Neds - Form Guide

Meresankh (1) x250745254
Trainer: Noboru Yonekawa()
Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $43,880
Win / Place: 0% / 17%

4 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: DREFONG (USA)

Dam: LADY DELAWARE (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 0-2-1

Distance

8: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

8: 0-2-0

Track

9: 0-2-0

Season

9: 0-2-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

8: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

9: 0-2-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

16: 0-2-1

Firm

7: 0-1-0

Clockwise

16: 0-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 0-2-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Finished fourth here in a 3yo+ C3C4 last start but was beaten eight and a half lengths after settling rearward and being unwanted in the market. Her previous fifth behind Frontier Bright was more competitive, beaten two and a half lengths when nearer the top of an open market. The class drop and returning winning rider help, but a 17-start maiden record leaves her with plenty to prove.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	17/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3C4 3U	6	Manato Kurosawa	55kg	Fast	1:14.20	58.2 km/h	8.5L	9-8	$25	14	$5,791	$497	1. Sakura Piacere 2. Kitano Hudson 3. Tony Oceans
5th of 10	3/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	9	Yamato Ishikawa	55kg	M	1:14.60	57.9 km/h	2.4L	9-8	$7.20	14	$5,789	-	1. Frontier Bright 2. Kitano Hudson 3. Tony Oceans
2nd of 9	20/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3C4 3U	5	Yamato Ishikawa	55kg	Fast	1:14.60	57.9 km/h	1.5L	8-6	$8.10	15	$5,789	$994	1. Kiminonawa Oryo 2. Meresankh 3. Frontier Bright
5th of 10	5/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	2	Yamato Ishikawa	55kg	Fast	1:15.00	57.6 km/h	3.3L	10-10	$29	28	$7,964	-	1. Aono Sekai 2. Grandma's Dream 3. Suzu Robinson
4th of 9	8/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	6	Yamato Ishikawa	55kg	Fast	1:14.80	57.8 km/h	3.8L	7-5	$12	14	$8,023	$689	1. Taisei Surge 2. Jason Barows 3. Frontier Bright
7th of 8	24/6/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	1	Ryu Abe	55kg	Fast	1:14.50	58.0 km/h	8.0L	7-7	$38	20	$7,855	-	1. Star Of Moulin 2. Aono Sekai 3. Yamanin Elama

Tony Oceans (2) 7631896933
Trainer: Kunio Himori()
Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $40,094
Win / Place: 14% / 52%

3 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: EPOCA D'ORO (JPN)

Dam: MIRIAM (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 3-4-4

Distance

11: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-2

Track

17: 3-3-3

Season

11: 1-0-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

21: 3-4-4

Dirt

21: 3-4-4

Firm

15: 2-3-3

Clockwise

21: 3-4-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 1-2-4

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Has put two solid placings together at Mombetsu, running third to Sakura Piacere last start after working home evenly and third to Frontier Bright before that when beaten just over a length. His overall record is sound, and the one win and six places from eight starts with this jockey add weight to the place case. The winning edge is the query, but he is a genuine minor-money player.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	17/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3C4 3U	3	Masaaki Kuwamura	57kg	Fast	1:14.20	58.2 km/h	6.0L	5-4	$16	14	$5,791	$746	1. Sakura Piacere 2. Kitano Hudson 3. Tony Oceans
3rd of 10	3/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	1	Masaaki Kuwamura	57kg	M	1:14.60	57.9 km/h	1.1L	5-4	$12	21	$5,789	$746	1. Frontier Bright 2. Kitano Hudson 3. Tony Oceans
9th of 10	13/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	COND 3	2	Masaaki Ohata	56kg	Fast	1:11.90	60.1 km/h	17.6L	8-9	$626	35	$351,594	-	1. Best Green 2. Ecoro Reve 3. Tokai Ma Cherie
35 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 15	9/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	COND	14	Masaaki Ohata	57kg	Good	1:13.90	58.5 km/h	9.1L	4-5	$101	21	$72,898	-	1. Trips 2. Special Chance 3. Mana Alii
9th of 13	18/6/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	12	Yamato Ishikawa	57kg	Fast	1:14.40	58.1 km/h	6.3L	4-5	$9.80	21	$7,855	-	1. Koko Kohaku 2. Geist Segen 3. Revive Rose
8th of 10	28/5/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	8	Yuki Miyauchi	57kg	Good	1:13.40	58.9 km/h	17.9L	5-5	$10	28	$5,749	-	1. Angel 2. Pierre Tennessee 3. Sarasa Soft Touch

Champion Horse (3) x0x5190568
Trainer: Moriyama Takehiro(Hokkaido)
Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $3,503
Win / Place: 8.33% / 8.33%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: DANON SMASH (JPN)

Dam: FUSION (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-0-0

Distance

8: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-0

Track

7: 1-0-0

Season

9: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

7: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

10: 1-0-0

Firm

4: 0-0-0

Clockwise

10: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Was safely held when eighth to Kaseno Force in a 3yo+ C3C4 here last start, beaten over 14 lengths at long odds after giving away too much ground and never getting into the contest. He had also been sixth to Token Gin Rock two back, beaten just over six lengths. A past Mombetsu 1200m win is noted, but his current form is well short of the main hopes.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	9/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3C4 3U	6	Manato Kurosawa	57kg	Fast	1:15.00	57.6 km/h	14.4L	10-10	$64	14	$5,791	-	1. Kaseno Force 2. Queen's Monaka 3. Jason Barows
6th of 10	26/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	1	Manato Kurosawa	57kg	M	1:14.60	57.9 km/h	6.1L	3-3	$82	14	$7,964	-	1. Token Gin Rock 2. Queen's Monaka 3. Peptide Avance
5th of 10	12/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	9	Manato Kurosawa	57kg	Fast	1:14.60	57.9 km/h	5.8L	10-6	$83	21	$7,964	-	1. Siamese 2. Peptide Avance 3. Asagao
12th of 12	22/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3C4 3U	2	Manato Kurosawa	57kg	Good	1:14.30	58.1 km/h	15.9L	12-12	$220	14	$5,832	-	1. Dunk Barows 2. Jason Barows 3. Aono Sekai
9th of 9	8/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	5	Manato Kurosawa	57kg	Fast	1:14.80	57.8 km/h	17.9L	9-9	$31	15	$8,023	-	1. Taisei Surge 2. Jason Barows 3. Frontier Bright
1st of 9	23/6/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	4	Manato Kurosawa	57kg	Good	1:16.30	56.6 km/h	1.5L	1-1	$2.90f	12	$5,709	$3,503	1. Champion Horse 2. Glorious Aspen 3. Sakura Kingly

Jason Barows (4) 01422753
Trainer: Nozomi Ono(Japan)
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $7,302
Win / Place: 12% / 50%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AL AIN (JPN)

Dam: HEIR KITTY (USA)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-2-1

Distance

6: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 1-2-1

Track

7: 1-2-1

Season

8: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

7: 1-2-1

Dirt

8: 1-2-1

Firm

5: 1-1-1

Clockwise

8: 1-2-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Comments

Improved sharply when third to Kaseno Force in a 3yo+ C3C4 here last start, beaten just under three lengths after looming and fighting on. The prior 1600m run was plain, but the return to this 1200m setup is more suitable and his track-and-distance record is one win and three places from six starts. With that profile, he rates as a strong winning chance.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	9/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3C4 3U	5	Fuma Ono	57kg	Fast	1:15.00	57.6 km/h	2.8L	2-2	$6.10	13	$5,791	$746	1. Kaseno Force 2. Queen's Monaka 3. Jason Barows
5th of 7	27/8/26	Monbetsu	1600m	C3 3U	5	Fuma Ono	57kg	Good	1:45.10	54.8 km/h	9.5L	4-5	$8.30	22	$5,789	-	1. Mana Sky 2. Will Mischievous 3. Blissful Year
7th of 10	5/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	1	Fuma Ono	57kg	Fast	1:15.00	57.6 km/h	4.4L	8-5	$5.50	14	$7,964	-	1. Aono Sekai 2. Grandma's Dream 3. Suzu Robinson
2nd of 12	22/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3C4 3U	9	Fuma Ono	57kg	Good	1:14.30	58.1 km/h	0.1L	4-3	$2.20f	14	$5,832	$1,002	1. Dunk Barows 2. Jason Barows 3. Aono Sekai
2nd of 9	8/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	9	Fuma Ono	57kg	Fast	1:14.80	57.8 km/h	0.3L	3-3	$1.90f	14	$8,023	$1,377	1. Taisei Surge 2. Jason Barows 3. Frontier Bright
4th of 8	24/6/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3 3U	6	Fuma Ono	57kg	Fast	1:14.50	58.0 km/h	5.2L	2-2	$5.00	13	$7,855	$674	1. Star Of Moulin 2. Aono Sekai 3. Yamanin Elama

Suzuno Bon Raimi (5) 0x0x001
Trainer: Hiroto Kawashima(Japan)
Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $3,553
Win / Place: 20% / 20%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: CURREN BLACK HILL (JPN)

Dam: SUZUNO MIRAI (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 1-0-0

Firm

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

4: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1800m

Comments

Won with authority in a 3yo+ C4 over this course and distance last start, beating Mechanic Ballet by two lengths after giving a clear kick and holding them safely. That was a notable lift from her Chukyo run, where she was big odds but still finished within three and a half lengths over 1600m. One from one at Mombetsu and at this trip, she brings the strongest winning profile.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	15/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	5	Yuki Miyauchi	55kg	Fast	1:13.80	58.5 km/h	-	2.0L	1-1	$11	37	$5,791	$3,553	1. Suzuno Bon Raimi 2. Mechanic Ballet 3. Mad Head Love
37 Day Freshen-Up
11th of 15	9/8/26	Chukyo	1600m	MDN 3	11	Takashi Fujikake	55kg	Good	1:33.70	61.5 km/h	-	3.7L	12-11	$136	43	$98,110	-	1. Rainbow State 2. Big Hero 3. Rose Raffine
43 Day Freshen-Up
11th of 16	27/6/26	Kokura	1800m	MDN 3	13	Takashi Fujikake	55kg	Y	1:47.20	60.4 km/h	-	10.4L	11-11	$67	69	$96,760	-	1. Military Tattoo 2. Golden Thetis 3. Gigliato
69 Day Spell
14th of 15	19/4/26	Fukushima	1700m	MDN F 3	6	Manami Nagashima	53kg	Good	1:46.10	57.7 km/h	0:38.10	29.9L	9-12	$39	141	$102,930	-	1. Bel Soteira 2. Danon Presage 3. Blissful Year
141 Day Spell
10th of 12	29/11/25	Kyoto	1600m	NEWC 2	5	Manami Nagashima	53kg	Good	1:35.40	60.4 km/h	0:35.10	5.8L	-	$21	-	$141,370	-	1. Red Ligare 2. Meisho Tenku 3. Luna Fiore

Sakura Stream (6) 4601664751
Trainer: Masakazu Murakami()
Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $20,574
Win / Place: 6.82% / 18%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: LOVELY DAY (JPN)

Dam: SAKURA SHION (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 3-2-3

Distance

24: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

24: 2-1-1

Track

42: 3-2-3

Season

10: 2-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

5: 0-1-0

4th Up

5: 1-0-1

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

42: 3-2-3

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

43: 3-2-3

Firm

19: 2-2-2

Clockwise

44: 3-2-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Returns from a one-month let-up after producing a big finish to win a 3yo+ C4 here by two lengths at long odds, sweeping over Luna Nuova. The run prior was also better than it reads, beaten just under two lengths when fifth after failing to quicken. His broader record is moderate for a six-year-old, but that latest win keeps him in the place mix.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	1/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	3	Watanabe	54kg	Fast	1:15.80	57.0 km/h	2.0L	6-5	$77	14	$5,789	$3,551	1. Sakura Stream 2. Luna Nuova 3. Fortune Bell
5th of 11	18/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	8	Toshihiko Inoue	57kg	Fast	1:15.60	57.1 km/h	1.9L	7-7	$165	28	$5,789	-	1. Marino Stir Heart 2. Super Party 3. Luna Nuova
7th of 12	21/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	8	Toshihiko Inoue	57kg	Fast	1:14.60	57.9 km/h	11.2L	6-6	$128	14	$5,832	-	1. Grandma's Dream 2. Summer Bride 3. Aquanaut
4th of 9	7/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	3	Toshihiko Inoue	57kg	Fast	1:16.20	56.7 km/h	2.3L	4-4	$95	14	$5,832	$501	1. Raja Ampat 2. Glorious Aspen 3. Sarasa Go Sign
6th of 9	23/6/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	6	Toshihiko Inoue	57kg	Good	1:16.30	56.6 km/h	5.4L	2-2	$31	12	$5,709	-	1. Champion Horse 2. Glorious Aspen 3. Sakura Kingly
6th of 8	11/6/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	1	Toshihiko Inoue	57kg	Fast	1:14.80	57.8 km/h	9.3L	5-5	$136	14	$5,709	-	1. Yamanin Elama 2. Very Proud 3. Tiffany Sienne

Stargazer (7) 00x00x51
Trainer: Tomoki Kurokawa(HOKKAIDO)
Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $3,553
Win / Place: 16% / 16%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: CHEVAL GRAND (JPN)

Dam: JUNE BRIDE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-0-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Clockwise

4: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Broke through in a 3yo+ C4 here last start, beating Last Shiny by half a length after letting down well in a tight finish. That came at long odds, and his previous fifth behind Sakura Stream left him with a margin to make up on one rival he meets again. Third-up fitness helps, but he has to show that latest result was a genuine step forward.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	15/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	2	Shinya Matsui	57kg	Fast	1:15.90	56.9 km/h	-	0.5L	3-3	$27	14	$5,791	$3,553	1. Stargazer 2. Last Shiny 3. Jo Book Bow
5th of 12	1/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	5	Asahi Wakasugi	57kg	Fast	1:15.80	57.0 km/h	-	3.4L	4-4	$96	185	$5,789	-	1. Sakura Stream 2. Luna Nuova 3. Fortune Bell
185 Day Spell
10th of 15	28/2/26	Nakayama	1800m	MDN 3	8	Ko Nagahama	55kg	M	1:52.60	57.5 km/h	0:37.30	36.2L	8-7	$140	49	$104,560	-	1. Paradise Faith 2. Sky Rex 3. Duni
49 Day Freshen-Up
16th of 16	10/1/26	Nakayama	1800m	MDN 3	10	Ko Nagahama	55kg	Good	1:56.40	55.7 km/h	0:40.10	26.7L	9-12	$178	133	$107,740	-	1. Bell Wood Peace 2. Arde Kingdom 3. Copano Eidan
133 Day Spell
11th of 11	30/8/25	Niigata	1800m	MDN 2	3	Genki Maruyama	55kg	Good	1:47.80	60.1 km/h	0:34.80	16.0L	-	$310	13	$109,810	-	1. Dona Rumba 2. Shonan Dyne 3. Blithe Fairy
11th of 11	17/8/25	Niigata	1800m	NEWC 2	2	Takuro Ishida	52kg	Good	1:49.50	59.2 km/h	0:33.70	23.6L	-	$184	-	$147,620	-	1. Swift Mimosa 2. Laughterlines 3. Wine Dark Sea

Bear Bruges (8) 0041
Trainer: Hiroyuki Oguni()
Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $4,048
Win / Place: 25% / 25%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: REAL STEEL (JPN)

Dam: MANDURA (GER)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-0-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a one-month let-up after confirming his improvement with a two-length 3yo+ C4 win here, beating Blue Hearts as favourite. That followed a fourth to Kiminonawa Oryo when he was still learning his trade, and he now has one win from only four starts with scope to keep progressing. The profile is lightly raced, positive and good enough to challenge the top pick.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	1/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	7	Yamato Ishikawa	57kg	Fast	1:14.90	57.7 km/h	2.0L	3-1	$2.30f	28	$5,789	$3,551	1. Bear Bruges 2. Blue Hearts 3. Earth Ringo
4th of 9	4/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	6	Genta Ochiai	57kg	Fast	1:15.10	57.5 km/h	3.5L	5-5	$12	45	$5,789	$497	1. Kiminonawa Oryo 2. Super Party 3. Axis
45 Day Freshen-Up
13th of 16	20/6/26	Tokyo	1600m	MDN 3	12	Takuya Kowata	57kg	Good	1:36.10	59.9 km/h	14.8L	9-9	$144	20	$96,760	-	1. Long Mix 2. Bimbara 3. West Kensington
16th of 16	31/5/26	Tokyo	1600m	MDN 3	9	Takuya Kowata	57kg	Good	1:39.10	58.1 km/h	21.1L	15-15	$96	-	$98,770	-	1. Vent D'esperance 2. Monster Rush 3. Festive Heart

Blissful Year (9) 00x3380435
Trainer: Junji Tanaka(Japan)
Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $28,342
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

3 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: NEW YEAR'S DAY (USA)

Dam: MAKE HAPPY (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 0-0-3

Track

3: 0-0-1

Season

9: 0-0-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

9: 0-0-2

Non-Metro

3: 0-0-1

Dirt

12: 0-0-3

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Clockwise

10: 0-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 1800m

Comments

Was expected to run well last start but finished fifth to Blue Cosmos over 1500m, beaten just over eight lengths after having too much ground to make up. Her previous third over 1600m behind Mana Sky was more encouraging, and she did finish ahead of Jason Barows there, but coming back to 1200m is a genuine question for a 12-start maiden.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	10/9/26	Monbetsu	1500m	C3 3U	2	Genta Ochiai	55kg	Fast	1:36.80	55.8 km/h	8.3L	4-6	$4.10	14	$5,791	-	1. Blue Cosmos 2. Will Mischievous 3. M P Flip
3rd of 7	27/8/26	Monbetsu	1600m	C3 3U	6	Genta Ochiai	55kg	Good	1:45.10	54.8 km/h	2.0L	3-1	$3.80	15	$5,789	$746	1. Mana Sky 2. Will Mischievous 3. Blissful Year
4th of 6	12/8/26	Monbetsu	1800m	C3 3U	3	Genta Ochiai	55kg	Fast	1:58.50	54.7 km/h	7.8L	2-2	$4.50	39	$7,964	$684	1. Razer Bern 2. Doctor Stop 3. Gold Irene
39 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 11	4/7/26	Hakodate	1700m	MDN 3	11	Miku Kobayashi	52kg	Good	1:46.70	57.4 km/h	21.8L	8-10	$26	14	$98,840	-	1. Ginkei 2. Rouge Riviera 3. Waterspout
8th of 14	20/6/26	Hakodate	1700m	MDN 3	6	Takuro Ishida	52kg	Good	1:46.70	57.4 km/h	7.6L	2-2	$14	41	$96,760	-	1. Million Up 2. Golden Dagger 3. Blaze Runner
41 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 15	10/5/26	Niigata	1800m	MDN 3	3	Takuro Ishida	52kg	Good	1:56.90	55.4 km/h	3.5L	1-1	$6.00	21	$99,450	$13,225	1. Vai Vai 2. Mascarpone 3. Blissful Year

Riko Nick (10) x132225214
Trainer: Masato Kawashima()
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $66,483
Win / Place: 22% / 70%

Jockey / Horse Combo

8 yo Black Horse

Sire: PYRO (USA)

Dam: FUSAICHI MONACO (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 9-11-8

Distance

24: 6-7-4

Trk/Dst

24: 6-7-4

Track

40: 9-11-8

Season

9: 2-4-1

1st Up

8: 3-1-2

2nd Up

7: 0-1-2

3rd Up

7: 1-3-0

4th Up

5: 2-2-1

Non-Metro

40: 9-11-8

Dirt

40: 9-11-8

Firm

17: 3-5-3

Clockwise

40: 9-11-8

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 4-2-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Ran fourth to Peptide Avance in a 3yo+ C3C4 here last start, beaten just over four lengths after being swamped late. The start prior showed his competitiveness when he led and held Karyn Heart by half a length as a well-supported favourite. Nine wins and 19 places from 40 starts make him the proven runner, and he profiles as a sound place chance again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 12	9/9/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C3C4 3U	1	Yuji Iwahashi	57kg	Fast	1:16.00	56.8 km/h	4.1L	1-1	$7.80	13	$5,791	$497	1. Peptide Avance 2. War Cat 3. Marino Stir Heart
1st of 11	27/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	5	Yuji Iwahashi	57kg	M	1:15.80	57.0 km/h	0.5L	1-1	$2.30f	23	$5,789	$3,551	1. Riko Nick 2. Karyn Heart 3. Boules De Neige
2nd of 8	4/8/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	5	Yuji Iwahashi	57kg	Fast	1:14.70	57.8 km/h	1.5L	1-1	$4.00	20	$5,789	$994	1. Kitano Hudson 2. Riko Nick 3. Emeral Fine
5th of 10	15/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	4	Fuma Ono	57kg	Good	1:15.50	57.2 km/h	3.4L	3-3	$1.30f	14	$5,832	-	1. War Cat 2. You Can Fly 3. Cinnamon Daisy
2nd of 8	1/7/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	5	Kondo Shogetsu	56kg	Fast	1:15.00	57.6 km/h	4.0L	2-2	$2.80	13	$5,832	$1,002	1. Koyu Daidai 2. Riko Nick 3. War Cat
2nd of 12	18/6/26	Monbetsu	1200m	C4 3U	2	Kondo Shogetsu	56kg	Fast	1:15.60	57.1 km/h	0.3L	3-4	$1.30f	29	$5,709	$981	1. Tulearensis 2. Riko Nick 3. Musculation