Nakayama hosted a twelve-race programme on 12 January, delivering a full day of thoroughbred racing across sprint, middle-distance, and longer contests. Racing ran from 09:50 to 16:10, with consistent performances from top jockeys, trainers, and ownership groups throughout the day. The Nakayama Race Results 12 January highlighted competitive finishes and standout performances across all twelve races.
In Race 1 at 09:50, ICE MELTING, ridden by Keita Tosaki for trainer Toshiaki Tajima and owned by Laurel Racing Co. Ltd., secured a solid win in 1:12.8 ahead of Moon Blanche. The momentum continued into Race 2 at 10:20 as HOLD THE DAY, guided by Takuya Kowata for trainer Katsuharu Tanaka and owner Isami Nakamura, finished strongly in 1:56.7 to defeat Blue Thermal over the longer distance.
Race 3 at 10:50 saw J L MODAL, under Hironobu Tanabe for trainer Kazuo Konishi and owner Yukihito Hashimoto, produce a controlled finish in 1:56.2 to overcome Rocket Punch. In Race 4 at 11:20, HIT AND ROLL, ridden by Shinichi Ishigami for trainer Katsuharu Tanaka and owner Hiroyuki Sonobe, completed the contest clocked at 3:15.2 contest in front of Chandernagor, demonstrating stamina and tactical positioning.
SLOW MOTION returned to sprint action in Race 5 at 12:10, with Yoshihito Nagaoka aboard for trainer Masashi Fukayama and owner Kentaro Yui, taking the win in 1:13.9 over Vent Doux. Race 6 at 12:40 was claimed by SATONO MARTINI, guided by Hiroshi Kitamura for trainer Masayoshi Ebina and owner Hajime Satomi, holding off Elu Grace to finish in 2:00.0, reflecting steady pace and consistency over the middle distance.
The afternoon contests continued with Race 7 at 13:10, where FEEL AWESOME, under Akira Sugawara for trainer Takaki Iwato and owner Tadashi Sakurai, finished ahead of Kyoei Freude in 1:53.8. In Race 8 at 13:40, HISHI ISLAY produced a decisive sprint under Kiwamu Ogino for trainer Yasutoshi Ikee and owner Masahide Abe, completing the contest in 1:08.2 contest in front of Fine Summer Day.
Race 9, the Narita Tokubetsu at 14:15, was won by DAKARA FESTIVE, ridden by Yoshitomi Shibata for trainer Masashi Okuhira and owner Kazuma Usui, finishing in 2:35.8 over Mugello. The HatsuHaru Stakes in Race 10 at 14:50 saw DRAGON WELDS, with Keita Tosaki aboard for trainer Hideaki Fujiwara and owner Yoshiro Kubot, take a smooth 1:10.3 victory over Don Repulse.
The late afternoon concluded with Race 11, the New Year Stakes (L) at 15:30, where KA PILINA, under Norihiro Yokoyama for trainer Toshiaki Tajima and owner Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd., narrowly held off Danon Ayers Rock. CAPITAL RICH brought the card to a close in Race 12 at 16:10, ridden by Akira Sugawara for trainer Michihiro Ogasa and owner Yutaka Uda, finishing in 1:59.2 over Maglia Iridata.
Trainers Toshiaki Tajima and Katsuharu Tanaka enjoyed multiple successes, while Keita Tosaki and Akira Sugawara each rode two winners. Prominent ownership groups, including Laurel Racing Co. Ltd., Hajime Satomi, and Tadashi Sakurai, featured strongly across the card, reflecting effective horse management and consistent performance. Overall, the Nakayama meeting on 12 January delivered high-quality racing across all twelve contests.
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