Tokyo City Keiba Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
AQUA JET (4) Ran 4th last start at this venue. Should bounce back. Suitably placed in this race. FIRST MATE (6) Ran 5th last time here. Should improve. Serious player. RHEIN GALA (5) In the money when 2nd last time at the track and stepping back up in distance. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Must respect. VERMEER (1) First run back from a break of 47 weeks. Gave away some ground when 15th last start at Chukyo but can save some energy from the gate. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 11 len behind Meisho Hale with 58.0kg at $18.40. First up last campaign 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 12 2025 over 1800m, 5 len behind Bless Word with 57.0kg at $20. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 330 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 23/03/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 58kg | 1:54.90 | 12-10-15 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $18.40 |
| 7/16 | 12/01/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 10-7-7 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $20.00 |
| 12/16 | 10/11/2024 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:37.20 | - | 8 |
| 13.1L | $13.70 |
| 12/13 | 10/08/2024 | 167 | ALLOW 3U | $219,820.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 4-13-12 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $16.60 |
| 1/16 | 25/02/2024 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,730.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:56.50 | 4-6-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/16 | 28/01/2024 | 14 | MDN 3 | $108,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:39.20 | - | 16 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Youichi Andou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 15 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Critical Hit with 56kg at $19.40. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at this track on June 12 over 1200m, 16 len behind Liontarina with 56kg at $4.30. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 29/01/2026 | 147 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $19.40 |
| 8/12 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 55kg | 1:13.30 | 5-5-8 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $7.10 |
| 10/14 | 13/08/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 55kg | 1:12.60 | 2-2-10 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $22,881.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Yoichi Ando | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $28,602.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Ryan Curatolo | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $2.40 |
| 13/13 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $116,643.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Ryan Curatolo | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 6-5-13 | 14 |
| 16.9L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Fair Go with 56kg at $15.50. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Keiai Elnath carrying 56kg at $37.30. Take on trust.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 4-6-8 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $15.50 |
| 5/14 | 31/12/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:42.20 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $37.30 |
| 4/13 | 04/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:42.80 | 11-10-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $148.30 |
| 7/12 | 12/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:41.50 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $160.90 |
| 6/12 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:42.70 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $27.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | 24 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:27.90 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Yes With Can with 56kg at $5.10. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on December 29 over 1600m, neck behind Aeno Kingdom carrying 56kg at $1.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/13 | 29/12/2025 | 45 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/14 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:42.90 | 6-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/13 | 07/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 16/09/2025 | 38 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:44.00 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Ryuuji Tatsushiro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Atlas Rise with 56kg at $3.90. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Suzuno Hamaya with 56kg at $5.30. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 33 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 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/14 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $5.30 |
| 7/14 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 11/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/14 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.10 |
| 3/16 | 08/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Vlastari carrying 56kg at $3.50. Before that 7th of 13 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Three Legend with 56kg at $6.60. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 19 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 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 10-10-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/13 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 12-10-7 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $6.60 |
| 2/14 | 30/12/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 6-2-2 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/14 | 01/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:42.20 | 4-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/11 | 10/11/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:41.80 | 9-9-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $20.60 |
| 4/10 | 24/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 10-9-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Yuu Takahashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Yes With Can carrying 53kg at $47.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fair Go carrying 53kg at $74.10. One of the roughies.
Last Starts 18 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 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 53kg | 1:42.60 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $47.70 |
| 5/12 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 53kg | 1:42.60 | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $74.10 |
| 7/14 | 30/12/2025 | 139 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Taisei Nakahara | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 12-12-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $255.80 |
| 10/13 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Shunsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:41.60 | 13-12-10 | 13 |
| 14.1L | $113.80 |
| 8/12 | 16/07/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $22,881.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | M | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:42.80 | 12-12-8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $15.20 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,602.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shunsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 9-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $35.30 |

Jockey: Riku Takami
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months got back early 10th of 15 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Critical Hit with 56kg at $29.50. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Don Passione with 57.0kg at $62. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 29/01/2026 | 263 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 12-13-10 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $29.50 |
| 12/13 | 11/05/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3 | $235,350.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:10.50 | - | 14 |
| 10.2L | $29.60 |
| 13/16 | 15/03/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3 | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 4 |
| 15.7L | $62.00 |
| 16/16 | 12/01/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:24.10 | - | 2 |
| 55.5L | $62.90 |
| 0/12 | 03/11/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 2 | $206,900.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:51.60 | 7-6-FF | 11 |
| 99.0L | $58.70 |
| 1/15 | 29/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | M | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:25.30 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Critical Hit carrying 54kg at $132.30. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Barrel with 54kg at $197.60. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 6-7-4 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $132.30 |
| 4/12 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 4-4-4 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $197.60 |
| 8/11 | 29/12/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Minami Sugiyama | 53kg | 1:14.30 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $57.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Kizawa Sho | 53kg | 1:13.30 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $284.40 |
| 9/13 | 11/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ono Shunt | 53kg | 1:13.10 | 13-13-9 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $314.90 |
| 14/14 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Minami Sugiyama | 53kg | 1:13.70 | 13-14-14 | 11 |
| 11.2L | $206.80 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Vlastari with 56kg at $37. Previously second-up 10th of 18 at Nakayama on January 12 2025 over 2000m, 6 len behind Nishino Epichari carrying 57.0kg at $8.20. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 28/01/2026 | 99 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $37.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/10/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $9.80 |
| 2/14 | 05/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $33,718.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | M | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:44.60 | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 04/09/2025 | 47 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:43.00 | 4-3-4 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $6.70 |
| 14/16 | 19/07/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 16-12-14 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $17.60 |