Nakayama Race 9 - Narashino Tokubetsu
BLUE MAESTRO (2) is back from a spell of ten months. Was narrowly beaten at his only appearance when last in work at Kyoto over 1600m. Should be poised just off the lead. Excels fresh and goes well here. The one to beat. EVENT HORIZON (1) resumes after a break of five months. Trying to repeat his debut win over 2000m at Chukyo to kick off last prep. Placed only try here and won only try fresh. Looks a key runner. TRES SAPHIR (3) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on May 30, finishing fifth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1600m at Tokyo. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. One to consider. GROSBEAK (7) was beaten 13 lengths into 11th at the second run back from a break in a 1700m contest at Fukushima Dirt eight weeks ago. Better than last couple and won only try course and distance. Expected to improve.

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 0.8 len Hanshin April 18 over 2000m defeating Satono Ivory carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. At his first start favourite; won by 2 len Chukyo December 13 over 2000m defeating Lay Classic with 56.0kg at $3.80. Placed only try here and won only try fresh. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $204,120.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/13 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $385,960.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:01.40 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 13 at Kyoto on November 23 over 1600m, neck behind Danon Fair Lady carrying 57.0kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 at this track on September 15 over 1800m, neck behind Flaming Hoop carrying 55.0kg at $1.50. Excels fresh and goes well here. The one to beat.
Last Starts 294 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 | 23/11/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/09/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 3U | $309,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/16 | 21/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:46.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $228,710.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:59.00 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation faded in the straight 5th of 11 at Tokyo on May 30 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mikki Soldier carrying 58.0kg at $10.20. When resuming last campaign 6th of 13 at Tokyo on November 16 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Makana carrying 56.0kg at $7.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/05/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 4U | $268,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $10.20 |
| 13/13 | 10/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 1-2-13 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $4.40 |
| 6/13 | 16/11/2025 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:45.50 | - | 13 |
| 4.3L | $7.40 |
| 6/14 | 29/06/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN 3 | $842,420.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 1-1-6 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.70 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/16 | 16/02/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 12 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1800m, 5 len behind Best Me Ever with 56.0kg at $7.80. When resuming last campaign got back early 11th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Danon Gian carrying 53.0kg at $40.80. Likely to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/07/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $272,270.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:47.40 | 6-6-5 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $7.80 |
| 6/10 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:47.40 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $30.30 |
| 11/15 | 21/03/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Shibata | 53kg | 1:46.60 | 13-14-11 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $40.80 |
| 10/11 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3U | $292,040.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:00.80 | 3-4-10 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $23.90 |
| 3/16 | 24/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW F 3U | $297,430.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:47.50 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $20.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/09/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $309,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $39.10 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at Chukyo on August 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind T M I Run carrying 58.0kg at $10.80. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Chukyo on March 14 over 1600m defeating Pod Rolf with 58.0kg at $9. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 08/08/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $270,000.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:32.50 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $10.80 |
| 7/11 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $268,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:32.40 | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $45.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $268,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:32.20 | 9-9-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/16 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 8-9-7 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $7.90 |
| 5/16 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Fukushima on July 19 over 2000m, 9 len behind Lulu Lima with 58.0kg at $20. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Hanshin on June 7 over 1800m, 2 len behind Win Liberation with 58.0kg at $7.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 19/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 2:00.20 | 3-2-9 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $266,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $7.90 |
| 2/10 | 12/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:47.40 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $38.60 |
| 15/16 | 08/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $283,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:46.60 | 7-15-15 | 16 |
| 21.4L | $45.30 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $292,630.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:48.80 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $44.70 |
| 8/16 | 06/07/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $317,270.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 58kg | 1:48.20 | 7-4-8 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 57 days. First-up 13th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Truchot carrying 57.0kg at $2.10. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 18 over 1700m, 13 len behind Morino Amigo carrying 58.0kg at $2.70. Better than last couple and won only try course and distance. Expected to improve.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 18/07/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 4-4-11 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $2.70 |
| 13/15 | 17/05/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $269,530.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 5-5-13 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/16 | 28/02/2026 | 294 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:53.10 | 1-1-1 | 15 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:46.70 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/16 | 15/03/2025 | 111 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:48.90 | 7-6-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/18 | 24/11/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:34.50 | - | 18 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Tokyo June 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Comme Une Plume carrying 58.0kg at $242. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Tokyo May 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Danon Emblem with 54.0kg at $131.50. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $266,460.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 58kg | 1:33.40 | 9-10-11 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $242.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $268,740.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 53kg | 1:46.10 | 6-8-9 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $258.80 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 54kg | 1:58.90 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $105.70 |
| 7/9 | 03/05/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $131.50 |
| 15/16 | 10/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $292,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:33.80 | - | 3 |
| 10.1L | $332.60 |
| 18/18 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:21.40 | - | 13 |
| 11.0L | $409.80 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Sapporo on August 23 over 1800m, 6 len behind Million Crown carrying 56.0kg at $72.60. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Fukushima on July 19 over 2000m, 8 len behind Lulu Lima carrying 56.0kg at $34.90. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 23/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $271,150.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:47.70 | 13-12-10 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $72.60 |
| 8/12 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 2:00.20 | 12-10-8 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $34.90 |
| 8/13 | 28/06/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $267,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:57.40 | 11-11-8 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $103.60 |
| 8/9 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $268,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $89.70 |
| 9/12 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 4U | $278,040.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:57.40 | 5-3-9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $111.70 |
| 10/15 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 52kg | 1:46.60 | 15-14-10 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $87.60 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start ran second last of 14 at Chukyo on August 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Vip Dylan with 58.0kg at $56.80. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at Hanshin on June 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Avion with 55.0kg at $29.10. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 23/08/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $271,150.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:32.70 | 5-5-13 | 14 |
| 6.1L | $56.80 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 125 | ALLOW 3U | $266,290.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $29.10 |
| 12/14 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:32.60 | 8-7-12 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $30.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 11/16 | 10/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $292,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:33.80 | - | 9 |
| 8.4L | $4.90 |
| 4/10 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $295,340.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:33.10 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 17 at Niigata on August 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Bow Window with 56.0kg at $11.50. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Kokura on January 25 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Jacobsen with 57.0kg at $3.50. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 29/08/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $272,040.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:58.60 | 2-2-6 | 17 |
| 6.3L | $11.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $265,590.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:57.90 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $28.40 |
| 1/14 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $197,500.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:47.80 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 03/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:47.30 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/14 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:01.40 | 2-2-6 | 15 |
| 3.1L | $12.50 |
| 3/12 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $7.60 |