NAKAYAMA   11 Jan 2026
 
GOING:

HATSUSAKI SHO 1800m

Track:      

Strong tempo with Conduire and Or Noir leading from Comme Une Plume and Black Ruby. CONDUIRE (7) has been in the money at both runs this prep, the latest when beaten 0.9 lengths into third over 2000m at this track. Overdue and gets her chance to break through. BLACK RUBY (5) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when 12th over 1600m at Tokyo. Won only try course and distance. Expected to improve sharply. OR NOIR (10) was in contention on the bend and finished second last time over 2000m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. COMME UNE PLUME (8) finished 5.5 lengths adrift in eighth last time over 1600m at Tokyo in a disappointing performance. Fitter for two runs back and unbeaten here from two tries. Open to improvement and should be about the money.
1 91x78 HO O CINDERELLA
TAKESHI OKUMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 16 at Fukushima on November 24 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Nolan Sunrise carrying 56.0kg at $156.90. Second-up 8th of 11 at this track on December 21 over 2000m, 8 len behind Shadow Meteor carrying 56.0kg at $76.40. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
1
KYOSUKE MARUTA
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x95x6 BITTER GLACE
TORU KURITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Y's Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 11 at this track on December 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Shadow Meteor carrying 56.0kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Kyoto on May 4 over 1800m, 3 len behind Mikki Spinel carrying 56.0kg at $18.40. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
2
AKIRA SUGAWARA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPES, Black cap
3 x0x65 JARDINIER
Yutaka Okumura
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
NY Racing
Third-up today. Freshened for 57 days. Resuming 6th of 10 at Kyoto on October 13 over 1800m, 4 len behind Roland Barows carrying 54.0kg at $38. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Kyoto on November 15 over 2000m, 12 len behind Key Performer with 54.0kg at $6.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
3
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
YELLOW, PURPLE BAND, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 480x5 VAIRUMATI
Y SHIKATO
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track on December 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Shadow Meteor carrying 56.0kg at $109.40. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Fukushima on July 20 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Yukiwarizakura carrying 56.0kg at $19.70. Must improve significantly.
4
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 10x60 BLACK RUBY
HIROYASU TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
TN Racing
Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track on September 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Shonan Someday with 53.0kg at $3.60. Last start second last of 13 at Tokyo on November 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Danon Century with 55.0kg at $17.80. Won only try course and distance. Should be near her top.
5
K TOSAKI
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Blue cap
6 07x89 ROMNEYA
SAKAE KUNIEDA
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 8th of 16 at Fukushima on November 24 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Nolan Sunrise with 56.0kg at $46.60. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on December 21 over 2000m, 8 len behind Shadow Meteor with 56.0kg at $27.70. Doesn't rate well enough.
6
H KITAMURA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE CAP
7 10x23 CONDUIRE
SATOSHI INOUE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on November 24 over 1800m, nose behind Nolan Sunrise with 54.0kg at $8. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on December 21 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Shadow Meteor with 55.0kg at $6. Overdue for a win and expected to take catching.
7
KOSEI MIURA
HOT PINK, LIME GREEN DIAMOND BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DIAMOND, Yellow cap
8 x0x48 COMME UNE PLUME
Y SHIKATO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 57 day let-up. First-up 4th of 16 at Tokyo on October 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ai Sansan carrying 52.0kg at $26.80. Last start 8th of 13 at Tokyo on November 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Danon Century with 55.0kg at $16.20. Fitter for two runs back and unbeaten here from two tries. Top prospects.
8
KIWAMU OGINO
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Green cap
9 85895 BIG DAY MAKE
YUJI WADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mr.horse
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Hanshin on December 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Musician carrying 52.0kg at $340.20. The start before that second last of 10 at Chukyo on December 14 over 2200m, 15 len behind Barnabas with 54.0kg at $196.20. This looks too tough.
9
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
YELLOW, BROWN DOUBLE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
10 04x52 OR NOIR
KOICHI SHINTANI
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Fukushima on November 24 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Nolan Sunrise with 56.0kg at $40. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on December 21 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Shadow Meteor carrying 56.0kg at $15.30. Racing well and looks close to a win. Has strong claims.
10
H UCHIDA
LIGHT BLUE ,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, BLUE CAP,WHITE PEAK
11 6218x TRES MIGNON
YUSUKE WADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Sapporo September 7 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Taiki Laughter carrying 56.0kg at $19.90. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Chukyo March 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Matenro Bravo carrying 56.0kg at $7.20. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
11
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS,YELLOW CAP
12 956x0 NAMURA RAJ BHERA
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at this track on December 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Igatchi with 56.0kg at $168.20. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Hakodate on June 28 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Canela Fina carrying 56.0kg at $199.30. Needs to do a lot more.
12
SHUTO KOBAYASHI
LAVENDER,LIGHT BLUE BAND,LAVENDER SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
13 07750 GRATE CROWN
MASAKI MATSUYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Hiroshi Araihara
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 12th of 16 at Fukushima on November 24 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Nolan Sunrise carrying 56.0kg at $101.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at Tokyo on October 26 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Clini Clown carrying 56.0kg at $82. Prefer others.
13
DAICHI SHIBATA
HOT PINK, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap