Nakayama Race 9 - Matsudo Tokubetsu
TO THE MOON (4) is back from a spell after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt on June 15. Looks set to pick up where she left off. BERBER COMPASS (11) travelled in a rearwards position then made a little ground and finished 7 lengths away in ninth last time out over 1800m at Niigata Dirt when first up from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Major player this time around. LORD BLAZE (7) finished fifth over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt at his most recent appearance on May 31. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. TANA SAN BLACK (8) is back from a spell of 11 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1800m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 24 len behind Reina De Arcilla with 58.0kg at $110.50. Before that second last of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on June 22 over 1800m, 20 len behind Out Drive carrying 58.0kg at $186.40. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/16 | 19/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $317,800.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:43.20 | 3-16-16 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $110.50 |
14/15 | 22/06/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $234,800.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:53.10 | 1-4-14 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $186.40 |
1/12 | 05/06/2025 | 88 | COND 3U | $40,393.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
6/11 | 09/03/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:54.90 | 10-3-6 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $29.50 |
14/16 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:53.70 | 15-13-14 | 11 |
| 18.4L | $23.00 |
2/10 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $74.70 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 55 days. Resuming 9th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on June 15 over 1700m, 5 len behind Tamamo Plumeria carrying 54.0kg at $11.60. Second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 20 over 1700m, 3 len behind Greatest Song with 58.0kg at $45.10. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 20/07/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $316,100.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:45.60 | 12-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $45.10 |
9/14 | 15/06/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $323,150.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 54kg | 1:45.40 | 11-8-9 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $11.60 |
10/16 | 05/04/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $320,400.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 15-13-10 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $25.10 |
7/16 | 23/03/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $319,940.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:59.20 | 6-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $49.90 |
10/16 | 11/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $308,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 5-3-10 | 16 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
10/16 | 07/12/2024 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $223,180.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 11-3-10 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 30 over 1700m, 11 len behind Bennu with 58.0kg at $236.80. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1900m, 22 len behind Kanetoshi Goat with 58.0kg at $81.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/14 | 30/08/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $310,060.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 58kg | 1:42.90 | 14-11-7 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $236.80 |
8/14 | 22/06/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $322,930.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | M | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 12-12-8 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $265.00 |
9/10 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $325,750.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:59.50 | 8-8-9 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $81.40 |
9/15 | 19/04/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $321,150.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 53kg | 1:46.60 | 15-10-9 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $39.60 |
8/13 | 25/01/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $306,710.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 13-12-8 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $105.80 |
8/16 | 06/01/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $308,040.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:52.80 | 16-15-8 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $409.10 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len Tokyo Dirt June 15 over 2100m defeating Precious Day with 52.0kg at $27.30. On debut sixth of 15 at Fukushima Dirt April 13 over 1700m, 8 len behind Erba Stella carrying 54.0kg at $86.20. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 90 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 | 15/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 52kg | 2:09.30 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $27.30 |
1/15 | 24/05/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:54.80 | 6-7-1 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
5/15 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:54.90 | 7-6-5 | 13 |
| 6.0L | $19.10 |
6/15 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:49.10 | 15-13-6 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $86.20 |

Jockey: Hiroyuki Uchida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on July 26 over 1800m, 7 len behind Crown Sienta with 58.0kg at $108.20. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 15 over 2100m, 4 len behind Crockford with 57.0kg at $28.80. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/15 | 26/07/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $316,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 7-9-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $108.20 |
15/16 | 11/05/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $327,390.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 2:09.20 | 4-3-15 | 16 |
| 16.1L | $43.90 |
1/14 | 12/04/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 2:37.70 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $6.20 |
6/16 | 15/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | H Uchida | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 2-2-6 | 14 |
| 4.0L | $28.80 |
12/14 | 02/02/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:12.30 | 14-13-12 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $21.40 |
8/16 | 17/11/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:10.90 | 2-3-8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.5 len at Sonoda August 21 over 1400m defeating Migrateur carrying 57kg at $23.40. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Kyoto on October 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind Taisei Ricordo carrying 56.0kg at $239. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 23 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 | 21/08/2025 | 131 | COND 3U | $37,294.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:29.90 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $23.40 |
9/11 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $278.20 |
13/16 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 13-15-13 | 8 |
| 28.3L | $284.80 |
10/10 | 23/02/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:03.00 | 7-4-10 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $60.60 |
1/9 | 02/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:56.50 | 9-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
5/16 | 11/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 15-13-5 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $32.30 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt May 31 over 2100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Your Flash carrying 58.0kg at $6.70. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at this track March 15 over 2400m, 7 len behind One Putt with 55.0kg at $10.10. Likely to play a major role.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/15 | 31/05/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Soft | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:08.80 | 10-11-5 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $6.70 |
2/11 | 13/04/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $318,690.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:34.50 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.20 |
4/14 | 15/03/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $319,560.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:34.10 | 4-2-4 | 14 |
| 7.3L | $10.10 |
1/16 | 05/01/2025 | 127 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:36.00 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
8/14 | 31/08/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:44.10 | 5-6-8 | 13 |
| 9.6L | $2.50 |
3/14 | 03/08/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:45.30 | 8-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Fukushima Dirt June 28 over 1700m, 13 len behind Narukami with 58.0kg at $38.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track March 30 over 1800m defeating Oken Silver with 58.0kg at $14.20. Winning hope.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $323,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:44.20 | 9-6-3 | 12 |
| 13.0L | $38.40 |
4/6 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $320,230.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Y | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:26.00 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $20.20 |
6/15 | 31/05/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Soft | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 2:08.80 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $14.60 |
7/11 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $318,690.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 2:34.50 | 11-11-7 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $8.90 |
1/16 | 30/03/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 7-5-1 | 16 |
| 0.8L | $14.20 |
7/11 | 19/01/2025 | 22 | MSTPLE 4U | $164,700.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:15.70 | 2-3-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up 12th of 14 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 20 len behind Narukami carrying 58.0kg at $54.80. Last start second last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on July 26 over 1800m, 19 len behind Crown Sienta carrying 58.0kg at $182.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/15 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $316,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 12-13-14 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $182.60 |
12/14 | 28/06/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $323,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:44.20 | 7-10-12 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $54.80 |
1/16 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:54.40 | 4-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.90 |
3/16 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:54.10 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.90 |
11/16 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 2:13.80 | 14-10-11 | 15 |
| 6.5L | $6.60 |
3/16 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:55.30 | 9-9-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Fukushima on July 12 over 2600m, 53 len behind Lord All Right with 58.0kg at $33.70. Won previous preparation first up won by a neck at this track March 16 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Oken Silver carrying 54.0kg at $26.10. Solid top-three proposition.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 12/07/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $315,890.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 58kg | 2:43.20 | 5-12-12 | 10 |
| 53.1L | $33.70 |
1/16 | 16/03/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Soft | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 2:33.50 | 10-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $26.10 |
8/14 | 08/12/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:43.10 | 4-9-8 | 14 |
| 9.0L | $11.50 |
4/11 | 09/11/2024 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Fukushima | 2400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:32.20 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $10.50 |
5/12 | 16/09/2024 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Shota Kobayashi | 53kg | 2:37.60 | 3-5-5 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $46.90 |
12/13 | 03/08/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:52.60 | 8-7-12 | 12 |
| 15.4L | $133.80 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at Niigata Dirt on August 16 over 1800m, 7 len behind Pikapika Thunder carrying 55.0kg at $4. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Unicorn Stakes on May 3 over 1900m, 11 len behind Canal Beagle carrying 57.0kg at $51.90. Worth another chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/13 | 16/08/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $309,330.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
9/13 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $779,300.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:56.80 | 4-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $51.90 |
10/11 | 29/03/2025 | 70 | OPEN 3 | $368,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:52.10 | 8-6-10 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $10.70 |
1/16 | 18/01/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:53.00 | 4-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $11.10 |
5/12 | 03/11/2024 | 91 | ALLOW 2 | $206,900.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:51.60 | 7-9-5 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
1/14 | 04/08/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |