Nakayama Race 11 - The Shion Stakes(G2)
DREAM CORE (9) resumes for a new yard after finishing in the money over 2400m in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) at Tokyo at the last appearance. Outstanding first-up performer with three wins from four starts. Tackled the elite grade last time in and can return in winning form. MASTER SOARER (4) has not been sighted since she finished fourth over 1600m at Tokyo on February 14. Promising filly with good upside. REALIZE LUMINOUS (3) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third when resuming last time out over 2200m at Niigata. Drawn much better this time and fitter again. Solid winning hope. ZIPPY TUNE (10) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when third over 1600m in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) at Hanshin five months ago. Resuming in easier grade. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months won by 2.5 len at Niigata on August 1 over 2000m defeating Crystal Dress carrying 55.0kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 2000m, neck behind Dia Azul with 52.0kg at $8.30. This is tougher so prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 01/08/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 17-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/16 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 2:03.80 | 16-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.30 |
| 3/14 | 03/05/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:50.20 | 12-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $27.00 |
| 15/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 17-14-15 | 13 |
| 13.7L | $78.40 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 0.8 len at Chukyo on August 1 over 2000m defeating Viscontessa carrying 53.0kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Longing Celine carrying 55.0kg at $6.20. Nice win fresh and fitter again. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/08/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 53kg | 1:58.50 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/11 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $355,930.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $8.60 |
| 1/18 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:03.10 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/16 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 16-13-2 | 15 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/18 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 13-11-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.60 |
| 5/15 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Y | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 12-3-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Niigata on August 1 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind Sweet Orange carrying 53.0kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 4th of 18 at Kyoto on January 10 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Dandenong carrying 55.0kg at $2.60. Gave a sight fresh off a wide draw. Fitter and much better gate here. Solid winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/08/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $196,930.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 53kg | 2:13.20 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $1.40 |
| 4/18 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 10-2-4 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $99.70 |
| 3/12 | 26/04/2026 | 57 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $915,780.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:59.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 28/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:45.70 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 4/18 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 3/18 | 20/12/2025 | 153 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 16 in the G3 Daily Hai Queen Cup at Tokyo on February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Dream Core with 55.0kg at $10.20. Won previous preparation first up won by a neck at Tokyo on November 15 over 1600m defeating Shinyanga carrying 55.0kg at $9.50. Promising filly with good upside. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 14/02/2026 | 91 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $675,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 6-6-4 | 15 |
| 3.3L | $10.20 |
| 1/14 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 in the G2 Sankei Sports Sho Flora Stakes (Japanese Oaks Trial) at Tokyo on April 26 over 2000m, 6 len behind Laughterlines carrying 55.0kg at $9.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Tokyo on February 21 over 2000m defeating Justin Chicago with 55.0kg at $3.20. Will struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/04/2026 | 64 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $915,780.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:59.30 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $9.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3 | $203,470.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Rachel King | 55kg | 1:58.70 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/13 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:59.90 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:00.00 | - | 11 |
| 4.2L | $72.90 |
| 7/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:48.30 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $54.70 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Hakodate on July 19 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Monroe Walk with 53.0kg at $5.10. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Hakodate on June 21 over 2000m defeating Chris Regina carrying 53.0kg at $6.10. This is well within her grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $272,630.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Y | Yuji Tannai | 53kg | 1:48.40 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $193,780.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 53kg | 1:59.70 | 5-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 5/11 | 02/05/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN 3 | $355,930.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $30.40 |
| 1/16 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 2-2-1 | 15 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/18 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 7-6-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/18 | 25/01/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:59.50 | 11-9-3 | 18 |
| 1.6L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Kokura on July 19 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Mikki Jump with 53.0kg at $2.40. The start before that 11th of 18 in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) at Tokyo on May 24 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Juryoku Pierrot with 55.0kg at $260.50. Recent form not good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $197,670.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 53kg | 1:46.50 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 11/18 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 8-8-11 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $260.50 |
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3 | $194,230.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/13 | 22/02/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/14 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 2:01.30 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 2:01.90 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 57 day let-up. First-up 5th of 10 at Hakodate on June 21 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Cozzolino with 53.0kg at $11.20. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Hakodate on July 11 over 1800m defeating Idocrase carrying 53.0kg at $5.80. Others have better prospects.
Last Starts 56 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 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 53kg | 1:48.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 53kg | 1:47.00 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $11.20 |
| 12/16 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN F 3 | $365,090.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:32.70 | - | 14 |
| 7.9L | $16.90 |
| 7/12 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 11 |
| 7.6L | $19.70 |
| 1/16 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:33.30 | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/16 | 04/01/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:34.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) May 24 over 2400m, a neck behind Juryoku Pierrot carrying 55.0kg at $5.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Tokyo G3 Daily Hai Queen Cup February 14 over 1600m defeating Zippy Tune carrying 55.0kg at $3.40. Resuming in easier grade after tackling the elite level as a filly. Excels fresh and should go close.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 4-3-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 9/18 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,795,600.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:31.50 | - | 14 |
| 5.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/16 | 14/02/2026 | 76 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $675,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:33.10 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2025 | 106 | ALLOW F 2 | $222,400.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 14/06/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation third of 18 at Hanshin in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) April 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Star Anise carrying 55.0kg at $79.30. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. This track December 21 over 1600m defeating Y's Famiglia carrying 55.0kg at $3.70. Resuming in easier grade. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,795,600.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:31.50 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $79.30 |
| 2/16 | 14/02/2026 | 55 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $675,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/16 | 21/12/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:23.30 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len at this track on March 29 over 2000m defeating Dona Rumba carrying 55.0kg at $5.90. Won previous preparation first up won by 2 len at this track on December 13 over 1800m defeating Blackish with 55.0kg at $17. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/03/2026 | 106 | ALLOW F 3 | $198,450.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 2:00.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
| 1/13 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:48.50 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |