Chukyo Race 9 - Okazaki Tokubetsu
HOLY BLOSSOM (5) is a handy type who resumes after a break of four months. At her last appearance she finished ninth over 1400m at Kyoto, beaten 1.75 lengths. Goes well fresh and unbeaten 2/2 course and distance. Go close. DANON KILAUEA (10) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 2.75 lengths into seventh over 1400m at Hanshin. Has a solid second up record. The engagement of Yuga Kawada is noteworthy. Meets some better types this time but a better run will not surprise. WORTH (3) returns after a spell of ten months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1200m at Nakayama. Sure to make his presence felt. MIXED BERRIES (4) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 2.75 lengths into seventh over 1400m at Tokyo. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Nakayama January 10 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Matenro Bravo carrying 57.0kg at $38. First up last campaign 16th of 18 at Kyoto November 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind G T Man carrying 56.0kg at $113.30. Has claims on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $292,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | - | 14 |
| 1.6L | $38.00 |
| 1/16 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:35.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.80 |
| 16/18 | 29/11/2025 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:46.30 | - | 15 |
| 7.7L | $113.30 |
| 4/14 | 21/06/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 9 |
| 2.1L | $6.70 |
| 1/17 | 23/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:34.50 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $6.10 |
| 6/16 | 09/02/2025 | 98 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 12 |
| 3.2L | $36.60 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 13 at Nakayama on February 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cosmo Anthology carrying 58.0kg at $513.40. The run before that ran last of 11 at Nakayama on January 5 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dantsu Fighter with 58.0kg at $177.50. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 28/02/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 58kg | 1:32.80 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $513.40 |
| 11/11 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $291,020.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:01.60 | 9-11-11 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $177.50 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $291,360.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 2:26.70 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $244.40 |
| 13/13 | 07/12/2025 | 196 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seiya Morita | 50kg | 1:33.80 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $325.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $325,100.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 50kg | 1:46.20 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $79.20 |
| 8/9 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $325,320.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $182.30 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 May 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Abu Qir Bay carrying 57.0kg at $10.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Nakayama March 29 over 1200m, a neck behind Caravaggisti carrying 57.0kg at $1.80. Resuming in easier grade. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 293 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 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $853,850.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:08.30 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $10.50 |
| 1/16 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $230,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:08.70 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:09.50 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 6/15 | 05/01/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $394,910.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $8.90 |
| 2/7 | 01/12/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 2 | $205,500.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:35.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 29/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Y | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 3-4-1 | 15 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Piko Rose carrying 58.0kg at $10.80. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Nakayama December 22 2024 over 1200m defeating Silflay carrying 56.0kg at $4.10. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 22/02/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:20.90 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $10.80 |
| 3/18 | 23/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:20.50 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/17 | 18/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:20.10 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $14.20 |
| 4/15 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:10.20 | - | 11 |
| 3.1L | $5.40 |
| 3/16 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $224,180.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Rachel King | 56kg | 1:10.10 | - | 13 |
| 1.4L | $5.10 |
| 4/16 | 19/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:08.40 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at Kyoto November 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Underscore carrying 55.0kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len this track August 24 over 1400m defeating Montalcino carrying 53.0kg at $1.90. Goes well fresh and unbeaten 2/2 course and distance. Goes close.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 16/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:20.70 | - | 11 |
| 1.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/13 | 11/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $297,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 54kg | 1:20.30 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/14 | 24/08/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $223,450.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 53kg | 1:19.40 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/16 | 08/06/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 53kg | 1:20.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:20.40 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $12.40 |
| 18/18 | 08/03/2025 | 83 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,076,580.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:20.70 | - | 18 |
| 14.0L | $107.60 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama December 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Metal Speed carrying 56.0kg at $9.40. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Fukushima November 24 over 1800m, a head behind Nolan Sunrise with 56.0kg at $12.10. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:34.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $9.40 |
| 4/16 | 24/11/2025 | 93 | ALLOW F 3U | $297,430.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:47.50 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.10 |
| 4/17 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $310,780.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:20.50 | - | 16 |
| 1.4L | $9.90 |
| 10/11 | 09/08/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $308,820.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/12 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $326,190.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Michael Dee | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 10 |
| 1.1L | $18.30 |
| 6/12 | 10/05/2025 | 419 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:20.70 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $33.90 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign by neck this track December 20 over 1400m defeating Santa Anita carrying 57.0kg at $5. First up last campaign 11th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt September 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tamamo Tea Cup with 56.0kg at $13.10. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:20.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/18 | 07/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:20.40 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $22.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:11.40 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $12.50 |
| 11/15 | 15/09/2025 | 100 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $13.10 |
| 7/16 | 07/06/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:24.40 | - | 2 |
| 6.9L | $8.10 |
| 6/12 | 15/02/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:21.10 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 16 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Piko Rose carrying 58.0kg at $33.50. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Sapporo on August 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lord My Life carrying 56.0kg at $31.50. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 22/02/2026 | 120 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:20.90 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $33.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $297,460.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:21.40 | - | 12 |
| 1.6L | $22.50 |
| 2/17 | 05/10/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $312,830.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:19.80 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $28.90 |
| 6/16 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $310,780.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 56kg | 1:09.60 | - | 13 |
| 2.1L | $31.50 |
| 5/13 | 03/08/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $309,440.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:08.40 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $9.30 |
| 4/12 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $326,190.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:21.00 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 18 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Burgtor carrying 58.0kg at $8.20. Before that 8th of 12 at Kyoto on January 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind La La Maceration with 58.0kg at $6. Impossible to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 28/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:21.50 | - | 11 |
| 1.4L | $8.20 |
| 8/12 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:22.00 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/18 | 21/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $294,690.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:21.90 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $34.70 |
| 15/16 | 08/11/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $298,310.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:08.10 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $8.60 |
| 5/11 | 12/07/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $315,780.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:07.20 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $24.40 |
| 9/14 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $323,040.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:08.70 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 18 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Burgtor carrying 58.0kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Hanshin on December 14 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Neve Fresca with 58.0kg at $3. Solid run off a poor draw fresh. Fitter and sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 28/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:21.50 | - | 17 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $291,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:34.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/15 | 16/11/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:20.70 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 |
| 4/11 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $308,820.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:20.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $308,820.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:21.00 | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $5.80 |
| 2/14 | 21/06/2025 | 329 | ALLOW 3U | $323,360.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:21.10 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $20.10 |