Sapporo Race 8 - Allowance Race
PIENA ORCA (8) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when eighth in a 1700m contest at this track three weeks ago after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. ACHIEVER (5) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at Hakodate Dirt before finishing second, beaten 1.3 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. LORD ARDITO (3) settled well back when resuming last time then wound up strongly in the straight to finish third over today's journey at this track. Will be running on late again. RED FREUDE (6) recorded his first win last start over 1700m at Hakodate Dirt, getting home by one length. Re-unites with Nana Kawaharada who was on board last start. Must be respected now that the penny has dropped.

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 16 at Kokura on June 27 over 1800m, 7 len behind Military Tattoo carrying 53.0kg at $94.90. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Sapporo on August 9 over 2600m, 5 len behind Don't Testa Master carrying 52.0kg at $228.40. Others have better prospects.
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 | 09/08/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 2:43.50 | 1-2-10 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $228.40 |
| 9/16 | 27/06/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:47.20 | 12-15-9 | 15 |
| 7.9L | $94.90 |
| 13/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:59.70 | 9-11-13 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $40.20 |

Jockey: Kazuma Harada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on August 15 over 2400m, 36 len behind Morono Kagayaki carrying 57.0kg at $60.70. The start before that 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 2100m, 13 len behind Moderate Gale with 57.0kg at $97.50. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/08/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2400m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 2:35.00 | 6-10-10 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $60.70 |
| 7/16 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 13-14-7 | 16 |
| 13.3L | $97.50 |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 7-8-5 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $29.40 |
| 8/15 | 25/04/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 12-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $56.70 |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:27.70 | - | 14 |
| 9.1L | $38.70 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 11 at this track on August 16 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Taiki Indra with 58.0kg at $10.90. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Ohi on December 1 over 1800m defeating Dragon Buster with 56kg at $3.20. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 16/08/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:45.60 | 11-7-3 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $10.90 |
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:45.30 | 12-9-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/15 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 12-11-5 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/15 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 9-9-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track on August 1 over 1700m, 11 len behind S C Victoria with 55.0kg at $10.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 5 len behind Geostrategy with 57.0kg at $2.40. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $10.80 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:54.90 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/15 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/15 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/14 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $56.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming 6th of 10 at Hakodate Dirt on June 14 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Strada carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Hakodate Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Seize The Throne carrying 55.0kg at $17.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:45.50 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $17.20 |
| 6/10 | 14/06/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/13 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 7-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 7/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Hakodate Dirt on July 4 over 1700m defeating Street Queen with 53.0kg at $2.10. Before that 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 6 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Koshu carrying 57.0kg at $2.20. No reason he cannot build on that success.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:46.10 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/16 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/14 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/13 | 14/03/2026 | 160 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:03.20 | 4-4-5 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 14 at Sapporo on August 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind Air Vibes carrying 57.0kg at $9.60. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Sapporo on August 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind Existence with 57.0kg at $22.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 15/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 7-9-7 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $9.60 |
| 3/14 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 13-10-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $22.50 |
| 5/12 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:47.90 | 5-6-5 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $41.90 |
| 10/17 | 20/06/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 1-1-10 | 15 |
| 9.2L | $41.70 |
| 4/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:35.90 | - | 17 |
| 2.6L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start faded in the straight 8th of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1700m, 6 len behind Rose Meister carrying 52.0kg at $3.50. The race before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1700m, 31 len behind On The Movie with 52.0kg at $2.50. Nicely placed to make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 09/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:46.60 | 1-1-8 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:43.90 | 1-1-5 | 12 |
| 31.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/16 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:41.50 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:07.50 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/15 | 23/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/15 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Resuscitation with 57.0kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Fukushima November 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tamamo Icarus with 56.0kg at $54.80. Must be included.
Last Starts 139 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 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:23.80 | - | 11 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/16 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:23.80 | - | 15 |
| 4.6L | $11.10 |
| 6/14 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $8.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:27.00 | - | 1 |
| 3.7L | $5.30 |
| 2/16 | 21/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 2 | $211,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $47.30 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 2 | $212,200.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:20.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on August 8 over 1700m, 11 len behind Rouge Bonito carrying 51.0kg at $11.10. The race before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 20 over 1800m, 8 len behind Maknos carrying 55.0kg at $29.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 08/08/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:45.90 | 11-8-7 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $11.10 |
| 9/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 13-9-9 | 15 |
| 8.4L | $29.10 |
| 7/16 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 10-6-7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $5.90 |
| 3/14 | 17/05/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 7-10-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/16 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1700m, 8 len behind Rose Meister carrying 52.0kg at $181.30. The run before that 10th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 18 over 1700m, 11 len behind Paradise Faith with 55.0kg at $31.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:46.60 | 10-13-10 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $181.30 |
| 10/14 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:45.30 | 14-10-10 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $31.80 |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:44.70 | 5-9-8 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $15.80 |
| 1/15 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/16 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 7-8-6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $21.80 |
| 5/14 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 10-5-5 | 13 |
| 2.1L | $9.90 |