Chukyo Race 7 - Meitetsu Hai(L)
COURS MIRABEAU (9) is coming off a last-start second, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt. Will prove tough to stop. TIGHT KNIT (3) has not appeared since he finished third over 1900m in the G3 Heian Stakes at Kyoto Dirt on May 23. This is an ideal race to kick off. Maps well and looks a top hope. THORNY ISSUE (5) went to the paddock after scoring at his only appearance last prep 14 months ago over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt. Jockey switch to Taisei Danno who has two wins from four rides. Should be involved in the finish. Z LIEN (8) was last at the races when he finished ninth over 1900m in the G3 Heian Stakes at Kyoto Dirt on May 23. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in the G3 March Stakes March 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Sunday Funday with 58.0kg at $12.70. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Nakayama Dirt March 8 over 1800m defeating Action Plan with 58.0kg at $14. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $656,180.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:51.20 | 12-12-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $12.70 |
| 1/15 | 08/03/2026 | 84 | OPEN 4U | $380,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 12-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/16 | 14/12/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 3U | $451,980.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57.5kg | 1:51.70 | 13-12-4 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $25.70 |
| 5/12 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,110.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57.5kg | 2:10.20 | 12-10-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/15 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | OPEN 3U | $439,900.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 14-12-3 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $12.20 |
| 6/12 | 23/08/2025 | 126 | LR OPEN 3U | $476,120.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 10-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 10 over 1800m, 6 len behind Testimone carrying 58.0kg at $134.60. Last start ran last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 2100m, 19 len behind Realest with 58.0kg at $67.80. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | OPEN 3U | $370,050.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Ono | 58kg | 2:08.20 | 9-6-15 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $67.80 |
| 4/16 | 10/05/2026 | 105 | OPEN 4U | $372,860.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 58kg | 1:49.10 | 9-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $134.60 |
| 16/16 | 25/01/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,016,240.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 14-13-16 | 8 |
| 15.7L | $249.90 |
| 8/16 | 21/12/2025 | 113 | LR OPEN 3U | $451,980.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:49.30 | 11-5-8 | 15 |
| 9.1L | $165.40 |
| 11/16 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | OPEN 3U | $438,100.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 13-13-11 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $20.90 |
| 1/12 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $476,230.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Alex Badel | 57kg | 1:52.10 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $28.80 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Heian Stakes May 23 over 1900m, 5 len behind Lord Couronne carrying 57.0kg at $11.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Hanshin Dirt in the G3 Sirius Stakes September 27 over 2000m, 5 len behind Ho O Roulette carrying 56.5kg at $6.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Maps well and looks a top hope.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $677,130.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 16-14-3 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $11.30 |
| 1/16 | 03/05/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $406,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56.5kg | 2:10.30 | 8-6-1 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/16 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | OPEN 4U | $381,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 59kg | 1:51.70 | 13-11-5 | 15 |
| 1.4L | $10.20 |
| 9/16 | 07/02/2026 | 48 | OPEN 4U | $392,010.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:58.30 | 9-4-9 | 12 |
| 6.9L | $5.80 |
| 2/16 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 3U | $451,980.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:49.30 | 13-13-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.30 |
| 7/14 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | OPEN 3U | $420,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Ryusei Sakai | 56.5kg | 1:48.60 | 11-10-7 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind T O Password with 57.0kg at $19.10. Second-up 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 5 over 1700m, 3 len behind Strength with 56.0kg at $14.50. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 05/07/2026 | 36 | OPEN 3U | $377,910.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 12-7-5 | 15 |
| 2.9L | $14.50 |
| 10/16 | 30/05/2026 | 139 | OPEN 4U | $372,860.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 11-11-10 | 13 |
| 9.5L | $19.10 |
| 5/16 | 11/01/2026 | 91 | OPEN 4U | $404,010.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:53.10 | 5-4-5 | 13 |
| 2.9L | $6.10 |
| 4/9 | 12/10/2025 | 22 | OPEN 3U | $419,330.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:50.40 | 9-8-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.70 |
| 4/15 | 20/09/2025 | 63 | OPEN 3U | $439,900.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Joao Moreira | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 8-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 5/14 | 19/07/2025 | 49 | OPEN 3U | $447,250.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 9-9-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Kyoto Dirt May 31 2025 over 1900m defeating Rudesheim carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 3.5 len win at Nakayama Dirt March 1 2025 over 1800m defeating Sorrel Bullet with 58.0kg at $1.70. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 427 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 31/05/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $389,160.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:57.70 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 10/16 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $378,540.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 5-4-10 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $1.70 |
| 1/14 | 01/03/2025 | 146 | ALLOW 4U | $232,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:52.40 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/09/2024 | 107 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/16 | 01/06/2024 | 91 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Heian Stakes on May 23 over 1900m, 8 len behind Lord Couronne carrying 57.0kg at $43.40. Second run from a spell 10th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 5 over 1700m, 5 len behind Strength with 57.0kg at $8.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 27 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 | 05/07/2026 | 43 | OPEN 3U | $377,910.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.60 |
| 7/16 | 23/05/2026 | 84 | G3 OPEN 4U | $677,130.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $43.40 |
| 5/16 | 28/02/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 4U | $427,230.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:04.00 | 8-9-5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $37.80 |
| 7/16 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | OPEN 4U | $404,010.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:53.10 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $8.70 |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $451,980.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 10-9-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $16.50 |
| 1/15 | 16/11/2025 | 78 | LR OPEN 3U | $457,540.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:45.30 | 11-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Heian Stakes May 23 over 1900m, 8 len behind Lord Couronne with 57.0kg at $34.10. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G2 Procyon Stakes January 25 over 1800m, 5 len behind Lord Couronne with 57.0kg at $6.70. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 70 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 | 23/05/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $677,130.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 11-6-6 | 12 |
| 8.6L | $34.10 |
| 14/16 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | G3 OPEN 4U | $664,290.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:50.30 | 13-16-14 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $23.90 |
| 15/16 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,697,260.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:35.40 | - | 16 |
| 14.8L | $66.60 |
| 9/16 | 25/01/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,016,240.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 4-5-9 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $6.70 |
| 2/15 | 09/11/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3U | $761,510.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 8-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $19.60 |
| 2/14 | 27/09/2025 | 91 | G3 OPEN 3U | $756,890.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:04.80 | 8-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $37.40 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Heian Stakes May 23 over 1900m, 9 len behind Lord Couronne carrying 57.0kg at $17.50. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the LR May 3 over 2100m, 6 len behind Tight Knit with 57.0kg at $5.10. Goes well fresh and at the course and distance.
Last Starts 70 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 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $677,130.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 14-14-9 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $17.50 |
| 9/16 | 03/05/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 4U | $406,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:10.30 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $5.10 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $427,230.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:04.00 | 11-9-4 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/16 | 07/02/2026 | 77 | OPEN 4U | $392,010.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 11-8-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |
| 3/16 | 22/11/2025 | 34 | OPEN 3U | $419,540.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 11-9-3 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $21.30 |
| 3/12 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,110.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 2:10.20 | 10-10-3 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Resuming 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in LR on May 3 over 2100m, 6 len behind Tight Knit with 57.5kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 2nd of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Realest carrying 58.0kg at $5.40. Rates highly. Big chance to break through for an overdue win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 20/06/2026 | 48 | OPEN 3U | $370,050.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 2:08.20 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 8/16 | 03/05/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 4U | $406,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57.5kg | 2:10.30 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/16 | 28/02/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN 4U | $427,230.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:04.00 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $16.80 |
| 5/16 | 21/12/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $451,980.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 1:49.30 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $8.70 |
| 5/16 | 22/11/2025 | 34 | OPEN 3U | $419,540.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 1:56.90 | 6-6-5 | 15 |
| 3.8L | $13.40 |
| 2/12 | 19/10/2025 | 120 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,110.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 2:10.20 | 8-8-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |