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HIGHWAY STAR (3) did fairly well when she finished second in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura two runs back. Improved sharply to score a easy win by 6 lengths last time out in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at the same circuit. Major player again. COMBUSTION (1) returns after two months in the paddock. Kicked off the last prep with a solid second in a 2860m maiden steeplechase at Kokura, beaten a nose. Presents a serious threat. VIA LUX (5) resumes from a spell of two months. Raced just the once last campaign, finishing 11th in a steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Can pose a serious challenge if right. RED LA MANCHE (7) was most recently at the races three months ago. Closed the last campaign with a win in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura, getting home by 5 lengths. Sure to be about the mark.

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Resuming today after two months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2 len Kokura February 21 over 2860m defeating Harbor Light carrying 60.0kg at $2.10. Previously first up; 2 of 12 starters at Kokura February 1 over 2860m, behind Guarania carrying 60.0kg at $8.50. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:13.20 | 4-2-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 01/02/2026 | 69 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:16.10 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 14/14 | 24/11/2025 | 141 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:02.30 | 6-14-14 | 9 |
| 25.8L | $19.00 |
| 13/15 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3U | $447,780.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 3-4-13 | 15 |
| 21.2L | $53.10 |
| 5/14 | 15/06/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $561,940.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $130.20 |
| 16/16 | 31/05/2025 | 433 | OPEN 4U | $462,180.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Takuya Kowata | 60kg | 1:34.10 | - | 14 |
| 44.4L | $177.40 |

Jockey: Mitsuki Kaneko
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 12 starters at Kokura on February 21 over 3390m, 7 len behind Suzuka Harbin with 60.0kg at $124.60. Second run from a spell finished 11th of 14 starters at Nakayama on April 11 over 3200m, 18 len behind Meisho Sommelier with 60.0kg at $61.80. Take on trust. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:39.20 | 12-11-11 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $61.80 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 91 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:52.30 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $124.60 |
| 10/14 | 22/11/2025 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:44.10 | 13-11-10 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $58.10 |
| 11/11 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | STPLE 3U | $282,340.00 | Tokyo | 3100m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:30.40 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Chukyo | 3330m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:37.70 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $26.80 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2025 | 70 | STPLE 3U | $287,390.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:49.00 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Masayuki Nakamura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield to post a big 6 len win. Kokura on March 1 over 2860m defeating Snow Diva carrying 58.0kg at $2.80 in a steeplechase. Race before tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 12 runners at Kokura on February 7 over 2860m, 0.5 len behind Silver Duke carrying 58.0kg at $4.30. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:16.00 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:18.30 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:24.70 | 2-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/14 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:02.30 | 3-7-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2025 | 41 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Soft | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:18.80 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $23.50 |
| 7/13 | 21/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Tadashi Kosaka
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Fresh up after three months finished 11th of 14 runners at Nakayama on March 7 over 3200m, 23 len behind Platina Dream with 60.0kg at $101.80. Previously second-up finished third of 14 runners at Hanshin on December 20 over 3110m, 5 len behind T M Magic with 60.0kg at $39.20. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Y Kuroiwa | 60kg | 3:41.20 | 11-10-11 | 13 |
| 23.6L | $101.80 |
| 3/14 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $265,880.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:33.50 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $39.20 |
| 6/14 | 22/11/2025 | 90 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:44.10 | 2-4-6 | 14 |
| 10.4L | $20.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,170.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:18.70 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |
| 4/14 | 02/08/2025 | 84 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,170.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:02.80 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 3-2-3 | 11 |
| 5.2L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Kazuma Mori
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign sat behind the speed prior to fading finished 11th of 12 runners at Kokura on February 28 over 2860m, 22 len behind Clap Thunder carrying 60.0kg at $3. Won previous preparation first up [-] to post a big 7 len win. Kyoto on October 12 over 2910m defeating For Dear Life with 60.0kg at $2.20 in a steeplechase. Definite winning chance first up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 28/02/2026 | 139 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 2-4-11 | 12 |
| 22.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/10/2025 | 154 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,840.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:18.10 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/14 | 11/05/2025 | 105 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:14.30 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/01/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $364,210.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:22.10 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $107.40 |
| 10/13 | 24/11/2024 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $353,280.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:52.10 | 12-12-10 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $134.70 |
| 10/16 | 15/09/2024 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $360,150.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:33.50 | 4-4-10 | 14 |
| 5.3L | $129.80 |

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign winning by 2 len Kokura January 25 over 2860m defeating Silver Duke with 59.0kg at $61.30. Previously first up; 2 of 9 runners at Sonoda November 5 over 1870m, 0.5 len behind Befana carrying 57kg at $16.60. Likely to have admirers.
Last Starts 97 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 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:10.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $61.30 |
| 13/16 | 30/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 3-6-13 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $225.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/11/2025 | 87 | COND 3U | $35,714.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 2:04.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $16.60 |
| 11/13 | 10/08/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 1-2-11 | 12 |
| 14.9L | $88.20 |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2025 | 73 | COND 3 | $13,729.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 2:01.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 9/16 | 10/05/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:22.10 | - | 14 |
| 5.2L | $321.90 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign winning posted a big 5 len win. Kokura January 31 over 2860m defeating Another Ace carrying 60.0kg at $2.60. First up last campaign 7 of 9 starters at Fukushima November 9 over 2750m, 6 len behind Il Divino carrying 60.0kg at $8. Expect a bold run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:12.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/14 | 11/01/2026 | 43 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:21.10 | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $11.10 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:21.80 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $6.20 |
| 7/9 | 09/11/2025 | 134 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:04.70 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/06/2025 | 41 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:15.30 | 5-6-11 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/05/2025 | 190 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:10.40 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Igarashi
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign winning by a nose Kokura February 14 over 2860m defeating Divertissement with 59.0kg at $36.20. Previously first up; 4 of 10 runners at Kokura January 31 over 2860m, 19 len behind Red La Manche carrying 59.0kg at $24.10. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 77 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 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:17.90 | 5-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $36.20 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 83 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:12.10 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $24.10 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | 64 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Y Eda | 58kg | 3:04.70 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $85.80 |
| 7/15 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $158.80 |
| 11/14 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $167.80 |
| 12/13 | 06/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:45.60 | 13-12-12 | 11 |
| 16.4L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11 of 13 starters at Kokura in the G3 February 14 over 3390m, 12 len behind Sun Davis with 58.0kg at $201.80. Previously first up; 6 of 12 starters at Kokura January 31 over 2860m, 12 len behind Hawkfield with 58.0kg at $209.40. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | G3 STPLE 4U | $534,950.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Y Igarashi | 58kg | 3:49.80 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $201.80 |
| 6/12 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Keita Ban | 58kg | 3:09.60 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $209.40 |
| 11/14 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:44.10 | 11-9-11 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $72.30 |
| 5/8 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Keita Ban | 58kg | 3:39.40 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $55.70 |
| 9/13 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | STPLE 3U | $350,090.00 | Nakayama | 3210m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 57kg | 3:41.30 | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $40.40 |
| 0/13 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 3:35.30 | - | 11 |
| 99.0L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having had just one run last campaign won by a nose Kokura on February 1 over 2860m defeating Combustion with 60.0kg at $36.90 in a steeplechase. When resuming last campaign finished 12th of 16 starters at Tokyo Dirt on October 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gekizaru with 58.0kg at $216.80. Conditions favour.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/02/2026 | 98 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:16.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $36.90 |
| 12/16 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:35.70 | - | 13 |
| 10.7L | $78.20 |
| 12/16 | 04/10/2025 | 128 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:25.90 | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $216.80 |
| 1/12 | 29/05/2025 | 24 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.70 |
| 8/10 | 05/05/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:32.30 | 1-7-8 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished seventh of 12 runners at Kokura on January 31 over 2860m, 13 len behind Hawkfield carrying 60.0kg at $15.90. First up last campaign finished third of 10 starters at Kyoto Dirt on October 13 2024 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Taisei Minister with 58.0kg at $11.40. Will be hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 31/01/2026 | 76 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:09.60 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $15.90 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | 42 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:00.50 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/10/2025 | 50 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:26.50 | 14-14-11 | 11 |
| 25.1L | $37.00 |
| 7/14 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 11-11-7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $12.60 |
| 5/13 | 26/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 12-9-5 | 13 |
| 4.5L | $6.20 |
| 9/16 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:23.60 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $9.10 |