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MEISHO TOM (10) fought on gamely when he finished second in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at Niigata two runs back. Improved sharply to score a dominant win by 9 lengths last time out in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin. In form and will take some stopping. BUNNY RABBIT (4) is a useful jumper who is going well. Saluted in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura two starts back then filled a minor placing last start in a steeplechase (3200m) at Nakayama. No surprise to see him in the finish. BOLDHEARTED (7) returns from a 83-day spell. Concluded the last prep with a win in a maiden steeplechase (3000m) at Chukyo, scoring by nearly a length. Will be ready to run well. AMERICAN PEACE (6) was unplaced the start before last in a steeplechase (3250m) at Niigata then was a modest sixth last time in a steeplechase (3170m) at this track. Deserves another chance.

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign eased back early on finished third in a small field at Chukyo on August 22 over 3330m, 8 len behind Cannelle carrying 60.0kg at $17.30. First up last campaign finished seventh of 14 starters at Niigata on May 11 2025 over 2890m, 17 len behind Hills Coln with 60.0kg at $9.70. Marginal prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | 98 | STPLE 3U | $240,880.00 | Chukyo | 3330m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:36.50 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $17.30 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $754,720.00 | Kyoto | 3930m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 4:33.60 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $42.30 |
| 7/14 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:39.20 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $22.40 |
| 5/14 | 07/03/2026 | 56 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:41.20 | 12-9-5 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $116.40 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | STPLE 4U | $320,730.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | S Ishigami | 59kg | 3:35.40 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $126.60 |
| 12/14 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | STPLE 3U | $265,880.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:33.50 | 10-12-12 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months made ground from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Nakayama on September 26 over 3210m, 13 len behind Collectanea carrying 59.0kg at $9.10. Previously second-up finished third of 13 starters at Kokura in the G3 on February 14 over 3390m, 6 len behind Sun Davis carrying 60.0kg at $140.90. Definite chance. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/09/2026 | 77 | STPLE 3U | $296,940.00 | Nakayama | 3210m | Y | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:40.00 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $9.10 |
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:44.20 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 23/05/2026 | 42 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 3290m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/14 | 11/04/2026 | 56 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:39.20 | 13-5-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/13 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | G3 STPLE 4U | $534,950.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:49.80 | 11-4-3 | 13 |
| 6.5L | $140.90 |
| 4/12 | 31/01/2026 | 77 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:09.60 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $83.20 |

Jockey: Kazuma Mori
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 3 of 9 starters at this track May 31 over 3170m, 6 len behind Container World with 60.0kg at $3.80. First up last campaign 5 of 12 runners at Kokura February 28 over 2860m, 6 len behind Clap Thunder carrying 60.0kg at $47.70. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 36 | STPLE 4U | $237,570.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:33.70 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 56 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $17.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 49 days. Last run finished third of 8 runners at Nakayama on September 5 over 3200m, 14 len behind Container World carrying 60.0kg at $10.70. The run before won by a neck Kokura on July 19 over 2860m defeating Blanc Forte with 60.0kg at $9.80 in a steeplechase. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 48 | STPLE 3U | $240,880.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:37.30 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $10.70 |
| 1/11 | 19/07/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:11.60 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $9.80 |
| 9/12 | 24/05/2026 | 36 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 59kg | 3:11.50 | 9-10-9 | 11 |
| 44.0L | $18.70 |
| 5/10 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:58.10 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/04/2026 | 120 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 2-2-8 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $9.10 |
| 10/16 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:33.00 | - | 15 |
| 5.7L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 8 starters at Niigata on July 25 over 2850m, 14 len behind Monza Flavor carrying 60.0kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign finished third of 11 runners at Niigata on May 9 over 2890m, 4.5 len behind Ludovicus with 60.0kg at $4.30. Fully tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 77 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:01.80 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:10.90 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 28/02/2026 | 98 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/14 | 22/11/2025 | 98 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:44.10 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $8.70 |
| 8/14 | 16/08/2025 | 90 | G3 STPLE 3U | $597,740.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:30.50 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $10.20 |
| 1/11 | 18/05/2025 | 120 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:10.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Tadashi Kosaka
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 14 runners at this track on October 10 over 3170m, 5.5 len behind Vers Reims with 60.0kg at $60.20. The start before that; finished sixth of 10 runners at Niigata on August 15 over 3250m, 36 len behind Rohdiamant with 60.0kg at $52.20. Go close. Ratings riser.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 10/10/2026 | 56 | STPLE 3U | $247,990.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:34.10 | 3-2-6 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $60.20 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | STPLE 3U | $511,050.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:29.30 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 36.6L | $52.20 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:01.80 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $47.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 56 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 2:56.60 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $58.20 |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:12.50 | 7-6-9 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $17.20 |
| 11/14 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Y Kuroiwa | 60kg | 3:41.20 | 11-10-11 | 13 |
| 23.6L | $101.80 |

Jockey: Yusuke Igarashi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 0.8 len Chukyo August 2 over 3000m defeating Golden Step with 60.0kg at $2.80. Previously first up; 10 of 12 runners at this track April 26 over 2910m, 21 len behind Snow Diva carrying 59.0kg at $231.50. Ready to launch a bright campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:16.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/11 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Y | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:12.80 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.70 |
| 4/14 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:22.20 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $153.60 |
| 10/12 | 26/04/2026 | 231 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:20.00 | 6-8-10 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $231.50 |
| 10/14 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:46.20 | 8-4-10 | 14 |
| 9.0L | $32.80 |
| 4/14 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:45.80 | 11-5-4 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $38.90 |

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last campaign raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len Niigata on August 16 over 2850m defeating Meisho Tom carrying 58.0kg at $5.90 in a steeplechase. When resuming last campaign finished third of 14 runners at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 2 len behind Satono Epic carrying 57.0kg at $4. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/08/2026 | 106 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 58kg | 3:05.00 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | 104 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:12.70 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/01/2026 | 57 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:13.60 | 1-2-5 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/14 | 22/11/2025 | 112 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:01.50 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $15.60 |
| 11/14 | 02/08/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $309,640.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:47.10 | 4-10-11 | 12 |
| 8.7L | $115.60 |
| 9/9 | 25/05/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $325,100.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:46.20 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 55 days. Last run finished 15th of 16 starters at Chukyo Dirt on August 30 over 1900m, 18 len behind B B Closer carrying 53.0kg at $409. The start before that; ran on from midfield; finished 13th of 15 runners at Niigata Dirt on August 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind Layback Spin with 54.0kg at $127.20. Doesn't look quick enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 30/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $320,160.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 53kg | 1:57.70 | 13-13-15 | 11 |
| 18.3L | $409.00 |
| 13/15 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $319,990.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 54kg | 1:53.00 | 9-7-13 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $127.20 |
| 6/11 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:44.20 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $26.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2026 | 36 | STPLE 4U | $237,570.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:33.70 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $18.20 |
| 5/11 | 25/04/2026 | 105 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $30.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 42 days. Last run favourite; won by 9 len Hanshin on September 12 over 2970m defeating Butlers Wharf carrying 60.0kg at $1.90 in a steeplechase. Before that finished second of 9 runners at Niigata on August 16 over 2850m, 1.0 len behind Bijou Brillante carrying 60.0kg at $8.30. Capable of better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | 27 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,480.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:21.80 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:05.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.30 |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:14.10 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.40 |
| 4/13 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $10.90 |
| 5/14 | 02/05/2026 | 34 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:12.70 | 8-7-5 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $11.80 |
| 6/14 | 29/03/2026 | 167 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:28.30 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $28.70 |