NAKAYAMA   27 Sep 2026
 
GOING:

IBARAKI SHIMBUN HAI 2000m

Track: YIELDING      

Solid tempo expected primarily from Rouge Voyage and Bene Spira. DONA RUMBA (7) scored a dominant win at Fukushima over 2000m at her latest appearance on July 11, the only time she faced the starter in that campaign. Kiwamu Ogino who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Winner this trip before a break. Placed 2/3 here. Hard to run down. ROUGE VOYAGE (9) is a talented filly who tackled a tougher race at her last run on June 28 and finished tenth behind Sanono Greater over 1800m in the G3 Radio Nikkei Sho at Fukushima. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Expecting a bold showing. COSMO ISHTAR (4) finished third over 2000m at Fukushima at her most recent appearance on July 19. Looks a strong top-three prospect. SUNRISE BUBBLE (10) resumed two weeks ago over 2000m at Hanshin and was only beaten 2 lengths into fourth. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.
1 7x215 SWEET ORANGE
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Chukyo on August 30 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Kafuji Emmental carrying 56.0kg at $28.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Niigata on August 1 over 2200m defeating Dia Azul carrying 56.0kg at $11. Has the right credentials.
1
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS, White cap
2 0x05x PRISMAGICO
Y TAKAHASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Nitto Shoji Co. Ltd.
Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Kokura July 12 over 2000m, 5 len behind Justin Gulf carrying 55.0kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Tokyo May 31 over 2400m, 6 len behind Satono Patriot with 58.0kg at $98.90. Not without claims.
2
YUSUKE HARA
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
3 00x60 FUNADE
TAKAYUKI KATO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Big Red Farm
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 14 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Meiner Fuga with 54.0kg at $77.80. Second-up eased back early on 10th of 14 at Sapporo on September 6 over 1800m, 5 len behind Hayabusa Sakichan carrying 58.0kg at $47.50. Can't recommend against this lot.
3
TAKUYA KOWATA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK, Black cap
4 3333x COSMO ISHTAR
MASASHI FUKAYAMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG
Blue Stars Farm Co. Ltd.
Filly back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Fukushima July 19 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Lulu Lima carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. Previously first up; 13th of 17 at Chukyo March 22 over 2000m, 6 len behind Sarasvati with 53.0kg at $11.50. Long overdue for a win. Winning hope.
4
MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED, BLUE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
5 x0x63 HONEY DRESS
K MAKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at Hakodate on July 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Monroe Walk carrying 56.0kg at $48.90. Second-up 3rd of 14 at Sapporo on August 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Legend Ship carrying 56.0kg at $15.20. Genuine hope on best form.
5
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES, Red cap
6 0x60x MITSUKANE VENERA
N SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Mitsuru Oyamada
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) May 24 over 2400m, 8 len behind Juryoku Pierrot with 55.0kg at $471.80. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Tokyo in the LR May 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Canal Saint Martin with 55.0kg at $59.10. Expect a forward showing.
6
YUTARO NONAKA
GREEN, PINK BAND, PINK SLEEVE, Red cap
7 23x1x DONA RUMBA
YUKI UEHARA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Resuming. Finished off last campaign favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Fukushima on July 11 over 2000m defeating Meiner Momentum with 53.0kg at $2.20. First up last campaign 4th of 12 at this track on January 25 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Blaenavon with 55.0kg at $22. Winner this trip before a break. Placed 2/3 here. Hard to run down.
7
KIWAMU OGINO
LIME GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND STRIPE, Blue cap
8 410x0 BENE SPIRA
Y SHIKATO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Field Racing
Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Sapporo on August 23 over 1800m, 9 len behind Million Crown carrying 58.0kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on April 4 over 2000m, 2 len behind Maglia Iridata with 58.0kg at $27. Unlikely to threaten.
8
MIKU KOBAYASHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Blue cap
9 51x0x ROUGE VOYAGE
TETSUYA KIMURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation sat on the pace before fading 10th of 16 in the G3 Radio Nikkei Sho at Fukushima on June 28 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Sanono Greater with 52.0kg at $9. When resuming last campaign 5th of 12 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Go Lucky carrying 55.0kg at $5.90. Resuming in easier. Expect a forward showing.
9
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
10 471x4 SUNRISE BUBBLE
KYOKO MAEKAWA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Hanshin on September 13 over 2000m, 2 len behind Majorelle Bleu with 58.0kg at $17.10. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Kyoto on November 2 over 2200m, 8 len behind Sky Survey carrying 56.0kg at $4.40. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
10
HIRONOBU TANABE
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS, Yellow cap
11 6x0x8 I CAN DO IT
Y IKEE
7YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Racing second-up today. Last run 8th of 14 at Chukyo on August 23 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Vip Dylan carrying 58.0kg at $83.30. At only start last preparation 11th of 13 at this track on September 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Shonan Someday carrying 58.0kg at $20.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
11
MICKAELLE MICHEL
HOT PINK, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES, Green cap
12 50426 DANON CASERTA
RYO TERASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran second last of 7 at Hanshin on September 6 over 1600m, 10 len behind T O Al Ain with 58.0kg at $16.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Kokura on July 12 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Justin Gulf carrying 55.0kg at $6.40. Capable of a better run.
12
MIRAI IWATA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
13 06x04 JET BLADE
TAKAFUMI AOKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Makio Okada
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at Fukushima on July 19 over 2000m, 10 len behind Lulu Lima with 58.0kg at $23.70. Second-up 4th of 15 at Chukyo on August 30 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Kafuji Emmental carrying 58.0kg at $200.40. Needs to lift.
13
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS, Orange cap
14 77896 LAYERED RED
T TEZUKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on September 19 over 2500m, 7 len behind King Glory carrying 58.0kg at $102.80. The race before that 9th of 11 at Sapporo on July 25 over 2600m, 7 len behind Bond Loa with 58.0kg at $32.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
14
JUNJI SHIMADA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
15 064x0 MEINER VERTEX
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 11th of 14 at Sapporo on August 29 over 2000m, 11 len behind Legend Ship carrying 58.0kg at $71.40. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Sapporo on August 30 2025 over 2000m, 9 len behind Mirage Knight carrying 58.0kg at $51.20. Unlikely to threaten.
15
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Orange cap
16 0x49x TRES MIGNON
YUSUKE WADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Hakodate July 19 over 1800m, 9 len behind Monroe Walk carrying 56.0kg at $58.80. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Hakodate June 13 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Caterina with 56.0kg at $64.30. Not keen on her chances.
16
Y IWATA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
17 81x8x MATENRO GIFT
TAIKI CHAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Chiyono Terada
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 8th of 16 at Kokura on February 7 over 1800m, 6 len behind Toa Raiden with 57.0kg at $4.90. First up last campaign 8th of 18 at Hanshin on September 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Roland Barows carrying 54.0kg at $33.20. Don't dismiss lightly.
17
K TOSAKI
WHITE, HOT PINK FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK STARS, Pink cap
18 00x50 JAMBI
K SEISHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Naoyuki Naridomi
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Niigata on August 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind La Belle Scene with 56.0kg at $87.80. Second-up 11th of 17 at Niigata on August 29 over 2000m, 9 len behind Bow Window carrying 52.0kg at $133.10. Will find this too difficult.
18
SHU ISHIBASHI
PURPLE, YELLOW CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap