Chukyo Race 8 - Tokoname Tokubetsu
CERVARA (8) got off the mark with an impressive maiden win last time out over 2200m at Hanshin. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Re-unites with Atsuya Nishimura who was on board last start. Nicely placed to double the win tally. ACCESS (1) is a talented colt who tackled a tougher race at his last run on May 9 and finished tenth behind Congestus over 2200m in the G2 Kyoto Shimbun Hai. Should camp just off the leaders and play a major role against lesser opposition. SHOGUN MASAMUNE (10) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when seventh in a 2000m contest at Tokyo two months ago. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. ATLETA (9) never really threatened when resuming last time out, finishing midfield and beaten 6 lengths over 2000m at this track. One for the exotics.

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 10th of 16 in the G2 Kyoto Shimbun Hai on May 9 over 2200m, 6 len behind Congestus carrying 57.0kg at $12.40. First up last campaign 9th of 15 in the G3 Keisei Hai at Nakayama on January 18 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Green Energy carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. Likely to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 09/05/2026 | 111 | G2 OPEN 3 | $926,820.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:09.90 | 6-3-10 | 16 |
| 6.3L | $12.40 |
| 9/15 | 18/01/2026 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3 | $745,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:59.30 | 8-8-9 | 15 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Morioka on July 28 over 1700m, 11 len behind Rosa Rheia with 54kg at $48.50. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Kasamatsu on June 25 over 1800m, neck behind Vermeil Doll carrying 55kg at $3.30. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 28/07/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $76,029.00 | Morioka | 1700m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $48.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1800m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 2:01.00 | 8-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $42,557.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 9-6-6 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $33.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $42,850.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 8-8-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $19.10 |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | 138 | COND 3 | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Kokura February 22 over 1800m, 8 len behind Impact Sea carrying 57.0kg at $152.90. When resuming last campaign ninth of 15 at Hanshin December 27 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Saturday Sunrise with 55.0kg at $534.80. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 173 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 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $152.90 |
| 7/9 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $223.70 |
| 9/15 | 27/12/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:46.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $534.80 |
| 9/14 | 30/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 1:45.10 | 8-7-9 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $304.20 |
| 11/14 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Y | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:09.20 | - | 2 |
| 9.2L | $93.10 |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Y | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by neck Kyoto May 23 over 2200m defeating Pegasus Jirushi with 55.0kg at $23.20. When resuming last campaign second of 15 at Hanshin April 11 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Orion Blade carrying 55.0kg at $34.10. Will need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:14.30 | 11-7-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $23.20 |
| 9/15 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 14-12-9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/15 | 11/04/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 13-14-2 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $34.10 |
| 13/18 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 2:00.10 | 16-18-13 | 17 |
| 6.8L | $14.40 |
| 4/18 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 2:01.10 | 18-14-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $143.60 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 2:01.40 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $112.90 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Kyoto February 15 over 2000m, 14 len behind Great Seal carrying 56.0kg at $6.80. Previously first up; sixth of 18 at Nakayama January 12 over 2000m, 2 len behind Capital Rich carrying 56.0kg at $117.80. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 8-9-12 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $6.80 |
| 5/12 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:46.60 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $75.30 |
| 6/18 | 12/01/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:59.20 | 10-7-6 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $117.80 |
| 7/11 | 12/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $40.60 |
| 4/14 | 15/09/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:31.70 | 10-10-4 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Kokura on July 19 over 2000m defeating Ho O Motive with 57.0kg at $3.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 17 at Hanshin on June 20 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Shokatsu carrying 57.0kg at $6.80. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/17 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 10-11-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/18 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 9-7-3 | 13 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 09/05/2026 | 153 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 3-3-4 | 13 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 2:02.00 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 2:04.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months won by a neck at Kokura on July 4 over 1800m defeating Supreme Realm with 57.0kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on November 15 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Kentucky Home with 56.0kg at $3.60. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/07/2026 | 161 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/16 | 24/01/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 10-2-2 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $11.40 |
| 6/14 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:34.10 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $3.60 |
| 4/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:00.20 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 62 days. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Niigata on May 23 over 2400m, neck behind Pavo with 57.0kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Hanshin on June 14 over 2200m defeating Danon Midnight with 57.0kg at $2.20. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:11.70 | 9-6-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/16 | 23/05/2026 | 266 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 2:27.70 | 9-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 30/08/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 11-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:05.10 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on July 25 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lord Filer carrying 55.0kg at $22.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Kyoto on May 10 over 2000m defeating Flare Of Sense carrying 57.0kg at $6. Likely improver.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $197,050.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:58.30 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $22.30 |
| 1/13 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 7-8-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:13.00 | 6-3-7 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at Tokyo on June 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Justin Chicago with 55.0kg at $6.80. The race before that 8th of 15 at Listed level at Tokyo at Tokyo on May 3 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Meisho Hachiko carrying 57.0kg at $21.20. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:01.00 | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $6.80 |
| 8/15 | 03/05/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $356,730.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 13-13-8 | 15 |
| 5.4L | $21.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $197,910.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 2:14.10 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $14.30 |
| 13/15 | 18/01/2026 | 64 | G3 OPEN 3 | $745,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:59.30 | 6-4-13 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $33.90 |
| 1/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 5-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |