Nakayama Race 9 - Yamafuji Sho
COZZOLINO (5) was fresh from a break of four months last start when beaten a head into second over 1800m at this track after he was handy all the way. Won at his only try over this journey. Perfectly placed to salute. CHARING CROSS (6) filled a minor placing when fresh from a spell two starts ago. Could not back that up last time when 4.5 lengths away in fifth over 2000m at Tokyo. Well placed and is among the leading players. SONG OF THE BIRD (3) impressed when successful on debut over 1800m at Kokura seven weeks ago. Has upside and is among the chances again. GRAND CELESTE (7) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1600m at Tokyo. Top-three claims.

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, 6th of 16 at this track on March 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Nahato Nanaleon carrying 55.0kg at $215.10. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $215.10 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at Hanshin on March 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Ange De Joie with 55.0kg at $110.80. The run before that 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, 13 len behind Pendant with 53.0kg at $92.90. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW F 3 | $197,910.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:46.70 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $110.80 |
| 14/16 | 08/03/2026 | 53 | ALLOW F 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:54.40 | 14-16-14 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $92.90 |
| 1/11 | 14/01/2026 | 60 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 2:03.60 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/15 | 15/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:46.80 | 12-10-9 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $72.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:13.40 | - | 3 |
| 10.1L | $193.40 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Kokura February 22 over 1800m defeating Meisho Rose with 55.0kg at $4.30. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 47 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on March 22 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Radiant Star carrying 57.0kg at $17.40. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on February 28 over 2200m, 14 len behind Noble Savage with 57.0kg at $15.80. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:59.10 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $17.40 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $204,120.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 1-6-7 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $15.80 |
| 1/17 | 11/01/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 1-1-1 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/16 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 13 |
| 6.5L | $29.30 |
| 4/12 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:01.20 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $22.90 |
| 5/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:49.60 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1800m, head behind Meisho Hachiko carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track September 28 over 2000m defeating Edel Seele with 55.0kg at $2. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 124 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:50.30 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 10/12 | 24/11/2025 | 57 | G2 OPEN 2 | $720,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:46.00 | - | 12 |
| 9.5L | $21.40 |
| 1/16 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:48.90 | 7-7-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $19.10 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track on January 5 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Stella Spes carrying 57.0kg at $5.40. Second-up 5th of 7 at Tokyo on February 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Femme Courageuse carrying 57.0kg at $2. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/02/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 3 | $203,470.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:58.70 | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/01/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | H Uchida | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 12/10/2025 | 113 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 2:00.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 9/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at this track in the LR January 4 over 1600m, a neck behind Resort Island carrying 57.0kg at $31.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Tokyo November 2 over 1600m defeating Southern Teio with 56.0kg at $2.70. Capable of a big run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $384,430.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:34.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $31.10 |
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:33.10 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.60 |
| 1/12 | 02/11/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/13 | 16/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:48.20 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $6.30 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 12 |
| 5.6L | $17.80 |