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SCOLARI (2) resumes from a spell of two months. Started just once last preparation, finishing third in a steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. That form will stack up favourably in a race of this calibre. COLLECTANEA (7) registered a sound second 28 days back in a steeplechase (3200m) at Nakayama. That result came as no surprise after a solid third in a steeplechase (3200m) at the same venue two starts ago. Hard to fault on his recent form. BALSAM NOTE (10) opened the campaign with a respectable third in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura then last start saluted in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama by half a length. Big chance again. LUDOVICUS (11) returns after three months in the paddock. Kicked off the last prep with a solid second in a 3110m steeplechase at Hanshin, beaten 4 lengths. Expect another bright start to his prep.

Jockey: Toshiki Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after six months. Finished off last campaign 11 of 12 runners at Tokyo November 15 over 3110m, 19 len behind Platina Treasure carrying 59.0kg at $251.90. First up last campaign 6 of 11 starters at Tokyo October 4 over 3100m, 3.5 len behind Geofront carrying 60.0kg at $66.70. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 175 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 | 15/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE 3U | $333,430.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 59kg | 3:26.30 | 6-6-11 | 10 |
| 19.6L | $251.90 |
| 6/11 | 04/10/2025 | 125 | STPLE 3U | $282,340.00 | Tokyo | 3100m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:30.40 | 3-2-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $66.70 |
| 11/12 | 01/06/2025 | 22 | STPLE 4U | $293,010.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 59kg | 3:34.40 | 11-12-11 | 6 |
| 32.0L | $75.70 |
| 6/11 | 10/05/2025 | 62 | STPLE 4U | $296,570.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 59kg | 3:11.30 | 7-4-6 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $11.90 |
| 8/9 | 09/03/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $55.40 |
| 6/12 | 01/02/2025 | 97 | STPLE 4U | $278,570.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 59kg | 3:09.80 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $21.20 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation held ground to the line finished third of 12 runners at Kokura on February 28 over 2860m, 2.25 len behind Clap Thunder with 60.0kg at $4.40. First up last campaign finished fourth of 14 runners at Fukushima on November 22 over 3380m, 1.75 len behind Endymion with 60.0kg at $8.70. Likely to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 28/02/2026 | 98 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/14 | 22/11/2025 | 98 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:44.10 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $8.70 |
| 8/14 | 16/08/2025 | 90 | G3 STPLE 3U | $597,740.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:30.50 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $10.20 |
| 1/11 | 18/05/2025 | 120 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:10.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $13.20 |
| 10/16 | 18/01/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 58kg | 1:12.10 | 4-4-10 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $48.90 |
| 13/16 | 09/11/2024 | 364 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:25.60 | 9-10-13 | 14 |
| 13.7L | $83.90 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished sixth of 14 runners at Nakayama on March 7 over 3200m, 12 len behind Platina Dream with 60.0kg at $12.90. Won first up last previous preparation. Likely to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:41.20 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $12.90 |
| 4/14 | 20/12/2025 | 55 | STPLE 3U | $265,880.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:33.50 | 11-9-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/14 | 26/10/2025 | 168 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,840.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Soft | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:23.10 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $10.50 |
| 9/14 | 11/05/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $388,060.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 2:24.30 | 10-12-9 | 13 |
| 10.6L | $57.50 |
| 6/10 | 01/03/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $377,660.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 3:02.90 | 3-2-6 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $38.90 |
| 10/16 | 21/12/2024 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $364,640.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 55kg | 2:32.90 | 6-8-10 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation didn't finish the race at Kokura on February 28 over 2860m. Won previous preparation first up by 1.75 len Fukushima on November 9 over 2750m defeating Magna Regalia carrying 60.0kg at $5.60 in a steeplechase. Not good enough for these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 28/02/2026 | 98 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 12-12 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $112.90 |
| 12/14 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:44.10 | 8-12-12 | 9 |
| 22.7L | $88.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/11/2025 | 84 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:03.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
| 6/13 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,170.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:07.90 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $13.10 |
| 4/14 | 20/07/2025 | 63 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:06.40 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $28.10 |
| 9/13 | 18/05/2025 | 49 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:12.90 | 5-9-9 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $27.80 |

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 10 of 12 runners at Kokura February 28 over 2860m, 17 len behind Clap Thunder carrying 60.0kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Kokura January 24 over 2860m defeating Seifu Satsuki carrying 60.0kg at $2.20. No cheque here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/01/2026 | 111 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:14.40 | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 05/10/2025 | 70 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:26.50 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $13.20 |
| 5/14 | 27/07/2025 | 50 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:19.00 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $22.90 |
| 6/14 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:27.30 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $87.00 |
| 8/14 | 10/05/2025 | 41 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 3-6-8 | 4 |
| 29.7L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Igarashi
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last preparation 10 of 14 starters at Nakayama March 7 over 3200m, 23 len behind Platina Dream carrying 57.0kg at $6.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Hanshin December 13 over 2970m defeating Collectanea with 56.0kg at $21.10. Has claims on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:41.20 | 2-8-10 | 14 |
| 23.1L | $6.60 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:09.60 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.60 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 98 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 56kg | 3:24.70 | 3-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $21.10 |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $309,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:58.20 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.30 |
| 1/11 | 14/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $232,750.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 10-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/05/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last start finished second of 14 runners at Nakayama on April 11 over 3200m, 0.8 len behind Meisho Sommelier carrying 60.0kg at $3.20. Run before finished third of 14 starters at Nakayama on March 7 over 3200m, 4 len behind Platina Dream carrying 60.0kg at $20.90. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:39.20 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/14 | 07/03/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:41.20 | 9-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $20.90 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:14.90 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:24.70 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/11/2025 | 133 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:00.50 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $31.10 |
| 10/14 | 06/07/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 58kg | 1:48.70 | 13-12-10 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; finished tenth of 12 runners at Kokura on January 31 over 2860m, 23 len behind Hawkfield with 57.0kg at $13.40. Second-up got back early finished eighth of 10 starters at Nakayama on March 21 over 3350m, 6 len behind Forged Brick carrying 60.0kg at $67.40. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $302,450.00 | Nakayama | 3350m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 60kg | 3:42.00 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $67.40 |
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:09.60 | 6-9-10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $13.40 |
| 5/14 | 22/11/2025 | 40 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:44.10 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $9.60 |
| 1/14 | 13/10/2025 | 113 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,840.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:21.60 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/06/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:23.80 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.90 |
| 3/14 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:14.50 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Masayuki Nakamura
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished sixth of 12 runners at Kokura on January 25 over 2860m, 21 len behind Tomoja Chic with 60.0kg at $195.10. Second-up won by 1.75 len Nakayama on March 22 over 2880m defeating Balaji with 60.0kg at $70.20 in a steeplechase. Rough place claims in a tough looking race.
Last Starts 48 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 | 22/03/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:13.80 | 2-1-1 | 14 |
| 1.8L | $70.20 |
| 6/12 | 25/01/2026 | 70 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:10.40 | 8-9-6 | 10 |
| 21.5L | $195.10 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Kota Washizu | 57kg | 3:00.50 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 16.7L | $25.40 |
| 8/12 | 19/10/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 6-9-8 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $56.10 |
| 6/13 | 10/08/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $28.00 |
| 9/14 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Soft | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:23.50 | 4-3-9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Kazuma Mori
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 12 starters at Kokura on February 15 over 2860m, 1.5 len behind Arkansas with 60.0kg at $7.20. Second run from a spell raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len Nakayama on March 8 over 2880m defeating Chandernagor with 60.0kg at $3 in a steeplechase. Fitter now and making headway every start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:18.80 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/02/2026 | 105 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:15.90 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 1.6L | $7.20 |
| 13/15 | 02/11/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $516,470.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 3-3-13 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $63.40 |
| 16/18 | 13/10/2025 | 64 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,142,200.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:18.90 | 3-3-16 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $281.30 |
| 16/17 | 10/08/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3U | $810,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:07.40 | 9-13-16 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $25.70 |
| 8/14 | 15/06/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $561,940.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 5 of 12 starters at Kokura January 31 over 2860m, 9 len behind Hawkfield with 60.0kg at $2. Previously first up; 2 of 14 starters at Hanshin December 20 over 3110m, 4 len behind T M Magic carrying 60.0kg at $8. Ready to make a bold showing.
Last Starts 98 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 | 31/01/2026 | 42 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:09.60 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/14 | 20/12/2025 | 112 | STPLE 3U | $265,880.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:33.50 | 2-2-2 | 13 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:35.30 | 4-3-7 | 13 |
| 11.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/14 | 03/08/2025 | 49 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,170.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:05.60 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.30 |
| 11/15 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $383,410.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 2:27.10 | 2-1-11 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $84.60 |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $387,080.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 58kg | 2:26.30 | 2-2-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $130.40 |