Sapporo Race 12 - Akkeshi Tokubetsu
HISHI AMAN (1) is back from a spell of nine months. Closed last prep with a fourth, beaten 2 lengths, over 1400m at Tokyo. This looks an ideal assignment to launch the new campaign. EFFORTLESS (9) doesn't have the best strike rate but ran a nice race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1500m at this track, finishing second and beaten 1.5 lengths when he worked home well. Finds a tougher race but a big run will not surprise. SATONO SHAMROCK (2) made a nice return two back then met with solid backing but disappointed when sixth over 1700m at Hakodate Dirt four weeks ago. Well placed and is among the leading players. DARING HEIR (11) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at Hanshin, finishing ninth and beaten 6 lengths over 1400m. Can bounce back.

Jockey: Rachel King
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Tokyo in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes November 2 over 1400m, 2 len behind Panja Tower with 56.0kg at $2.60. On debut second of 14 at this track July 27 2024 over 1500m, a neck behind Arte Veloce carrying 55.0kg at $3.30. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 279 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 | 02/11/2024 | 62 | G2 OPEN 2 | $724,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
1/12 | 01/09/2024 | 36 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
2/14 | 27/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:29.90 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Rossiniana carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Last start 6th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 8 len behind I Will with 52.0kg at $3.70. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 13/07/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:45.30 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.70 |
2/15 | 07/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:36.70 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.10 |
6/12 | 29/03/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:20.40 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $30.40 |
1/16 | 01/02/2025 | 90 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:26.40 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.60 |
8/15 | 03/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | M | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Hakodate on June 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Karpuz Pelus with 56.0kg at $22.50. The start before that 7th of 14 at Hakodate on June 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind La Peinture with 56.0kg at $24. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 22/06/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Y | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $22.50 |
7/14 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:07.20 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $24.00 |
9/16 | 17/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:23.20 | - | 10 |
| 5.4L | $10.20 |
10/13 | 06/04/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:48.60 | 4-7-10 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $6.70 |
4/16 | 08/03/2025 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 13 |
| 1.2L | $29.80 |
6/16 | 13/01/2025 | 149 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:33.90 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $49.00 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start second last of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 17 len behind Alles Gut with 53.0kg at $9.10. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Hakodate on June 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Lord Liberacion carrying 53.0kg at $5.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/14 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 53kg | 1:45.10 | 3-7-13 | 11 |
| 17.0L | $9.10 |
7/11 | 14/06/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $232,750.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 53kg | 2:00.20 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 20/04/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
11/13 | 01/02/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:37.20 | - | 12 |
| 16.1L | $17.70 |
14/16 | 23/11/2024 | 48 | OPEN 2 | $308,010.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:36.40 | - | 2 |
| 15.4L | $15.70 |
1/16 | 06/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:36.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 8 at this track on July 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind Fortem carrying 55.0kg at $20.70. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Nakayama on December 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind South Bank with 56.0kg at $8.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/07/2025 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:28.30 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $20.70 |
14/18 | 02/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $231,440.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:10.50 | - | 1 |
| 8.6L | $36.50 |
10/16 | 09/02/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $224,850.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:10.00 | - | 8 |
| 5.4L | $10.90 |
4/12 | 25/01/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $220,450.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:08.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.30 |
6/13 | 07/12/2024 | 48 | ALLOW 2 | $213,220.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:07.70 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $8.10 |
3/8 | 20/10/2024 | 77 | ALLOW 2 | $150,530.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:24.20 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 11th of 16 at Hakodate on July 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Especially carrying 53.0kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Kyoto on November 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kiss And Cry with 55.0kg at $329.30. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 19/07/2025 | 70 | ALLOW F 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 53kg | 1:08.20 | - | 16 |
| 7.3L | $16.50 |
1/18 | 10/05/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:21.80 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $41.20 |
8/15 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $42.80 |
9/16 | 16/03/2025 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $29.60 |
8/16 | 15/02/2025 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:26.20 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $40.90 |
7/16 | 15/12/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:34.60 | - | 6 |
| 6.2L | $121.90 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Hakodate on July 12 over 2000m, 9 len behind Baltica carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. Second-up 6th of 14 at Hakodate on July 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Sakura Farrel carrying 58.0kg at $55.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $228,600.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:46.40 | 13-10-6 | 14 |
| 8.1L | $55.50 |
10/11 | 12/07/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $228,180.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:59.80 | 9-8-10 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $10.50 |
6/14 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:33.60 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $11.70 |
4/16 | 29/03/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:34.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $5.80 |
8/16 | 25/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 7-7-8 | 13 |
| 5.1L | $23.00 |
5/17 | 28/12/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:47.60 | - | 17 |
| 3.0L | $31.20 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind La Seyne Sur Mer carrying 58.0kg at $8. Before that 5th of 9 at Hakodate on July 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Baby's Breath carrying 58.0kg at $15.40. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:08.70 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
5/9 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:09.40 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $15.40 |
9/18 | 14/06/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:21.90 | 14-15-9 | 18 |
| 4.0L | $189.50 |
9/16 | 19/04/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:08.50 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $9.40 |
11/18 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $227,030.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:08.30 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
2/17 | 09/02/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:10.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Yusuke Fujioka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at this track on July 27 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Fortem carrying 58.0kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1400m, nose behind Salt Queen with 58.0kg at $3.90. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/07/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:28.30 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
3/12 | 11/05/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:21.20 | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
2/18 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:21.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
3/16 | 15/02/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
3/18 | 20/10/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $220,030.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:22.40 | - | 15 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
4/16 | 22/09/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:32.60 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Chukyo March 29 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Edel Sunrise carrying 56.0kg at $5.10. First up last campaign second of 16 at Tokyo February 15 over 1600m, a neck behind Sympatheia with 55.0kg at $125.90. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 56kg | 1:34.30 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $5.10 |
3/16 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $5.60 |
2/16 | 15/02/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $125.90 |
14/16 | 24/11/2024 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 7 |
| 16.6L | $29.30 |
16/16 | 08/09/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:11.10 | 6-10-16 | 8 |
| 18.7L | $6.70 |
1/14 | 11/08/2024 | 71 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:12.20 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 62 days. Last outing 9th of 16 at Hanshin on June 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Culavamsa carrying 50.0kg at $7.60. At only start last preparation won by 0.5 len at Hanshin March 15 over 1400m defeating Shaykh carrying 55.0kg at $7.80. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 08/06/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 50kg | 1:20.30 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $7.60 |
1/18 | 15/03/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 |
8/16 | 11/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:36.10 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $7.70 |
3/17 | 21/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |