Nakayama Race 8 - Pegasus Jump Stakes
Hard to go past SHIHONO SPERANZA (8). Building a great record over the jumps and was a nine length winner only try here. Go close. SUZUKA HARBIN (2) took up the running and too smart fresh. Fitter and will take catching off the low draw again. GOLDEN SLOPE (3) was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 8 lengths into fifth in a steeplechase (3390m) at Kokura. Will strip fitter and looms large. FORGED BRICK (10) last raced in a steeplechase (3200m) at this track three months ago, finding a couple better and beaten just 2.5 lengths in a much better effort than the previous run. Can pick up where he left off.

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 4 of 14 starters at this track March 22 over 3350m, 8 len behind Impress with 60.0kg at $27.80. When resuming last campaign 9 of 12 runners at Tokyo November 23 2024 over 2400m, 8 len behind Danon Whitney carrying 58.0kg at $56.80. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 363 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 22/03/2025 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $358,730.00 | Nakayama | 3350m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:45.00 | 11-8-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $27.80 |
| 7/12 | 15/02/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $42.70 |
| 3/11 | 11/01/2025 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $344,900.00 | Chukyo | 3300m | Good | Sho Ueno | 59kg | 3:37.20 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $8.20 |
| 9/12 | 23/11/2024 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 58kg | 2:24.70 | 11-12-9 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $56.80 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2024 | 62 | STPLE 3U | $260,430.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:04.30 | 3-4-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/13 | 16/06/2024 | 22 | MSTPLE 3U | $145,180.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:25.40 | 2-5-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months favourite; won by 0.8 len Kokura on February 21 over 3390m defeating Danon Rocky with 61.0kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield to post a big 4 len win. Tokyo on May 31 over 3000m slow track defeating Heavenly Hand carrying 60.0kg at $4.70 in a steeplechase. Can improve on first up performance. Will take catching off the low draw again.
Last Starts 27 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 | 21/02/2026 | 98 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 61kg | 3:52.30 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE 3U | $333,430.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:26.30 | 10-6-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | STPLE 3U | $282,340.00 | Tokyo | 3100m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 61kg | 3:30.40 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/13 | 30/08/2025 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:35.30 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/07/2025 | 42 | STPLE 3U | $354,450.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:47.80 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.10 |
| 1/14 | 31/05/2025 | 34 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Soft | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:29.30 | 7-2-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Shinichi Ishigami
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fifth of 12 runners at Kokura on February 21 over 3390m, 8 len behind Suzuka Harbin carrying 60.0kg at $13. Previously second-up finished third of 11 runners at Kyoto on October 18 over 2910m, 5.5 len behind Ho O Precious with 60.0kg at $2.80. Look for better showing here.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | 69 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:52.30 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:18.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:00.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,840.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:18.00 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | 105 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:21.80 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 08/06/2025 | 211 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:20.80 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $88.20 |

Jockey: Yuta Onodera
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 9 of 10 runners at this track in the G1 December 27 over 4100m, 20 len behind Ecoro Duel carrying 63.0kg at $138. First up last campaign 8 of 12 starters at this track December 6 over 3570m, 10 len behind Pietersite carrying 60.0kg at $9.30. Others have firmer winning claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,318,210.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 63kg | 4:46.80 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $138.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/12/2025 | 84 | STPLE 3U | $329,380.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 4:02.30 | 6-9-8 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $9.30 |
| 3/13 | 13/09/2025 | 48 | STPLE 3U | $350,090.00 | Nakayama | 3210m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 59kg | 3:41.30 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/14 | 27/07/2025 | 49 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:19.00 | 2-2-1 | 14 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 08/06/2025 | 49 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:20.80 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/14 | 20/04/2025 | 35 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:24.60 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished sixth of 12 runners at Kokura on February 21 over 3390m, 10 len behind Suzuka Harbin carrying 58.0kg at $24.50. Race before ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 12 runners at Kokura on January 24 over 3390m, 14 len behind T M Magic with 58.0kg at $56.30. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 27 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 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Keita Ban | 58kg | 3:52.30 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $24.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Keita Ban | 58kg | 3:45.50 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $56.30 |
| 9/18 | 14/12/2025 | 218 | ALLOW F 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:01.20 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $66.10 |
| 1/14 | 10/05/2025 | 41 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Keita Ban | 58kg | 3:11.40 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.90 |
| 4/14 | 30/03/2025 | 29 | MSTPLE 4U | $170,890.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Keita Ban | 58kg | 3:26.00 | 6-3-4 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $13.90 |
| 3/12 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kei Oehara | 58kg | 3:15.50 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. First-up after two months made ground from midfield; finished tenth of 12 runners at Kokura on January 31 over 2860m, 23 len behind Hawkfield with 57.0kg at $13.40. Previously second-up finished fifth of 14 starters at Fukushima on November 22 over 3380m, 9 len behind Endymion with 57.0kg at $9.60. Needs to find more at this stage of campaign.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:09.60 | 6-9-10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $13.40 |
| 5/14 | 22/11/2025 | 40 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:44.10 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $9.60 |
| 1/14 | 13/10/2025 | 113 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,840.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:21.60 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/06/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:23.80 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.90 |
| 3/14 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:14.50 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $8.70 |
| 4/14 | 04/05/2025 | 49 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:12.10 | 11-7-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $113.10 |

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months. Finished off last preparation 10 of 16 runners at Nakayama Dirt December 20 over 2400m, 13 len behind Precious Day carrying 58.0kg at $232.90. First up last campaign 10 of 15 runners at Fukushima Dirt November 9 over 1700m, 10 len behind Arena Palacio carrying 58.0kg at $132.90. Looks up against it - prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 2:34.40 | 3-3-10 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $232.90 |
| 10/15 | 09/11/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $297,420.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 10-10-10 | 15 |
| 10.6L | $132.90 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $309,230.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:52.60 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $67.90 |
| 9/14 | 28/06/2025 | 166 | ALLOW 3U | $323,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:44.20 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $184.30 |
| 8/16 | 13/01/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $307,940.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 2:37.80 | 3-2-8 | 16 |
| 10.5L | $29.10 |
| 11/14 | 15/12/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $306,950.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 2:35.00 | 1-1-11 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $16.90 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign winning a big 3.5 len win. Kyoto January 10 over 3170m defeating Indigo Black with 60.0kg at $4.80. First up last campaign 2 of 14 runners at Fukushima November 22 over 3380m, behind Endymion carrying 61.0kg at $1.70. Building a great record over the jumps and was a nine length winner only try here. Go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 10/01/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $320,730.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:35.40 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/14 | 22/11/2025 | 126 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:44.10 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $287,390.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:49.00 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/12 | 21/06/2025 | 69 | STPLE 3U | $293,010.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:29.20 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/13 | 13/04/2025 | 43 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,420.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:13.00 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/12 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:15.50 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 6 of 10 starters at this track in the G1 December 27 over 4100m, 18 len behind Ecoro Duel with 63.0kg at $29.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track December 6 over 3570m defeating Hezarfen with 60.0kg at $17.90. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,318,210.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 63kg | 4:46.80 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $29.70 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2025 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $329,380.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 4:02.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $17.90 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2025 | 168 | STPLE 3U | $282,340.00 | Tokyo | 3100m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:30.40 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 8/12 | 19/04/2025 | 63 | G1 STPLE 4U | $1,438,600.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | Keita Ban | 63kg | 4:50.50 | 4-8-8 | 12 |
| 35.3L | $263.20 |
| 5/14 | 15/02/2025 | 77 | G3 STPLE 4U | $600,350.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:44.70 | 3-4-5 | 12 |
| 9.0L | $181.30 |
| 5/13 | 30/11/2024 | 70 | STPLE 3U | $316,480.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 4:02.70 | 2-4-5 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 3 of 9 runners at this track January 5 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind Container World carrying 59.0kg at $12. First up last campaign 6 of 12 starters at this track December 6 over 3570m, 6 len behind Pietersite carrying 60.0kg at $5.20. Yet to fire fresh but well placed here and respect any move in betting.
Last Starts 74 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 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | STPLE 4U | $320,150.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Kei Oehara | 59kg | 3:35.70 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/12/2025 | 84 | STPLE 3U | $329,380.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 4:02.30 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $5.20 |
| 2/13 | 13/09/2025 | 91 | STPLE 3U | $350,090.00 | Nakayama | 3210m | Good | Kei Oehara | 59kg | 3:41.30 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.70 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2025 | 63 | G3 STPLE 3U | $622,100.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:25.20 | 6-8-6 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $73.60 |
| 4/14 | 12/04/2025 | 89 | STPLE 4U | $289,940.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Kei Oehara | 59kg | 3:34.20 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2025 | 29 | MSTPLE 4U | $164,700.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Kei Oehara | 59kg | 3:15.20 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $104.10 |