Chukyo Race 8 - Ena Tokubetsu
LIEN DU COEUR (9) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten only a nose after being in contention on the turn. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is worth serious consideration. BAKERATTA (12) is back at the races for the first time since May 17. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Has found the right race. GONTA (11) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1800m contest at Hanshin Dirt by 3 lengths. Everything points to a big run. T O KAISER (10) returns from a layoff of four-and-a-half months. Ran an excellent race when returning from a spell last time in work over 1600m at Kyoto. Can make his presence felt.

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 11th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 12 len behind Otsuka with 55.0kg at $131.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1800m, 9 len behind Lichtmuhle carrying 58.0kg at $225.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 7-7-8 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $225.30 |
| 11/14 | 12/07/2026 | 210 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:46.00 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $131.60 |
| 9/15 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 5-8-9 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $12.70 |
| 7/16 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 11-12-7 | 16 |
| 9.0L | $9.70 |
| 8/16 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:49.60 | 12-12-8 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $75.80 |
| 6/11 | 25/10/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 7-10-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1800m, 13 len behind Lichtmuhle with 58.0kg at $350.20. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, 8 len behind Zen Espoir with 58.0kg at $289.90. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/07/2026 | 125 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 12-9-10 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $350.20 |
| 11/15 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 15-14-11 | 14 |
| 12.0L | $204.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 2:07.30 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $46.80 |
| 5/15 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 14-13-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $199.10 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:54.80 | 9-3-5 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $325.40 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $147.30 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Resuming won by 5 len at Sonoda May 27 over 1870m defeating Grand Finale with 57kg at $46.90. Second-up 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 13 over 1800m, 9 len behind Dantsu Shitan carrying 55.0kg at $199.90. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 16-15-7 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $199.90 |
| 1/10 | 27/05/2026 | 74 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:05.20 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $46.90 |
| 10/13 | 14/03/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 2:03.20 | 13-13-10 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $233.90 |
| 8/9 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:54.00 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $56.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 12th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 18 over 1700m, 13 len behind Bad Ragaz carrying 58.0kg at $65.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 7 len behind Academia with 57.0kg at $302.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 18/07/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 1:44.50 | 5-10-12 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $65.60 |
| 5/11 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $18.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $14.40 |
| 8/13 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 12-10-8 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $13.80 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.20 |
| 8/14 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 13-14-8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 13 over 1800m, 13 len behind Dantsu Shitan with 58.0kg at $70.60. The race before that 5th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on April 26 over 1800m, 8 len behind Nihonpiro Devin carrying 58.0kg at $4.50. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 13/06/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 13-11-11 | 11 |
| 13.5L | $70.60 |
| 5/15 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 53 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/14 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/16 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 8-9-4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 6 len behind Otsuka carrying 58.0kg at $25.70. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 12 len behind T M Pilot carrying 58.0kg at $4.20. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 12/07/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:46.00 | 15-11-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $25.70 |
| 6/11 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $9.70 |
| 6/15 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 15-10-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:53.00 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:53.90 | 15-10-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/14 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 12-10-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $26.10 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt April 26 over 1800m, 16 len behind Nihonpiro Devin with 58.0kg at $128.90. First up last campaign 12th of 15 at Kokura Dirt February 15 over 2400m, 19 len behind Epsilon Number with 54.0kg at $38.10. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 12-13-13 | 14 |
| 16.0L | $128.90 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $21.10 |
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.20 |
| 7/13 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 8-9-7 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $118.60 |
| 12/15 | 15/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:33.60 | 7-12-12 | 14 |
| 19.7L | $38.10 |
| 8/16 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 8-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $482.50 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Niigata Dirt May 2 over 1800m, 14 len behind Tagano Elu with 57.0kg at $42.20. On debut ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Kakuuchi carrying 53.0kg at $19.80. Not without claims.
Last Starts 98 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 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $196,440.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 57kg | 1:53.20 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $42.20 |
| 1/16 | 12/04/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/14 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |
| 5/16 | 12/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 7-5-5 | 16 |
| 4.6L | $85.80 |
| 4/13 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $67.40 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 62 days. Resuming 5th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Loistaa with 55.0kg at $4.90. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1800m, nose behind K Two Livre with 53.0kg at $3.30. Well placed. Should prove too good this time.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 07/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 53kg | 1:52.50 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/14 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW F 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 7-3-5 | 14 |
| 6.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 4-4-1 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Nakayama Dirt March 28 over 1800m, 22 len behind Danon Bourbon with 57.0kg at $69.50. First up last campaign third of 14 at Kyoto January 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Bel Sun Roland with 57.0kg at $3.40. Each-way hope.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $329,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $69.50 |
| 1/14 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 1-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $2.20 |
| 3/14 | 05/01/2026 | 86 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:35.30 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:36.50 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation won by 3 len at Hanshin Dirt April 4 over 1800m defeating Margot Buddy carrying 57.0kg at $14. When resuming last campaign 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 4 len behind Gamla Stan carrying 57.0kg at $29.70. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 04/04/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 14-7-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 10-8-8 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $29.70 |

Jockey: Ryota Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Gian Barows with 57.0kg at $34.90. When resuming last campaign second of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Smart Gloire carrying 57.0kg at $20.40. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 83 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 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 9-11-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $34.90 |
| 1/16 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 9-8-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.70 |
| 2/16 | 12/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $20.40 |
| 4/16 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 14-12-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $31.90 |
| 10/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 11-10-10 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $19.30 |