Tokyo City Keiba Race 9 - Race 9 - 1200
MONT SAINT VEDETTE (4) is the top selection despite two plain recent finishes, because the return to 1200m at Ohi is the key change and her track-and-distance record gives her a stronger platform than the raw ninths suggest. IMMERSIVE (10) has the best overall strike profile, with five wins from ten starts and a head defeat at Ohi before the break, so he is a major threat if he returns close to that level after eight months off. NAC REGALO (3) brings the most reliable current form, having run second first-up over 1000m, and his Ohi 1200m record keeps him right in the contest. GRUNE BERG (5) was disappointing as favourite over 1600m but has enough past form to improve second-up; she appeals more as a value danger than a horse to take short odds about.

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when fourth behind Cumin Flavor at Ohi last start, beaten three and a half lengths after having many lengths to make up, though the market wanted no part of her. The prior tenth behind Top Legend was beaten over 13 lengths. Still winless from 15 starts and unplaced in three track-and-distance runs, so another lift is required.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:13.70 | 12-11-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $86.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $41,552.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Kenta Endo | 54kg | 1:12.70 | 9-9-10 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $202.20 |
| 7/9 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Kenta Endo | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $176.00 |
| 11/14 | 02/07/2026 | 79 | C1 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | SP | Kenta Endo | 54kg | 1:45.60 | 11-13-11 | 14 |
| 12.6L | $103.80 |
| 8/10 | 14/04/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $52,560.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Endo | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $76.10 |
| 10/13 | 25/03/2026 | 136 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:43.00 | 5-8-10 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $25.90 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the right Ohi 1200m background, with four wins and five places from 15 starts, but the current form is the issue. She was eighth behind Peisha Kelly over 1000m last start, beaten six and a half lengths, and had also finished eighth behind Top Legend. Being beaten by Nac Regalo recently underlines the task, so improvement must be substantial.
Last Starts 15 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 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:00.00 | 9-9-8 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $12.30 |
| 8/12 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $41,552.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:12.70 | 3-5-8 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 85 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/14 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $6.60 |
| 3/14 | 14/04/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:12.80 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Shouhei Takahashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led until late when second behind Peisha Kelly over 1000m at Ohi two weeks ago, beaten two and a half lengths, and should again use that natural speed from barrier three. He had been a favourite when second behind A Shin La Seine here before the break. A winner and five-time placegetter at this track and distance, he has a clear winning platform.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/09/2026 | 292 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | Fast | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:00.00 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $7.20 |
| 2/14 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 24/10/2025 | 154 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Takami Riku | 55kg | 1:13.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $23.10 |
| 10/12 | 23/05/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $51,159.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 4-4-10 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $29.10 |
| 9/9 | 02/05/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $35,418.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $12.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $34,626.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Gets a better set-up back to 1200m after finishing ninth behind World Fountain over 1600m at Ohi, beaten just over seven lengths with no real finish. The run prior over 1400m was also well held, but her track-and-distance record reads one win and two places from five. With Wada Joji aboard and the class drop in play, she can rebound if the shorter trip sparks her.
Last Starts 14 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 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Francisco Goncalves | 54kg | 1:42.50 | 3-4-9 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $6.90 |
| 9/11 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $41,552.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Ono Shunt | 51kg | 1:27.00 | 8-10-9 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $12.10 |
| 5/12 | 23/07/2026 | 44 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/11 | 09/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $36,252.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Ono Shunt | 51kg | 1:13.50 | 4-5-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.80 |
| 5/9 | 18/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ono Shunt | 51kg | 1:13.90 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $3.10 |
| 11/14 | 14/04/2026 | 130 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Elione Chaves | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 5-6-11 | 13 |
| 11.1L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a plain seventh behind Eros over 1600m at Ohi, beaten seven and a half lengths as favourite. Her previous second behind Dubai Mission showed she can hold form here, even if beaten six lengths. The back in trip is a query, but her past 12-month record keeps her in the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/08/2026 | 229 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:43.10 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $3.70 |
| 2/14 | 31/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 6-4-2 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/13 | 04/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:42.90 | 5-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/13 | 12/11/2025 | 85 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:43.70 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 19/08/2025 | 93 | COND 3 | $55,941.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/15 | 18/05/2025 | 71 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Riku Takami
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after working over the top to beat Smile Kei by a length over 1400m at Ohi as favourite. He had earlier run third behind Maruyo Jordan, beaten seven lengths, and his overall profile is solid with seven wins and 15 places from 37 starts. The 1200m record is strong enough to put him right in the place discussion first-up.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/14 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 5-6-3 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $8.60 |
| 1/14 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 11-9-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/13 | 28/01/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/15 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 4-4-1 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/14 | 30/12/2025 | 166 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Takami Riku | 55kg | 1:14.30 | 9-8-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten over 15 lengths in both recent Ohi runs, finishing tenth behind Cumin Flavor last start after fading late and last behind Top Legend the run prior. The market has given him little respect, and he is unplaced from seven attempts at this track and distance. The class drop is not enough without a major turnaround.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:13.70 | 7-5-10 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $194.60 |
| 12/12 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $41,552.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 6-6-12 | 10 |
| 15.4L | $151.20 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 7-6-9 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $92.00 |
| 14/14 | 01/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 2:08.50 | 4-13-14 | 12 |
| 52.6L | $215.40 |
| 14/14 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $36,252.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:42.90 | 4-6-14 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $140.70 |
| 14/14 | 19/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 7-11-14 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $72.30 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sent out a well-supported favourite when fourth behind Peisha Kelly over 1000m at Ohi, beaten just under four lengths after sitting close enough and failing to go on. Two back she finished strongly for second behind Top Legend, so the recent form has merit. The rise to 1200m and recent defeat by Nac Regalo temper the winning case.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:00.00 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 17/08/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $41,552.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:12.70 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $12.50 |
| 3/13 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 11/13 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 1-2-11 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/14 | 12/06/2026 | 163 | C2 3U | $26,795.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:28.10 | 7-4-7 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/14 | 31/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 9.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Shou Kizawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from an eight-month break after being beaten a head by Grenat Rufus at Ohi, having worked into the race smoothly and only just missed. He had won the start before, beating Newbridge by just under two lengths with something in reserve. Five wins from ten and three wins from five at this track and distance give him a strong first-up case despite the lay-off.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 20/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/15 | 15/01/2026 | 44 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 3-3-1 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/16 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/14 | 11/11/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $25,000.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 8/10 | 21/10/2025 | 40 | COND 3 | $25,112.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 3-4-8 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2025 | 15 | C4 3U | $6,785.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:02.50 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Shunsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last behind Cumin Flavor at Ohi first-up, beaten over 18 lengths at long odds after giving away a big start in the straight. The previous run in 3yo+ C1 was also plain, finishing eighth behind Maruyo Jordan when unwanted in the market. Her track-and-distance record offers some background, but recent evidence leaves a steep task.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 03/09/2026 | 161 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Shunsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:13.70 | 8-8-11 | 12 |
| 17.6L | $29.40 |
| 8/14 | 26/03/2026 | 190 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Shunsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:13.70 | 7-7-8 | 14 |
| 7.3L | $109.30 |
| 10/13 | 17/09/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 50kg | 1:14.00 | 5-7-10 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $9.20 |
| 11/12 | 04/09/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 50kg | 1:13.30 | 7-8-11 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $5.70 |
| 3/14 | 12/08/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Yu Takahashi | 50kg | 1:12.90 | 5-5-3 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $9.40 |
| 6/16 | 15/07/2025 | 11 | C1C2 3U | $38,136.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Yu Takahashi | 51kg | 1:12.90 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $13.70 |