Nakayama Race 10 - Hatsukaze Stakes
ASHAKA TOBE (9) lines up for the first time since December 28. Looking to emulate his win at this track at the beginning of last prep. Great record fresh and also this course and distance. Look for a bold run. IRIFI (10) hasn't been too far away of late, the latest effort a fifth, beaten 1.75 lengths, at Niigata Dirt over 1200m. Has a wide gate here but is a definite danger. WANDERER (8) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on June 6, finishing eighth and beaten 5.5 lengths over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Has a strong first-up record, scoring on two occasions from three runs. Has found the right race and is worth including. DON REPULSE (2) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on June 6, finishing seventh and beaten 5 lengths over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Reunites with Kosei Miura who has been in the money two times when aboard. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Ryota Kobayashi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rafale with 58.0kg at $207. Previously first up; second last of 16 at this track January 12 over 1200m, 19 len behind Dragon Welds with 55.0kg at $104. Faces a tough essay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 17/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $318,020.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 1:24.30 | 15-11-8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $207.00 |
| 12/16 | 28/03/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $324,890.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:10.60 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $60.90 |
| 9/16 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $344,320.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 1:11.50 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $194.70 |
| 15/16 | 12/01/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:10.30 | - | 16 |
| 19.7L | $104.00 |
| 10/16 | 19/10/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $354,260.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:23.20 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $221.30 |
| 11/15 | 16/08/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $367,660.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:10.90 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $159.80 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meridian Star with 57.0kg at $35.20. First up last campaign 2nd of 16 at this track on January 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dragon Welds carrying 58.0kg at $5.70. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 06/06/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $315,850.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:23.00 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $35.20 |
| 8/16 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $325,160.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:23.30 | - | 1 |
| 4.9L | $12.30 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:10.00 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $344,320.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:11.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 12/01/2026 | 121 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:10.30 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $367,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:09.90 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 3 len this track April 4 over 1200m defeating Ho O Premier carrying 58.0kg at $101.10. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Fukushima November 22 over 2770m, 28 len behind Mulberry City with 56.0kg at $46.90. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 162 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 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:10.50 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $101.10 |
| 14/14 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $275,410.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 55kg | 1:54.10 | 12-14-14 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $116.70 |
| 10/12 | 07/02/2026 | 62 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:18.30 | 6-10-10 | 12 |
| 26.6L | $82.20 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 58kg | 3:20.30 | 6-10-9 | 11 |
| 22.5L | $131.00 |
| 13/14 | 22/11/2025 | 139 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 56kg | 3:01.50 | 11-14-13 | 2 |
| 28.9L | $46.90 |
| 15/16 | 06/07/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $317,270.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:07.70 | - | 10 |
| 26.3L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 10th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Enya Love Faith carrying 58.0kg at $89.70. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meridian Star carrying 58.0kg at $8.20. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 15/08/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $319,900.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 58kg | 1:11.70 | 15-15-10 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $89.70 |
| 12/15 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 7 |
| 12.6L | $81.40 |
| 8/13 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $328,220.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:09.90 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $19.50 |
| 9/16 | 28/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:10.00 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/16 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $26.40 |
| 1/16 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 43 days. First-up faded in the straight ran last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, 27 len behind Meisho Hachiro with 58.0kg at $15.10. Second-up struggled in the run home; 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 1 over 1800m, 6 len behind Layback Spin with 55.0kg at $17.60. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 43 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 | 01/08/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $319,990.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $17.60 |
| 15/15 | 31/05/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 4U | $316,460.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-15 | 7 |
| 27.6L | $15.10 |
| 1/16 | 14/02/2026 | 125 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:37.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/16 | 12/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:38.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.80 |
| 15/15 | 10/08/2025 | 456 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Soft | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 1-5-15 | 3 |
| 41.9L | $17.20 |
| 2/16 | 11/05/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $145,240.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 57kg | 1:36.30 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 13 at Niigata on August 16 over 1000m, 12 len behind Cowslip with 58.0kg at $38.20. Before that 9th of 11 at Kokura Dirt on July 11 over 1000m, 10 len behind Bergun with 58.0kg at $73.10. Not one of the top selections.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $319,810.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 58kg | 0:54.00 | - | 12 |
| 12.0L | $38.20 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $321,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 58kg | 0:58.30 | 7-11-9 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $73.10 |
| 16/16 | 17/05/2026 | 124 | ALLOW 4U | $318,020.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:24.30 | 1-1-16 | 14 |
| 12.4L | $56.70 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 19 | B3 3U | $65,330.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/13 | 25/12/2025 | 70 | B3 3U | $67,033.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:26.30 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/12 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $32,287.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 10 at Fukushima Dirt on July 4 over 1150m, 6 len behind Gale Rider with 56.0kg at $95.30. First up last campaign 10th of 16 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ecoro Eight with 56.0kg at $108. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/07/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $320,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:07.10 | 6-4-7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $95.30 |
| 10/16 | 28/03/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $324,890.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:10.60 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $108.00 |
| 8/16 | 28/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $348,390.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:10.90 | - | 14 |
| 5.2L | $160.80 |
| 11/14 | 16/11/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $352,080.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 52kg | 1:23.40 | - | 10 |
| 8.7L | $59.40 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2025 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $367,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:09.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $57.40 |
| 13/16 | 25/05/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $388,610.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:22.20 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $84.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt June 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Meridian Star with 57.0kg at $69.30. First up last campaign eighth of 15 at this track December 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Monde Plume with 56.0kg at $2.30. Has won two of three when fresh. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $315,850.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:23.00 | 10-12-8 | 14 |
| 5.7L | $69.30 |
| 8/14 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $317,400.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:10.50 | 12-11-8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/15 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 14 |
| 4.1L | $11.90 |
| 2/13 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $328,220.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:09.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 7/16 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:10.00 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $344,320.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rachel King | 58kg | 1:11.50 | - | 16 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at this track December 28 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Campagnola with 57.0kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track December 7 over 1200m defeating Jasper Soleil with 57.0kg at $2.70. Great record fresh and also this course and distance. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 259 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 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $348,390.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/16 | 07/12/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:11.00 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/15 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:10.20 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/15 | 24/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:11.70 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/16 | 29/06/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:07.60 | 10-7-3 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $9.30 |
| 1/16 | 05/04/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:11.40 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Enya Love Faith with 56.0kg at $4.20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Fukushima Dirt on July 4 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Gale Rider carrying 56.0kg at $6.30. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $319,900.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:11.70 | 7-7-5 | 15 |
| 1.7L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $320,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:07.10 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.30 |
| 4/15 | 14/06/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $315,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 54kg | 1:10.80 | 8-8-4 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $40.90 |
| 8/16 | 05/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $329,230.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:22.40 | - | 14 |
| 4.3L | $12.60 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $334,260.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 54kg | 1:11.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $12.40 |
| 1/15 | 05/01/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:12.50 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |