Tokyo Race 4 - Maiden Race
CORE (4) finished second, beaten a neck, when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Nakayama after he was in contention on the bend. Likely improver with bright prospects. TAIYONO KISETSU (2) was well fancied but below his best at his last run on 2 February, finishing 11th over 1600m at this track. Starts this prep with Kosei Miura taking charge. Should settle handy in the run. Leading contender. LA LA BANYULS (11) is on debut for the Masahiro Otake stable. Three-year-old colt by Maurice from Clean Funky. Can measure up. Betting crucial. FARIZA (15) has not been sighted since she finished ninth over 1400m at this track on February 15. Capable of featuring in the finish.

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 4th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 11 len behind Luna Luceat with 57.0kg at $50.40. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/16 | 09/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 10-8-4 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $50.40 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at this track on February 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Primzahl carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. First up last campaign 2nd of 11 at this track on October 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Denkmal carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 02/02/2025 | 92 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 1-1-11 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
3/8 | 02/11/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:49.20 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
2/11 | 14/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:47.70 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 2 over 1600m, 27 len behind Le Valet D'coeur with 57.0kg at $9.20. First up last campaign 4th of 9 at this track on November 9 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Kazanlak carrying 56.0kg at $3.90. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 96 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 | 02/02/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 12-12-13 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $9.20 |
4/9 | 09/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:48.40 | 5-4-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1600m, neck behind Garnet Wink with 57.0kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Niigata Dirt on October 26 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Black Gigi carrying 55.0kg at $2.20. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 06/04/2025 | 105 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 5-5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
7/18 | 22/12/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | K Tosaki | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $12.20 |
3/14 | 23/11/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 56kg | 1:48.10 | 3-2-2-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $14.20 |
4/12 | 26/10/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
2/15 | 14/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Meiner Full Moon carrying 57.0kg at $16.20. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Niigata on August 4 over 2000m, 10 len behind Cosmo Ishtar with 55.0kg at $8. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/16 | 13/04/2025 | 218 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 2-2-8 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $16.20 |
8/12 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $15.70 |
6/10 | 24/08/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
8/8 | 04/08/2024 | 43 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:02.20 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $8.00 |
10/13 | 22/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tadhg O'Shea | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 11-11-11-10 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $103.10 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 11th of 16 at this track on February 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Le Pavillon with 55.0kg at $56.30. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 09/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 11-11-11 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $56.30 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 6th of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Garnet Wink carrying 57.0kg at $231. At only start last preparation didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 at Nakayama on December 8 over 1800m, 13 len behind Nishino Agent carrying 56.0kg at $127.40. Must improve significantly.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 06/04/2025 | 119 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 7-10-10-6 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $231.00 |
10/12 | 08/12/2024 | 113 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:48.40 | 1-2-10 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $127.40 |
8/10 | 17/08/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Takezo Nagano | 55kg | 1:50.30 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $287.20 |
9/14 | 04/08/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takezo Nagano | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 7-7-9 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $130.20 |
9/10 | 07/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Takezo Nagano | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 2-2-9 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $74.50 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 17 at Nakayama on March 22 over 2000m, 11 len behind Win Stiga carrying 55.0kg at $157.60. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 10th of 18 at Nakayama on April 13 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shadow Meteor with 55.0kg at $92.40. This is outside her grasp.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/18 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 2:01.70 | 3-4-10 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $92.40 |
6/17 | 22/03/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 4-3-6 | 14 |
| 11.4L | $157.60 |
9/16 | 28/12/2024 | 75 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 2-5-6-9 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $518.20 |
10/16 | 14/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:24.40 | 16-16-10 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $202.30 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at this track February 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Danon Lyra carrying 55.0kg at $31.10. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at this track February 2 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Primzahl with 55.0kg at $52.80. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 15/02/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:22.40 | 12-11-7 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $31.10 |
3/16 | 02/02/2025 | 78 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 7-6-3 | 13 |
| 3.3L | $52.80 |
5/11 | 16/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 5-4-5 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Gabby's Brother carrying 57.0kg at $19.60. The race before that 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lights You Up with 57.0kg at $3.80. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 3-3-6 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $19.60 |
8/16 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:26.50 | 3-3-8 | 16 |
| 7.2L | $3.80 |
5/14 | 16/02/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 3-3-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $12.90 |
4/18 | 22/12/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 11-8-4 | 18 |
| 4.3L | $20.00 |
5/15 | 01/12/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 6-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $28.60 |
6/16 | 12/10/2024 | 112 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 13-11-6 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Maurice out of Clean Funky. Expected to have ability.

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 15 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Red Stern with 54.0kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 8 over 1800m, 11 len behind Taisei Regno carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Among the top chances.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/15 | 19/04/2025 | 98 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 9-2-6 | 16 |
| 4.2L | $3.90 |
10/16 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 9-9-9-10 | 14 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
2/16 | 28/12/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 4-2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.60 |
5/16 | 08/12/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 56kg | 1:55.90 | 2-2-5 | 16 |
| 11.6L | $3.60 |
6/14 | 16/11/2024 | 69 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:59.90 | 12-13-13-6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
4/9 | 08/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Fukushima on April 20 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Pigeon Point carrying 57.0kg at $9.10. The race before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 20 len behind Aeolia with 57.0kg at $6.20. Safely held last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 19 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 | 20/04/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 6-2-5 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $9.10 |
9/16 | 02/03/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 11-6-9 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $6.20 |
4/18 | 11/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 2:04.10 | 6-8-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $20.60 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ashaka Tobe carrying 57.0kg at $11.20. The run before that 14th of 16 at this track on February 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Primzahl carrying 57.0kg at $65.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 05/04/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:11.40 | 10-10-11 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $11.20 |
14/16 | 02/02/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 5-4-14 | 14 |
| 12.3L | $65.10 |
10/15 | 15/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 13-12-11-10 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Danon Lyra with 55.0kg at $8.90. First up last campaign 2nd of 9 at Fukushima on June 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Valiant March with 55.0kg at $2.80. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 83 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 | 15/02/2025 | 231 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:22.40 | 13-13-9 | 14 |
| 2.4L | $8.90 |
2/9 | 29/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:11.10 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |