Nakayama Race 5 - Maiden Race
EVIVA (5) stepped out for her debut over 1600m at this track back on December 21 and finished sixth, beaten 8 lengths. Solid run on debut in richer company. Leading rider aboard for return. Go close. NAHATO NANALEON (10) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CHACHATTO (13) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff she finished 13th over 1800m at this track. Strong winning chance on best figures. FRANCES GULLIVER (14) is facing the starter for the first time. By Maurice and comes from the Naoto Chiba stable. Top-three chance.

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 13 at this track on December 13 over 1800m, 15 len behind Benvenuta carrying 56.0kg at $76. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 5-10-12 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt by out of Lyrical Moment having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt November 24 over 1600m, 26 len behind Mac Lir carrying 53.0kg at $839.60. On debut 13th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt November 9 over 1600m, 18 len behind Peace Sign with 53.0kg at $234.50. Others rate better.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:37.10 | - | 5 |
| 26.9L | $839.60 |
| 13/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:39.00 | - | 10 |
| 18.7L | $234.50 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Rey De Oro out of Arusha. Key runner expected to measure up.

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 16 at this track on December 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Rodeo Drive with 55.0kg at $7.60. Solid run on debut in richer company. Leading rider aboard for return. Go close.
Last Starts 96 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 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 11 |
| 8.6L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 20 over 1800m, 16 len behind Ecoro Ganon carrying 56.0kg at $129.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt November 24 over 1600m, 17 len behind Courageous Beat carrying 56.0kg at $30.30. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 3-10-9 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $129.80 |
| 8/15 | 24/11/2025 | 71 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:37.70 | - | 6 |
| 17.7L | $30.30 |
| 10/10 | 14/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 10-6-10 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 17 at Tokyo on November 23 over 1600m, 23 len behind Pied Du Lapin carrying 55.0kg at $297.20. First up last campaign 8th of 13 at Niigata on August 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Rosa Rheia with 55.0kg at $25.80. Looking to others.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/17 | 23/11/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 3 |
| 23.7L | $297.20 |
| 8/13 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:38.60 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Henry Barows out of Reinette. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rose Bouquet carrying 55.0kg at $18.10. Second-up 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mild Harbor with 55.0kg at $11. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:11.80 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:27.60 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $18.10 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Southern Teio with 55.0kg at $10.20. The race before that 4th of 16 at Kyoto on January 31 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Peisha Sis carrying 55.0kg at $27.80. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
Last Starts 26 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 | 01/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:35.60 | - | 14 |
| 3.2L | $10.20 |
| 4/16 | 31/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $27.80 |
| 14/18 | 05/01/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 18-14-14 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $59.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | 119 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:46.00 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.60 |
| 7/17 | 08/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:23.10 | - | 13 |
| 3.9L | $76.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 18 at Tokyo November 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mikki D'amour carrying 52.0kg at $342.50. On debut ninth of 18 at Niigata July 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ecoro Alba with 55.0kg at $237.60. Will need this run.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:21.30 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $342.50 |
| 9/16 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:34.90 | - | 9 |
| 6.7L | $147.20 |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:34.90 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $159.40 |
| 10/10 | 12/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 9 |
| 11.2L | $115.20 |
| 5/11 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $114.20 |
| 6/11 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $159.10 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
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First-starter by Laurel Guerreiro out of Daiyu Donatella. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Yoshitomi Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at this track December 20 over 1800m, 11 len behind Mr Right carrying 55.0kg at $38.50. On debut tenth of 16 at this track September 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sun Bright carrying 55.0kg at $172.30. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 97 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 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 9-12-13 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $38.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:47.90 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.40 |
| 8/16 | 09/11/2025 | 50 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 8 |
| 5.4L | $44.90 |
| 10/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 15 |
| 6.2L | $172.30 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Maurice out of Vilja. Expecting a bright start to her career.

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Hanshin Dirt December 27 over 1800m, 35 len behind Triglav Hill carrying 55.0kg at $332.80. On debut 13th of 17 at Tokyo October 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fine Summer Day carrying 55.0kg at $348.50. Marginal chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 10-7-9 | 6 |
| 35.5L | $332.80 |
| 8/13 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 11-10-8 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $240.10 |
| 9/16 | 24/11/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:09.30 | - | 5 |
| 14.1L | $321.50 |
| 13/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:23.40 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $348.50 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at this track January 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Taisei Astro with 55.0kg at $33.30. On debut third of 16 at this track December 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind G T Shindo with 55.0kg at $56.80. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 82 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 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $33.30 |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:36.60 | - | 14 |
| 4.8L | $56.80 |