Nakayama Race 9 - Ami Tokubetsu
MUGELLO (6) went forward last start over 2400m at this track and held on well for second, beaten 1.3 lengths. Placed 2/2 this course and distance last two starts. Well placed and deserves a win. SOUL AND JAZZ (8) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Kyoto Dirt, finishing fourth and only 1.1 lengths from the winner at the end of 1900m. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. OTACHI (5) did well to score at Fukushima Dirt two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when third over 2400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KASTROM PUPU (1) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1800m at Niigata Dirt. Sure to make his presence felt.

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by 3 len this track January 5 over 2400m defeating Smart Cuore carrying 57.0kg at $1.50. When resuming last campaign third of 15 at Niigata Dirt October 18 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Golden Cloud with 56.0kg at $19.60. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:37.00 | 9-2-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/14 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:43.20 | 4-3-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/16 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:34.60 | 8-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/15 | 18/10/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.60 |
| 6/15 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:36.70 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $20.60 |
| 8/15 | 03/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $236,010.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 11-10-8 | 15 |
| 11.9L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, 14 len behind June Eos carrying 53.0kg at $111.40. The start before that 9th of 14 at Hanshin on December 28 over 2970m, 22 len behind Nac El Dorado carrying 60.0kg at $138.40. Not for ours.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 28/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:42.50 | 16-16-15 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $111.40 |
| 9/14 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:24.60 | 8-10-9 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $138.40 |
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 89 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:24.70 | 6-10-9 | 10 |
| 22.3L | $116.30 |
| 7/7 | 15/09/2025 | 22 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:31.50 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $32.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/08/2025 | 176 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,170.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:18.70 | 11-11-9 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $66.10 |
| 12/12 | 01/03/2025 | 76 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:15.50 | 9-11-12 | 12 |
| 22.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 2100m, 13 len behind Academia with 58.0kg at $342.90. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Niigata Dirt on August 16 over 1800m, 43 len behind Pikapika Thunder carrying 58.0kg at $248.80. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 22/02/2026 | 190 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:11.90 | 12-7-14 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $342.90 |
| 13/13 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $309,330.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:52.60 | 4-6-13 | 9 |
| 43.0L | $248.80 |
| 12/15 | 12/07/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $230,300.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:46.10 | 9-12-12 | 14 |
| 15.7L | $57.80 |
| 8/16 | 20/04/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $320,290.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:53.90 | 2-3-8 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $187.40 |
| 8/15 | 09/03/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $232,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 11-12-8 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $93.40 |
| 12/14 | 15/12/2024 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $306,950.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:35.00 | 5-6-12 | 14 |
| 12.5L | $24.30 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Tokyo Dirt on February 1 over 2100m, 12 len behind G T Darling carrying 58.0kg at $331.10. The race before that 14th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 12 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 58.0kg at $315.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 2:13.10 | 11-10-11 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $331.10 |
| 14/16 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 5-4-14 | 13 |
| 12.5L | $315.90 |
| 13/16 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 2:34.40 | 11-3-13 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $206.20 |
| 12/15 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 1:50.70 | 8-8-12 | 5 |
| 21.2L | $243.90 |
| 7/11 | 13/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $309,920.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Soft | T Eda | 54kg | 2:36.10 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $77.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Dakara Festive with 57.0kg at $7.80. The run before that won by a neck at Fukushima Dirt November 15 over 2400m defeating Kastrom Pupu with 56.0kg at $5.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 12/01/2026 | 58 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 2:35.80 | 13-8-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 1/16 | 15/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2400m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 2:34.60 | 14-5-1 | 16 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/15 | 19/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 2500m | M | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 2:41.80 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:37.20 | 8-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/14 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 8-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 58.0kg at $3.90. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at this track on December 20 over 2400m, 2 len behind Precious Day carrying 58.0kg at $14.70. Close to a win. Should run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:34.40 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.70 |
| 4/16 | 29/11/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:10.80 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $109.50 |
| 12/14 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $316,630.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:45.20 | 10-10-12 | 13 |
| 14.0L | $8.80 |
| 6/6 | 14/06/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $320,230.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Y | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 2:26.00 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $47.80 |
| 6/16 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $319,940.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:59.20 | 2-2-6 | 13 |
| 6.2L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 2100m, 4 len behind Academia carrying 58.0kg at $33.30. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 5 len behind Shosan George with 58.0kg at $18.40. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Rachel King | 58kg | 2:11.90 | 7-3-7 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $33.30 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 10-10-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $18.40 |
| 11/13 | 04/01/2026 | 504 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 4-4-11 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $23.90 |
| 3/13 | 18/08/2024 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $303,690.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 2:11.90 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/06/2024 | 64 | G3 OPEN 3 | $749,570.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 11-8-9 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $5.10 |
| 4/17 | 27/04/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,067,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 2:24.20 | 13-8-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, 1.1 len behind Lokahi carrying 58.0kg at $3.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind King Blue carrying 58.0kg at $6.90. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 7-5-4 | 12 |
| 1.1L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $282,170.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/10 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.70 |
| 7/14 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $293,320.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 2:05.00 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/16 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:58.00 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 28/09/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 58kg | 2:05.70 | 1-1-2 | 13 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 13th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 11 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 58.0kg at $56. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 16 at this track on December 20 over 2400m, 4 len behind Precious Day with 58.0kg at $97. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 3-4-13 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $56.00 |
| 5/16 | 20/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 2:34.40 | 1-1-5 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $97.00 |
| 9/13 | 08/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $296,230.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 2:10.00 | 2-5-9 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $252.20 |
| 6/11 | 13/09/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $309,920.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Soft | Arata Saito | 53kg | 2:36.10 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $76.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 62 days. First-up 5th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Porpora Ziel with 58.0kg at $57. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Dakara Festive with 58.0kg at $22.10. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $22.10 |
| 5/14 | 13/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $293,320.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:05.00 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $57.00 |
| 13/13 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:50.20 | 10-13-13 | 5 |
| 41.5L | $17.50 |
| 14/16 | 20/09/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 14-15-14 | 14 |
| 20.9L | $11.40 |
| 8/15 | 22/06/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $234,800.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:53.10 | 3-2-8 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:51.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at this track December 13 over 1800m, 9 len behind Miraieno Kagi with 57.0kg at $7.70. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Tokyo Dirt November 1 over 2100m defeating Hawk Light carrying 56.0kg at $16.10. Top hope if back in good order.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 3-2-13 | 15 |
| 9.2L | $7.70 |
| 6/13 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $296,920.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 54kg | 1:53.30 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/16 | 01/11/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:09.70 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $16.10 |
| 5/13 | 06/07/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 6-5-5 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/06/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $5.10 |
| 1/16 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Joao Moreira | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.70 |