Nakayama Race 1 - Mdn Race
ALBION RISE (1) sets the standard second up after a Nakayama 1200m debut 2nd 20 days ago from barrier 1, sticking on throughout at 55kg; same alley and jockey suit. ARBORVITAE (12) is the danger second up after a Nakayama 1200m 3rd 13 days ago (4.75L at 16 SP) and can roll forward despite a wider gate. Of the rest, RICORDI ORO (4) has race fitness third up with two Niigata 1200m runs (5th then 7th), while IVY KAIROS (9) wasn’t far off the placings when 5th of 10 at Niigata 1200m first up and can improve second up.

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuted 20 days ago at Nakayama over 1200m, racing on the pace from barrier 1 and finishing 2nd of 14 under 55kg at SP 5 on a muddy track (beaten 10L by Pod Beat). Stays at the same course and trip, again from the inside draw, and is second-up with the same rider-trainer combination that has already produced that placing; a repeat of that tactical position gives him a solid platform to progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | 01:11.30 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 10L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ryuichi Sugahara
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after debuting 13 days ago at Nakayama over 1200m, beaten 11.66L in 11th on a SLOPPY track at $126. Draws better in barrier 2 and sticks at 55kg; natural improvement is the hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | SLOPPY | Ryuichi Sugahara | 55kg | 01:11.90 | 6-6-11 | 4 |
| 11.66L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 53kgs
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Second-up after a Sapporo 1500m debut 20 days ago when she raced on speed from barrier 10 before fading to 10th of 14, 9L behind Schwarze Perle at $91. Draws much better in barrier 3 and drops back 300m, with 53kg this time, which could help her settle and finish off more effectively.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:31.50 | 2-2-2-10 | 10 |
| 9L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up after two Niigata 1200m runs, improving from 5th beaten 7.85L at $29 to 7th beaten 8.35L at $8 when ridden cold from a wide gate. Draws much better in barrier 4 and sticks at 52kg with Shoma Sato again; a economical run could see further progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | STANDARD | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 01:12.30 | 14-14-7 | 14 |
| 8.35L | $8.00 | |
| 5/14 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | GOOD | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 01:13.00 | 9-9-5 | 2 |
| 7.85L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up and back to 1400m after a Niigata 1400m run on 8 Aug where she settled midfield and finished 6th/13, 3.56L off Groovens at $51 carrying 55kg. Barrier 5 is a better draw than last start (9), and with 55kg again she has a platform to hold her spot and improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Miyabi Mutou | 55kg | 01:21.70 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 3.56L | $51.00 | |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Miyabi Mutou | 55kg | 01:34.30 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuted 13 days ago at Nakayama over 1200m on a sloppy track, finishing 12th of 12, beaten 31.66L at $101 after settling last throughout. Second-up from barrier 6 with the same rider at 55kg; improvement is needed but a cleaner surface and added experience could help her settle and finish off better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | SLOPPY | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:11.90 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 31.66L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up after two 1200m runs, most recently 12th of 16 at Nakayama on 13 Sep (Class not stated) beaten 15.6L on a muddy track at $251 after racing back from barrier 14. Draws better in barrier 7 and stays at 55kg; looking for a sharper showing with the kinder gate and short 12-day turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 13/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 01:11.60 | 11-11-12 | 14 |
| 15.6L | $251.00 | |
| 16/16 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 01:10.50 | 16-16-16 | 11 |
| 15.26L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Kazuma Harada
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up on a short turnaround after debuting at Nakayama over 1200m, where she settled last and finished 15th of 16, beaten 17.9L at $81 under 55kg. Sticks to the same track and trip from a similar barrier, and the switch to Kazuma Harada offers a different ride; natural improvement is the aim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 19/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 55kg | 01:09.60 | 16-16-15 | 8 |
| 17.9L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after debuting at Niigata over 1200m when 5th of 10, beaten 12.75L at SP $5 under 55kg, settling midfield before holding position. Drawn wider today (barrier rises from 2 to 9), with the same jockey and trainer combination. With 48 days between runs, she looks a work in progress but can take benefit from that first outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:13.10 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.75L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 54kgs
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Second up after a Nakayama 1800m run 13 days ago when racing handy early from barrier 3 before fading to 9th of 12, 16.55L behind Success Boy at $14 on a sloppy track. Drops 600m in trip and shifts to barrier 10, with Koo Nagahama staying on and 54kg again; looking for improvement back to sprint conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | SLOPPY | Koo Nagahama | 54kg | 01:54.20 | 3-3-6-6-9 | 3 |
| 16.55L | $14.00 | |
| 12/14 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:24.60 | 13-13-12 | 6 |
| 27.35L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Hiroyuki Uchida
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a 75-day break and drops 600m in trip, which could suit given his debut was over 1800m from a wide gate. On debut at Fukushima (1800m, GOOD) he drew 13 and finished 16th of 16, beaten 39.71L at $151 after settling back. Small barrier improvement to 11 here and retains 55kg; needs to show sharp progress at this shorter journey.
Last Starts 75 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 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 01:49.90 | 11-10-11-12-16 | 13 |
| 39.71L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuted 13 days ago at Nakayama over 1200m and boxed on for 3rd/12, beaten 4.75L on a sloppy track at $16 after racing handy throughout under 55kg. Second-up now with the same jockey but faces a much wider draw (barrier 12 from 2), so a repeat of that professional effort would keep him in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | SLOPPY | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 01:11.90 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.75L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a Nakayama 1200m debut 13 days ago when 9th of 12 on a sloppy track, beaten 9.16L at $51 carrying 55kg from barrier 8. Draws wider in 13 today but benefits from that experience; needs to lift, yet the quick turnaround could help him sharpen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | SLOPPY | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 01:11.90 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 9.16L | $51.00 |