NAKAYAMA   19 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G

THE SATSUKI SHO 2000m

Track: Good      

Realize Sirius has good gate speed and can overcome the wide alley to lead. Wide open. LOVCEN (4) is a top colt who was won the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes two back then ran on hard to place last time before a break. Won only try fresh and only try course and distance. The one to beat in the Grade 1 figure two back. GREEN ENERGY (12) placed on debut then unbeaten in two starts since. This far tougher but has upside and a big finish. Sure to be winding up late. REALIZE SIRIUS (15) was solid this level two back. Led throughout to score in easier grade last time. Wide draw but goes best fresh and will give a sight. CAVALLERIZZO (1) is a talented colt who won this level latest, charging home hard. Drawn for a soft run and top rider aboard. Expect a bold showing. BASSE TERRE (18) won in Grade 2 company fresh in a high rating race. Don't underestimate.
1 1x21x CAVALLERIZZO
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Hanshin G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes December 21 over 1600m defeating Diamond Knot carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Previously first up; second of 8 at Kyoto in the G2 Daily Hai Nisai Stakes November 15 over 1600m, a head behind Admire Quads carrying 56.0kg at $2.60. Talented colt who won this level latest, charging home hard. Drawn for a soft run and top rider aboard. Expect a bold showing.
1
DAMIAN LANE
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 4124 SOUND MOVE
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 16 at this track in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Audacia with 57.0kg at $15. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen on January 12 over 1600m, neck behind Thunderstruck carrying 57.0kg at $7.20. Not far from the winner last time in a strong race. Has a big finish and worth including.
2
TAISEI DANNO
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBAND, White cap
3 x1x65 SANONO GREATER
KAZUYUKI OGATA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Tokyo in the G3 Kyodo News Hai (Tokinominoru Kinen) on February 15 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Realize Sirius carrying 57.0kg at $10.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 16 at this track in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Audacia with 57.0kg at $11.20. Not far from the winner last time when coming with a huge run for fifth. Course and distance winner over the odds.
3
HIRONOBU TANABE
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Black cap
4 113x LOVCEN
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Forest Racing
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Tokyo in the G3 Kyodo News Hai (Tokinominoru Kinen) February 15 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Realize Sirius with 57.0kg at $4.20. On debut won by 3 len Kyoto November 9 over 2000m defeating Alpenglow with 56.0kg at $2.90. Top colt who was a Grade 1 winner two back then ran on hard to place last time before a break. Won only try fresh and only try course and distance. The one to beat.
4
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, FIREBRICK STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
5 723x2 ASK EDINBURGH
YUICHI FUKUNAGA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Toshihiro Hirosaki
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 16 at this track in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, neck behind Audacia carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Kokura July 5 over 1800m defeating Lichtmuhle carrying 55.0kg at $1.10. Fitter and has won only try second-up. Has measured up this class. One of the top chances.
5
Y IWATA
BLACK, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
6 122x FORTE ANGELO
YUKI UEHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at this track in the G1 Hopeful Stakes December 27 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Lovcen with 56.0kg at $6.40. On debut won by neck this track September 7 over 1800m defeating Solennellement carrying 55.0kg at $1.80. Was good in the Hopeful Stakes at this level and has upside. Don't underestimate.
6
KIWAMU OGINO
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Red cap
7 21x2 LORD FILER
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Hanshin in LR on March 21 over 2000m, 2 len behind Matenro Gale carrying 57.0kg at $12.40. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Niigata August 9 over 2000m defeating Strong Ace with 55.0kg at $1.50. Needs to lift.
7
YUTAKA TAKE
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES, Blue cap
8 21x21 MATENRO GALE
K NONAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Chiyono Terada
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 15 at this track in the G3 Keisei Hai on January 18 over 2000m, neck behind Green Energy with 57.0kg at $11.10. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Hanshin LR March 21 over 2000m defeating Lord Filer with 57.0kg at $2.10. Too good for easier grade latest. Forward showing expected.
8
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
WHITE, HOT PINK FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK STARS, Blue cap
9 1x3x2 REICHSADLER
YUKI UEHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Last run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track in the G2 Hochi Hai (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 8 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Basse Terre carrying 57.0kg at $2.70. At only start last preparation 3rd of 12 at Tokyo in the G2 TOKYO SPORTS HAI NISAI STAKES on November 24 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Peintre Naif with 56.0kg at $4.10. Solid top-three hope after a strong return in a high rating race.
9
DAISUKE SASAKI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
10 4x161 LARGE ENSEMBLE
RYO TAKEI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Hanshin LR February 21 over 2200m defeating Aurum Ares with 57.0kg at $14.30. The run before that 6th of 13 at Kyoto in LR on January 24 over 2000m, 7 len behind Shonan Hayanami carrying 57.0kg at $12.30. Tested under these conditions.
10
RIKI TAKASUGI
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Yellow cap
11 21x1x PEINTRE NAIF
TETSUYA KIMURA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation won by a head at Tokyo G2 TOKYO SPORTS HAI NISAI STAKES November 24 over 1800m defeating Zoroastro carrying 56.0kg at $7.30. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 12 at Niigata on August 2 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Art Basel carrying 55.0kg at $2.90. Promising colt with good upside. Sure to be ready to run well.
11
C P LEMAIRE
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
12 x1x1x GREEN ENERGY
YUKI UEHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Takafumi Suzue
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by a neck at this track G3 Keisei Hai January 18 over 2000m defeating Matenro Gale carrying 57.0kg at $4.30. Won previous preparation first up won by 3 len at Tokyo November 8 over 2000m defeating Play The Lead with 56.0kg at $2.10. Placed on debut then unbeaten in two starts since. This far tougher but has upside and a big finish. Sure to be winding up late.
12
K TOSAKI
GREEN, WHITE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBANDS, Green cap
13 8123 ACROPHASE
Yutaka Okumura
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, long-neck behind Audacia carrying 57.0kg at $17. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Kyoto in LR on January 24 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Shonan Hayanami with 57.0kg at $7.30. This no easier but last figure was strong and could be over the odds.
13
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
14 32x1x ZOROASTRO
KEISUKE MIYATA
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite; won by a head at Kyoto G3 Kisaragi Sho (NHK Sho) February 10 over 1800m defeating M's Begin with 57.0kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 8 at Tokyo in the G3 Saudi Arabia Royal Cup on October 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ecoro Alba with 56.0kg at $1.90. Capable of a big run.
14
MIRAI IWATA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES, Orange cap
15 1x51x REALIZE SIRIUS
T TEZUKA
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
Yosuke Imafuku
Has won first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by head Tokyo G3 Kyodo News Hai (Tokinominoru Kinen) February 15 over 1800m defeating Bereshit carrying 57.0kg at $3.70. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Hanshin in the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes December 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Cavallerizzo carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. Solid this level two back. Led throughout to score in easier grade last time. Wide draw but goes best fresh and will give a sight.
15
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
BLUE , WHITE FIVE STARS , SLEEVES , BLUE STRIPES, Orange cap
16 13x1 ALTRAMUZ
K NONAKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 0.8 len at Hanshin G3 Mainichi Hai March 28 over 1800m defeating Lorbeerkranz with 57.0kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen on January 12 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Thunderstruck carrying 57.0kg at $5.80. Promising colt. Facing a tougher challenge but has upside.
16
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
17 113x3 ADMIRE QUADS
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Junko Kondo
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track in the G2 Hochi Hai (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 8 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Basse Terre with 57.0kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Kyoto G2 Daily Hai Nisai Stakes November 15 over 1600m defeating Cavallerizzo with 56.0kg at $2.60. Should progress from that first-up run. Good figure from last time but the alley makes this tough.
17
RYUSEI SAKAI
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
18 21x1 BASSE TERRE
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at this track G2 Hochi Hai (2000 Guineas Trial) March 8 over 2000m defeating Reichsadler carrying 57.0kg at $6.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Hanshin December 20 over 2000m defeating Aramusha Pyrrhus carrying 56.0kg at $1.50. Won in Grade 2 company fresh in a high rating race. Don't underestimate.
18
YUGA KAWADA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Pink cap