Kokura Race 3 - Maiden Race
A race of few chances. FANCY FRILL (8) finished second, beaten half a length, when resuming from a spell last start over 1000m at this track after she was prominent at the corner. Nicely placed in this modest line-up to go one better. PAS DE ZEPHYR (5) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth after being in contention on the bend. Better than most of these and looms as the logical threat. KOYU NEROGA (6) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she was beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 1000m at this track. Strips fitter and can finish a bit closer. WIDE ALBA (14) finished 9 lengths away in 12th after being prominent at the turn at his last appearance over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt on January 4. One for the exotics.

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 14 at Fukushima Dirt on November 22 over 1700m, 21 len behind Wing Blue with 55.0kg at $35.80. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at Niigata on August 24 over 2000m, 7 len behind Cosmo Elvar with 55.0kg at $11.90. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 22/11/2025 | 90 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 11-12-14 | 11 |
| 21.3L | $35.80 |
| 9/14 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 3-3-9 | 12 |
| 7.4L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Tokyo October 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Schau Ma Mal with 55.0kg at $258.10. On debut sixth of 11 at Fukushima July 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rinen Tairin carrying 55.0kg at $43.50. Others rate better.
Last Starts 116 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 | 13/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $258.10 |
| 12/16 | 21/09/2025 | 57 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 6-5-5-12 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $252.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 5-5-8 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $35.90 |
| 6/11 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:11.60 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $43.50 |

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Makfi out of Archetype. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 9th of 16 at Nakayama on December 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Samuhara with 53.0kg at $57. Second-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Cockpit Sight carrying 54.0kg at $184.70. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:12.70 | 14-13-10 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $184.70 |
| 9/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:09.40 | 10-7-9 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $57.00 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming 5th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on October 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Fiable with 52.0kg at $25.90. Second run from a spell 6th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tiny Wonder carrying 52.0kg at $34.10. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 13/12/2025 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:25.50 | 2-1-6 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $34.10 |
| 5/12 | 19/10/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:25.40 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $25.90 |
| 14/16 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 12-12-14 | 12 |
| 20.6L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Kattappa with 52.0kg at $81.70. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on November 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind T O Natalie with 52.0kg at $193.60. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 24/01/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 0:59.40 | 6-5-4 | 14 |
| 6.1L | $81.70 |
| 9/14 | 22/11/2025 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:13.20 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $193.60 |
| 14/14 | 28/09/2025 | 71 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:21.70 | 5-8-14 | 13 |
| 19.4L | $110.70 |
| 9/18 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 53kg | 1:10.30 | 6-7-9 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $24.90 |
| 3/16 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $43.20 |
| 15/17 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 13-13-15 | 14 |
| 19.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on September 27 over 1400m, 26 len behind Brontes carrying 54.0kg at $19.30. First up last campaign 12th of 18 at Niigata on July 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ecoro Alba carrying 55.0kg at $41.50. Might need the run.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 27/09/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 10-9-13 | 15 |
| 26.8L | $19.30 |
| 12/18 | 26/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 8-10-12 | 16 |
| 11.2L | $41.50 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Woman's Power carrying 55.0kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mont Saint Golden with 53.0kg at $6.40. Fitter and looks the winner.
Last Starts 6 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 | 31/01/2026 | 68 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 0:58.90 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/16 | 24/11/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 4/16 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.90 |
| 4/15 | 19/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:11.10 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $6.40 |
| 5/16 | 21/09/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:13.30 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/16 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $28.60 |

Jockey: Taiki Hashiki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Hanshin Dirt September 13 over 1200m, 20 len behind Idaten Shacho carrying 54.0kg at $53.10. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt August 30 over 1800m, 22 len behind Dantsu Shitan carrying 54.0kg at $25.70. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:12.70 | 2-2-8 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $53.10 |
| 11/14 | 30/08/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:55.50 | 1-1-11 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $25.70 |
| 13/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:14.40 | 1-3-13 | 16 |
| 14.6L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Zephyr Tesoro carrying 54.0kg at $33. Before that 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ho O Hessen with 56.0kg at $13.10. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:13.90 | 6-6-9 | 14 |
| 9.1L | $33.00 |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:11.30 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $13.10 |
| 14/16 | 16/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 3-5-14 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $79.80 |
| 14/16 | 28/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:08.70 | 13-15-14 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $50.50 |
| 13/15 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 6-6-13 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Danon Kingly out of La Lode. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 27 over 1800m, 24 len behind Kenton carrying 55.0kg at $3.30. Returned from break struggled in the run home; 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 24 len behind Fighter Jet carrying 57.0kg at $17.10. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 11/01/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 1-2-13 | 15 |
| 24.2L | $17.10 |
| 15/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 8-9-15 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 16 at Nakayama on January 5 over 1600m, 28 len behind Daytona Champ carrying 57.0kg at $144.70. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 05/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-11-16-16 | 6 |
| 28.4L | $144.70 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Reignite with 57.0kg at $68.80. The run before that 7th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 24 over 1150m, 13 len behind Lux Raymond carrying 55.0kg at $44.60. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 04/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:13.20 | 3-3-12 | 13 |
| 9.3L | $68.80 |
| 7/16 | 24/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 10-9-7 | 14 |
| 13.3L | $44.60 |
| 11/16 | 11/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 10-10-11 | 11 |
| 12.2L | $25.10 |
| 10/13 | 21/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:26.40 | 9-9-10 | 12 |
| 10.2L | $19.80 |
| 3/12 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 9-8-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.60 |
| 0/12 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:00.20 | 0() | 11 |
| 99.0L | $11.20 |