Nakayama Race 11 - Anemone Stakes(L)
BALBOA PARK (2) Racing fresh today after a break. Took charge of the race when winning by a margin of 1 1/2L last run here and putting a tidy record together. Worth a ticket. EPIC QUEEN (7) Back from a break. Assumed control from the start to win by 1/2L last run at Tokyo and having second career run. Has early speed and positions nicely. Can win this. MEISHO HAKKEI (12) Finished 6th last time at Kyoto. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Goes very close. DEAR DIAMOND (4) Fresh from a spell. Came in 9th last run at Kyoto but showing consistent performance in races. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive.

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $12.00 and faded to finish 15th last start at Hanshin but has a nice advantage with a good barrier. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 01/03/2026 | 70 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $905,730.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:34.30 | 7-7-15 | 9 |
| 8.53L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 21/12/2025 | 85 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,327,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | YIELDING | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:33.20 | 12-12-7 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $151.00 |
| 1/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 01:34.60 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Was much too speedy in front to win by a margin of 1 1/2L last run here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Definitely worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 13/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 01:33.80 | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/17 | 23/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 01:33.90 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/17 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 01:34.20 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and ran home strongly to win first up last preparation at Niigata. Will be a tough ask.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/12/2025 | 55 | ALLOW F 2 | $211,000.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 01:19.90 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 5.36L | $41.00 |
| 1/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 01:23.70 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Started $6.00 and finished 9th last run at Kyoto but solid career start. Significant value and can go close.
Last Starts 60 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 | 12/01/2026 | 169 | G3 OPEN 3 | $746,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:33.40 | 9-11-9 | 4 |
| 5.37L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 01:35.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7L | $1.04 |
| 3/17 | 08/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:23.10 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 finished 6th last start at Tokyo. Very unlikely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 14/02/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 01:21.90 | 11-12-6 | 13 |
| 2.16L | $67.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN 2 | $306,450.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 01:09.20 | 11-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 2 | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 01:22.70 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.55L | $34.00 |
| 1/16 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:09.00 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Yoshitomi Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Was competitive when 2nd last start at Kasamatsu and good career start. First race for a new trainer. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $80,357.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | FIRM | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 01:44.30 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 26/10/2025 | 17 | COND | $83,707.00 | Morioka | 1400m | GOOD | Ryuu Abe | 54kg | 01:25.20 | 8-3-2 | 9 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 09/10/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $16,243.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:01.80 | 12-12-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 01:09.40 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 4L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Set the pace to win by 1/2L last run at Tokyo and was on debut last time. Should be going forward early. Should be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 01:23.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 2 1/2L last start at Kasamatsu. Likely to get back. Not interested today.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $12,034.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | FIRM | Souichi Katou | 55kg | 01:30.20 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 10/15 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | YIELDING | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:52.20 | 8-7-10-12-10 | 5 |
| 8L | $101.00 |
| 8/13 | 26/10/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:23.20 | 12-12-8 | 13 |
| 4.86L | $126.00 |
| 10/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 01:34.90 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 11.86L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot clear to win by a margin of 3L last start at Tokyo and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Should muster plenty of early toe. Has some claims.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 31/01/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:33.40 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 3L | $17.00 |
| 2/16 | 09/11/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:34.90 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.75L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/09/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:49.40 | 7-7-7-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.75L | $91.00 |
| 7/16 | 19/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:53.20 | 13-12-11-11-7 | 15 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to claiming the win last run around here. Displays good tactical speed. Has run into the money all attempts this preparation. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 54 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,120.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:34.40 | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:50.60 | 2-2-2-2-1 | 16 |
| 0.75L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started $11.00 and came in 9th last start around here. Expected to settle towards the rear. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 61 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 | 77 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $695,420.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 13-12-12-9 | 14 |
| 4.66L | $13.00 |
| 1/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:49.60 | 6-5-4-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $5.50 and ran 6th last time at Kyoto. Might be ridden for luck. Very tidy performer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3 | $205,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:34.50 | 5-5-6 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW F 2 | $212,700.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $557,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:20.90 | 10-10-3 | 7 |
| 0.31L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | ALLOW F 2 | $222,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | YIELDING | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:21.70 | 8-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 01:21.20 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.01L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:08.80 | 9-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $10.00 and finished 7th last start at Tokyo. Rough chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 31/01/2026 | 160 | LR OPEN 3 | $386,440.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:20.70 | 12-11-7 | 3 |
| 4.06L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:34.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $19.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last run at Tokyo. Running with confidence since returning from a break. Watch the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 01:33.20 | 6-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.36L | $18.00 |
| 1/16 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:33.30 | 9-8-5-1 | 15 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 04/01/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:34.50 | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/17 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 02:01.20 | 2-2-2-2-7 | 13 |
| 6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home into 2nd last start at Kyoto. Pass at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN F 3 | $373,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:33.00 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,320.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:33.70 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.25L | $31.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:35.30 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/18 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Hiroshi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:47.20 | 4-4-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 |
| 4/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 7-8-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Handy enough when winning by 1 1/4L last start at the track and fitter for debut run. Will need to find a few more lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 01:35.10 | 1-2-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.25L | $4.75 |