Kokura Racecourse presented a measured and absorbing Sunday of racing on February 8, as 11 contests unfolded between 11:35am and 4:20pm, offering a balanced mix of youth, experience, and steadily rising form lines. The meeting built patiently through the afternoon before culminating in the KOKURA NIKKEI SHO, a 45,970,000 Yen feature that brought clarity and composure to the closing stages of the card, anchoring a day defined by consistency and controlled execution.
The feature event, Race 11, belonged to Lesedrama, a four-year-old filly who delivered a poised and professional performance in the KOKURA NIKKEI SHO. Ridden with confidence by Arata Saito, the Yasuyuki Tsujino-trained runner asserted her class to secure the feature in a winning time of 1:59.4. Racing for Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. and bred by Shadai Farm, Lesedrama proved decisive when it mattered most, holding off Schilthorn, while Battle Born completed the placings. The result reinforced the filly’s growing profile in stakes company and provided a fitting focal point to the afternoon.
Earlier, the card opened with Race 1, valued at 11,280,000 Yen, where Isagi, a three-year-old colt, set the tone with a composed victory. Daito Ozawa guided the Kensuke Ogura-trained runner home in 1:47.5. Owned by Shingo Muraki and bred by Kosho Bokujo, Isagi showed balance and maturity to finish ahead of Meiner Zelos, with Norino Dragon in third.
Race 2, also worth 11,280,000 Yen, saw Cielo Dorato, a three-year-old filly, deliver a sharp sprinting display. Kazuki Kikuzawa partnered the Shizuya Kato-trained filly to victory in 1:08.9. Owned by Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. and bred by Big Red Farm, Cielo Dorato proved too quick for Happy Rover, with God Eye filling the minor placing.
Speed remained a theme in Race 3, valued at 15,620,000 Yen, as Queen’s Chiffon, a four-year-old filly, showcased efficiency and timing. Yuji Tannai rode for trainer Shoichiro Wada, steering the Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.-owned runner to success in 59.7 seconds. Bred by Queens Ranch Ltd, Queen’s Chiffon finished ahead of Stjarn Gosse, with Ichito Zerono Aida third.
After the early exchanges, Race 5 brought stamina into focus over longer ground. Ange de Joie, a three-year-old filly, produced a steady and determined effort to win in 2:02.7. Daito Ozawa completed a double on the day, riding for trainer Yuichi Fukunaga. Representing Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. and bred by Shadai Corporation Inc., Ange de Joie held off Hanakotoba, with A Shin Whisper in third.
Race 6 returned to a balanced test, with Muskulest, a three-year-old colt, prevailing in 1:49.8. Katsuma Sameshima partnered the Shogo Yasuda-trained runner, owned by Yoko Maeda and bred by North Hills Co. Ltd. Ox’s Eye chased him home, while Persian Gray filled third.
Experience came to the fore in Race 7, valued at 15,620,000 Yen, where Miracle Cats, a six-year-old mare, delivered a composed performance under Yuji Tannai. Trained by Noriyuki Hori and racing for Silk Racing Co. Ltd., with Northern Farm listed as breeder, she stopped the clock at 1:46.9, ahead of Noble Act and Hagino Corazon.
Race 8 followed with another strong fillies’ performance as Air Big Mom, a four-year-old filly, claimed victory in 1:48.0. Koji Nishizuka rode for trainer Kazuhide Sasada, guiding the Lucky Field Co. Ltd.-owned runner, bred by Tsunebumi Yoshihara, past Meiner Aurum and Forte Fiore.
The stakes rose in Race 9, the KASASAGI SHO, worth 22,200,000 Yen. Krjepkij, a three-year-old filly, delivered a crisp effort in 1:09.2 under Akatsuki Tomita. Trained by Koji Maki, owned by Kazuhiro Nakahira, and bred by Shadai Farm, she finished clear of Nenekirimaru, with Dolce Misto third.
Race 10, the YUFUIN TOKUBETSU valued at 30,590,000 Yen, was claimed by Puff, a five-year-old horse who produced a controlled display to win in 1:46.6. Koji Nishizuka secured his second winner of the afternoon, riding for trainer Shinsuke Hashiguchi. Owned by North Hills Co. Ltd. and bred by Doi Bokujo, Puff held off Dyaus, with Taisei Mission finishing third.
The meeting concluded with Race 12, valued at 15,620,000 Yen, where Yamanin Lesedi, a four-year-old filly, closed proceedings on a confident note. Ryuto Yokoyama partnered the Kodai Hasegawa-trained runner to victory in 1:09.1. Owned and bred by Hajime Doi, Yamanin Lesedi finished ahead of Le Pavillon, with Tamamo Brown Tie completing the placings.
Kokura Race Results 8 February delivered clarity across divisions, with emerging talent and established performers alike finding their moment. Anchored by a composed stakes performance in the Kokura Nikkei Sho, the meeting stood as a reliable reference point as the Japanese racing season continued to unfold.
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