FUKUSHIMA 27 Jun 2026
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WATER LEADER (7) returned from a spell last start with a solid third in a steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Fitter and sure to go well again in a moderate affair. COMBUSTION (6) was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 6 lengths into seventh in a steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Has ability and can play a role in the finish. BLACK BALLADE (2) finished fourth two back in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama. Turned things around last time to get the prize by 9 lengths in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Sure to have admirers. VERS REIMS (8) made a winning return from a layoff last time out in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata, partnered by today's rider Y Igarashi. Expecting further improvement.
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TOMOJA CHIC
H ONEDA 4YO DK B HORSE 60.0KG Tomomi Yoshitomi Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished tenth of 11 runners at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 11 len behind Purple Admiral with 59.0kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell finished eighth of 13 runners at Niigata on May 23 over 3290m, 46 len behind Corepetiteur with 59.0kg at $42.60. Not one of the top selections. |
1 YOSHIYASU NAMBA |
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BLACK BALLADE
TAKAYUKI KATO 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Issei Shimada Racing well. Freshened for 49 days. Last run tracked on the speed and boxed on to post a big 9 len win. Niigata on May 9 over 2890m defeating Cosmo A Mi Manera carrying 60.0kg at $4.60 in a steeplechase. Race before finished fourth of 14 runners at Nakayama on April 12 over 2880m, 5.5 len behind Maono Arashi carrying 60.0kg at $8.80. Looks a strong winning hope. |
2 KEITA BAN |
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MILLENNIUM HEROINE
M IKEGAMI 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Makio Okada Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.8 len Nakayama April 4 over 2880m defeating A Battuta carrying 58.0kg at $6.30. First up last campaign 5 of 12 runners at Kokura February 28 over 2860m, 4.5 len behind Ho O Purosangue carrying 58.0kg at $91.40. Has claims on best form. |
3 TARO KUSANO |
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GOLD BREEZE
MASASHI FUKAYAMA 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Hisayo Ishiro Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign 8 of 11 runners at Kyoto April 25 over 3170m, 28 len behind Hawkfield with 60.0kg at $15.40. First up last campaign 9 of 10 starters at Hanshin in the G2 March 14 over 3900m, 16 len behind Dinasta carrying 60.0kg at $98.10. Has claims on best form. |
4 GENKI MIZUNUMA |
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CHANDELEUR
TAKANORI TEZUKA 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Last run raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last at Tokyo on May 2 over 2000m, 21 len behind Nocturne with 58.0kg at $19.30. The start before that; finished fifth of 14 runners at Nakayama on April 11 over 3200m, 7 len behind Meisho Sommelier carrying 60.0kg at $40.20. Starting to find best form now. Each-way prospects. |
5 TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI |
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COMBUSTION
KEIZO ITO 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Godolphin Having second run back today. Freshened for 56 days. Fresh up after two months finished seventh of 11 runners at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 6 len behind Purple Admiral carrying 60.0kg at $3.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2 len Kokura on February 21 over 2860m defeating Harbor Light carrying 60.0kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Useful type, definite improver. |
6 KAZUMA MORI |
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WATER LEADER
KENTA FUJINO 6YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG Masato Yamaoka Racing second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last start finished third of 11 starters at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 0.8 len behind Purple Admiral carrying 60.0kg at $6. At only start last preparation finished seventh of 12 starters at Kokura on January 31 over 2860m, 13 len behind Hawkfield with 60.0kg at $15.90. Can improve on first up performance. Excellent winning chance. |
7 J TAKADA |
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VERS REIMS
Y TAMURA 7YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Racing second-up today. Freshened for 41 days. Fresh up after three months won by 1.3 len Niigata on May 17 over 2890m defeating Alvia carrying 60.0kg at $3.90 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Kokura on February 28 over 2860m. Ready for sharp improvement. |
8 Y IGARASHI |
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AMERICAN PEACE
AKISHI HIGASHIDA 8YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished 11th of 14 starters at Nakayama on March 7 over 3200m, 23 len behind Platina Dream carrying 60.0kg at $101.80. Last start finished ninth of 11 runners at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 8 len behind Purple Admiral with 60.0kg at $17.20. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat. |
9 T KOSAKA |
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LONE WOLF
YASUO TAKEICHI 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 60.0KG Masatake Iida Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished eighth of 11 runners at Niigata on May 9 over 2890m, 18 len behind Ludovicus carrying 60.0kg at $116.30. Second run from a spell failed to make an impression; finished 13th of 15 starters at Niigata on May 23 over 2000m, 12 len behind Meiner Azzurro carrying 58.0kg at $236. Others read better. This will test. |
10 KEI OEHARA |
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