Kokura Race 2 - Maiden Race
MR MABO (5) was narrowly beaten at his latest appearance at Fukushima over 1200m 12 weeks ago. Has ability and overdue. Gets chance fresh. MOZU V (8) looked good at his only appearance three-and-a-half months ago over 1200m at Fukushima, finishing third and beaten 1.1 lengths. Likely improver and can feature again. BRAVE SOLDIER (10) faced the starter for the first time and finished sixth last start at Nakayama over 1600m, beaten 4 lengths. Improver who can feature in the finish. KURONA (4) has not raced since his debut back on September 15 when he finished seventh over 1600m at Hanshin. Should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at Kyoto November 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind A Shin Teaser carrying 56.0kg at $12.30. On debut seventh of 17 at Kyoto October 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mild Best with 56.0kg at $7.20. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $12.30 |
| 7/17 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:22.20 | 6-6-7 | 14 |
| 4.4L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Nakayama December 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nil Mahanel carrying 55.0kg at $259.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt October 19 over 1200m, 27 len behind Mont Saint Golden with 55.0kg at $182.70. Not at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 14/12/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 5-5-9 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $259.90 |
| 15/15 | 19/10/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:11.10 | 15-15-15 | 9 |
| 27.3L | $182.70 |
| 7/11 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $233.90 |
| 5/12 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 0:55.20 | 5() | 5 |
| 9.1L | $26.10 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:10.70 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $133.50 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hosho Lux with 55.0kg at $65.80. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 4-4-12 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $65.80 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 10 at Hanshin on September 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind I Got It with 55.0kg at $7.80. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Fukushima November 24 over 1200m, a nose behind Jasper Ruby with 56.0kg at $6.50. On debut fourth of 13 at Fukushima June 29 over 1800m, 5 len behind Los Paredones with 55.0kg at $29. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 24/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:09.00 | 5-3-2 | 15 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:23.20 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $11.30 |
| 4/12 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 5-4-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $13.20 |
| 5/10 | 19/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 6-8-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $28.40 |
| 4/13 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 5-4-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 18 at Kyoto on January 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Pager carrying 55.0kg at $8.40. Sure to improve and can measure up this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Zephyr Tesoro with 57.0kg at $11.30. Before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama on December 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Balboa Park with 56.0kg at $185.80. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 34 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 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 15-15-10 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $11.30 |
| 9/16 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 9-4-5-9 | 15 |
| 8.6L | $185.80 |
| 8/15 | 22/11/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:47.90 | 5-3-8 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $42.60 |
| 7/12 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 10-8-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $105.40 |
| 7/11 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 9-6-7 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $11.60 |
| 10/13 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 13-12-10 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on November 8 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Divine Sky carrying 54.0kg at $2. Sure to be ready to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:09.20 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 18 at this track on January 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mitono Rin carrying 55.0kg at $189.40. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Tokyo on November 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mor Nike carrying 55.0kg at $79.60. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 25/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:08.00 | 14-13-6 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $189.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:23.50 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $79.60 |
| 10/16 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 6-5-10 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $34.20 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 16 at Nakayama on January 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Daytona Champ with 54.0kg at $6.50. Improver who looks well placed and can measure up.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 05/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-1-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 3rd of 14 at Tokyo on November 24 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cafe Lover carrying 56.0kg at $52.50. Last start 12th of 17 at Chukyo on December 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Terviseks carrying 56.0kg at $29. Needs plenty of improvement to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Y Shibata | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 13-13-12 | 12 |
| 6.9L | $29.00 |
| 3/14 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 2-2-3 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $52.50 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt November 15 over 1400m, 14 len behind Smart Julius carrying 56.0kg at $280.40. On debut 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Kakuuchi with 55.0kg at $44.90. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $280.40 |
| 11/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 7-7-11 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $44.90 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 4th of 16 at Nakayama on September 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lamprog with 52.0kg at $21.20. Returned from break 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Santo Mare with 54.0kg at $4.20. Don't underestimate.
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 | 17/01/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 7-9-5 | 14 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/16 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:09.00 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $21.20 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Tokyo November 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Gobadu carrying 55.0kg at $36.30. On debut eighth of 13 at Nakayama September 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Thunderstruck carrying 55.0kg at $10. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 6-5-7 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $36.30 |
| 5/17 | 15/11/2025 | 61 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $85.30 |
| 8/13 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 7-7-9-8 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 20 over 1200m, 10 len behind Spieler carrying 55.0kg at $91.80. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 27 over 1200m, 12 len behind Copano Thomas carrying 52.0kg at $576. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | 84 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:12.50 | 14-13-12 | 13 |
| 10.8L | $91.80 |
| 9/16 | 27/09/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:11.80 | 6-5-9 | 14 |
| 12.3L | $576.00 |
| 11/15 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:12.80 | 15-15-11 | 12 |
| 18.2L | $358.80 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 13th of 18 at Chukyo on December 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Happy Lucky with 53.0kg at $140.40. First up last campaign 15th of 18 at Hanshin on September 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Predateur carrying 53.0kg at $53.90. May need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 06/12/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:09.30 | 14-12-13 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $140.40 |
| 15/18 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:24.30 | 6-10-15 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $53.90 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 18 at this track on January 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Kashino Rihanna with 52.0kg at $137.60. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at Niigata on August 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Taisei Fresa carrying 55.0kg at $32.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 31/01/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:08.50 | 9-8-5 | 18 |
| 1.7L | $137.60 |
| 13/18 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:21.50 | 13-13-13 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $111.70 |
| 14/18 | 18/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 16-16-14 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $49.60 |
| 13/15 | 14/09/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:12.60 | 11-10-13 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $10.60 |
| 6/18 | 10/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 8-7-6 | 15 |
| 5.3L | $32.30 |
| 2/16 | 19/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:12.30 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 18 at this track on January 31 over 1200m, long-neck behind Kashino Rihanna with 54.0kg at $26.40. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at Tokyo on November 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Chartres with 55.0kg at $270.90. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 31/01/2026 | 68 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:08.50 | 1-1-3 | 15 |
| 0.4L | $26.40 |
| 9/18 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 6-6-9 | 18 |
| 8.6L | $47.00 |
| 5/18 | 09/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 9-10-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $270.90 |
| 15/16 | 21/09/2025 | 78 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:13.30 | 7-9-15 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $10.40 |
| 7/8 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Y | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:10.40 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $19.10 |
| 5/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 0:56.40 | 4-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $13.50 |