Sapporo Race 12 - Soen Tokubetsu
C'ESTBON CADESSERT (5) wound up strongly but just failed to pick up the winner when first-up last start over 1700m at Hakodate Dirt. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Ready to go one better. BELLAGIO WORLD (8) is going well with two minor placings from three starts this campaign. Turned in another good performance last time out when third over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Nicely placed to find winning ways. HIGH QUALITY (7) registered a strong win at Niigata Dirt two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when prominent at the turn before finishing second over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt, beaten 0.8 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. LIFE GATE (9) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing ninth at Hakodate Dirt over 1700m. Each-way hope in a race with a long tail.

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt April 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Snappy Dresser with 58.0kg at $101.20. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt March 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind New Orleans carrying 58.0kg at $10.80. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 89 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 | 26/04/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 3 |
| 8.4L | $101.20 |
| 9/14 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $278,860.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:23.20 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $20.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:23.60 | - | 13 |
| 5.7L | $29.50 |
| 8/13 | 08/03/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:23.10 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $10.80 |
| 10/16 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:23.90 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $15.90 |
| 2/16 | 22/11/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:24.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 14 over 1700m, 8 len behind Chigiri with 55.0kg at $32.10. The run before that 9th of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sanono Wonder with 58.0kg at $29.40. Looking to others in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 14/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $266,640.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 12-11-9 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $32.10 |
| 9/11 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $277,950.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:53.00 | 11-4-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $29.40 |
| 1/15 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:53.80 | 10-4-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $6.20 |
| 3/14 | 07/03/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:53.70 | 10-6-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $17.40 |
| 9/16 | 13/12/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:12.30 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $3.80 |
| 4/16 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:11.40 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 17 over 1600m, 13 len behind Truchot with 54.0kg at $63.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Fukushima Dirt on June 27 over 1700m, 6 len behind Reflex carrying 58.0kg at $60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 27 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 | 27/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $266,990.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $60.00 |
| 14/15 | 17/05/2026 | 168 | ALLOW 4U | $269,530.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 54kg | 1:37.10 | 8-9-14 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $63.70 |
| 11/16 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $297,920.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:24.10 | - | 15 |
| 12.4L | $56.00 |
| 9/16 | 05/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:37.50 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $18.10 |
| 10/14 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $309,960.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | K Ikezoe | 54kg | 1:43.90 | 6-6-10 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/13 | 26/07/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:45.50 | 8-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 10th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 4 len behind Keiai Agito carrying 58.0kg at $84.10. Before that 5th of 9 at Hakodate Dirt on June 21 over 1700m, 8 len behind Charlie with 58.0kg at $10.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $272,810.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 14-13-10 | 13 |
| 4.1L | $84.10 |
| 5/9 | 21/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $265,940.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $10.90 |
| 4/15 | 26/04/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $278,950.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:45.60 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $6.20 |
| 0/16 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $283,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:46.60 | - | 6 |
| 99.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $292,260.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:45.80 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $16.40 |
| 6/13 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $293,120.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 8-6-6 | 13 |
| 2.9L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, neck behind Keiai Agito with 58.0kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rafale carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 04/07/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $272,810.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 8-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/15 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $278,950.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:45.60 | 14-8-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/16 | 01/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 16 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/16 | 30/11/2025 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 6-2-4 | 15 |
| 4.6L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 9th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 15 len behind Seize The Throne carrying 58.0kg at $26.20. The start before that 4th of 9 at Hakodate Dirt on June 21 over 1700m, 6 len behind Charlie carrying 58.0kg at $12.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 5 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 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $272,990.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:42.40 | 12-9-9 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $26.20 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $265,940.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.10 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $266,640.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 8-5-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/15 | 26/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $278,950.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:45.60 | 10-4-3 | 14 |
| 0.4L | $12.10 |
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $28.60 |
| 9/14 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $275,410.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:54.10 | 10-6-9 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Fukushima Dirt on June 27 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Reflex with 58.0kg at $4. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Niigata Dirt May 9 over 1800m defeating Curren Wrap Star carrying 58.0kg at $1.70. Put the writing on the wall last time.
Last Starts 27 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 | 27/06/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $266,990.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 58kg | 1:54.80 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/15 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:46.00 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/13 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 2-5-3 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/15 | 05/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Mac Lir with 57.0kg at $8.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Tokyo Dirt on May 16 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Meridian Star with 57.0kg at $6.20. Went close last time. Leading player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 11-11-3 | 13 |
| 0.6L | $8.90 |
| 2/12 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $269,440.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:23.90 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/16 | 26/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 11 |
| 2.1L | $6.40 |
| 3/16 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $284,480.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:24.20 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/16 | 01/02/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 14 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/17 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:20.10 | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 4 len behind Keiai Agito carrying 58.0kg at $5.80. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Hakodate Dirt on June 21 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Charlie carrying 58.0kg at $6.40. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $272,810.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 12-10-9 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $265,940.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |
| 13/16 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:36.60 | 7-8-13 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:36.70 | 3-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $19.20 |
| 4/15 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $279,680.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 9-6-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.80 |
| 5/16 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $283,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Keiai Agito with 58.0kg at $235.80. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Shosan George carrying 58.0kg at $40.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 04/07/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $272,810.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $235.80 |
| 11/14 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $278,860.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 58kg | 1:23.20 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $109.40 |
| 7/9 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 58kg | 1:54.90 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $27.80 |
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $40.70 |
| 6/13 | 04/01/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $78.60 |
| 6/13 | 26/10/2025 | 183 | ALLOW 3U | $297,960.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Y Shibata | 58kg | 1:35.50 | - | 8 |
| 4.1L | $40.70 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1150m, 10 len behind Immersion with 58.0kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on September 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Takaneno Hanakosan carrying 58.0kg at $45.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 12/04/2026 | 182 | ALLOW 4U | $279,770.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:08.70 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $13.50 |
| 10/14 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:10.10 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $27.20 |
| 5/16 | 27/09/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:10.60 | - | 12 |
| 9.1L | $45.80 |
| 10/13 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $326,300.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:21.80 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $111.40 |
| 9/16 | 11/05/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:23.90 | 4-5-9 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $37.50 |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $320,410.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:12.30 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $15.20 |