Nakayama Race 9 - Saffron Sho
RISANAUTR (7) impressed on debut at Fukushima over 1800m, winning by 3.5L after racing on speed, and the drop to 1600m looks suitable. U W ONE (6) also dominated first-up at Kokura over 1800m by 2.5L leading throughout, and can measure up again at this trip. SILVER WILL (3) was all-the-way winner at Sapporo over 1800m and maps well from barrier 3. SCEPTER'D ISLE (5) brings a Niigata 1600m win, narrowly scoring from on pace, which ties in neatly for this distance.
Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Draws the rail and comes third-up after a Niigata 1400m win on 26 Jul (55kg) at SP 2, sweeping from 5th to score over Waremoko in 1:22.00. Prior run was a Tokyo 1400m 2nd on 6 Jun (55kg) at SP 2.8, beaten 0.3L by Lardon Chase after settling 5th. Keita Tosaki sticks, and he and the trainer are 1:1-1-0 together with this mare, so she maps to get every chance from barrier 1 with a slight rise in trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:22.00 | 5-5-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $2.00 | |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:22.20 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Impressive debut winner at Fukushima over 1800m, sitting handy from barrier 2 before edging clear by 0.75L at $2.35 under Ryuusei Sakai. She stays with the same rider and trainer, draws a soft gate again, and is second-up after 70 days. Slight drop to 1600m looks a manageable tweak given her on-pace pattern and proven professionalism.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:49.40 | 2-2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $2.35 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuted with authority at Sapporo over 1800m on 8 Aug, leading throughout from barrier 5 to score by 2L under 55kg at $5, with Cinephile the runner-up. Draws barrier 3 and drops 200m, staying at 55kg, and progresses to second-up for the campaign. Well set up to build on that strong first-up win from a handy gate.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 01:51.30 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 55kgs
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Impressive debut at Sapporo 1500m three weeks ago, sweeping from 12th to score by 2L at $29 with 55kg, beating Precious Time. Second-up from barrier 4 with the same rider and only a minor +100m move, she looks well set to hold form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | GOOD | Suguru Hamanaka | 55kg | 01:31.50 | 12-12-10-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
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Impressive debut at Niigata over 1600m, sitting handy before taking over to score by a head under 55kg at $17.00. She remains at the trip second up with the same rider and a similar middle draw (barrier 5), and her 1:0-0 record with this jockey-trainer pairing is a positive. Well set to build on that winning platform.
Last Starts 63 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:36.70 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuted with authority at Kokura over 1800m, making all to score by 2.5L (SP 4.4) under Kohei Matsuyama at 55kg on Good. She stays with the same rider/trainer combination that is 1 from 1 and draws barrier 6 second-up, coming back 200m. Progressive profile and the setup looks straightforward for her to run well again.
Last Starts 69 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 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:50.70 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
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Debut winner at Fukushima over 1800m, sitting handy before putting 3.5L on Wickford at $2.05 with 55kg. Back to 1600m second-up after 76 days and drawn barrier 7, with Christophe Lemaire taking over. Strong maiden win reads well for this setup.
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 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:49.90 | 2-2-2-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $2.05 |