Nakayama Race 11 - The Flower Cup(G3)
EXCEED (8) ran on well to score as a heavily bet favourite on debut then put away again. Leading rider stays aboard. Can measure up again. GODIAMO (3) was on speed and too strong when making debut then put away again. Expected to run well. AMETISTA (13) has won two of three runs including only start here. Tricky gate but among the leading chances. AIR BE A GALE (1) shows promise and yet to run a bad race. Expect a bold showing.
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Kyoto January 4 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Juryoku Pierrot carrying 55.0kg at $3.80. On debut second of 11 at Hanshin September 27 over 2000m, a neck behind Flieger carrying 55.0kg at $3.10. Shows promise and yet to run a bad race. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/16 | 23/11/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Tokyo February 15 over 1800m defeating Something Sweet carrying 55.0kg at $5.90. The start before that 4th of 16 at Tokyo on February 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind Audacia with 55.0kg at $8.90. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 33 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 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 1-1-1 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/16 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:46.80 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.90 |
| 5/17 | 11/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 2:13.80 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $4.20 |
| 4/18 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:46.30 | - | 18 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:48.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $12.40 |
| 9/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:48.30 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $165.90 |
Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track December 6 over 2000m defeating Immortalis carrying 55.0kg at $2. On speed and too strong when making debut then put away again. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 2-1-1 | 14 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Tokyo November 23 over 1600m, 14 len behind His Masterpiece carrying 55.0kg at $42.90. On debut won by 2.5 len Niigata July 26 over 1600m defeating La Princesse with 52.0kg at $69.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW F 2 | $211,810.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 8 |
| 14.1L | $42.90 |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 62 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $559,140.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $47.20 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 2 | $612,350.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:33.40 | - | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.20 |
| 1/12 | 26/07/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $150,950.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:34.60 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $69.50 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, won won by 1.5 len at Kyoto January 18 over 2000m defeating Lord Stunning carrying 55.0kg at $4.90. No reason she cannot make it two in a row.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by neck Kyoto January 17 over 2000m defeating Titanomachia carrying 55.0kg at $4.30. First up last campaign second of 18 at Hanshin December 21 over 1800m, a nose behind Ijzer Bloem with 55.0kg at $10.70. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 6-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/18 | 21/12/2025 | 77 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.70 |
| 5/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:48.80 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $15.70 |
Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at this track January 17 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Ametista carrying 55.0kg at $7.40. On debut won by 1.5 len Kyoto October 25 over 1600m defeating Tommy Barows carrying 55.0kg at $6.80. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,120.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.40 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $209,530.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:36.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when favourite; won by 1.5 len at Tokyo October 12 over 2000m defeating Monchique with 55.0kg at $1.70. Ran on well to score as a heavily bet favourite on debut. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:00.20 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at this track in the G3 Fairy Stakes January 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Black Chalice with 55.0kg at $30.30. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Kyoto November 22 over 1800m defeating Storm Gale carrying 55.0kg at $11.70. Prepared to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 11/01/2026 | 50 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $695,420.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $30.30 |
| 1/11 | 22/11/2025 | 83 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 55kg | 1:46.90 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.70 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Kyoto on January 25 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sorpassare carrying 55.0kg at $2.70. Last start 6th of 15 at Hanshin in the G2 Tulip Sho (1000 Guineas Trial) on March 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Taisei Vogue with 55.0kg at $13.80. Stakes placed four back. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $905,730.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $13.80 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 99 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,320.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:33.70 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 2 | $324,960.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.80 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/12 | 06/09/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 2 | $616,190.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 7-6-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $5.30 |
| 1/11 | 19/07/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:49.30 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at this track January 17 over 1600m, 2 len behind Ametista with 55.0kg at $5.90. On debut second of 13 at Tokyo November 29 over 1600m, a nose behind Valo Arc with 55.0kg at $7.30. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 62 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 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,120.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.90 |
| 1/15 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Y | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.30 |
Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track December 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Crepuscular with 55.0kg at $23.90. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Tokyo in the G3 Artemis Stakes October 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Firostefani carrying 55.0kg at $16.30. Might need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $210,410.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 1:32.90 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $23.90 |
| 3/11 | 30/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW F 2 | $212,700.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $22.80 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2025 | 91 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $559,140.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $16.30 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:37.20 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $43.60 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign won by a head at this track January 17 over 1600m defeating Function with 55.0kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 13 at Kyoto on October 12 over 2000m, neck behind Visage carrying 55.0kg at $27.10. Has won two of three runs including only start here. Tricky gate but among the leading chances.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,120.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/16 | 15/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 2:01.10 | 4-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/13 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $27.10 |
Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Kyoto in the G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes on November 29 over 2000m, 3 len behind Justin Vista with 55.0kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign 5th of 13 at Chukyo on August 10 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Astro Legacy carrying 55.0kg at $6.90. Not without claims.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/11/2025 | 91 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $7.20 |
| 1/12 | 30/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 6-4-1 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 5/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:02.70 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.90 |
Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at this track in the G3 Fairy Stakes January 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Black Chalice with 55.0kg at $76.50. On debut won by head this track December 20 over 1800m defeating Iron Pike with 55.0kg at $72.40. Prepared to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $695,420.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $76.50 |
| 1/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:49.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $72.40 |
Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Tokyo November 30 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Dream Core carrying 55.0kg at $3.70. On debut fourth of 12 at Sapporo August 10 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Dolce Misto carrying 55.0kg at $6.90. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:33.10 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 12/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/16 | 21/09/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:31.10 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $6.90 |