FUKUSHIMA   25 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

IOJI TOKUBETSU 1200m

Track: FIRM      

Expecting Ventura to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. VENTURA (16) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a fourth at Kokura two starts back then landed the prize by 0.8 lengths as public elect last time out after being in contention on the corner over 1200m at Chukyo. Meeting a deeper field this time but she deserves plenty of thought. VENT VIVE (7) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing second and beaten only 2.5 lengths over 1200m at this track. Well placed and can find winning ways. WINSTON (4) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a fifth at Kokura two starts back then landed the prize by 3 lengths last time out after being in the firing line on the turn over 1200m at this track. Meets a stronger line-up but he is worth serious consideration. CHEVEUXBLONDSREVRE (14) finished fourth when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1200m at Kokura, beaten 2 lengths. In the mix.
1 30x0x FUMI SOUND
Y SHIKATO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Fumihiko Hayashi
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Queen's Deneb with 58.0kg at $42.70. First up last campaign 3rd of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on November 1 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Gekizaru with 58.0kg at $47.30. May need the run.
1
HATSUYA KOWATA
GREY, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 06x18 SEIUN DESEO
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Third-up today. Not raced for 55 days. First-up won by 0.5 len at Kokura February 1 over 1200m defeating Jennifer carrying 56.0kg at $8.80. Second run from a spell 8th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Morden carrying 56.0kg at $7.30. Sure to be about the money.
2
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
3 4x09x IMBROGLIO
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 18 at Kokura February 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Meisho Seiro with 55.0kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second last of 18 at Kyoto January 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jasper Divine with 56.0kg at $4.70. Among the main contenders.
3
YUJI TANNAI
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Black cap
4 x6x51 WINSTON
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 18 at Kokura on February 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bel Be Stallone carrying 55.0kg at $9.30. Second run from a spell won by 3 len at this track April 18 over 1200m defeating Belfast carrying 55.0kg at $7.40. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
4
HARUKI WADA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Black cap
5 x40x0 MOZU TO KIKI
O HIRATA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Masaji Kitagawa
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 12th of 15 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Song Of Life carrying 56.0kg at $18.40. Previously second-up 10th of 18 at Kyoto on January 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jasper Divine carrying 54.0kg at $42.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
HEART KAMEDA
BLACK, BROWN CHECKS, STRIPES SLEEVES, Red cap
6 15x54 QUEEN'S DAY
I OKADA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 15 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Song Of Life carrying 56.0kg at $9.30. Last start 4th of 9 at Hanshin on April 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Diadochos carrying 56.0kg at $7.20. Sure to be about the money.
6
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
YELLOW, GREEN BAND, GREEN SLEEVES , BLACK STRIPED, Red cap
7 242x2 VENT VIVE
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Eden Association
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Asakusa Grace with 58.0kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Nakayama on December 6 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind And I Love Her with 58.0kg at $4.20. Fitter again and a winning hope.
7
RUI FUNAYAMA
RED,WHITE CROSSED SASHES, HOOPS SLEEVES, Blue cap
8 x070x TAGANO SUPERNOVA
H NAKAO
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Chukyo August 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Montecito carrying 58.0kg at $219.90. Previously first up; 15th of 18 at Kokura July 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Flicker Jab with 58.0kg at $120.40. Hard to enthuse.
8
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Blue cap
9 x0x0x BASILEUS CITY
I OKADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yushun Horse Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Kokura on February 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Koseki carrying 58.0kg at $39.70. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Itsumo Nikoniko with 58.0kg at $52.30. Unlikely to feature.
9
RYOYA KOZAKI
BLUE, WHITE HOOPS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Yellow cap
10 0x47x SORRENTO FLAVOR
T KUBOTA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Nobuo Oda
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at this track November 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Itsumo Nikoniko with 58.0kg at $22.90. First up last campaign fourth of 18 at Niigata October 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Baby Kiss with 58.0kg at $28. Others have firmer winning claims.
10
YUTARO NONAKA
BLUE , YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
11 0x002 CENTAUR BEAST
T HATSUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Toshiyuki Yasumoto
Last start 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1150m, 1.0 len behind Immersion with 58.0kg at $21.60. The run before that 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dignitoso with 58.0kg at $109.30. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
11
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
HOT PINK, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBANDS, Green cap
12 2465x MATENRO BOND
K NONAKA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Chiyono Terada
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Kokura June 28 over 1800m, 13 len behind Theresa carrying 58.0kg at $14.10. Previously first up; fifth of 17 at Kyoto December 22 2024 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Yamanin Al Rihla with 55.0kg at $35.50. Hard to recommend.
12
AKATSUKI TOMITA
WHITE, HOT PINK FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK STARS, Green cap
13 58x71 SNOFLINGA
NAOYUKI MORITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Sayuri Takadaru
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 7th of 18 at Kokura on February 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Seiun Deseo carrying 56.0kg at $11.80. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at Kokura February 28 over 1200m defeating Jeanne Rosa with 56.0kg at $17.60. Others going much better heading into this one.
13
GENKI MARUYAMA
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES,MEDIUM ORCHID STRIPES, Orange cap
14 47x42 CHEVEUXBLONDSREVRE
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Shinichiro Takamura
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 55 day let-up. First-up 4th of 15 at Kokura on February 1 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Koseki with 56.0kg at $29.80. Second-up 2nd of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Morden carrying 56.0kg at $16.70. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
14
DAITO OZAWA
SKY BLUE,BLACK HALVED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES, Orange cap
15 x0030 MEINER RUSH
TAKASHI MIZUNO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 11th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Morden with 58.0kg at $51.30. The start before that 3rd of 18 at Kokura on February 15 over 1200m, neck behind Meisho Seiro with 53.0kg at $42.40. Needs plenty of luck.
15
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Pink cap
16 x1x41 VENTURA
MINORU OGURI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Takahiro Iida
Third-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Viva Crown with 56.0kg at $5.10. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Chukyo March 15 over 1200m defeating Sadiq carrying 53.0kg at $4.30. This race is well within her grasp.
16
ARATA SAITO
YELLOW,BLUE SIX CIRCLES,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE STRIPES, Pink cap