Kokura Race 9 - Shiranui Tokubetsu
TENTER DE VIVRE (3) is back from a spell of 11 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1800m at Fukushima. Was in career best form before a break winning both runs. Strong hope to make it three straight. KUSS KUSS (7) hit the frame two starts ago at Kyoto but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 1800m at Kyoto after being prominent at the corner. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. ZENNO INVOKE (6) finished second at Fukushima two runs back but was less effective last time over 2000m at this track, finishing 1.5 lengths back in sixth. Not far away last time and goes well here. Will be winding up late. YUMEWA HATESHINAKU (8) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last time over 1800m at Hanshin, beaten 0.6 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.

Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 7th of 10 at Kyoto on May 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Aratama Fevre carrying 58.0kg at $99.60. Previously second-up ran second last of 15 at Nakayama on March 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Danon Gian carrying 54.0kg at $268.70. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/05/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $268,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:46.30 | 10-10-7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $99.60 |
| 14/15 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 54kg | 1:46.60 | 6-10-14 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $268.70 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $49.50 |
| 9/13 | 23/11/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 54kg | 1:33.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $251.40 |
| 12/13 | 23/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $309,440.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $145.80 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:49.50 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $41.30 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Hanshin April 19 over 2000m, 2 len behind Pinky Promise carrying 58.0kg at $12.30. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at this track February 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Toa Raiden with 58.0kg at $11.80. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $277,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $12.30 |
| 9/12 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | N Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:59.10 | 12-12-9 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $27.60 |
| 7/15 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 13-14-7 | 13 |
| 6.3L | $17.60 |
| 9/16 | 07/02/2026 | 146 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 15-12-9 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $11.80 |
| 4/9 | 14/09/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $309,710.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | N Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:01.30 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $8.20 |
| 5/13 | 30/08/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $309,440.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:48.20 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len Kyoto May 3 over 2000m defeating Sarakosth carrying 58.0kg at $1.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Fukushima April 19 over 1800m defeating Admiral Ship carrying 58.0kg at $4.40. Was in career best form before a break winning both runs. Strong hope to make it three straight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/13 | 19/04/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:45.80 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $12.90 |
| 5/15 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:46.20 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $18.00 |
| 7/17 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Y | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 1:21.20 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $10.20 |
| 3/15 | 18/10/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:20.50 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $40.30 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Hanshin on June 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Avion with 52.0kg at $44.60. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Fukushima April 25 over 1800m defeating Grand Saison with 56.0kg at $12. Watch for a big final furlong.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $266,290.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 52kg | 1:35.50 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $44.60 |
| 1/16 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 16-11-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 13/13 | 29/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 2:11.60 | 9-9-13 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $99.90 |
| 9/16 | 21/02/2026 | 160 | ALLOW FM 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:47.00 | 16-13-9 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 14/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:34.50 | - | 12 |
| 5.8L | $70.80 |
| 8/12 | 09/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:32.40 | - | 12 |
| 8.9L | $24.40 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Hanshin on June 7 over 1800m, 4 len behind Win Liberation carrying 58.0kg at $29.50. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 15 at Niigata on May 17 over 2000m, 4 len behind Maglia Iridata with 58.0kg at $204.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $266,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $29.50 |
| 8/15 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 58kg | 2:00.70 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $204.90 |
| 9/10 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $277,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 2-3-9 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $108.00 |
| 11/11 | 05/04/2026 | 239 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:46.70 | - | 7 |
| 14.7L | $104.10 |
| 0/11 | 09/08/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $308,820.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 2:03.10 | 2-10-FF | 6 |
| 99.0L | $62.40 |
| 4/8 | 10/05/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $324,880.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:01.10 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at this track on June 27 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Savoire Faire carrying 58.0kg at $7.90. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Fukushima on April 26 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Arithmetique with 58.0kg at $8.90. Not far away last time and goes well here. Will be winding up late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $192,820.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $7.90 |
| 2/13 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $203,490.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 6-9-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.90 |
| 3/18 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $202,870.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 2:02.80 | 15-14-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $11.80 |
| 4/14 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 13-13-4 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $8.20 |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:58.20 | 10-2-8 | 14 |
| 4.2L | $7.10 |
| 8/18 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:46.30 | - | 18 |
| 3.7L | $61.60 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Kyoto on May 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind Aratama Fevre carrying 56.0kg at $14.50. Before that led but faded 3rd of 11 at Kyoto on May 9 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Water Clark with 56.0kg at $31.80. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $268,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:46.30 | 1-1-6 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $14.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $268,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $31.80 |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:31.60 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $18.30 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:34.60 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $7.80 |
| 12/13 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 53kg | 1:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $20.70 |
| 3/13 | 23/11/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 53kg | 1:33.50 | - | 13 |
| 1.6L | $39.70 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Hanshin on June 7 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Win Liberation with 58.0kg at $15.20. The run before that 8th of 11 at Kyoto on May 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Water Clark carrying 58.0kg at $17.70. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $266,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $15.20 |
| 8/11 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $268,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:32.20 | 6-6-8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $17.70 |
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:31.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $31.70 |
| 16/16 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $294,300.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:53.30 | 2-1-16 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $136.00 |
| 14/15 | 25/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 58kg | 1:50.70 | 3-15-14 | 12 |
| 21.8L | $75.70 |
| 5/5 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $308,360.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:45.60 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |