Nakayama Race 3 - Maiden Race
I DARE YOU (1) met with solid support last start over 1800m at this track when third, beaten 6 lengths. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run. Figures say he has a bit on his rivals so he should take this out. SALSA BRAVA (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Fitter this time and can make substantial improvement. ACHIEVER (10) has not raced since his debut on February 7 over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt when he finished seventh, beaten 12 lengths. Has more to offer than that. NEO CHEMIN (5) is a three-year-old gelding on debut by Orfevre from Ginza Bonanza who has been a fine producer including a winner at black type level. Promising type who looks set to play a big role.

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 15 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Eagle Rock with 57.0kg at $1.90. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Snow Squall with 57.0kg at $1.80. Looks ready to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 22/03/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/16 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 2-2-2 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Hanshin on December 13 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Danon Hudson carrying 55.0kg at $82.60. Returned from break 13th of 15 at Chukyo on March 22 over 2000m, 11 len behind Losange carrying 55.0kg at $20.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 22/03/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 8-9-13 | 15 |
| 11.7L | $20.10 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:48.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $82.60 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 8th of 16 at this track on March 15 over 1800m, 12 len behind Takeru Musashi carrying 57.0kg at $73.10. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Keiai Amazon carrying 53.0kg at $446.90. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 15/03/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 15-10-8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $73.10 |
| 7/12 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:55.10 | 12-11-7 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $446.90 |
| 15/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:21.80 | - | 13 |
| 10.1L | $259.10 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at this track on March 15 over 1800m, 10 len behind Takeru Musashi with 57.0kg at $19.60. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at this track on January 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Fighter Jet carrying 57.0kg at $75.30. Even fitter and is in contention.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 15/03/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 6-4-5 | 13 |
| 10.5L | $19.60 |
| 4/16 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 10-5-4 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $75.30 |
| 5/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 12-6-5 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding by Orfevre out of Ginza Bonanza having his first start. Likely to come in for support.

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 15 at this track on March 29 over 1800m, 15 len behind Generous King carrying 54.0kg at $176.30. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1800m, 18 len behind Wonder Dean carrying 52.0kg at $134.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 29/03/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 11-11-6 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $176.30 |
| 11/16 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 14-13-11 | 11 |
| 18.8L | $146.50 |
| 11/16 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:56.90 | 3-4-11 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $115.80 |
| 4/10 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $287.00 |
| 13/16 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 53kg | 1:37.70 | - | 1 |
| 25.4L | $355.50 |
| 7/15 | 12/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 53kg | 1:38.70 | - | 11 |
| 9.2L | $84.90 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1900m, 6 len behind Serge Barows carrying 54.0kg at $57.60. Before that ran last of 16 at Kokura on February 28 over 2000m, 22 len behind Nihonpiro Roger carrying 57.0kg at $246.80. Doesn't rate well enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:02.40 | 7-4-4 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $57.60 |
| 16/16 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 2:01.80 | 8-12-16 | 12 |
| 22.4L | $246.80 |
| 10/15 | 10/02/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 10-14-10 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $269.00 |
| 15/18 | 27/12/2025 | 119 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 8-10-15 | 17 |
| 10.1L | $96.60 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 3-6-7 | 2 |
| 41.9L | $29.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | OPEN 2 | $317,520.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 16 at this track on April 5 over 1800m, slow going 25 len behind Mr Canberra carrying 55.0kg at $92.90. Before that 9th of 16 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 11 len behind A Shin Niraku with 57.0kg at $535.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 5 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 | 05/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 9-8-9 | 14 |
| 25.6L | $92.90 |
| 9/16 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 10-11-9 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $535.60 |
| 7/12 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 11-10-7 | 12 |
| 14.1L | $333.50 |
| 11/16 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 10 |
| 14.4L | $381.70 |
| 10/15 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:12.80 | - | 3 |
| 13.1L | $393.50 |
| 14/16 | 21/12/2025 | 183 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | T Eda | 56kg | 1:11.30 | - | 14 |
| 16.4L | $228.30 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 19 len behind Verre Muse with 55.0kg at $23.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Tokyo on November 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mor Nike with 55.0kg at $46.50. Plenty of upside.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/03/2026 | 98 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 6-4-8 | 8 |
| 19.6L | $23.20 |
| 9/16 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 2 |
| 7.6L | $6.30 |
| 3/16 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:20.30 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $10.60 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:23.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $46.50 |
| 15/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:23.30 | - | 4 |
| 10.4L | $148.60 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Allen Star with 57.0kg at $6.50. Has the talent to feature prominently.
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 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 18 at Tokyo on February 10 over 2400m, 8 len behind Rey Historico with 57.0kg at $126. Last start 7th of 13 at Nakayama on March 21 over 2200m, 9 len behind Edel Seele with 55.0kg at $93.70. Expected to be doing his best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 21/03/2026 | 39 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 2:13.60 | 8-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $93.70 |
| 9/18 | 10/02/2026 | 156 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 6-3-9 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $126.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:04.80 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $49.60 |
| 8/13 | 16/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:48.20 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $137.80 |
| 11/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 8 |
| 20.4L | $258.60 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1600m, 23 len behind Stella De Lux carrying 55.0kg at $148.30. Last start 12th of 16 at this track on March 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gardino with 53.0kg at $103.10. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 29/03/2026 | 47 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:12.20 | - | 14 |
| 8.8L | $103.10 |
| 14/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 16 |
| 23.4L | $148.30 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 13th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on January 31 over 1600m, 12 len behind Taiki Blitzen with 57.0kg at $126.40. Looking to others for the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 8 |
| 12.6L | $126.40 |