Chukyo Race 8 - Chukyo Okanzakura Sho
JEZERO (3) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1800m at Niigata eight months ago and has not raced since. Can measure up again. M'S (7) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 2000m at this track four months ago and has not been produced since. Will come on following that run and looks tough to hold out again. L'OTTOBRATA (6) was too good for a maiden field when resuming last start over 2400m at Kyoto, scoring by a neck. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. R Wada was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. One of the likely contenders despite the step up in grade. SATONO CLOSER (2) is a handy type who resumes after a break of four months. Only appeared once last prep when he finished seventh over 2000m at Kyoto, beaten 16 lengths. This looks a nice way to kick off the prep.
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Funabashi on March 11 over 1700m, 17 len behind Vol Au Vent carrying 51kg at $44.50. The start before that settled back and ran on when 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 16 over 1700m, 13 len behind Southern Tea Spoon carrying 55.0kg at $59.70. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 11/03/2025 | 23 | COND 3 | $48,062.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Fukamichi Ishigami | 51kg | 1:52.00 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $44.50 |
| 11/16 | 16/02/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 16-11-11 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $59.70 |
| 11/15 | 01/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 2:03.80 | 12-13-11 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $179.80 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Kyoto on December 7 over 2000m, 16 len behind Naglfar with 56.0kg at $2.80. First up last campaign made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on August 25 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Claudiai carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/12/2024 | 82 | ALLOW 2 | $211,480.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 2:00.60 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 16/09/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 4-7-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 2:02.60 | 5-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when favourite; won by a nose at Niigata August 4 over 1800m defeating Sky Tower carrying 55.0kg at $1.30. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 239 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 8-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
Jockey: Andrasch Starke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Hanshin Dirt March 2 over 2000m defeating Satono Sable carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 16 over 1900m, head behind Real Star with 57.0kg at $2.90. Facing a stiffer assignment this time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:09.50 | 5-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 16/02/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:03.00 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/18 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 2:00.80 | 12-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.7L | $9.20 |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2024 | 91 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:00.80 | 14-14-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $45.60 |
| 4/9 | 21/09/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | A Starke | 55kg | 2:02.30 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $10.70 |
Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming 10th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 9 len behind Berber Compass with 55.0kg at $146.90. Second-up 7th of 9 at Tokyo on February 22 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Valkyrie Birth carrying 55.0kg at $39.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $222,770.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 1-1-1-7 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $39.50 |
| 10/16 | 18/01/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 15-16-10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $146.90 |
| 1/14 | 09/11/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 8/16 | 12/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $14.20 |
Jockey: Ryuji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Kyoto February 22 over 2400m defeating Validissimus with 57.0kg at $1.90. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on November 23 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Schwarz Masamune with 56.0kg at $3.70. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 22/02/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 2:28.40 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/16 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:00.80 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $12.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/11/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:00.80 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/13 | 26/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:02.20 | 9-9-4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $16.20 |
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track December 8 over 2000m defeating Fairylike carrying 56.0kg at $1.30. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:03.90 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |