Hakodate Race 9 - Yakumo Tokubetsu
MONROE WALK (5) returns from a spell of ten months and is having her first run for a new yard. Led throughout for an impressive debut win. Can get the job done again. DOGWOOD (10) last appeared when he finished second over 2000m at Hanshin on March 1. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. NAMURA HINAGIKU (6) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when sixth over 1600m at Kyoto after she was prominent at the turn. Untried at this journey but strips fitter and is expected to run well. COSMO NAHEMA (4) saluted over 2000m at Nakayama at her most recent appearance on April 5. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign eased back early on 12th of 18 at Chukyo on December 14 over 2000m, 8 len behind Ten Miracle Star with 55.0kg at $36.90. First up last campaign 2nd of 11 at Sapporo on August 3 over 2000m, neck behind Fairylike with 53.0kg at $25.40. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 14/12/2025 | 99 | ALLOW F 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 17-17-12 | 17 |
| 8.1L | $36.90 |
| 0/15 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $225,930.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 53kg | 2:02.00 | 7-15-FF | 10 |
| 99.0L | $13.30 |
| 7/13 | 23/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 53kg | 1:49.60 | 7-10-7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 03/08/2025 | 154 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 53kg | 2:00.40 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $25.40 |
| 12/14 | 02/03/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,073,800.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $206.10 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2025 | 100 | LR OPEN F 3 | $398,710.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 5 |
| 10.1L | $95.80 |

Jockey: Hayato Matoba
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 14 months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Fukushima April 12 2025 over 1800m, 9 len behind Barrel Turn with 58.0kg at $92.30. When resuming last campaign tenth of 16 at Chukyo December 14 2024 over 2000m, 16 len behind Tagano Dude with 58.0kg at $34.80. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 12/04/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $231,590.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Hayato Matoba | 58kg | 1:46.90 | 14-14-9 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $92.30 |
| 8/18 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Y | Hayato Matoba | 58kg | 2:04.50 | 14-16-8 | 13 |
| 4.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/15 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Hayato Matoba | 58kg | 1:48.30 | 10-9-10 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $33.60 |
| 7/16 | 02/02/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $223,640.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hayato Matoba | 58kg | 2:01.70 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $156.40 |
| 11/18 | 21/12/2024 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $222,260.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Hayato Matoba | 58kg | 2:11.70 | 12-11-11 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $188.80 |
| 10/16 | 14/12/2024 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $222,670.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 58kg | 2:01.20 | 9-8-10 | 16 |
| 16.1L | $34.80 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on May 2 over 1400m, 13 len behind Real Star with 58.0kg at $9.10. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home; 8th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ambitious Yoshino carrying 57.0kg at $12.70. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 02/05/2026 | 153 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:24.40 | 4-2-8 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $9.10 |
| 8/16 | 30/11/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 2-2-8 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $12.70 |
| 6/14 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 2-1-6 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $222,000.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.60 |
| 9/14 | 28/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 9-8-9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len Nakayama April 5 over 2000m defeating Margot Dry carrying 55.0kg at $11.20. Previously first up; fifth of 18 at Nakayama March 7 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Something Sweet with 55.0kg at $20.80. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 69 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 | 05/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:02.20 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $11.20 |
| 5/18 | 07/03/2026 | 181 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:03.10 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $20.80 |
| 2/10 | 07/09/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:06.60 | 8-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.90 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 7-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $56.70 |
| 10/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:03.80 | 8-10-10 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when favourite; won by 3 len at Niigata August 16 over 1600m defeating Kiri Mitsu carrying 55.0kg at $1.20. Led throughout for an impressive debut win. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 301 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Kyoto on May 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Corteo Soleil carrying 55.0kg at $14.20. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Kyoto on May 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind T M I Run with 55.0kg at $32.10. Expected to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $195,030.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-6 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $32.10 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $14.20 |
| 1/18 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.90 |
| 3/14 | 07/02/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 12 |
| 0.6L | $13.10 |
| 5/18 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $38.90 |
| 5/17 | 28/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:21.40 | - | 12 |
| 1.9L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Tokyo February 22 over 1800m, 4 len behind Chanson D'or carrying 57.0kg at $106.90. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Tokyo January 31 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Art Vivant carrying 57.0kg at $75.80. Likely to make his presence felt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:46.10 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $106.90 |
| 6/12 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $75.80 |
| 5/16 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $217,860.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 4/16 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:46.00 | 4-4-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $13.30 |
| 13/18 | 18/10/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 56kg | 1:45.60 | - | 10 |
| 6.7L | $19.20 |
| 1/14 | 20/07/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 6-2-1 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Tokyo on May 31 over 1800m, 9 len behind Ceylon Gems with 58.0kg at $17.90. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Tokyo on May 17 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Deep King carrying 58.0kg at $84. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:45.10 | 2-2-8 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $17.90 |
| 5/15 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:47.50 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $84.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2026 | 372 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:20.70 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $90.50 |
| 7/12 | 03/05/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 2:00.80 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $9.50 |
| 7/16 | 20/04/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:59.70 | 2-2-7 | 16 |
| 5.2L | $18.70 |
| 3/16 | 29/03/2025 | 111 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:50.00 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.1L | $98.60 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming 10th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 21 len behind Tamamo Campanella with 53.0kg at $254.20. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Fukushima on April 19 over 2000m, 10 len behind Ho O Titan with 52.0kg at $149.10. Cannot entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:59.30 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $149.10 |
| 10/13 | 28/03/2026 | 194 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:52.90 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $254.20 |
| 14/16 | 15/09/2025 | 58 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:54.30 | 10-10-14 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $295.30 |
| 8/14 | 19/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW F 3U | $161,020.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 11-8-8 | 12 |
| 13.6L | $233.30 |
| 12/16 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW FM 4U | $236,660.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 2:00.90 | - | 9 |
| 8.5L | $153.10 |
| 8/11 | 10/05/2025 | 70 | ALLOW FM 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $88.20 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Hanshin March 1 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Congestus with 57.0kg at $4.10. On debut fifth of 18 at Nakayama December 6 over 2000m, 5 len behind Godiamo carrying 56.0kg at $91.70. Excellent chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $204,390.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 6-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |
| 1/18 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 8-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $62.10 |
| 5/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:01.10 | 3-4-5 | 18 |
| 4.8L | $91.70 |