Nakayama Race 3 - Maiden Race
ROYAL SPIRE (13) is a seven-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at Kokura over 1200m, beaten 1.2 lengths. Fitter and capable of taking this out. MILD HARBOR (4) finished third, beaten 2.75 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track after he was prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. GOLD PARADE (15) is a six-start maiden who finished eighth, beaten 5.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Kokura. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time. ECORO BARON (9) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing sixth last start over 1200m at this track eight weeks ago. Better than that last run and is a chance in this line up.
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 7th of 11 at Hanshin on December 21 over 1200m, 13 len behind Wide Starke with 56.0kg at $77. Second-up 12th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind Ice Melting carrying 54.0kg at $81.70. Hard to have.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:12.80 | 15-15-12 | 16 |
| 14.5L | $81.70 |
| 7/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Y | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:10.50 | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $77.00 |
Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Summer Gale carrying 57.0kg at $26.60. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 12-12-7 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $26.60 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 4th of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Summer Gale carrying 55.0kg at $48.90. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 5-4-4 | 13 |
| 5.8L | $48.90 |
Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 7th of 16 at Nakayama on December 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Samuhara with 56.0kg at $21.10. Returned from break 3rd of 16 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Resort Line with 57.0kg at $7.10. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 28/02/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 6-3-3 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $7.10 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:09.40 | 13-14-7 | 16 |
| 7.1L | $21.10 |
Jockey: Yuzuki Tanihara
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start second last of 16 at Kokura on February 8 over 1800m, 17 len behind Muskulest with 57.0kg at $74.20. The start before that 13th of 16 at this track on December 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Ho O Hessen with 53.0kg at $64.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 08/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 3-5-15 | 16 |
| 17.9L | $74.20 |
| 13/16 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:11.30 | 11-11-13 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $64.30 |
| 13/18 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:21.70 | 15-15-13 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $644.50 |
| 8/9 | 25/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:48.60 | 4-3-3-8 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $141.60 |
| 14/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 7-12-14 | 5 |
| 30.9L | $65.00 |
Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 14th of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 19 len behind Summer Gale carrying 55.0kg at $218.70. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 6-8-14 | 10 |
| 19.1L | $218.70 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 5th of 11 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1150m, 5 len behind Seika Minamihorie with 52.0kg at $36.50. Went for a spell before returning 14th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 15 len behind Santo Mare carrying 54.0kg at $43.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 17/01/2026 | 203 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 11-11-14 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $43.50 |
| 5/11 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:10.40 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $36.50 |
Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Danon Smash out of En Ciel Bleu purchased for JPY ¥ 9,350,000 (Japan Sales 2024 Hokkaido Selection Sale Yearlings). Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming 3rd of 16 at this track on January 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Vio Space with 57.0kg at $8.30. Last start 6th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Santo Mare carrying 57.0kg at $6.80. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 17/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.80 |
| 3/16 | 05/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:12.40 | 13-10-3 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $8.30 |
| 8/13 | 13/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/16 | 15/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:13.30 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $21.50 |
| 9/15 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 7-7-9 | 13 |
| 15.9L | $22.50 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at this track December 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dona Sol carrying 56.0kg at $360.80. On debut second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 11 over 1600m, 32 len behind Saint Elmo's with 56.0kg at $63.50. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 7-7-11 | 13 |
| 9.7L | $360.80 |
| 8/16 | 24/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 53kg | 1:09.30 | 11-11-8 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $403.90 |
| 15/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 8-9-15 | 1 |
| 32.9L | $63.50 |
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rose Bouquet with 55.0kg at $18.10. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:27.60 | 10-9-4 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $18.10 |
Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Yukino Grass carrying 54.0kg at $176.40. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 14-14-10 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $176.40 |
Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Pleuvoir carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Curacion carrying 55.0kg at $3.50. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 01/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:09.40 | 10-10-4 | 15 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 5/13 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 2-2-5 | 13 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 29/11/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/16 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 5-4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 4-7-7-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 24/08/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 6-6-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 14th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1800m, 20 len behind Gamla Stan with 57.0kg at $196.80. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 14-11-14 | 9 |
| 20.4L | $196.80 |
Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 18 at Kokura on February 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Water Delight with 54.0kg at $14.60. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Tokyo on October 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Last Smile carrying 56.0kg at $99.30. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:08.90 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $14.60 |
| 3/18 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $7.60 |
| 4/16 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:08.90 | 9-8-4 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $43.50 |
| 5/13 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:23.20 | 11-9-5 | 12 |
| 2.7L | $125.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:48.60 | 2-2-3-5 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $99.30 |
| 12/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-9-10-12 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $340.90 |
Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on January 31 over 1000m, 8 len behind Woman's Power carrying 54.0kg at $34.70. The race before that 4th of 16 at this track on January 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Vio Space carrying 57.0kg at $34. Fully tested from this draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 31/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 0:58.90 | 7-7-10 | 13 |
| 8.5L | $34.70 |
| 4/16 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:12.40 | 4-4-4 | 16 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/15 | 14/12/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $38.90 |
| 11/15 | 25/10/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:12.10 | 12-11-11 | 14 |
| 18.8L | $58.70 |
| 8/15 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 4-4-8 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $50.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $20.80 |