Chukyo Race 6 - Chukyo Sponichi Sho
TOMMY BAROWS (6) is a promising galloper who won at his only run last prep 11 weeks ago over 1600m at Tokyo. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Had good upside and should be in the finish. I NEED YOU (4) finished fourth two runs back in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) at Hanshin then improved last time out to score by a neck as favourite after being in contention on the corner over 1600m at Hanshin. Meets a stronger field but she is capable of another big run. RONDE BOSSE (5) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 3 lengths into second over 1600m at Hanshin when she was handy all the way. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TRIUMPH PASS (3) saluted over 1400m at Tokyo at her most recent appearance on May 30. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. First-up 3rd of 12 at Nakayama on April 18 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Meisho Yozora carrying 58.0kg at $14.90. Second-up 8th of 17 at Tokyo on June 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Logi Cape carrying 56.0kg at $16.50. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 06/06/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $268,390.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 11-11-8 | 15 |
| 2.1L | $16.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $277,950.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:07.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $14.90 |
| 14/16 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:08.00 | - | 4 |
| 6.9L | $15.20 |
| 5/16 | 27/12/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $293,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:07.80 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $17.50 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $310,230.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:08.30 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/11 | 20/07/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $227,120.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Kyoto May 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Santanka carrying 56.0kg at $48.30. When resuming last campaign 16th of 18 at Kokura March 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Morden carrying 56.0kg at $210.90. Will need this run.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 30/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $48.30 |
| 4/11 | 26/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:20.70 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $109.10 |
| 6/10 | 07/03/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:34.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $235.00 |
| 16/18 | 01/03/2026 | 155 | ALLOW 4U | $276,500.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:08.40 | 8-11-16 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $210.90 |
| 11/13 | 27/09/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 53kg | 1:33.40 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $193.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/09/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $309,810.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:20.70 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $80.10 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len Tokyo May 30 over 1400m defeating Inubono Utagoe carrying 55.0kg at $8.20. Previously first up; seventh of 17 at this track in the G3 Falcon Stakes March 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Diamond Knot with 55.0kg at $69.70. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 63 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 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.20 |
| 4/12 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:19.90 | 10-10-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.20 |
| 7/17 | 21/03/2026 | 84 | G3 OPEN 3 | $704,580.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:19.80 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $69.70 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $209,920.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:20.60 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $11.50 |
| 1/14 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/15 | 08/11/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at Hanshin June 13 over 1600m defeating Birthday Flight carrying 53.0kg at $1.50. The run before that 4th of 18 at Hanshin in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) on April 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Star Anise carrying 55.0kg at $92.10. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 49 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 | 13/06/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 4/18 | 12/04/2026 | 36 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,795,600.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:31.50 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $92.10 |
| 3/18 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $908,800.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:20.60 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $373,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:33.00 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $22.80 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3 | $384,810.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:20.70 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $17.20 |
| 5/11 | 13/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW F 2 | $211,000.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:19.90 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Hanshin on June 20 over 1600m, 3 len behind Avion with 54.0kg at $7.20. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kyoto on May 30 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Santanka with 56.0kg at $8.70. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $266,290.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:35.50 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $8.70 |
| 6/11 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:31.90 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/16 | 28/03/2026 | 132 | ALLOW FM 4U | $275,780.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 14 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/15 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:20.70 | - | 15 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:21.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 6 len win at Tokyo May 17 over 1600m defeating Valo Arc carrying 57.0kg at $3.90. First up last campaign 2nd of 14 at Kyoto on October 25 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Early Harvest with 56.0kg at $3.50. Far too good only run last time in but has plenty of scope for improvement and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/15 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $386,440.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:20.70 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $15.80 |
| 12/16 | 12/01/2026 | 44 | G3 OPEN 3 | $746,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.4L | $20.00 |
| 1/14 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/15 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:34.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 25 len behind Kalpa with 53.0kg at $83.20. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Knocknarea with 56.0kg at $14.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 28/06/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $267,860.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 53kg | 1:45.00 | 4-14-15 | 12 |
| 25.3L | $83.20 |
| 8/16 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW FM 4U | $275,780.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $14.70 |
| 1/18 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Michael Dee | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 16 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:34.70 | - | 14 |
| 3.8L | $17.40 |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:35.60 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $25.70 |
| 14/18 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:33.30 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $142.70 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Kyoto May 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Atari Daikichi with 58.0kg at $3.60. First up last campaign seventh of 15 at Hanshin March 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Song Of Life with 58.0kg at $6.60. Among the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $269,710.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:07.80 | 9-9-8 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:08.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 7/15 | 14/03/2026 | 196 | ALLOW 4U | $275,320.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:08.20 | - | 12 |
| 3.6L | $6.60 |
| 9/11 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $308,820.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:20.40 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 9/11 | 09/08/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $308,820.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:21.50 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Tokyo April 26 over 1400m, a long neck behind Bonne Soiree carrying 56.0kg at $5.40. First up last campaign fifth of 18 at Hanshin February 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Burgtor with 56.0kg at $31. Likely to make her presence felt.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:20.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $5.40 |
| 3/16 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $275,780.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $19.90 |
| 5/18 | 28/02/2026 | 154 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:21.50 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $31.00 |
| 11/16 | 27/09/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 54kg | 1:10.60 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $130.90 |
| 9/13 | 15/09/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $310,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:11.20 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $40.80 |
| 11/18 | 20/07/2025 | 120 | ALLOW 3U | $317,800.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 53kg | 1:07.70 | - | 13 |
| 6.9L | $22.10 |