Nakayama Race 7 - Allowance Race
Hard to split the top four. RIPOSANTE (10) finished 1.75 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 2000m at Chukyo, an improvement on her first-up sixth at Tokyo the run before. Nicely placed to get the prize. ILLUSTRE (7) returns from the paddock. Was less than a length from the winner in third on debut before breaking through for a strong win over 2400m at Tokyo last start. Has plenty of upside and can measure up again. BENE SPIRA (9) had his first look at a turf track last start when second-up from a spell and improved nicely to finish second, beaten 2 lengths, over 2000m at this track. Will take a lot from that last run. SUNRISE BUBBLE (8) was below his best last time when seventh over 2200m at Chukyo, beaten 4 lengths. Likely improver with genuine prospects.

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 28 over 1800m, 28 len behind Grosbeak with 57.0kg at $5.20. Second-up second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 15 len behind Marine Bunker with 58.0kg at $8.90. Hard to have.
Last Starts 7 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 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Michael Dee | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 13-11-15 | 9 |
| 15.7L | $8.90 |
| 15/16 | 28/02/2026 | 139 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:53.10 | 16-16-15 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $5.20 |
| 11/16 | 12/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:38.30 | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/14 | 06/09/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:29.40 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $15.30 |
| 1/16 | 21/06/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:37.70 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 03/05/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:35.20 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on April 12 over 2880m, 28 len behind Maono Arashi carrying 57.0kg at $225.70. Before that second last of 12 at Kokura on February 22 over 2860m, 17 len behind Granite Peak with 58.0kg at $112. Needs plenty of luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 12/04/2026 | 49 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:16.20 | 14-12-11 | 2 |
| 28.2L | $225.70 |
| 11/12 | 22/02/2026 | 57 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kei Oehara | 58kg | 3:17.20 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $112.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:59.90 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $318.20 |
| 14/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $212,270.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 11-9-14 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $21.90 |
| 14/18 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:59.00 | 17-17-14 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $224.10 |
| 16/18 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 2:23.90 | 17-17-16 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $428.50 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Chukyo December 7 over 2200m, 5 len behind Ho O Raven with 58.0kg at $13.90. First up last campaign second of 15 at Niigata October 25 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Con Forza carrying 55.0kg at $6.40. Likely to make his presence felt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $210,900.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $13.90 |
| 5/16 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:46.90 | 16-11-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $14.90 |
| 2/15 | 25/10/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 55kg | 1:46.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/14 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:46.00 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $14.70 |
| 5/14 | 06/07/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:48.70 | 13-12-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $9.30 |
| 10/16 | 21/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:46.40 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $77.40 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Kokura January 31 over 2000m, 12 len behind Angel Mark with 55.0kg at $9.50. Previously first up; sixth of 18 at Chukyo December 14 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Ten Miracle Star carrying 55.0kg at $11.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 31/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:58.20 | 8-12-14 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/18 | 14/12/2025 | 162 | ALLOW F 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 3-4-6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $11.40 |
| 3/16 | 05/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 10-4-3 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $2.80 |
| 5/15 | 15/06/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Damian Lane | 55kg | 2:15.00 | 6-4-5 | 14 |
| 3.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/13 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/16 | 16/03/2025 | 99 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Hanshin on April 5 over 2000m, 16 len behind Evolving carrying 55.0kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Tokyo on November 1 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Best Me Ever with 56.0kg at $58.40. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/04/2026 | 120 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 2-2-8 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $9.10 |
| 10/16 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:33.00 | - | 15 |
| 5.7L | $8.80 |
| 7/15 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:44.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $58.40 |
| 8/15 | 18/10/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:20.50 | - | 13 |
| 3.3L | $13.10 |
| 4/15 | 10/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:20.20 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:08.90 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Tokyo November 29 over 2400m, 9 len behind Satono Patriot with 56.0kg at $109.70. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at Fukushima November 15 over 1800m, 8 len behind Matenro Gift carrying 56.0kg at $20.10. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 140 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 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 2:23.50 | 6-5-9 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $109.70 |
| 9/16 | 15/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 8-5-9 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $20.10 |
| 9/15 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $225,930.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 2:02.00 | 11-5-9 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $8.30 |
| 4/12 | 16/08/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $222,730.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:48.80 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $2.60 |
| 6/13 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Y | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/13 | 15/06/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $233,180.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign favourite; won by 1.3 len at Tokyo May 10 over 2400m defeating Navaratna carrying 57.0kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 16 at Tokyo on February 8 2025 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Readiness carrying 57.0kg at $5.60. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 343 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/05/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:28.30 | 7-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/16 | 08/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:49.20 | - | 11 |
| 0.6L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 13 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2200m, 4 len behind Meisho Isle carrying 57.0kg at $5.50. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2200m, 3 len behind New Credo carrying 57.0kg at $7.70. Forward showing expected.
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 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:11.60 | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $199,620.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:11.40 | 9-10-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $7.70 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:24.90 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $12.60 |
| 12/13 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $206,900.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:01.00 | 3-2-12 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $4.50 |
| 6/14 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:01.90 | 9-8-6 | 14 |
| 3.7L | $11.10 |
| 3/18 | 21/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:12.70 | 13-15-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 2100m, 9 len behind Rhino carrying 57.0kg at $18.60. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on April 4 over 2000m, 2 len behind Maglia Iridata with 58.0kg at $27. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 2:02.00 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $27.00 |
| 12/16 | 14/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:13.50 | 3-2-12 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $18.60 |
| 12/15 | 22/11/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:46.10 | 2-2-12 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/15 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $13.60 |
| 5/15 | 29/06/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:45.90 | 4-7-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/16 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:37.50 | - | 16 |
| 5.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 16 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Chanson D'or with 55.0kg at $12.40. Second-up 5th of 13 at Chukyo on March 21 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Air Big Mom with 56.0kg at $3.80. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 7-9-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 6/16 | 22/02/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.10 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.40 |
| 11/16 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 54kg | 2:40.60 | 16-14-11 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 54kg | 2:01.50 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | 140 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 54kg | 2:00.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/15 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.30 | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |