Nakayama Race 2 - Maiden Race
FACE LIFT (5) made progress last time out, finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1200m at this track. Raising the bar at each appearance. Strong prospects. MEINER THEODROS (12) is yet to break through after six career starts. Could only manage to finish eighth last time out over 1300m at Tokyo Dirt following a minor placing at this track over 1200m the run prior. Good enough when right to play a major role. MAJIN TAXI (14) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish 15th after being prominent at the bend at her latest appearance over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Wasn't far away first-up the run prior. Worth including in this ordinary contest. SUKATTO (15) is a three-start maiden who finished sixth, beaten 2.75 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Can play a key role.

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Sonoda January 14 over 1870m, 37 len behind Kitano Fern Hill carrying 57kg at $61.20. On debut ran last of 14 at Tokyo October 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sperling with 53.0kg at $75.40. Others rate better.
Last Starts 86 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 | 14/01/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 9-11-11 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $61.20 |
| 10/14 | 24/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:37.10 | - | 1 |
| 25.8L | $255.70 |
| 14/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:36.50 | - | 14 |
| 9.1L | $75.40 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind Gious Fort carrying 55.0kg at $10. First up last campaign 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 19 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lucky Kid with 55.0kg at $11.30. Expect she will go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 11-11-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/16 | 06/12/2025 | 48 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.10 |
| 9/16 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:39.60 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Fuma Izumiya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months got back early 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1200m, 18 len behind Meisho Bulk with 57.0kg at $40.90. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Janshi with 56.0kg at $365.70. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 14/02/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:12.60 | 14-14-12 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $40.90 |
| 7/16 | 30/11/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 11-11-7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $365.70 |
| 16/16 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:24.80 | - | 15 |
| 22.7L | $146.20 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 16 at this track on March 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bouquet De Lys carrying 55.0kg at $30.80. The run before that 8th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Santo Mare carrying 55.0kg at $49.30. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 15/03/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 16 |
| 8.5L | $30.80 |
| 8/16 | 17/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $49.30 |
| 5/16 | 04/01/2026 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $22.40 |
| 6/16 | 04/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:38.90 | - | 10 |
| 5.2L | $13.50 |
| 7/13 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:36.90 | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 16 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Maltese Don carrying 57.0kg at $11.70. Before that 4th of 16 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Toyosakae carrying 57.0kg at $11.80. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.10 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.70 |
| 4/16 | 07/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:11.00 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $11.80 |
| 7/16 | 25/01/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:33.30 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $23.50 |
| 10/17 | 15/11/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:34.90 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $136.90 |
| 12/18 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:21.50 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:22.10 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Yoshitomi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Dea Primus with 57.0kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on November 24 over 1600m, 17 len behind Mac Lir carrying 56.0kg at $38.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 33 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 | 08/03/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Shibata | 57kg | 1:12.20 | - | 4 |
| 11.1L | $13.30 |
| 8/16 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 5-3-8 | 14 |
| 7.9L | $13.90 |
| 9/14 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:37.10 | - | 8 |
| 17.8L | $38.20 |
| 11/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:46.70 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $86.20 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, 12th of 16 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, 17 len behind Maddux carrying 57.0kg at $246.30. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
Last Starts 19 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 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:11.80 | - | 3 |
| 17.2L | $246.30 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dea Primus carrying 55.0kg at $293. Last start 7th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Royal Spire with 57.0kg at $82.80. Hard to have on recent efforts.
Last Starts 12 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 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:13.00 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $82.80 |
| 7/16 | 08/03/2026 | 120 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $293.00 |
| 14/15 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:19.30 | - | 7 |
| 21.2L | $197.50 |
| 15/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:23.30 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $108.20 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 49 days. Last start 11th of 16 at Tokyo on February 21 over 1600m, 12 len behind Matsuri Daiko carrying 54.0kg at $252. At only start last preparation 7th of 18 at Tokyo on November 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chartres with 56.0kg at $118.70. Unlikely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 21/02/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:34.10 | - | 15 |
| 12.1L | $252.00 |
| 7/18 | 09/11/2025 | 71 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:21.50 | - | 14 |
| 5.8L | $118.70 |
| 12/18 | 30/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 8 |
| 10.2L | $98.60 |

Jockey: Takuma Itou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start 12th of 16 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Envelope with 57.0kg at $54.70. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Nakayama on January 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Deal Maker carrying 57.0kg at $163. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 19 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 | 22/03/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 1:33.90 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $54.70 |
| 7/16 | 10/01/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $163.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:34.10 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $28.70 |
| 7/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuma Ito | 56kg | 1:23.40 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $56.70 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 17 len behind Yukino Grass with 57.0kg at $113.40. Should run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:27.70 | - | 7 |
| 17.3L | $113.40 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 15 over 1300m, 16 len behind Jack Nadal carrying 57.0kg at $15.60. The race before that 2nd of 16 at this track on January 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Satono Escape carrying 57.0kg at $15.60. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 3-3-8 | 15 |
| 16.5L | $15.60 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 14 |
| 3.0L | $15.60 |
| 7/16 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:26.80 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $29.60 |
| 6/14 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:24.00 | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $12.60 |
| 2/13 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $12.10 |
| 6/16 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at this track January 24 over 1800m, 24 len behind Snow Squall with 57.0kg at $872.60. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at this track December 6 over 1800m, 23 len behind Shonan Pathos carrying 53.0kg at $507.60. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 76 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 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 16-15-12 | 13 |
| 24.9L | $872.60 |
| 15/16 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:56.90 | 8-12-15 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $207.30 |
| 14/16 | 06/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:54.60 | 14-13-14 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $507.60 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:55.10 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $119.40 |
| 7/7 | 24/08/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:37.40 | - | 3 |
| 20.0L | $263.90 |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:09.70 | - | 1 |
| 18.4L | $54.20 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Resuming 4th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bare Handed Catch carrying 55.0kg at $107. Second-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Super Girl carrying 55.0kg at $31.40. Expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:26.40 | - | 16 |
| 17.1L | $31.40 |
| 4/15 | 10/02/2026 | 79 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:27.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $107.00 |
| 10/16 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:20.30 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $158.70 |
| 8/15 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:19.30 | - | 14 |
| 15.6L | $117.30 |
| 7/15 | 19/10/2025 | 99 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:11.10 | - | 11 |
| 14.0L | $68.10 |
| 9/14 | 12/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:10.00 | - | 1 |
| 11.4L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 16 at this track on March 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Gardino carrying 52.0kg at $14.60. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Moon Blanche with 52.0kg at $71.60. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 12 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 | 29/03/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:12.20 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $14.60 |
| 8/16 | 24/01/2026 | 12 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:13.20 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $71.60 |
| 3/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:13.90 | - | 13 |
| 3.3L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 15 over 1600m, 22 len behind Taisei Jade with 57.0kg at $39.40. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 8-8-16 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $39.40 |