Nakayama Race 4 - Maiden Race
INAZUMA DAIMON (8) Kept chasing when 2nd last time at Tokyo and honest performer putting a tidy record together. No surprise to see a win. AOHARU BLUES (11) Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Tailed off to finish 16th last start at this track. Happy to overlook that run. Shows good finishing speed. Key player. NIGHT BIRD (4) Passed some rivals in the late stages when 5th last time at Tokyo but will be down in distance. Exotics chance. MEDICI POWER (13) First up from a break of 13 weeks and flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 5 1/2L first up last preparation at Tokyo. Sound chances.

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 finished 10th last time at Kokura but drawn the rails. Still a maiden after 8 starts. Looks highly doubtful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 02:01.80 | 11-9-12-11-10 | 2 |
| 10.51L | $91.00 |
| 11/16 | 01/02/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 55kg | 01:46.80 | 8-8-9-11 | 15 |
| 12.11L | $126.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 01:47.90 | 8-6-8-6 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 14/14 | 02/11/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | HEAVY | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 01:24.00 | 11-11-14 | 11 |
| 20.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | STANDARD | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 01:48.80 | 6-7-7-4-6 | 9 |
| 10.75L | $6.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | STANDARD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:47.10 | 4-4-3-5-12 | 9 |
| 24.06L | $4.80 |
| 4/11 | 19/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:49.00 | 6-6-5-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $7.50 | |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:51.10 | 5-6-6-4-3 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $17.00 and came in 9th last time at Kokura but drawn nicely. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 08/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Arata Saitou | 57kg | 01:47.50 | 9-10-11-13-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:55.20 | 3-5-6-9-11 | 10 |
| 24.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/16 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | HEAVY | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 01:36.00 | 9-9-6 | 14 |
| 5.6L | $61.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 01:34.10 | 3-3-7 | 11 |
| 6.31L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At $51.00 gave away some ground when 13th last time at Tokyo and back to a shorter trip. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 21/02/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 02:26.80 | 7-8-7-6-13 | 7 |
| 10.09L | $81.00 |
| 8/18 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 02:02.50 | 8-8-10-11-8 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/16 | 07/12/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 01:48.90 | 7-7-9-7-9 | 9 |
| 5.31L | $61.00 |
| 8/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 01:50.20 | 9-7-7-8 | 14 |
| 4.25L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and chased well when 5th last time at Tokyo but down in distance. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 02:26.80 | 6-7-9-10-5 | 3 |
| 4.01L | $15.00 |
| 7/18 | 17/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 02:00.70 | 7-7-9-9-7 | 11 |
| 2.82L | $14.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 01:46.70 | 6-6-7-4 | 9 |
| 5.85L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $201.00 and ran 7th last time at this venue. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Difficult to warm to at present.
Last Starts 48 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 | 24/01/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 01:57.00 | 14-14-14-13-7 | 10 |
| 9.26L | $251.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 01:47.00 | 11-11-11-12 | 5 |
| 23.15L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ryota Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Started $126.00 and faded to finish 9th last run at this venue but having second race start. Will need to find a few more lengths.
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 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryota Kobayashi | 57kg | 01:55.90 | 7-7-8-8-9 | 3 |
| 15L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $71.00 and finished 8th last start at this venue. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Cannot have under these circumstances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 01/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 01:55.00 | 15-14-16-15-8 | 2 |
| 10.61L | $126.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 01:55.20 | 6-6-8-8-9 | 12 |
| 19.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 01:55.70 | 13-13-12-8-6 | 4 |
| 13.35L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong late when 2nd last time at Tokyo and solid career start. Attracts support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 14/02/2026 | 82 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 01:38.50 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $1.40 |
| 2/15 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 01:37.70 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.13 |
| 2/15 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 01:38.10 | 8-6-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 2/16 | 04/10/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 01:38.90 | 4-4-2 | 14 |
| 2L | $1.28 |
| 2/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 01:56.70 | 6-6-6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.50 faded away to finish 12th last run at Tokyo but fitter for debut run. Does take a while to get into stride. Hard to see it being competitive today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:39.80 | 9-9-12 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $23.00 and weakened to finish 11th last time at Tokyo. Won't be far away during the run. Slim possibilty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Teruo Eda | 57kg | 01:38.80 | 6-5-11 | 11 |
| 18.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 57kg | 01:39.70 | 2-1-4 | 13 |
| 9.1L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after break. At $5.00 couldn't stay in touch when 16th last start around here. Happy to overlook that run. Will be trying to topple them late. Good chance in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 01:56.20 | 4-4-6-14-16 | 9 |
| 48.35L | $6.00 |
| 5/16 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | HEAVY | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 01:53.90 | 10-11-4-4-5 | 16 |
| 1.31L | $13.00 |
| 8/16 | 30/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 01:37.70 | 11-11-8 | 9 |
| 12.71L | $19.00 |
| 6/16 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 01:39.60 | 14-12-6 | 15 |
| 7.05L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Started $201.00 and didn't threaten when 16th last start at this track but was on debut last time. Might be ridden for luck. Appears tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 01:11.30 | 10-11-16 | 8 |
| 23.67L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 13 weeks and showed a good turn of foot when 3rd first up last preparation at Tokyo. Has a nice turn of foot. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 13/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 01:56.10 | 10-10-8-5-6 | 9 |
| 6.85L | $6.50 |
| 3/15 | 23/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 01:38.80 | 12-9-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $126.00 and came in 8th last run at Kokura but going back up in trip. Likely to get back in the field. Not threatening these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 01/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1000m | GOOD | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 00:57.80 | 14-13-8 | 4 |
| 13L | $251.00 |
| 15/16 | 10/01/2026 | 104 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:12.60 | 14-14-15 | 4 |
| 14.51L | $301.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:54.60 | 11-11-12-12-11 | 10 |
| 40.25L | $251.00 |
| 13/15 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Tatsuki Endou | 52kg | 01:12.00 | 9-9-13 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $251.00 |
| 12/17 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 01:21.70 | 14-13-12 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo debutant by Just A Way for trainer Masakazu Ikegami. Market as guide.

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last time at Urawa. Likely to get back. Could feature here.
Last Starts 15 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 | 26/02/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $50,056.00 | Urawa | 1400m | HEAVY | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 01:28.90 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 6L | $15.00 |
| 9/16 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 01:12.90 | 11-12-9 | 14 |
| 10.31L | $201.00 |
| 8/16 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Genki Mizunuma | 53kg | 01:11.70 | 11-13-8 | 9 |
| 10.01L | $301.00 |
| 10/16 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 01:12.90 | 16-16-10 | 2 |
| 9.06L | $301.00 |
| 14/14 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 01:22.80 | 12-13-14 | 12 |
| 18.65L | $251.00 |