Nakayama Race 1 - Maiden Race
DEATHSCYTHE (4) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when second over 1200m at this track. Should be prominent from the low draw. Best figures should see him run well. YODONO TIARA (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Tokyo, beaten 3 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. MADDUX (9) was fourth when resuming over 1200m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Strips fitter and can feature. KANNON MIKKI (15) was beaten 7 lengths into fourth in a 1200m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 16 at this track on January 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Satono Escape carrying 57.0kg at $15.30. The race before that 5th of 16 at this track on January 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Vio Space with 57.0kg at $35.30. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:12.90 | 4-4-10 | 10 |
| 13.2L | $15.30 |
| 5/16 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:12.40 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $35.30 |
| 4/15 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $96.90 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Bare Handed Catch with 57.0kg at $135. Before that 16th of 18 at Chukyo on December 20 over 2000m, 11 len behind Lord Merveille carrying 56.0kg at $414.50. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 10/02/2026 | 52 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:27.50 | 3-4-12 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $135.00 |
| 16/18 | 20/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 13-16-16 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $414.50 |
| 10/18 | 24/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 14-14-10 | 16 |
| 9.1L | $494.50 |
| 9/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 10-11-9 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $94.80 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Eskendereya out of Jodi Ariel. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Yukino Grass carrying 57.0kg at $4.40. Second-up 2nd of 16 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Resort Line with 57.0kg at $4.10. Overdue and expected to go close.
Last Starts 21 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 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:27.70 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Yoshitomi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by World Ace out of Regina Cafe. Sure to be better for this experience.

Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming faded in the straight 6th of 16 at Tokyo on February 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Turn The Tables with 52.0kg at $254.80. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 15 at Kyoto on February 15 over 2000m, 18 len behind Pika Kiwi carrying 52.0kg at $68.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 15/02/2026 | 8 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 2:02.10 | 2-3-13 | 12 |
| 18.0L | $68.80 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $254.80 |
| 9/11 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 2:00.00 | 3-6-6-9 | 8 |
| 17.7L | $318.80 |
| 10/13 | 25/10/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 8-8-10 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $83.50 |
| 12/13 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:48.20 | 7-7-12 | 13 |
| 14.3L | $114.20 |
| 3/6 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $142.70 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Tokyo on February 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sunday Smash carrying 55.0kg at $14.70. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Satono Voyage with 55.0kg at $15.50. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 14/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $14.70 |
| 7/18 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $11.10 |
| 2/17 | 05/10/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.40 |
| 5/15 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $15.50 |
| 4/11 | 12/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:11.40 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $19.70 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1200m, 24 len behind Meisho Bulk with 55.0kg at $526.30. The run before that second last of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 16 len behind Santo Mare with 55.0kg at $257.10. Better off avoiding.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:12.60 | 15-14-15 | 10 |
| 24.2L | $526.30 |
| 15/16 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 13-15-15 | 12 |
| 16.3L | $257.10 |
| 8/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:12.30 | 11-11-8 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $121.70 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First start second last of 16 at Tokyo on October 18 over 1600m, 11 len behind Admire Quads carrying 56.0kg at $71.30. Returned from break 4th of 16 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Resort Line with 57.0kg at $19.80. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 21 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 | 28/02/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 9-7-4 | 15 |
| 5.3L | $19.80 |
| 15/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 15-16-15 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $71.30 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Mikki Glory out of La Belle Lune. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 11 at this track on September 15 over 1200m, 36 len behind Carillon A Vent carrying 55.0kg at $95.60. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 187 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 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.10 | 5-7-11 | 8 |
| 36.1L | $95.60 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1000m, 10 len behind Pas De Zephyr carrying 57.0kg at $114.80. The start before that 10th of 16 at this track on January 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Cockpit Sight carrying 54.0kg at $184.70. Recent form not good enough.
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 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 0:59.30 | 10-9-10 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $114.80 |
| 10/16 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:12.70 | 14-13-10 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $184.70 |
| 9/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:09.40 | 10-7-9 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $57.00 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 16 at Hakodate on June 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Fiorano with 55.0kg at $4.80. Went for a break before returning 13th of 18 at Kokura on February 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Margot Mist carrying 54.0kg at $9.50. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 14/02/2026 | 231 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:08.60 | 12-14-13 | 17 |
| 9.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/16 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 7-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up 6th of 16 at this track on December 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pataliputra with 56.0kg at $20.50. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1600m, 18 len behind Realize Tachyon with 57.0kg at $204.90. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 1-2-12 | 14 |
| 18.4L | $204.90 |
| 6/16 | 27/12/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:11.70 | 6-6-6 | 14 |
| 9.3L | $20.50 |
| 8/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 4th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mogensen carrying 57.0kg at $19.90. The start before that 5th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bare Handed Catch carrying 57.0kg at $25.90. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 | 01/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:11.40 | 12-11-4 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $19.90 |
| 5/15 | 10/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:27.50 | 8-7-5 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $25.90 |
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 7-7-4 | 16 |
| 4.8L | $54.80 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind North Blue Sky carrying 57.0kg at $30.40. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $30.40 |