Nakayama Race 1 - Maiden Race
EARTH AXIS (7) First run back from a break. Competed in a tight contest last start at the track and fitter for debut run. Winnable race. ASCOT VERT (6) First up after 12 weeks and came on strongly when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L first up last preparation at Tokyo. Expecting to settle positively. Appears well in this. ECORO STORM (8) Outpaced some runners late when 5th last time around here. Underrated. GOLD BELIEVE (12) 3yo first starter sired by Gold Actor for Shintarou Suzuki. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $3.75 ran 6th last run at Tokyo but having second career run. Likely to get back in the field. Drawn well. Watch betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:27.60 | 11-14-6 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 31 weeks. Was $35.00 and tailed off to finish 7th last start at Sapporo but having second career run. Has a positive draw. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:50.00 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $46.70 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 2 1/2L last run at Kyoto. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $140.00 |
| 6/16 | 01/02/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 12-12-6 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $55.70 |
| 7/13 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.40 |
| 13/18 | 23/11/2025 | 84 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 6-6-6-13 | 15 |
| 8.7L | $61.80 |
| 6/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 8-8-6 | 11 |
| 5.4L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $16.00 and didn't find the line when 9th last run at the track. Gets back and needs luck. Has struggled so far this campaign. Could feature here.
Last Starts 12 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 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 1-1-9 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $23.20 |
| 10/18 | 25/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:59.50 | 6-1-10 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $47.40 |
| 6/15 | 21/12/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Y | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:52.20 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $116.10 |
| 9/12 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 2:01.20 | 11-12-12-9 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $65.80 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 2:01.10 | 10-9-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $86.80 |
| 9/14 | 20/09/2025 | 90 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 2:01.60 | 10-12-9 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $111.80 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Started $126.00 and finished 7th last run at this track but having second race start. Prefer others.
Last Starts 5 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 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $231.40 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 12 weeks and finished strongly when 2nd first up last preparation at Tokyo. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 83 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 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/16 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 3-3-2 | 14 |
| 1.3L | $47.10 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Right up there last start at the track and having second race start. Rates as one of the key chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $6.50 and hit the line well when 5th last time here. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 12 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 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 5-2-5 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/14 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 7-7-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $12.70 |
| 4/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 11-8-4 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $72.10 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $13.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 14th last run at Tokyo. Change in trainer. Likely to get back. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Rachel King | 55kg | 1:26.40 | 12-13-14 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $21.60 |
| 5/16 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rachel King | 55kg | 1:13.20 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $39.00 |
| 7/16 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:13.10 | 14-14-7 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $42.40 |
| 13/16 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 15-15-13 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Was $126.00 and performed below standard when 15th last start at Tokyo. Coming to a new trainer. Might be ridden for luck. Not interested today.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:21.70 | 18-18-15 | 17 |
| 9.5L | $328.80 |
| 9/16 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:26.60 | 12-12-9 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $206.40 |
| 9/14 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:25.50 | 13-13-9 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $64.80 |
| 10/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:20.80 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $102.00 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $11.00 and made up ground when 4th last time at the track. Strong claims.
Last Starts 54 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 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:57.40 | 4-2-4 | 13 |
| 3.4L | $7.60 |
| 5/16 | 11/01/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:56.90 | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 11/16 | 06/12/2025 | 54 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:26.80 | 5-5-11 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $64.70 |
| 8/15 | 13/10/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 9-5-8 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $17.40 |
| 12/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 11-13-12 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing as a debutant 3yo by Gold Actor for Shintarou Suzuki. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Started at $67.00 and mediocre display when 10th last time here. Hasn't broken through maiden grade after 9 starts. Prefer in a much weaker race.
Last Starts 5 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 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:56.20 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 22.9L | $134.80 |
| 10/14 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 13-13-10 | 14 |
| 8.4L | $65.50 |
| 7/16 | 18/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:13.10 | 10-10-7 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $85.50 |
| 11/16 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 11-11-11-11 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $78.30 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $23.10 |
| 10/17 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 12-12-10 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $44.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $51.00 and finished 11th last run at Tokyo but was a debutant last start. Might have to make up considerable ground. Hard to see it being good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:27.60 | 13-13-11 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $108.60 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $67.00 and ran 7th last start here. Expected to settle towards the tail. Can't back with any confidence.
Last Starts 12 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 | 01/03/2026 | 85 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $112.70 |
| 13/13 | 06/12/2025 | 54 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 1-4-13 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $26.40 |
| 10/15 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 12-11-10 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $28.40 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | 6 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 8-9-3 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $26.70 |
| 8/16 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 9-6-8 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $20.10 |