NAKAYAMA   19 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G

SUNSHINE STAKES 2200m

Track: Good      

Ri Thir Chonaill is likely to roll to the lead and set a decent tempo. ARRONDI (17) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2400m at Hanshin, beaten 4.5 lengths. Has never missed the frame second up. Atsuya Nishimura gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. Fitter and sure to run well. RI THIR CHONAILL (9) was a strong winner last time over 2000m at this track, scoring by 1.75 lengths and making it back to back wins. Steps out further in journey. Tough to beat on recent form. WIN ODIN (15) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out, beaten 6 lengths into 11th over 2000m at Tokyo. Has a decent record at this trip with three minor placings from four tries and has to be respected. SHONAN SOMEDAY (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2500m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish.
1 35x7x LOGI SILVER
KEISUKE MIYATA
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 11 at Tokyo on February 10 over 1800m, 4 len behind Teleos La La carrying 56.0kg at $33.40. First up last campaign 6th of 14 at Niigata on August 10 over 1800m, 3 len behind Octavianus with 56.0kg at $8.80. Expect a bold showing.
1
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
YELLOW, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x4581 DIGA LEGEND
H FUJIWARA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Most recently won by 1.3 len at Chukyo March 28 over 2200m defeating Perfume Scent carrying 58.0kg at $15.80. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Shinzen Kaga with 58.0kg at $8.30. Needs to improve.
2
MICHAEL DEE
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES, White cap
3 219x4 SHONAN SOMEDAY
TAKESHI OKUMURA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 2500m, 5 len behind My Universe carrying 55.0kg at $33.20. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Sapporo on August 30 over 2000m, 2 len behind Mirage Knight with 53.0kg at $5.10. Sure to run well.
3
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES, Black cap
4 50060 MEINER BRICKS
YOICHI KUROIWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 2500m, 9 len behind My Universe carrying 58.0kg at $223.30. The start before that 6th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Ethelfleda with 54.0kg at $137.80. Recent form not good enough.
4
MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Black cap
5 x66x0 RED TELEOS
M KOGA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 12th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 2500m, 10 len behind My Universe carrying 58.0kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at this track on December 27 over 2500m, 3 len behind Mikuni Inspire with 58.0kg at $4. Strong winning chance.
5
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Red cap
6 45615 ECORO RAISE
T IWATO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 5th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 2500m, 5 len behind My Universe with 58.0kg at $54.60. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Kokura February 21 over 2600m defeating Dover Bright carrying 58.0kg at $13.20. Genuine chance this time around.
6
TAISEI DANNO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
7 x3x50 PANJA
TAKASHI KANARI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Deep Creek Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming 5th of 14 at Tokyo on February 22 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Sakura Farrel with 57.0kg at $17.90. Last start second last of 11 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind G T Adamant carrying 58.0kg at $9. Capable of a strong showing.
7
K TOSAKI
BLACK, YELLOW HALVED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,ARMBANDS, Blue cap
8 x8048 GAJU NORI
KAZUYUKI OGATA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Norio Nakatani
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 8th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 2500m, 7 len behind My Universe with 56.0kg at $40.40. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Ethelfleda with 54.0kg at $57.20. Needs to find lengths to test these.
8
TAKUYA KOWATA
BLUE, RED RIGHT SASH, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
9 1x411 RI THIR CHONAILL
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Fukukitaru Co. Ltd.
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at this track March 28 over 2000m defeating Meiner Fuga with 58.0kg at $7.70. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Kokura February 7 over 2000m defeating Shin Dream Shin with 57.0kg at $4.30. Plenty to like about his prospects.
9
RYOYA KOZAKI
RED, SILVER BAND, Yellow cap
10 314x4 SAXON SIENNE
Y TAKAHASHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toshiyuki Fukumori
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 17 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 4 len behind Barnabas carrying 56.0kg at $12. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Kyoto November 30 over 2200m defeating Culminale with 55.0kg at $18.90. Improver with definite claims.
10
YUTAKA TAKE
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
11 90650 PINK JIN
KIYOSHI MUROI
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 17 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Barnabas carrying 56.0kg at $40.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 17 at this track on January 10 over 2200m, 4 len behind Ask Nice Show with 56.0kg at $211.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
JUNJI SHIMADA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
12 8x80x HO O MUSASHI
MASAYOSHI EBINA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at this track January 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Ethelfleda carrying 56.0kg at $22.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 15 at Tokyo November 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Willem with 58.0kg at $20.60. Looks up against it.
12
DAISUKE SASAKI
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
13 45x66 ASTER BUGIE
K NAKATAKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Chitoyo Kato
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 2500m, 7 len behind My Universe carrying 58.0kg at $29.10. Second-up 6th of 11 at Hanshin on March 29 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Gamble Room with 58.0kg at $36.80. This is well within his grasp.
13
MIRAI IWATA
WHITE, RED SIX SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
14 1x790 GEOFRONT
HISASHI SHIMIZU
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Kokura on February 21 over 3390m, 31 len behind Suzuka Harbin carrying 58.0kg at $9.60. Before that 9th of 11 at Kyoto on January 10 over 3170m, 21 len behind Shihono Speranza carrying 60.0kg at $17.90. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
14
KYOSUKE MARUTA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES, Orange cap
15 252x0 WIN ODIN
Y SHIKATO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months 11th of 14 at Tokyo on February 22 over 2000m, 6 len behind Sakura Farrel with 57.0kg at $12.60. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at Niigata on October 25 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Simhanada with 58.0kg at $5.60. Among the top chances.
15
DAMIAN LANE
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
16 129x2 ELAN
MASAYOSHI EBINA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Filius with 58.0kg at $11.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Kokura on February 22 2025 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Meiner Frantz carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. Should progress from that first-up run.
16
KIWAMU OGINO
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
17 031x5 ARRONDI
HIDENORI TAKE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Hanshin on March 29 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Gamble Room with 57.0kg at $8.10. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Hanshin September 27 over 2200m defeating Domane with 55.0kg at $4.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
17
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap
18 x060x MOZU MAVERICK
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Masaji Kitagawa
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt January 24 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Ask Stein with 58.0kg at $87.90. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at this track December 27 over 2500m, 5 len behind Mikuni Inspire with 58.0kg at $100.40. This looks too tough.
18
RIKI TAKASUGI
BLACK, BROWN CHECKS, STRIPES SLEEVES, Pink cap