Nakayama delivered a full-bodied winter Sunday on January 11, as racing unfolded across 12 competitive contests between 10:05am and 4:25pm, blending emerging three-year-olds with proven older runners. The meeting was anchored by the ¥72,810,000 Fairy Stakes (G3), a race that once again underlined its reputation as a key early-season marker for elite fillies, while the supporting card offered depth, opportunity, and clear form lines across divisions.
Black Chalice stamped her authority on the afternoon in Race 11, the Fairy Stakes (G3), producing a composed and professional performance to secure the feature event. The three-year-old filly, partnered by Akihide Tsumura and trained by Koshiro Take, travelled smoothly before asserting late to stop the clock at 1:33.6. Racing for Field Racing, and bred by the same operation, Black Chalice confirmed her class against a deep field, with Big Karen Roof finishing second and Leo Agile third. The Fairy Stakes once again played its role as a gateway to the spring classics, rewarding balance, maturity, and tactical precision.
Earlier on the card, Zephyr Tesoro opened the meeting in confident fashion, landing Race 1 (Maiden) for Keita Tosaki and trainer Toru Kurita. The three-year-old colt, owned by Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd., showed early sharpness to score in 1:13.9, ahead of Amp It Up and Kissho Dharani.
Noble Cloud followed in Race 2, where the three-year-old filly delivered a controlled effort over 1:56.9. Atsuya Nishimura guided the Takashi Kubota-trained runner to victory for owner-breeder Nobuhiko Yoshiki, holding off Playmaker and Iron Pike.
Godolphin colours were carried to success in Race 3, as Fighter Jet justified expectations. The three-year-old colt, trained by Toru Hayashi and ridden by Akihide Tsumura, stayed on strongly to win in 1:55.5, with Mr Canberra and Got Talent filling the placings.
Speed took centre stage in Race 4 – Allowance, where Ecoro Seed, a three-year-old colt, surged clear to win in 1:12.1. Daisuke Sasaki rode for trainer Noriyuki Hori, with Masatoshi Haramura listed as owner and Ocala Stud as breeder. Red Stinger and Apatite Tesoro filled the minor placings.
The Newcomer event (Race 5) went to S C Victoria, a three-year-old colt who made an immediate impression for trainer Issei Murata and jockey Tatsuki Endo, scoring in 1:55.9.
Gran Alto stayed on resolutely in Race 6, delivering a 2:13.8 victory under Arata Saito for trainer Makoto Saito, while Satomino Angel prevailed in Race 7, stopping the clock at 1:55.1 under Takeshi Yokoyama for Nobuhiro Suzuki.
Class and control defined Race No. 8 – Allowance, where Kreisleriana, a four-year-old filly, showcased her quality under Christophe Lemaire. Trained by Tetsuya Kimura for Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. and bred by Northern Racing, she stopped the clock at 1:32.1, ahead of Black Jadeite and Daisy.
Fillies returned to the spotlight in Race 9 – HATSUSAKI SHO, worth 30,510,000 Yen, as Conduire, a four-year-old filly, delivered a polished performance in 1:47.9. Kosei Miura rode for trainer Satoshi Inoue, with ownership and breeding both credited to Kosho Bokujo. Comme une Plume finished second, with Bitter Glace third.
The stakes rose further in Race 10 – POLLUX STAKES, valued at 42,300,000 Yen, where Kazeno Runner, a five-year-old horse, asserted his authority to win in 1:53.1. Atsuya Nishimura partnered the Mikio Matsunaga-trained runner, owned and bred by North Hills Co. Ltd. Walzer Schall and Ritual chased him home.
After the feature, proceedings concluded with Race 12, where Splendeur, a five-year-old horse, closed the card on a high note, winning in 1:10.9. Fukamichi Ishigami rode for trainer Yuji Wada, with Turf Sport Co. Ltd. as owner and Ogifushi Hattori Bokujo as breeder. Hard Seltzer and Lord Tresor rounded out the placings.
The card reflected both precision and promise, making Nakayama Race Results 11 January a strong reference point as the Japanese racing season continues to gather momentum.
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