Fukushima Race 5 - Maiden Race
ARAMUSHA PYRRHUS (3) Made some ground late when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Chukyo and promising career start. Should race on the speed. Massive hope. FLYING VENUS (11) 3yo by Epiphaneia racing as a debutant for Hiroyasu Tanaka. Watch the market moves. BOUQUET (10) 3yo by Epiphaneia on debut for trainer Haruki Sugiyama. Market as guide. CRYING NOW (14) 3yo debutant by Satono Diamond for Makoto Saito. Watch for a sign in the market.

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Odds of $23.00 and ran past a few when 5th last start at Chukyo and fitter for debut run. Does take a while to get into stride. A difficult test here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Suguru Hamanaka | 57kg | 02:00.30 | 15-15-15-13-5 | 14 |
| 5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming from a spell. At $3.50 finished 7th last time at Nakayama but having second career run. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 02:04.00 | 12-13-13-14-7 | 14 |
| 2.45L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
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Caught the eye when 2nd last time at Chukyo and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Will be positive in the run early. Gets a solid chance here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 02:01.40 | 3-3-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.06 | |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 02:00.70 | 1-1-1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 | |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 02:04.40 | 2-2-2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.05L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a break. Started at $71.00 and came in 7th last run at Nakayama but was a debutant last start. Might be ridden for luck. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 02:01.80 | 12-13-10-11-7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
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3yo by Suave Richard having initial appearance for Haruki Sugiyama. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $14.00 and lost ground late when 4th last time at Nakayama. Has shown early pace in races to date. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 02:00.30 | 1-1-1-1-4 | 15 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 | |
| 4/17 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:46.70 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.75L | $51.00 | |
| 16/18 | 05/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 02:01.10 | 8-11-11-17-16 | 16 |
| 9.33L | $91.00 | |
| 9/16 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 02:00.70 | 3-3-4-4-9 | 3 |
| 12.52L | $6.00 | |
| 3/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 02:04.80 | 1-1-1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.05L | $5.00 | |
| 3/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 02:01.60 | 4-4-5-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 | |
| 7/15 | 13/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 01:53.60 | 7-8-8-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 55kgs
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3yo by Rey De Oro first starter for Daiki Yajima. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 54kgs
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First up and strong effort to run into 3rd beaten by 3/4L first up last preparation at Nakayama. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 02:02.10 | 10-10-10-13-10 | 5 |
| 10.36L | $126.00 | |
| 11/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 02:02.50 | 13-14-16-14-11 | 5 |
| 7.25L | $34.00 | |
| 5/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 01:59.90 | 11-10-10-5 | 7 |
| 7.75L | $301.00 | |
| 16/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 02:01.10 | 15-15-16-16-16 | 6 |
| 9.78L | $41.00 | |
| 7/16 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 02:00.70 | 5-5-6-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.26L | $8.50 | |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 02:03.10 | 6-6-6-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after a 28 week break. Started at $67.00 and weakened to finish 10th last start at Hanshin but having second race start. Unlikely to go close.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 55kg | 02:01.50 | 7-8-8-9-10 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
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Epiphaneia 3yo on debut for trainer Haruki Sugiyama. Follow the money.

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
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First appearance at the races 3yo by Epiphaneia for Hiroyasu Tanaka. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break. Started $11.00 and ran 6th last time at Nakayama but having second race start. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroyuki Uchida | 55kg | 02:04.00 | 6-6-5-5-6 | 3 |
| 2.15L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a break. Started $10.00 and lost ground in the run home when 12th last run at Tokyo but was on debut last time. Will be facing a challenge.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Masami Matsuoka | 56kg | 01:49.60 | 1-1-2-12 | 9 |
| 12.15L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
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3yo by Satono Diamond having first race appearance for Makoto Saito. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
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First up from a break. Fairly underwhelming when 17th last run at Kyoto but having second career run. Likely to get back in the run. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 01:35.90 | 18-18-17 | 11 |
| 15.75L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming. Odds of $21.00 and just average when 17th last run at Nakayama but was a debutant last start. Likely to get back. Will need everything to go right.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/17 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 02:04.00 | 17-17-17-17-17 | 16 |
| 38.85L | $23.00 |