Chukyo Race 6 - Chita Tokubetsu
Little separates the top three. TOP ATTACK (7) returns after a spell of 11 weeks. Looking to emulate his win at Niigata to kick off the last campaign. Rates highly and should take some beating. VOGEL (10) is a talented colt who tackled a tougher race at his last run on May 30 and finished 11th behind Dea Veloce over 1200m in the G3 AOI Stakes at Kyoto. Should camp just off the leaders and looks a serious threat. SHIRANUI (9) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing ninth over 1200m in the G3 AOI Stakes at Kyoto 11 weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Has a strong record when resuming, including two wins. Will give backers a great sight. MONT SAINT GOLDEN (4) won at Kyoto two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing 12th over 1200m at Hakodate. One for the exotics.

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lux Daisy carrying 56.0kg at $17.90. When resuming last campaign 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on October 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cerf Volant with 55.0kg at $4. Others rate better.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 15/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW FM 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 3-2-13 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $17.90 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW F 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:12.60 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/16 | 08/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW F 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 55kg | 1:23.90 | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $3.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/10/2025 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/13 | 25/05/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Y | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 12/04/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:08.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 11th of 18 at Kokura on July 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Imbroglio carrying 58.0kg at $62.60. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Hanshin on June 13 over 1200m defeating Spirit Rise carrying 58.0kg at $69.70. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $274,060.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:07.60 | 14-13-11 | 18 |
| 4.6L | $62.60 |
| 1/14 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:08.30 | 9-8-1 | 14 |
| 1.0L | $69.70 |
| 10/18 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:20.30 | 16-17-10 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $45.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:20.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $22.50 |
| 8/16 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 56kg | 1:07.60 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $45.80 |
| 12/18 | 14/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 56kg | 1:08.10 | 13-16-12 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 16 at Niigata on May 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Marino Tonitrus carrying 58.0kg at $8.40. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 12 at Kokura on July 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Koseki carrying 58.0kg at $13.50. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 18/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $321,470.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:07.60 | 11-11-7 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $13.50 |
| 4/16 | 23/05/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $270,060.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:09.20 | 14-13-4 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $8.40 |
| 13/18 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $276,500.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:08.40 | 17-17-13 | 18 |
| 6.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/15 | 01/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:06.90 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $9.70 |
| 7/10 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $346,640.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:08.40 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $22.80 |
| 6/16 | 29/11/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:08.40 | - | 14 |
| 3.9L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 16 at Hakodate on June 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ange Promise with 55.0kg at $5.40. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Kyoto on May 24 over 1200m defeating Michael Barows with 57.0kg at $11. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:08.00 | 5-6-12 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:07.90 | 5-6-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/15 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 4/10 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:12.30 | - | 10 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 07/03/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:11.70 | - | 11 |
| 3.5L | $7.90 |
| 8/16 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track on August 9 over 1200m defeating From Raven carrying 56.0kg at $66.40. Previously second-up 12th of 18 at Kokura on February 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Yamanin Lesedi carrying 56.0kg at $16.60. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 09/08/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:07.80 | 9-7-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $66.40 |
| 11/13 | 10/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:09.70 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $39.50 |
| 12/18 | 15/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 1:07.50 | - | 15 |
| 8.8L | $32.10 |
| 12/18 | 08/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $16.60 |
| 8/18 | 20/12/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:20.80 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $54.50 |
| 18/18 | 04/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Y | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Niigata May 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Counter Seven carrying 51.0kg at $30.70. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Kokura Dirt January 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Snow Silence with 56.0kg at $117.60. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 103 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 | 03/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $269,620.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 51kg | 0:54.50 | - | 14 |
| 6.1L | $30.70 |
| 13/15 | 15/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 56kg | 1:12.40 | - | 1 |
| 10.6L | $177.10 |
| 10/14 | 31/01/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 56kg | 0:59.20 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $117.60 |
| 14/15 | 02/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:11.20 | - | 8 |
| 13.2L | $105.10 |
| 1/11 | 24/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 0:59.40 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 7/12 | 20/07/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 0:58.90 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $36.10 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 AOI STAKES May 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Dea Veloce with 57.0kg at $86. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Niigata May 9 over 1200m defeating Dempsey with 57.0kg at $19.30. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $688,680.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:07.60 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $86.00 |
| 1/14 | 09/05/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3 | $195,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:09.80 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $19.30 |
| 14/15 | 08/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $205,780.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:09.20 | - | 9 |
| 17.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $211,080.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:07.70 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 2 | $209,330.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/18 | 22/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:08.60 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start struggled in the run home; ran second last of 18 at Kokura on July 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Imbroglio carrying 58.0kg at $43.50. At only start last preparation 8th of 14 at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 44 len behind Satono Epic with 60.0kg at $19.30. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 11/07/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $274,060.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:07.60 | 2-2-17 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $43.50 |
| 8/14 | 02/05/2026 | 98 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:12.70 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 44.0L | $19.30 |
| 9/11 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:14.40 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $21.60 |
| 14/16 | 20/12/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:08.20 | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $7.10 |
| 15/16 | 05/10/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:07.90 | - | 14 |
| 20.4L | $20.50 |
| 9/11 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $315,780.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:07.20 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 16 in the G3 AOI STAKES at Kyoto on May 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Dea Veloce carrying 55.0kg at $44.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Hanshin on March 22 over 1200m defeating Nemes carrying 55.0kg at $10.90. Sure to be ready to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 30/05/2026 | 69 | G3 OPEN 3 | $688,680.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:07.60 | 10-8-9 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $44.10 |
| 1/11 | 22/03/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:08.30 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $10.90 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:11.70 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $7.40 |
| 11/12 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $557,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 3-3-11 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $46.60 |
| 1/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:10.20 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 AOI STAKES May 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dea Veloce carrying 57.0kg at $7.70. Previously first up; third of 9 at Hanshin in the LR February 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tamamo Icarus carrying 57.0kg at $6.20. Expected to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 30/05/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3 | $688,680.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:07.60 | 6-6-11 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $7.70 |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $355,760.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.30 |
| 5/17 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $704,580.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:19.80 | - | 14 |
| 4.0L | $83.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,380.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:08.00 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.20 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $300,760.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 2 | $209,330.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 13 at Hanshin on June 14 over 1200m, neck behind Miroir carrying 56.0kg at $31. The start before that ran second last of 12 at Kyoto on May 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Santanka with 54.0kg at $75.20. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $267,160.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:08.10 | 9-8-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:20.70 | 11-12-11 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $75.20 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:19.90 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $70.40 |
| 14/16 | 28/03/2026 | 46 | ALLOW FM 4U | $275,780.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 13 |
| 8.3L | $70.90 |
| 8/13 | 10/02/2026 | 65 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Y Fujioka | 56kg | 1:08.30 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $42.10 |
| 11/17 | 07/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:19.90 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $49.30 |