Chukyo Race 1 - Chukyo Maiden
QUEEN'S NADESHIKO (6) Failed to threaten last start at Kyoto. Expecting improvement here. Yuga Kawada is a pivotal booking. Well placed and has solid claims. LEVER DU SOLEIL (12) Ran well when 3rd last time at Hanshin. Added confidence jockey with Christophe Lemaire doing the steering. Up to these. CURLICUE (16) Was found wanting late when 5th last start at Hanshin. Atsuya Nishimura consistently performs well for this stable. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide barrier. In the mix. KAMIKAKUSHI (5) Masahiro Takeuchi 3yo first starter by Asia Express. Watch the market.

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $17.00 and came in 10th last time at Tokyo but has a nice advantage with a good alley. Likely to get back. Prefer to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Thore Hammer Hansen | 55kg | 01:33.40 | 13-12-10 | 12 |
| 12.65L | $21.00 | |
| 5/14 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:34.80 | 11-10-5 | 3 |
| 4.55L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break. Was $67.00 and improved late to finish 5th last start at Tokyo and can find a nice position from the draw. A demanding task.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 01:25.30 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 12.05L | $91.00 | |
| 16/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 01:47.60 | 9-8-5-8-16 | 7 |
| 15.75L | $31.00 | |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 4-3-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 | |
| 4/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 02:03.80 | 6-6-6-3-4 | 13 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $151.00 finished 11th last run at the track. Expected to settle towards the rear. Most likely not today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:25.00 | 11-10-11 | 7 |
| 12.15L | $301.00 | |
| 10/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 14-13-9-8-10 | 11 |
| 17.06L | $251.00 | |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 10-10-10-9 | 10 |
| 9.65L | $201.00 | |
| 13/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 01:23.30 | 11-12-13 | 18 |
| 7.75L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Started at $126.00 and gave away some ground when 13th last time at Kyoto. Might be ridden for luck. Needs significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:26.60 | 9-9-13 | 3 |
| 13.05L | $151.00 | |
| 7/13 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 01:26.60 | 10-11-7 | 4 |
| 12L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Masahiro Takeuchi 3yo by Asia Express having first race appearance. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Towards the tail last start at Kyoto. Expecting improvement here. Yuga Kawada is an advantage. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:27.00 | 6-6-3 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $31.00 and faded away to finish 9th last run at Nakayama. Others are more appealing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:11.70 | 7-7-9 | 3 |
| 11.91L | $41.00 | |
| 10/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 01:34.70 | 12-13-10 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $101.00 | |
| 5/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 10-10-5 | 6 |
| 7.55L | $81.00 | |
| 8/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 02:00.00 | 1-1-1-8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 | |
| 9/17 | 16/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:21.70 | 8-8-9 | 14 |
| 11.35L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $34.00 and outmatched in the run home when 4th last time at Hanshin. Prefer in something a lot easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 01:24.80 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5L | $51.00 | |
| 7/14 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 01:27.00 | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 2.96L | $51.00 | |
| 17/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:09.30 | 18-17-17 | 16 |
| 8.22L | $34.00 | |
| 6/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | STANDARD | Norihiro Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:00.50 | 8-10-6 | 2 |
| 4.85L | $6.00 | |
| 5/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:08.90 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.01L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. At $51.00 came in 8th last run at Nakayama. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 01:12.70 | 11-11-8 | 10 |
| 10.85L | $61.00 | |
| 10/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:09.30 | 5-6-10 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $18.00 | |
| 6/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | STANDARD | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 01:20.10 | 6-4-6 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 | |
| 3/15 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 01:12.60 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 6L | $22.00 | |
| 16/18 | 26/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Hiroyuki Uchida | 55kg | 01:21.30 | 15-17-16 | 1 |
| 20.56L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly. Was $11.00 and finished 5th last time at Hanshin. Does take a while to get into stride. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 01:13.30 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.26L | $17.00 | |
| 14/18 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 01:34.10 | 5-4-14 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $71.00 | |
| 9/17 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 01:21.90 | 14-12-9 | 8 |
| 4.51L | $51.00 | |
| 6/17 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:34.20 | 10-10-6 | 17 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
First start at the races 3yo by Isla Bonita for trainer Kunihiko Watanabe. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 3rd last time at Hanshin. Jockey Christophe Lemaire is a strong choice aboard. Chance and can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:25.70 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.05L | $4.20 | |
| 8/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:33.80 | 6-6-8 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 | |
| 4/17 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 3-4-4 | 13 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 | |
| 5/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:34.60 | 11-10-5 | 10 |
| 3.05L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $21.00 and got going late when 5th last run at Hanshin. Sharp improvement needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:25.60 | 10-12-5 | 9 |
| 3.55L | $23.00 | |
| 4/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:27.20 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 2.61L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break. Started at $101.00 and looked outclassed when 11th last time at Kyoto and dropping back to a shorter trip. In a lot of trouble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 01:54.80 | 4-7-8-11-11 | 7 |
| 18.06L | $201.00 | |
| 14/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 01:35.40 | 12-15-14 | 12 |
| 8.35L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo first starter sired by Mischevious Alex for trainer Teiichi Konno. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.25 and faded in the closing stages of the race when 5th last start at Hanshin. Atsuya Nishimura and Kazuya Takahashi must be respected together. Can win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:12.00 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 9L | $3.50 | |
| 6/14 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 01:27.00 | 1-1-6 | 13 |
| 2.95L | $3.75 | |
| 2/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:25.40 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 6L | $2.50 |