Nakayama Race 9 - Awa Tokubetsu
OSTRAVA (1) is yet to miss the frame in eight runs including two wins. Placed 4/4 fresh. Bold performance expected. IKLIL (7) won only try course and distance. Fitter for an eye-catching return and sure to run well. CALMING LIGHTS (3) scored a commanding win at Fukushima over 2600m at his latest appearance on November 24, the only time he faced the starter in that campaign. Kazuo Yokoyama who has scored on him two times retains the mount. One of the contenders. ROLL THE DICE (4) comes here off a break of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1600m at Chukyo. Makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at this track January 18 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Filius with 57.0kg at $11.80. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at this track December 28 over 2500m, 1.75 len behind Coachella Valley carrying 54.0kg at $9.10. Yet to miss the frame in eight runs including two wins. Placed 4/4 fresh. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 77 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 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 2:14.50 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.80 |
| 3/14 | 28/12/2025 | 183 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 54kg | 2:33.60 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $9.10 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 54kg | 2:40.90 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 2:27.90 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 23/03/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 5-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.40 |
| 1/16 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 8-8-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 16 at this track on January 18 over 2200m, 7 len behind Filius carrying 58.0kg at $84.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 11 at this track on December 1 2024 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Ho O Musashi carrying 56.0kg at $9.20. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 77 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 | 18/01/2026 | 413 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 11-2-9 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $84.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/12/2024 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $216,770.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 2:30.20 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $9.20 |
| 4/11 | 21/09/2024 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $301,690.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:30.60 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.60 |
| 7/12 | 28/07/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $278,830.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:40.90 | 4-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $7.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2024 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $205,500.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 54kg | 2:38.70 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/11 | 20/04/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $210,390.00 | Tokyo | 2300m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 2:18.80 | 8-2-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Fukushima November 24 over 2600m defeating Lord Galleria carrying 56.0kg at $3. First up last campaign 2nd of 12 at Hakodate on July 5 over 2600m, 1.75 len behind Ligilo with 55.0kg at $4.70. Goes well fresh. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 132 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 | 24/11/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $215,970.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:39.80 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $221,590.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Rachel King | 55kg | 2:44.50 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/07/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:43.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/13 | 01/03/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3 | $230,160.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:16.50 | 10-12-6 | 12 |
| 4.2L | $11.10 |
| 1/17 | 13/01/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:14.60 | 5-6-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/18 | 22/12/2024 | 120 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 2-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $175.30 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Kyoto January 11 over 2000m defeating Hagino Piacere carrying 57.0kg at $8.30. Previously first up; second of 16 at Chukyo August 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Glory Link with 55.0kg at $23.90. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 11/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:01.90 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |
| 9/18 | 15/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:33.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $14.60 |
| 12/16 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:33.50 | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/16 | 31/08/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:31.30 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $23.90 |
| 1/18 | 08/06/2025 | 153 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 16 |
| 0.8L | $24.80 |
| 14/18 | 06/01/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 13-12-14 | 15 |
| 15.9L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 14 at this track on December 28 over 2500m, 7 len behind Coachella Valley with 55.0kg at $27.20. First up last campaign got back early 7th of 12 at this track in the G2 Asahi Hai St Lite Kinen (Japanese St Leger Trial) on September 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Museum Mile carrying 57.0kg at $89.30. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 98 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 | 28/12/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:33.60 | 12-4-10 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $27.20 |
| 3/9 | 18/10/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $296,860.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 2:13.70 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/09/2025 | 72 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,089,600.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:10.80 | 11-11-7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $89.30 |
| 1/12 | 05/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:43.10 | 8-4-1 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:37.30 | 9-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $7.60 |
| 3/16 | 25/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 2:19.00 | 10-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 1 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Yamanin Ad Hoc with 58.0kg at $12.50. At only start last preparation got back early 6th of 12 at this track on December 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Igatchi with 58.0kg at $18.80. Solid top-three 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/03/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $274,330.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:57.70 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $12.50 |
| 6/12 | 14/12/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $292,630.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:48.80 | 12-11-6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $18.80 |
| 7/13 | 28/09/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $311,060.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:58.80 | 11-10-7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $227,540.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 2:01.50 | 7-7-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.90 |
| 5/15 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:58.40 | 11-12-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $14.90 |
| 4/18 | 22/03/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $231,300.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 2:00.20 | 12-11-4 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $30.50 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 50 days. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Tokyo on February 14 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Red Bande with 58.0kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at Tokyo on November 24 over 2400m, 5 len behind Valentine Girl carrying 58.0kg at $6.60. Won only try course and distance. Fitter and sure to run well.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 82 | ALLOW 4U | $281,330.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:24.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 24/11/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:23.30 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $307,990.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:14.30 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/16 | 01/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $323,360.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:23.80 | 1-1-4 | 15 |
| 3.0L | $17.10 |
| 1/16 | 23/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 2:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/16 | 16/02/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 2:27.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on March 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Yamanin Ad Hoc with 58.0kg at $32.80. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ducato with 58.0kg at $10. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $274,330.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:57.70 | 9-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $32.80 |
| 9/9 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $290,350.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:46.40 | 9-7-9 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/01/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 4U | $291,020.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 2:01.60 | 9-8-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.20 |
| 11/13 | 15/11/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:33.40 | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $50.40 |
| 2/16 | 06/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $317,270.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 58kg | 1:48.20 | 13-11-2 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $48.10 |
| 12/12 | 08/06/2025 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $322,070.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 2:01.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $43.50 |