Kokura Race 9 - Hikosan Tokubetsu
DANON THAMES (9) was safely held when fourth last start over 2000m at Hanshin, beaten 5 lengths. That followed a good first-up win at Hanshin. Fitter and expected to go very well. WIN LUXE (3) wound up strongly only to just miss last start over 2400m at Kyoto. Should be near her peak for this. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is capable of another big performance. TAGANO ALTURA (11) tackled a 2400m race at Hanshin when fresh from a spell last start and finished fourth, beaten 2.25 lengths. Will take a lot from that hitout so he looks sure to run well. RED VARIATO (10) didn't fire over 2400m at Niigata last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run before. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 55 day letup. First-up failed to make an impression; 8th of 13 at Fukushima on April 12 over 2600m, 9 len behind Vip Chase with 58.0kg at $95.60. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Niigata Dirt on May 17 over 1800m, 11 len behind Gordale Scar with 58.0kg at $11.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:54.40 | 8-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $11.60 |
| 8/13 | 12/04/2026 | 154 | ALLOW 4U | $202,210.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 2:40.00 | 1-2-8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $95.60 |
| 14/16 | 09/11/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:42.50 | 6-8-14 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $106.00 |
| 7/14 | 27/07/2025 | 64 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 2-2-7 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $21.70 |
| 9/17 | 24/05/2025 | 83 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:59.70 | - | 16 |
| 9.4L | $12.30 |
| 7/18 | 02/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 11th of 15 at Kyoto on May 30 over 1600m, 5 len behind Vip Dylan with 58.0kg at $139.20. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Kyoto on May 17 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Samidare Knights with 58.0kg at $35.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:33.30 | 6-7-11 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $139.20 |
| 7/12 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 3-2-7 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $35.30 |
| 4/8 | 03/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $145.50 |
| 10/15 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 9-7-10 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $70.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:53.80 | 6-6-9 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $134.60 |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $92.80 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 41 day letup. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Niigata on May 10 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind King's True with 56.0kg at $12.90. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Kyoto on May 31 over 2400m, nose behind Lord Galleria carrying 53.0kg at $10.40. Ready to find peak form.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $136,780.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 2:23.70 | 7-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $10.40 |
| 3/14 | 10/05/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $196,000.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:26.50 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $12.90 |
| 5/14 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:42.30 | 11-11-5 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $9.60 |
| 6/15 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:38.00 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 3/18 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:11.00 | 11-9-3 | 18 |
| 3.5L | $30.30 |
| 3/16 | 15/11/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:40.60 | 10-4-3 | 12 |
| 1.1L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Niigata Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Nishino Kentaman with 58.0kg at $8.90. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Niigata Dirt on May 9 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind High Quality with 58.0kg at $6.40. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 1:53.80 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $8.90 |
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 1:54.80 | 9-6-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |
| 6/15 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $26.40 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 5 |
| 5.4L | $29.80 |
| 7/18 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:59.00 | 10-9-7 | 14 |
| 4.0L | $8.80 |
| 5/13 | 16/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:59.70 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Nakayama April 4 over 2200m, 9 len behind Kenton with 57.0kg at $7.40. At his first start won by neck Kyoto January 31 over 2000m defeating Oz Map carrying 57.0kg at $3.50. Certainly one to consider.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $202,300.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 6-4-9 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $7.40 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 3 | $942,140.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 5-8-8 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $18.20 |
| 1/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:03.40 | 6-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Hanshin March 22 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Say Cute carrying 57.0kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at this track February 28 over 2600m, 9 len behind Birthright with 57.0kg at $7.20. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:27.10 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.10 |
| 9/16 | 28/02/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 2:41.40 | 1-2-9 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $7.20 |
| 6/16 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 2:42.50 | 10-12-6 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $6.10 |
| 4/13 | 12/10/2025 | 148 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 2:26.40 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $9.60 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 2:27.90 | 6-7-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $19.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/04/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $228,060.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | A Starke | 57kg | 2:12.20 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Hanshin December 13 over 2000m, 10 len behind Coronado Bridge with 56.0kg at $19.30. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Kyoto in the G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes November 29 over 2000m, 5 len behind Justin Vista with 56.0kg at $24. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 2 | $209,820.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $19.30 |
| 8/11 | 29/11/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $24.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Niigata on May 16 over 1800m, 7 len behind Lulu Lima with 56.0kg at $19.60. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Hanshin on June 6 over 2200m, 6 len behind My Valentine with 56.0kg at $187. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 2:13.00 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $187.00 |
| 11/16 | 16/05/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $196,700.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 3-4-11 | 16 |
| 7.4L | $19.60 |
| 13/16 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 1-11-13 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $26.30 |
| 9/16 | 25/01/2026 | 266 | ALLOW FM 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 10-13-9 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $38.20 |
| 1/16 | 04/05/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:48.30 | - | 15 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/16 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 2:01.80 | 1-1-2 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Hanshin April 18 over 1800m defeating G T Utamaro carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. Second-up 4th of 11 at Hanshin on June 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Narita Esperanza carrying 55.0kg at $2.60. Won well fresh then boxed on last time. Fitter and expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/06/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/18 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:45.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/17 | 14/02/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 9-9-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:48.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Niigata on May 10 over 2400m, 8 len behind King's True with 58.0kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Hanshin on April 18 over 2400m, 0.6 len behind Norari Kurari with 58.0kg at $3.50. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $196,000.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 2:26.50 | 12-7-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:27.50 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/13 | 29/03/2026 | 125 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:11.60 | 12-12-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $28.60 |
| 8/16 | 24/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $215,970.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:39.80 | 2-2-8 | 13 |
| 4.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 12/10/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:24.90 | 10-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $10.90 |
| 1/16 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:39.90 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 16 at Hanshin on June 20 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Sagarmatha carrying 54.0kg at $15.10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Kyoto on November 2 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Wonderful Bond carrying 55.0kg at $15. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 20/06/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:25.80 | 11-12-4 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $15.10 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $200,840.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:27.00 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $14.10 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3 | $197,910.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/13 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $385,960.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 13-10-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $34.10 |
| 1/17 | 05/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 9-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/16 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 9-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.80 |