Sapporo Race 8 - Allowance Race
Each of the top four picks has legitimate claims. ROUGE VIVACE (1) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1700m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MILLE BONHEURS (9) returns after a spell of 11 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. CAPE WICKHAM (7) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt off a similar break leading into this race. Will be right in the finish. G T ARIA (3) ran a better race when second-up last start, finishing fourth and beaten 1.4 lengths at this track. Should settle handy in the run and can play a major role.

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on July 26 over 1700m, 3 len behind Margot Suns carrying 53.0kg at $6.80. The run before that 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1800m, 2 len behind K Two Livre carrying 53.0kg at $27.50. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 53kg | 1:45.00 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/16 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 53kg | 1:52.50 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $27.50 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 7-3-5 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $11.30 |
| 11/16 | 08/03/2026 | 62 | ALLOW F 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $8.20 |
| 1/14 | 05/01/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $12.20 |
| 5/13 | 30/11/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Hakodate Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, long-neck behind Himino Etoile carrying 51.0kg at $54.20. Second-up 10th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 14 len behind Princess Atsuko carrying 51.0kg at $8.90. Prepared to risk today.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 51kg | 1:43.10 | 2-6-10 | 12 |
| 14.0L | $8.90 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | 188 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 51kg | 1:44.70 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $54.20 |
| 11/11 | 05/01/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:52.40 | 1-2-11 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $163.30 |
| 16/16 | 02/11/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 2 | $214,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 15-14-16 | 8 |
| 26.6L | $214.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:48.80 | 1-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/14 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:47.10 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $74.30 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up failed to make an impression; 7th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 9 len behind Princess Atsuko with 53.0kg at $5.40. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track on August 8 over 1700m, 1.4 len behind Kalmia Crown with 53.0kg at $10.80. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 53kg | 1:47.20 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $10.80 |
| 7/14 | 19/07/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 53kg | 1:43.10 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $5.40 |
| 1/15 | 05/04/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $17.10 |
| 8/14 | 05/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 9-9-8 | 13 |
| 5.1L | $13.80 |
| 7/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 5-4-7 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on July 26 over 1700m, 8 len behind Margot Suns with 52.0kg at $15. The run before that 5th of 9 at Hakodate Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Himino Etoile with 52.0kg at $34.70. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:45.00 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:44.70 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $34.70 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:44.90 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $10.60 |
| 8/16 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $12.90 |
| 3/15 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 6-2-3 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $5.80 |
| 9/15 | 01/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:46.70 | 1-1-9 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Kazuma Harada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 5 over 1700m, 12 len behind Wunderbar with 53.0kg at $16. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at this track on August 8 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Kalmia Crown carrying 56.0kg at $27.60. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 13 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 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 1:47.20 | 8-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $27.60 |
| 5/15 | 05/07/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:45.00 | 11-11-5 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/16 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:52.50 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/03/2026 | 75 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:52.90 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/15 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:53.80 | 7-8-3 | 15 |
| 10.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/15 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:51.30 | 9-8-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Tokyo Dirt April 25 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Merci Je T'aime with 56.0kg at $18. First up last campaign fourth of 15 at Fukushima Dirt April 12 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Cuthbert Tesoro carrying 54.0kg at $8.90. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 15-15-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $18.00 |
| 4/15 | 12/04/2026 | 78 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:46.90 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $8.90 |
| 5/11 | 24/01/2026 | 74 | ALLOW FM 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 11-8-5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $58.50 |
| 3/11 | 11/11/2025 | 11 | B7 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 7-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $14,410.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:50.70 | 7-3-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 17/10/2025 | 30 | C6 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 5 over 1700m, 8 len behind Wunderbar with 56.0kg at $5.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 16 over 1600m, neck behind Chigiri with 56.0kg at $2.90. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 05/07/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 4-6-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/14 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:37.60 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/16 | 25/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 11-9-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/15 | 01/03/2026 | 85 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 7-6-3 | 14 |
| 5.5L | $15.20 |
| 13/15 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW F 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 5-7-13 | 15 |
| 7.5L | $16.40 |
| 4/15 | 16/11/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 13 at Sapporo on August 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Inubono Utagoe with 53.0kg at $22. Previously second-up ran last of 16 in Listed grade at Nakayama at Nakayama on March 14 over 1600m, 15 len behind Dear Diamond with 55.0kg at $22. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/08/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 53kg | 1:29.00 | 12-10-9 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $22.00 |
| 16/16 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN F 3 | $365,090.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 9-8-7-16 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $22.00 |
| 15/15 | 01/03/2026 | 70 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $905,730.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 7-7-15 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $18.60 |
| 7/14 | 21/12/2025 | 85 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,327,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 12-12-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $124.70 |
| 1/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Hanshin Dirt June 7 over 1800m, 4 len behind K Two Livre with 53.0kg at $8.80. On debut second of 14 at Hanshin Dirt March 7 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Strada carrying 55.0kg at $9.80. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 53kg | 1:52.50 | 3-2-7 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $8.80 |
| 1/11 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/16 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 7-2-2 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5 len win at this track on August 2 over 1700m defeating Tagano Sylphy carrying 55.0kg at $31.30. Previously second-up ran second last of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 19 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 55.0kg at $42.90. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 19 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 | 02/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $31.30 |
| 14/16 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 8-13-14 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $15.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 10-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $24.30 |
| 14/15 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 11-13-14 | 14 |
| 19.8L | $42.90 |
| 6/14 | 29/03/2026 | 127 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 3-3-6 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $10.30 |
| 10/15 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 12-13-10 | 13 |
| 19.4L | $23.50 |