Tokyo City Keiba Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
PURPLE FOG (3) sets the benchmark after making it two from two at Ohi, the latest by five lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite, and she already owns winning form at this distance. CLEVER PINE (5) looks the main danger through Kawasaki form, having won on debut then fought on for second to Lauro Campione when odds-on; that defeat is the one query, but his overall profile remains strong. KEN BLACK (12) resumes after three months, yet his last win here by three and a half lengths and unbeaten distance record keep him right in the race despite the wide draw. KETEN PASSION (2) adds depth after winning over 1600m at Ohi and now coming back in trip, though his prior defeat by KYOEI AKAGI means he still has a little to turn around with some of these.
Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a two-month break with two Ohi wins from as many starts, both over 1200m and both by just over a length. She was a short odds-on favourite when beating Gold Schmidt last time after travelling right on speed, and her debut win had similar authority. The rise to 1400m is the main unknown, but the inside draw and clean winning habit make her a genuine place contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/07/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $77,281.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:14.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $75,657.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and held on by half a length over 1600m at Ohi last start, beating Targa Florio after being well found in betting. The start prior he was a brave second to Kyoei Akagi over 1200m when very short in the market. Coming back to 1400m looks a suitable middle ground, and his three-start record says he is reliable, though he profiles more as a strong place chance than the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | 18 | COND 2 | $76,711.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:43.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $54,337.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $77,281.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a dominant Ohi win, scoring by five lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite and extending cleanly when asked. Her debut was even more one-sided, beating Shimpu Kiseki by a long way over 1200m here. Two wins from two starts, proven at the track and distance, and drawn to use her natural speed, she is the clear standard for the race.
Last Starts 31 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 | 17/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $76,711.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $77,281.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:12.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Youichi Andou
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth at Urawa, beaten eight and a half lengths by Unoki Bombaye despite picking up in the straight. He was third at Ohi the run prior but still beaten just over six lengths by Komizu Pierre in a small field. His track-and-distance placing record is sound, but the margin profile says he needs a sharp lift.
Last Starts 37 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 | 11/08/2026 | 18 | COND | $175,797.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $30.30 |
| 3/5 | 24/07/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $54,741.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 30/06/2026 | 43 | COND 2 | $54,741.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $76,177.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 1-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.20 |
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a one-month freshening after a solid Kawasaki second, beaten a length and a half by Lauro Campione when odds-on favourite. He had maintained a narrow lead and fought on before conceding late, which still reads well alongside his debut win over Crystal Sea. One win and one placing from two starts gives him a strong base, and he remains a serious winning chance if he brings that Kawasaki form to Ohi.
Last Starts 30 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 | 18/08/2026 | 18 | COND 2 | $63,926.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,122.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Ryou Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a one-month freshening after leading throughout at Ohi over 1200m, beating Keten Passion by just under two lengths when well supported. Two back he was fourth to Ken Black, beaten four and a half lengths, so there is a mixed head-to-head picture. The rise to 1400m is still a query, but recent winning form at this circuit keeps him in the minor-money conversation.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/08/2026 | 48 | COND 2 | $54,337.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $54,741.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Ryo Fujita | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2026 | 39 | COND 2 | $53,590.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Ryo Fujita | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $76,177.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | SP | Ryo Fujita | 54kg | 1:00.40 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth at Morioka last start over 1600m, beaten four and a half lengths by Sei Carlton after giving away a big start and only working home fairly. The run prior at Kawasaki was more concerning, fifth and beaten over 13 lengths by Night Move after sitting closer but failing to quicken. His Ohi record is useful, yet his current form has slipped below the main hopes.
Last Starts 25 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 | 23/08/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $90,562.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $8.70 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $91,234.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $54,741.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/06/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $53,590.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $76,177.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing second to Purple Fog at Ohi, beaten five lengths after working past tired runners from a midfield position. He had won on debut here from Into The Light by a length in a small field, so the track and trip are no issue. The concern is that Purple Fog beat him clearly last time, and he needs genuine improvement to bridge that gap.
Last Starts 31 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 | 17/08/2026 | 48 | COND 2 | $76,711.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 5-7-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $20.90 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $77,281.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly to win over 1200m at Ohi last start, beating King Bee by two lengths after being near the top of an open market. That was a better result than his previous fifth behind Purple Fog, where he was beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds after settling rearward. The extra 200m is the query, and he needs to prove the latest lift was not just a softer assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/09/2026 | 18 | COND 2 | $54,337.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Francisco Goncalves | 54kg | 1:13.30 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $76,711.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 7-8-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $27.70 |
| 2/5 | 24/07/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $77,281.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.80 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $75,657.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Ryuuji Tatsushiro
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran second to Gold Schmidt at Ohi last start over 1200m, beaten two lengths after leading and being run down late. His debut was also a second here, beaten four lengths by Mussorgsky in a small field, so he is honest but still winless. Second-up improvement is possible, yet the rise to 1400m asks him to finish off stronger than he has shown so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 88 | COND 2 | $54,337.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 54kg | 1:13.30 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 08/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $75,657.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 54kg | 1:13.70 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Riku Takami
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a two-month break unbeaten from two Ohi runs, although the latest was only a nose win over Aun as a short odds-on favourite in a five-runner field. His debut victory over Shinzen Akagi by a length and a half had more room in it after settling back over 1200m. The record commands respect, but he may need to find another level against the stronger winning profiles here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/07/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $54,741.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Takami Riku | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $77,281.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Takami Riku | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a three-month break after winning his last two at Ohi, most recently by three and a half lengths over Orange Lucifer as a short odds-on favourite. The start prior he beat Kyoei Akagi by two lengths over 1200m, so the form ties in strongly. He is one from one at the distance and has never missed a place, making him a serious threat despite resuming.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $54,741.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 09/06/2026 | 39 | COND 2 | $53,590.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $76,177.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:00.40 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |