09.60 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2025 | 63 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:01.60 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 14/14 | 14/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $369,130.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:59.30 | 10-14-14 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $34.10 |
| 15/16 | 09/08/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $368,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Alex Badel | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 7-9-15 | 14 |
| 25.2L | $12.20 |
| 11/16 | 25/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $388,830.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | H Miyuki | 56kg | 2:07.20 | 3-2-11 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $31.10 |

Jockey: Shinichi Ishigami
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last run didn't do much in the run; finished ninth of 10 runners at Hanshin in the G2 on March 14 over 3900m, 16 len behind Dinasta with 60.0kg at $98.10. At only start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading finished 11th of 12 runners at Nakayama on December 6 over 3570m, 11 len behind Pietersite carrying 60.0kg at $48.30. Can't see him improving on fresh performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/03/2026 | 98 | G2 STPLE 4U | $773,250.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 4:30.70 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $98.10 |
| 11/12 | 06/12/2025 | 119 | STPLE 3U | $329,380.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 4:02.30 | 2-4-11 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $48.30 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Chukyo | 3300m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:36.60 | 2-1-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/12 | 21/06/2025 | 91 | STPLE 3U | $293,010.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:29.20 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 12.0L | $12.50 |
| 7/14 | 22/03/2025 | 105 | STPLE 4U | $358,730.00 | Nakayama | 3350m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:45.00 | 2-6-7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $42.10 |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2024 | 27 | STPLE 3U | $263,320.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:35.40 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Yu Kuroiwa
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last campaign 12 of 13 runners at Kokura in the G3 February 14 over 3390m, 12 len behind Sun Davis with 60.0kg at $153.70. First up last campaign 5 of 10 runners at this track October 11 over 3170m, 15 len behind Dinasta with 61.0kg at $57.30. Form from last prep won't measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 14/02/2026 | 40 | G3 STPLE 4U | $534,950.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Y Kuroiwa | 60kg | 3:49.80 | 13-12-12 | 12 |
| 12.6L | $153.70 |
| 8/9 | 05/01/2026 | 44 | STPLE 4U | $320,150.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Y Kuroiwa | 60kg | 3:35.70 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $40.40 |
| 3/14 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Y Kuroiwa | 61kg | 3:44.10 | 7-1-3 | 13 |
| 0.4L | $79.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/10/2025 | 84 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Y Kuroiwa | 61kg | 3:35.50 | 8-8-5 | 11 |
| 15.8L | $57.30 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2025 | 56 | STPLE 3U | $287,390.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Y Kuroiwa | 61kg | 3:49.00 | 7-8-6 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $16.50 |
| 6/14 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | STPLE 4U | $296,570.00 | Niigata | 3290m | Good | Y Kuroiwa | 61kg | 3:40.80 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Toshiki Inoue
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished ninth of 14 runners at Kokura on February 15 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Real Find with 58.0kg at $33.70. Second run from a spell ran last at Nakayama on March 14 over 2500m, 12 len behind Danon Picture with 58.0kg at $105.30. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:33.80 | 1-5-10 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $105.30 |
| 9/14 | 15/02/2026 | 442 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 2:42.30 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $33.70 |
| 8/13 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $316,480.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 4:02.70 | 8-10-8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $30.40 |
| 6/8 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $315,290.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:32.10 | 3-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $12.80 |
| 4/12 | 05/10/2024 | 35 | STPLE 3U | $259,480.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 61kg | 3:30.60 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2024 | 70 | STPLE 3U | $260,430.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 61kg | 3:31.90 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Kazuma Mori
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 9 of 10 starters at this track in the G3 November 8 over 3170m, 21 len behind Rohdiamant with 60.0kg at $14.80. Previously first up; 6 of 9 runners at Hanshin in the G3 September 20 over 3140m, 1.5 len behind Neviim with 60.0kg at $10.60. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 168 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 | 08/11/2025 | 49 | G3 STPLE 3U | $570,440.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:37.30 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $14.80 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2025 | 91 | G3 STPLE 3U | $597,880.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:29.60 | 1-4-6 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $10.60 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2025 | 98 | STPLE 3U | $293,010.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:29.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $18.20 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2025 | 83 | G2 STPLE 4U | $915,300.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 4:31.70 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $20.60 |
| 1/14 | 22/12/2024 | 169 | MSTPLE 3U | $154,910.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:18.80 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 9.0L | $12.30 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2024 | 20 | MSTPLE 3U | $141,150.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:11.50 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $12.00 |