Nakayama Race 10 - Rainbow Stakes
DANTSU FIGHTER (10) has not appeared since he finished second over 1800m at Hakodate on July 11. Course and distance winner. Tricky gate but has good early speed and expected to take catching. SHONAN SOMEDAY (8) is close to a win with two recent placings, the latest when third over 2000m at Sapporo. Sound record at this distance with two wins and three minor placings from seven runs and is among the leading chances. LULU LIMA (3) comes here fresh from an all-the-way win by a nose over today's journey at Fukushima on July 19. Strong performer at this stage of the prep with a win and two minor placings from four attempts. Good record at this journey with two wins and four minor placings from eight starts and is expected to be competitive. DEL AVAR (1) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth over 1800m at Niigata. Fitter so a likely improver.

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 13 at Niigata on August 9 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Reichsadler carrying 58.0kg at $21.40. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on April 25 over 1800m, 4 len behind My Noir carrying 58.0kg at $5.10. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 34 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 | 09/08/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $319,540.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:44.80 | 9-10-4 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $21.40 |
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $327,580.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:50.80 | 11-8-6 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.10 |
| 3/16 | 05/04/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 12-10-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 8/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 13-14-8 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/15 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:50.40 | 11-8-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 6-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Tokyo May 16 over 2400m, 6 len behind King Squall with 58.0kg at $162.70. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Tokyo November 9 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Victor Verus with 58.0kg at $37.20. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $317,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 2:23.10 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $162.70 |
| 5/18 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $329,500.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 54kg | 2:10.70 | 17-14-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $128.60 |
| 10/16 | 08/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $324,980.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 2:32.10 | 12-11-10 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $223.30 |
| 6/18 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $345,180.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 54kg | 1:59.20 | 5-8-6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $137.80 |
| 13/17 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $344,700.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 2:10.70 | 6-7-13 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $162.40 |
| 15/16 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:47.30 | 11-10-15 | 15 |
| 10.3L | $21.20 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two months won by a nose at Fukushima on July 19 over 2000m defeating Aaron's Rod carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Chukyo on March 21 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Air Big Mom with 56.0kg at $5.70. Led throughout to score fresh. Improver with winning prospects again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/07/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:00.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/16 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $196,700.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 6-5-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $201,200.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/13 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.70 |
| 5/14 | 22/02/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 14-9-5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/16 | 22/11/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $217,860.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 6-3-4 | 11 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Hakodate on July 12 over 1800m defeating Teruhiko with 55.0kg at $10.30. Second-up 8th of 16 at Sapporo on August 1 over 2000m, 4 len behind Yo Hin carrying 55.0kg at $25.10. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 42 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 | 01/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $320,070.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 5-3-8 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $25.10 |
| 1/14 | 12/07/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $272,900.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Y | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:48.90 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $10.30 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Michael Dee | 58kg | 1:47.40 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.80 |
| 2/12 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:59.10 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.30 |
| 9/15 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 6-7-9 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $13.90 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $290,350.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 56 days. First-up led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Fukushima on June 27 over 2000m, 9 len behind Maglia Iridata carrying 56.0kg at $27. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at Fukushima on July 18 over 1800m, 7 len behind Mirabilis Magic with 54.0kg at $28.40. Prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $322,630.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:46.20 | 3-2-11 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $28.40 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $313,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $27.00 |
| 7/16 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $329,230.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 2:01.50 | 2-2-7 | 15 |
| 2.7L | $56.30 |
| 9/9 | 22/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $323,180.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:46.70 | 1-1-9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $19.90 |
| 5/18 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $345,180.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:59.20 | 1-1-5 | 18 |
| 1.2L | $72.80 |
| 5/16 | 13/12/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:47.30 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation couldn't go on with it; 9th of 14 at Kokura on July 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind Nebra Disk carrying 58.0kg at $35.80. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.5 len at Kokura on February 7 over 1800m defeating Two M Khronos with 58.0kg at $22.90. May need the run.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 04/07/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $321,910.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 1:46.60 | 2-1-9 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $35.80 |
| 9/16 | 05/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $329,230.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 2:01.50 | 3-4-9 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $44.90 |
| 12/17 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $325,430.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 2:00.30 | 1-1-12 | 14 |
| 6.7L | $29.00 |
| 1/16 | 07/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $22.90 |
| 6/13 | 23/11/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $65.40 |
| 6/9 | 15/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $309,810.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:20.70 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Tokyo June 14 over 2400m, 19 len behind Red Teleos carrying 58.0kg at $223.50. First up last campaign 12th of 15 at Niigata May 17 over 1800m, 4 len behind Estupenda carrying 58.0kg at $135.10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $315,150.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:23.30 | 2-2-14 | 14 |
| 19.0L | $223.50 |
| 12/15 | 17/05/2026 | 392 | ALLOW 4U | $318,640.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:49.10 | 7-5-12 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $135.10 |
| 6/13 | 20/04/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $378,970.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:10.40 | 4-5-6 | 13 |
| 4.2L | $86.80 |
| 9/13 | 11/01/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $363,900.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 2:13.00 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $20.50 |
| 9/17 | 17/11/2024 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $354,670.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:24.50 | 12-17-9 | 11 |
| 5.9L | $102.90 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2024 | 175 | ALLOW 3U | $357,210.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:25.80 | 3-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 13 at Sapporo on August 22 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Can't Wait carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Sapporo on August 1 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Yo Hin with 54.0kg at $6.30. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $319,540.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:59.90 | 1-1-3 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/16 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $320,070.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 54kg | 2:00.20 | 5-7-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $6.30 |
| 4/13 | 11/07/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $321,740.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:48.30 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $18.40 |
| 13/18 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $329,500.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 54kg | 2:10.70 | 8-10-13 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/16 | 08/03/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 4U | $324,980.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:32.10 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $33.20 |
| 9/11 | 16/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW F 3U | $351,390.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 54kg | 1:46.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Chukyo on August 15 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Baddeleyte with 55.0kg at $8.10. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track on March 21 over 1800m defeating Win Chagas carrying 55.0kg at $8.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $318,030.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:57.80 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.10 |
| 1/15 | 21/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.60 |
| 1/16 | 15/02/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 6-2-1 | 15 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/18 | 06/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:59.00 | 5-7-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/15 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 2:01.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.60 |
| 4/12 | 05/10/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Hakodate July 11 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Caterina carrying 58.0kg at $4.80. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at this track April 5 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Tjuta carrying 58.0kg at $19.30. Course and distance winner. Tricky gate but has good early speed and expected to take catching.
Last Starts 63 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 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $321,740.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:48.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/17 | 31/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $316,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/16 | 05/04/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $329,230.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 2:01.50 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $19.30 |
| 1/11 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $291,020.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:01.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $292,630.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:48.80 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $12.50 |
| 3/13 | 02/11/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $296,130.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:37.40 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 8 at Chukyo on August 15 over 2000m, 6 len behind Baddeleyte carrying 53.0kg at $7.40. The run before that 11th of 18 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2200m, 4 len behind Saxon Sienne carrying 53.0kg at $15.30. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/08/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $318,030.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 53kg | 1:57.80 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $7.40 |
| 11/18 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 53kg | 2:14.20 | 6-9-11 | 16 |
| 3.9L | $15.30 |
| 5/16 | 23/05/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $317,850.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:59.40 | 12-10-5 | 16 |
| 1.6L | $23.90 |
| 14/15 | 12/04/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $328,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 53kg | 1:59.60 | 5-5-14 | 15 |
| 8.3L | $10.90 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $346,730.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 9-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW F 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |