Hakodate Race 9 - Okushiri Tokubetsu
COME UP ROSES (10) tackled the Gr 2 Kyoto Shimbun Hai over 2200m at Kyoto last time out when fresh from a spell and was beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth by Congestus. That is outstanding form for a race of this quality. Will prove tough to beat. DO ADVANTAGE (2) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Was narrowly beaten at his only appearance when last in work at Hanshin over 2000m. Strong chance while fresh. PAGE TURNER (8) was well held in the Listed race won by Large Ensemble over 2200m at Hanshin at his last appearance four months ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Capable of testing this field. MAKANA ANELA (1) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 2000m at Fukushima. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out.

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Fukushima on April 18 over 2000m, 3 len behind King Glory with 57.0kg at $18.10. Before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Audacia with 57.0kg at $385.80. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $200,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:57.80 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $18.10 |
| 13/16 | 15/03/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $947,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 4-5-13 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $385.80 |
| 1/18 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 |
| 9/18 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 11-10-9 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $63.20 |
| 7/17 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.90 |
| 4/14 | 29/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:25.70 | 11-10-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Hanshin on April 5 over 2000m, neck behind Evolving carrying 58.0kg at $5.60. First up last campaign 4th of 18 at Tokyo on May 5 2024 over 1800m, 4 len behind Satono La Couronne with 57.0kg at $16.10. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 68 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 | 05/04/2026 | 630 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/16 | 14/07/2024 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,030.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:01.90 | 7-6-1 | 15 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
| 3/16 | 30/06/2024 | 22 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 16-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $16.90 |
| 10/14 | 08/06/2024 | 34 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 7-7-10 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/18 | 05/05/2024 | 280 | MDN 3 | $102,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 5-4-4-4 | 16 |
| 3.8L | $16.10 |
| 6/12 | 30/07/2023 | - | NEWC 2 | $146,360.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 11-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Fukushima April 19 2025 over 2000m, 14 len behind Del Avar with 57.0kg at $29.20. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Nakayama January 26 2025 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Little Giants carrying 57.0kg at $27.40. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 419 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $229,030.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 57kg | 1:58.80 | 9-10-9 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $29.20 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 2-2-7 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $15.90 |
| 11/13 | 01/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $230,160.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:16.50 | 5-7-11 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $20.90 |
| 5/11 | 26/01/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3 | $220,350.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 5-3-5 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $27.40 |
| 9/9 | 16/11/2024 | 61 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,410.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 56kg | 1:46.80 | 5-6-4-9 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $61.60 |
| 1/12 | 16/09/2024 | 43 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 11th of 17 at Tokyo on May 24 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Meiner Aurum with 56.0kg at $23.10. Before that 10th of 14 at Niigata on May 10 over 2400m, 12 len behind King's True carrying 56.0kg at $11.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 2:24.20 | 10-8-11 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $23.10 |
| 10/14 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $196,000.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:26.50 | 5-5-10 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $11.10 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 112 | ALLOW FM 4U | $201,200.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $17.10 |
| 8/15 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $57.90 |
| 5/16 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 2:23.50 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $34.40 |
| 4/16 | 08/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $215,970.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | T Eda | 54kg | 1:59.70 | 10-7-4 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 15 at Niigata on May 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Meiner Azzurro with 58.0kg at $24.40. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 13 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2200m, 8 len behind Meisho Isle with 55.0kg at $46.30. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 23/05/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $197,410.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 12-12-4 | 14 |
| 2.6L | $24.40 |
| 12/13 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 2:11.60 | 3-3-12 | 12 |
| 8.2L | $46.30 |
| 4/18 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $202,870.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:02.80 | 17-8-4 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $15.50 |
| 5/13 | 07/02/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 4U | $206,900.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:01.00 | 9-7-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $43.90 |
| 6/18 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 9-9-6 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $13.70 |
| 7/15 | 06/09/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $225,930.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 2:02.00 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 0.8 len at Nakayama April 19 over 2000m defeating Ashes Of Rose with 57.0kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Chukyo on December 6 over 2000m, 8 len behind Acrophase with 56.0kg at $16.20. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 54 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 | 19/04/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/18 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:12.00 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $11.40 |
| 8/14 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 11-10-8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $16.20 |
| 8/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:50.60 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Kyoto Dirt January 5 over 1800m, 11 len behind T M Sao Leve with 57.0kg at $49.90. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Kyoto in the LR October 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Badrinath with 56.0kg at $35.30. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $49.90 |
| 6/9 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 2 | $209,820.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $86.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 99 | LR OPEN 2 | $325,260.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:47.10 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $35.30 |
| 1/10 | 19/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:50.90 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:22.60 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation raced on the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 at Hanshin in LR on February 21 over 2200m, 5 len behind Large Ensemble with 57.0kg at $4.30. Won previous preparation first up won by a neck at Hanshin December 14 over 2000m defeating Edwin Narco with 56.0kg at $1.30. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN 3 | $372,730.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:12.40 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 2:03.80 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 14 at Niigata on May 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind Meiner Ares carrying 58.0kg at $17.20. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 15 at Fukushima on April 12 over 2000m, 6 len behind Cosmo Ishtar with 56.0kg at $22. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 19 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 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $197,500.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:47.80 | 13-12-4 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $17.20 |
| 8/15 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 56kg | 1:58.90 | 15-10-8 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $22.00 |
| 12/18 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $202,870.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:02.80 | 10-13-12 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $26.40 |
| 4/12 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:01.00 | 12-9-4 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $16.60 |
| 8/16 | 08/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $14.60 |
| 12/16 | 14/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 15-15-15-12 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Kyoto in the G2 Kyoto Shimbun Hai on May 9 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Congestus with 57.0kg at $32.40. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 3 len behind Sorte Areia with 57.0kg at $24.40. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 09/05/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN 3 | $926,820.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:09.90 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $32.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $203,470.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:58.70 | 4-4-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $13.20 |
| 6/11 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $24.40 |
| 4/11 | 10/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 10-8-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $32.10 |
| 5/16 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 2 | $214,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:51.60 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $23.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 at Fukushima on April 26 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Arithmetique with 58.0kg at $25. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Niigata on May 17 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Bene Spira with 58.0kg at $16.70. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 2:01.40 | 2-2-5 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $16.70 |
| 5/13 | 26/04/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $203,490.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $25.00 |
| 6/15 | 14/02/2026 | 469 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:48.40 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $38.60 |
| 8/15 | 02/11/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:49.00 | 11-12-8 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $15.50 |
| 5/16 | 31/08/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Y | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 3-3-5 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $29.10 |
| 4/13 | 10/08/2024 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $219,820.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $16.80 |