Chukyo Race 7 - Sekigahara Stakes
HEARTS CONCERTO (7) ran a strong race first up then tackled stakes-class last time and finished tenth over 2500m in the G2 Meguro Kinen at Tokyo. Fitter and well-placed to turn things around. MUSICIAN (9) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 2000m at Hanshin after being in contention all the way. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MIKKI GOLD (1) comes here off a break of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 2000m at Kokura. Has found the right race to commence this prep and is worth including. SADAMU OPSIS (10) was beaten 0.9 lengths into fourth at the second run back from a break over 2200m at Hanshin at his latest appearance. Suitably to build on that fine effort.

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 18 at Tokyo May 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Ask Sexy More with 58.0kg at $5.50. Previously first up; third of 17 at Kokura March 1 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Barnabas with 57.0kg at $2.30. Sure to be ready to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 03/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $318,640.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:57.10 | 8-12-10 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $323,720.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:23.20 | 2-2-10 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/17 | 01/03/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $325,430.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 16-15-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/15 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $347,800.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:11.60 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/15 | 22/11/2025 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:59.20 | 2-2-1 | 14 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $320,120.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 15 at Tokyo on May 16 over 2400m, 18 len behind King Squall carrying 58.0kg at $131.30. First up last campaign ran second last of 12 at Tokyo on November 9 over 2000m, 8 len behind Victor Verus carrying 58.0kg at $48.50. Unlikely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 16/05/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $317,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 58kg | 2:23.10 | 2-2-15 | 13 |
| 18.4L | $131.30 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $332,410.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 3:06.90 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $138.80 |
| 9/12 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $343,650.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 58kg | 1:45.40 | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $137.70 |
| 9/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $346,730.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 8-7-9 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $113.70 |
| 15/15 | 14/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $347,800.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:11.60 | 2-2-15 | 11 |
| 15.2L | $80.10 |
| 11/12 | 09/11/2025 | 176 | ALLOW 3U | $351,690.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:58.60 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $48.50 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at Tokyo May 16 over 2400m, 6 len behind King Squall with 58.0kg at $116.20. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at Nakayama March 8 over 2500m, 12 len behind My Universe carrying 58.0kg at $141.10. Prepared to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 16/05/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $317,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 2:23.10 | 15-14-10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $116.20 |
| 7/11 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $323,720.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 2:23.20 | 10-11-7 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $164.00 |
| 13/16 | 08/03/2026 | 350 | ALLOW 4U | $324,980.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 2:32.10 | 16-14-13 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $141.10 |
| 9/11 | 23/03/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,372,260.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 3:03.30 | 7-3-9 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $116.50 |
| 4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 4U | $377,660.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 3:02.90 | 9-7-4 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $7.60 |
| 3/17 | 17/11/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $354,670.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 2:24.50 | 12-10-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 16 at Kyoto on May 23 over 2000m, 2 len behind Tagano Abby with 56.0kg at $134.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 18 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2200m, 1.4 len behind Saxon Sienne carrying 54.0kg at $36.10. This race looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Takashi Fujikake | 54kg | 2:14.20 | 15-13-5 | 17 |
| 1.4L | $36.10 |
| 7/16 | 23/05/2026 | 182 | ALLOW 4U | $317,850.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:59.40 | 15-13-7 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $134.60 |
| 8/16 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $352,480.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 15-14-8 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $53.30 |
| 5/13 | 02/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $351,490.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 54kg | 3:03.80 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $5.30 |
| 6/9 | 21/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $367,570.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 54kg | 2:14.80 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $16.60 |
| 6/16 | 30/08/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $368,180.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 2:12.10 | 11-13-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $36.80 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 18 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2200m, nose behind Saxon Sienne carrying 53.0kg at $13.40. The race before that 11th of 13 at Kyoto on May 10 over 2400m, 6 len behind Rex Novus carrying 53.0kg at $17.50. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Fuma Matsuwaka | 53kg | 2:14.20 | 2-2-3 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $13.40 |
| 11/13 | 10/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $317,140.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 53kg | 2:23.30 | 8-11-11 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $17.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $273,430.00 | Hanshin | 2600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:39.60 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.10 |
| 5/16 | 21/02/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $283,370.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 2:39.10 | 13-8-5 | 15 |
| 3.5L | $17.80 |
| 7/12 | 12/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $290,930.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:24.70 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/18 | 23/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:23.90 | 9-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 18 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2200m, 3 len behind Saxon Sienne carrying 55.0kg at $20.90. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Kyoto on May 10 over 2400m, neck behind Rex Novus carrying 54.0kg at $149.10. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 2:14.20 | 3-2-10 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $20.90 |
| 2/13 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $317,140.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 54kg | 2:23.30 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $149.10 |
| 13/15 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $328,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 13-12-13 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $145.30 |
| 6/17 | 01/03/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $325,430.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 2:00.30 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $67.80 |
| 12/16 | 22/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $352,480.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 2:24.90 | 13-11-12 | 14 |
| 7.8L | $207.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $367,470.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:59.40 | 5-3-8 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 55 days. First-up settled towards the rear 3rd of 15 at Tokyo on May 16 over 2400m, 1.1 len behind King Squall carrying 58.0kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell eased back early on 10th of 14 at Tokyo in the G2 Meguro Kinen on May 31 over 2500m, 4 len behind Feiern Kranz with 54.0kg at $11.30. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | G2 OPEN 4U | $960,950.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 54kg | 2:29.80 | 12-13-10 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $11.30 |
| 3/15 | 16/05/2026 | 462 | ALLOW 4U | $317,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:23.10 | 12-14-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $7.90 |
| 5/14 | 08/02/2025 | 245 | ALLOW 4U | $369,060.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:25.10 | 8-9-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.60 |
| 2/14 | 08/06/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $341,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 2:25.30 | 11-9-2 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 11/05/2024 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $345,240.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Joao Moreira | 58kg | 2:25.90 | 7-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 11/13 | 24/02/2024 | 41 | CUP CF 4U | $3,036,437.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Fast | Joao Moreira | 57kg | 2:07.10 | - | 12 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading 9th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 16 over 1900m, 5 len behind Hiruno Hamburg carrying 58.0kg at $28.30. Last start 15th of 18 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2200m, 7 len behind Saxon Sienne carrying 56.0kg at $35.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:14.20 | 9-13-15 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $35.10 |
| 9/15 | 16/05/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $317,760.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:58.60 | 4-4-9 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $28.30 |
| 7/14 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 5-4-7 | 14 |
| 7.0L | $15.10 |
| 3/10 | 15/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $332,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $40.80 |
| 15/16 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 7-10-15 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $38.50 |
| 9/16 | 27/12/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:52.80 | 1-1-9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Hanshin on June 6 over 2000m, 2 len behind G T Darling with 58.0kg at $2.60. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at Hanshin on April 12 over 2000m, nose behind Meiner Enigma carrying 55.0kg at $4.80. Right in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/06/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $314,360.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:58.70 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/15 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $328,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 7/16 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $334,350.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $7.40 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $307,680.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 2:13.20 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $226,910.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 at Kyoto on May 10 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Rex Novus carrying 54.0kg at $25.90. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 18 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2200m, 0.9 len behind Saxon Sienne carrying 54.0kg at $12.30. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | H Miyuki | 54kg | 2:14.20 | 16-18-4 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $12.30 |
| 5/13 | 10/05/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $317,140.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | H Miyuki | 54kg | 2:23.30 | 12-11-5 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $25.90 |
| 8/12 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $343,650.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:45.40 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $17.80 |
| 9/15 | 30/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $352,380.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:57.60 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $31.40 |
| 9/18 | 25/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $354,760.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:58.20 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $22.30 |
| 11/16 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $368,180.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 2-2-11 | 16 |
| 9.9L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 18 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2200m, 11 len behind Saxon Sienne with 55.0kg at $30.90. Before that 4th of 13 at Kyoto on May 10 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Rex Novus carrying 55.0kg at $45.50. Not on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | R Takakura | 55kg | 2:14.20 | 13-13-18 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $30.90 |
| 4/13 | 10/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $317,140.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 2:23.30 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $45.50 |
| 8/11 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $323,720.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 2:23.20 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $61.70 |
| 9/11 | 14/03/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 4U | $323,630.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:44.90 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $55.70 |
| 11/18 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $348,690.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:44.70 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $37.70 |
| 7/12 | 16/11/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $351,490.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:45.60 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $16.60 |