Tokyo Race 2 - Maiden Race
POD BEL (5) is fitter for two runs from a spell, last start finishing 3.5 lengths away in second over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Great chance to break through. OEUF D'OEUF (1) resumes from a spell of nine weeks. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at this track over 1400m. Strong chance to break through. MAX Q (7) last raced 11 weeks ago when he finished eighth over 1800m at Tokyo. Betting suggests he has more to offer so worth another chance. GOURMAND (15) closed last prep ten weeks ago when he finished sixth over 1400m at this track. Can give this a shake.

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Shuren with 57.0kg at $2.60. First up last campaign third of 16 at this track February 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shonan Yo Ho with 57.0kg at $5.10. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 02/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 5-5-5 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
3/16 | 09/02/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 5-4-3 | 15 |
| 3.7L | $5.10 |
7/16 | 16/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
2/16 | 20/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 9-9-2 | 14 |
| 0.2L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Hiroyuki Uchida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Orfevre out of Tamamo Jive. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 10th of 12 at Tokyo on June 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Pretty Diva carrying 55.0kg at $39.50. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 327 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 16/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $39.50 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Yuto The Ren carrying 57.0kg at $275.30. On debut eighth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 26 over 1200m, 13 len behind Wanderer carrying 57.0kg at $61.70. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 23/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:25.90 | 15-15-9 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $275.30 |
8/16 | 26/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:12.90 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $61.70 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 43 day letup. Resuming 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1200m, neck behind Shuren carrying 57.0kg at $8.90. Last start 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Keep Sign On carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:12.50 | 12-10-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
2/16 | 02/03/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 9-8-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |
9/16 | 15/12/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 9-11-9-9 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $9.60 |
5/18 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:22.20 | 12-12-5 | 12 |
| 3.4L | $14.80 |
4/13 | 09/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:34.70 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
3/14 | 13/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 10-10-3 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sunrise Jupiter with 57.0kg at $31.50. The run before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Nine Of Letter with 57.0kg at $6.90. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.40 | 11-10-10 | 12 |
| 9.0L | $31.50 |
9/16 | 09/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:11.60 | 11-12-9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $6.90 |
8/16 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 4-4-8 | 15 |
| 10.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8th of 16 at Tokyo on February 16 over 1800m, 7 len behind Tres Saphir carrying 57.0kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign 5th of 10 at Fukushima on July 13 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Nishino Lupu carrying 55.0kg at $1.50. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/16 | 16/02/2025 | 218 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 6-6-6-8 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $6.90 |
5/10 | 13/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:51.70 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 12th of 16 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Schwalm with 57.0kg at $129.30. Last start 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind B I Forte carrying 57.0kg at $60.50. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 12/04/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:11.90 | 15-14-6 | 14 |
| 6.4L | $60.50 |
12/16 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 5-5-12 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $129.30 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pavia carrying 57.0kg at $50.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 9 len behind Kitano Love Me with 57.0kg at $10.90. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/13 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 9-5-5 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $10.90 |
8/16 | 22/03/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 14-13-8 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $50.60 |
10/16 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 13-11-10 | 10 |
| 19.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lucido carrying 57.0kg at $233. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama January 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lovely Jubbly with 57.0kg at $94. Might need the run.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.50 | 14-13-9 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $233.00 |
9/16 | 25/01/2025 | 111 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 11-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $94.00 |
11/15 | 06/10/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 2-3-11 | 13 |
| 8.2L | $227.50 |
10/16 | 21/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 14-15-15-10 | 16 |
| 13.2L | $90.10 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 14 at Niigata on August 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Dantsu Elan carrying 55.0kg at $24.30. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 278 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 04/08/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $24.30 |

Jockey: Takuma Itou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 14th of 16 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 18 len behind Schwalm carrying 57.0kg at $41.60. Second-up 11th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 28 len behind Kastrom Pupu with 57.0kg at $129.30. Hard to make a case today.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/13 | 23/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ito | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 10-8-11 | 11 |
| 28.1L | $129.30 |
14/16 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 12-10-14 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $41.60 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Nishiken Mononofu out of Angelo. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Dona Carnaval carrying 55.0kg at $102. The start before that 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Queen's Chiffon with 55.0kg at $21.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $102.00 |
6/16 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.60 | 5-5-6 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $21.80 |
12/16 | 30/03/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.50 | 5-6-12 | 16 |
| 9.5L | $7.60 |
11/16 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:26.70 | 5-4-11 | 14 |
| 15.8L | $6.30 |
3/16 | 26/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 16 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Private Eyes carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. First up last campaign 7th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on November 30 over 1800m, 21 len behind Olive Green with 56.0kg at $4.90. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 23/02/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 3-3-6 | 15 |
| 4.5L | $5.20 |
7/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 2-2-7 | 12 |
| 21.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Kokura Dirt March 2 over 1700m, 21 len behind Takeru Hurlock carrying 57.0kg at $46.50. On debut second last of 11 at Fukushima July 7 over 2000m, 21 len behind Jet Magnum with 55.0kg at $91.90. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/16 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:44.80 | 10-12-13 | 12 |
| 21.9L | $46.50 |
5/14 | 15/02/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 9-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $54.20 |
6/14 | 04/02/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $46,821.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:37.60 | 4-5-6 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $6.00 |
12/16 | 06/01/2025 | 37 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:12.50 | 13-14-12 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $93.50 |
10/16 | 30/11/2024 | 34 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 11-10-10 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $8.70 |
7/12 | 27/10/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $22.90 |