Nakayama Race 9 - Saffron Sho
Top race and all have upside. RISANAUTR (7) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1800m at Fukushima 11 weeks ago and has not appeared since. Looks promising. Leading rider engaged for return and can go back to back. SILVER WILL (3) led all the way to score on debut over 1800m at Sapporo seven weeks ago. Promising type who can go back-to-back. U W ONE (6) led all the way to score on debut over 1800m at Kokura ten weeks ago and has not been produced since. Has upside and looks a key runner. CIRQUE DU MARS (2) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Won on debut at the only appearance last prep, scoring in a 1800m contest at Fukushima by 0.8 lengths. On speed and too good on debut. Drawn to take catching fresh.
Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2 len Niigata July 26 over 1400m defeating Waremoko with 55.0kg at $2. On debut second of 7 at Tokyo June 6 over 1400m, a neck behind Lardon Chase carrying 55.0kg at $2.70. Worth including.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/07/2026 | 50 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 5-5-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Fukushima on July 18 over 1800m defeating Donna Lee with 55.0kg at $2.70. On speed and too good on debut. Drawn to take catching fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 18/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 2 len at Sapporo on August 8 over 1800m defeating Cinephile carrying 55.0kg at $5.10. Drawn perfectly and she is a top chance.
Last Starts 49 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:51.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won won by 2 len at Sapporo on September 5 over 1500m defeating Precious Time with 55.0kg at $22.20. Big finish to score on debut. Could be over the odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 05/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 12-9-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $22.20 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Niigata on July 25 over 1600m defeating Torta Pasqualina carrying 55.0kg at $16.30. Others have firmer winning claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.30 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 2.5 len at Kokura on July 19 over 1800m defeating Meisho Jade with 55.0kg at $3.60. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 69 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 | 19/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:50.70 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when favourite; won by 3.5 len at Fukushima on July 12 over 1800m defeating Wickford with 55.0kg at $2.10. On speed and far too good on debut. Leading rider engaged for return and can go back to back.
Last Starts 76 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 | 12/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:49.90 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |