Nakayama Race 10 - Spica Stakes
ESTUPENDA (8) returns from a layoff of four-and-a-half months. Scored over 1800m at Niigata to launch the last campaign. Has a solid first-up record of two wins and two placings from six runs. Has form in better races than this. Expect a bold showing. FILIUS (5) returns from a layoff of nine weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 2500m at this track. Looks well placed this level and is a fresh-up winner. Among the leading players. TJUTA (4) lines up for the first time since April 20. Graduated from a maiden win to contesting a Grade 1 in first campaign. Won only start fresh. Expect a forward showing. DUCATO (7) improved sharply last time out to score by half a length over 1800m at this track eight weeks ago. Likely to be there at the finish again.

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Ethelfleda with 54.0kg at $72.80. The run before that 5th of 16 at this track on December 13 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Meiner Ocean with 56.0kg at $15. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $345,180.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:59.20 | 1-1-5 | 18 |
| 1.2L | $72.80 |
| 5/16 | 13/12/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:47.30 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 12/14 | 19/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3U | $518,680.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:12.70 | 1-1-12 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $56.70 |
| 10/14 | 14/09/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $369,130.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:59.30 | 2-2-10 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $11.80 |
| 6/16 | 02/08/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $367,970.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 1-1-6 | 11 |
| 2.2L | $40.50 |
| 6/16 | 20/04/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $820,880.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $71.80 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 17 at this track January 10 over 2200m, 10 len behind Ask Nice Show with 58.0kg at $4.30. First up last campaign sixth of 16 at Kokura February 2 2025 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Ikeike Dondon carrying 57.0kg at $6.80. Must be included.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 10/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $344,700.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:10.70 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/12 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $351,690.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:58.60 | 9-5-5-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $10.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:59.80 | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.20 |
| 3/14 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $309,850.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 2:03.50 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $22.30 |
| 6/11 | 09/08/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $308,820.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 2:03.10 | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $7.30 |
| 4/12 | 08/06/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $322,070.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 2:01.40 | 6-5-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 40 days. Last outing ran last of 11 at Tokyo on February 10 over 1800m, 10 len behind Teleos La La carrying 56.0kg at $200.10. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Fukushima on June 28 over 2000m, 6 len behind Angola Black carrying 56.0kg at $87.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 10/02/2026 | 227 | ALLOW FM 4U | $333,060.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 6-7-10-11 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $200.10 |
| 15/16 | 28/06/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $383,630.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:59.30 | 15-14-15 | 13 |
| 6.7L | $87.30 |
| 1/11 | 30/03/2025 | 77 | ALLOW FM 4U | $317,390.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $57.60 |
| 11/14 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $307,530.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 2:13.00 | 7-13-11 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $21.50 |
| 4/16 | 08/12/2024 | 126 | ALLOW F 3U | $307,460.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:59.90 | 10-10-4 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $83.90 |
| 8/15 | 04/08/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $304,800.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 11-11-8 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 18 at this track in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) April 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Museum Mile carrying 57.0kg at $110.10. On debut won by 1.75 len Tokyo November 24 2024 over 1800m defeating Opulent Jewel with 56.0kg at $5.20. Resuming in far easier grade. Won only start fresh. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 335 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 20/04/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $4,487,760.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 2-2-12 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $110.10 |
| 10/14 | 09/03/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,120,370.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:01.30 | 5-4-10 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $8.10 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $393,370.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/18 | 28/12/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,394,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 5-5-4 | 16 |
| 4.3L | $26.50 |
| 1/13 | 24/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:48.00 | 4-4-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len this track January 18 over 2200m defeating Ostrava with 57.0kg at $15.40. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track December 7 over 2500m, 2.5 len behind Mikuni Inspire carrying 56.0kg at $2.80. Looks well placed this level and is a fresh-up winner. Among the leading players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:14.50 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $15.40 |
| 4/14 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 2:33.60 | 3-1-4 | 12 |
| 1.9L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 07/12/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:30.50 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 8/12 | 15/09/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,089,600.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:10.80 | 5-2-8 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $119.40 |
| 3/14 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $309,640.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:43.20 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $15.70 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $226,270.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:45.70 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 17 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 2 len behind Barnabas with 58.0kg at $17.10. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Tokyo on November 9 over 2000m, 7 len behind Victor Verus carrying 58.0kg at $11.10. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 01/03/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $325,430.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 2:00.30 | 9-8-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $17.10 |
| 10/15 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $352,380.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:57.60 | 6-7-11-10 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $36.90 |
| 9/12 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $351,690.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:58.60 | 2-2-2-9 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $11.10 |
| 15/18 | 25/10/2025 | 160 | ALLOW 3U | $354,760.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kota Washizu | 58kg | 1:58.20 | 6-8-15 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $23.20 |
| 7/16 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $388,830.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:47.50 | 5-5-7 | 16 |
| 2.4L | $12.50 |
| 3/13 | 04/05/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $387,410.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:57.70 | 1-2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 57 day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track January 24 over 1800m defeating Yamanin Ad Hoc with 57.0kg at $33.10. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 5 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Dantsu Fighter carrying 57.0kg at $3.90. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $290,350.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $33.10 |
| 6/11 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $291,020.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 2:01.60 | 5-5-6 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 9/12 | 14/12/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $292,630.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:48.80 | 8-6-9 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/13 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $311,060.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:58.80 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $16.10 |
| 5/14 | 07/09/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $311,170.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:49.60 | 7-9-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $16.10 |
| 1/13 | 22/06/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Y | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 11-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $30.70 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Tokyo November 8 over 2000m defeating Be On The Cover carrying 54.0kg at $1.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Niigata August 16 over 1800m defeating Kreisleriana carrying 53.0kg at $2.20. Goes well fresh and has form in better races than this. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 133 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 | 08/11/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 54kg | 1:58.30 | 8-7-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/13 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,044,230.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 13-11-5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $5.40 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2025 | 84 | ALLOW F 3U | $222,940.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 53kg | 1:44.80 | 11-10-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3 | $234,590.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 9-9-8-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/18 | 27/04/2025 | 71 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,077,270.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:58.60 | 12-1-1-4 | 18 |
| 2.1L | $7.80 |
| 3/14 | 15/02/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $756,420.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 12-11-3 | 13 |
| 4.0L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months won by a nose at Tokyo February 21 over 1800m defeating Danon Mission with 58.0kg at $47.80. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Tokyo on February 2 2025 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Spark Richard with 58.0kg at $8.10. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 188 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:46.60 | 4-3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $47.80 |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $307,990.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 2:14.30 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.10 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $315,470.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 2:03.70 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $5.90 |
| 2/12 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $322,070.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 2:01.40 | 2-2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $65.60 |
| 2/5 | 11/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 2:01.30 | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $21.10 |
| 10/16 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $320,290.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:53.90 | 12-14-10 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $73.30 |