Tokyo City Keiba Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
SKY IS YOURS (6) First up and close to a win first up last preparation at this track. Displays good tactical speed. Tsubasa Sasagawa does know the horse very well. Finds a winnable race. ADMIRE EAR (7) First up after 40 weeks and came in 3rd first up last preparation at this venue. Jockey Takayuki Yano is very comfortable steering. Right in the thick of it and is a major player. KNIGHT WARRIOR (1) Came in 3rd last run at this venue and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Expecting to settle positively. Can win this. PETERSEN (4) Ran 4th last time here. Might be ridden for luck. Could run into the placings.

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
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Closed in on a win when third at this track three weeks ago, beaten just over a length by Yuyu Starry after being near the top of an open market. The start prior he was fifth to Gonzago as favourite, beaten just under two lengths after racing handy and not quite finishing it off. Barrier one should help him hold a forward position, and his proven track-and-distance record gives him the right platform to convert.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $36,774.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $51,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:46.10 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/12 | 12/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $36,758.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:42.90 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.60 |
| 4/12 | 21/07/2026 | 174 | C1 3U | $37,030.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $18.90 |
| 2/14 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $41.50 |
| 9/13 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 4-6-9 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $57.60 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a plain eighth at this track over 1200m, beaten over 14 lengths by Chandelier Song after having the job ahead and making no impression. His previous run this campaign was also well below the mark when second last behind Shonan Kachidoki at long odds. The class drop and winning rider returning are positives, but he has to find a much sharper finish to be a factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 18/09/2026 | 79 | C1 3U | $36,774.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $44.60 |
| 14/15 | 01/07/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $37,030.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:12.60 | 9-9-14 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $38.30 |
| 9/12 | 21/05/2026 | 97 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 6-1-9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $69.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:45.20 | 7-11-11 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $36.80 |
| 6/11 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 7-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $17.40 |
| 6/12 | 19/12/2025 | 30 | B3 3U | $42,336.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:37.40 | 4-4-6 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Hisayoshi Higashihara
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Has been safely held at Kawasaki at his past two, most recently tenth behind Ari Happy, beaten over 11 lengths after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. He was also 11th to Dateotoko the run prior and unwanted in the market. The class drop offers some assistance, but his long run of unplaced form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 10-10-10 | 11 |
| 11.2L | $203.70 |
| 11/13 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 11-12-11 | 13 |
| 10.2L | $283.70 |
| 7/7 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $87.10 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $15.70 |
| 6/12 | 19/06/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 12-10-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $75.80 |
| 16/16 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 15-16-16 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $461.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home with purpose for fourth at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths by Agile Black after having many lengths to make up. That was a better effort than his previous second-last behind San Diego over 2000m, when he was near the top of an open market but made no headway. With a win from three starts at this track and distance, he profiles as a genuine place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $36,774.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 10-10-4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $20.90 |
| 10/11 | 31/08/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $51,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Takami Riku | 55kg | 2:09.20 | 10-8-10 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $5.20 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2026 | 38 | B2 3 | $74,061.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Takami Riku | 54kg | 1:54.60 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/14 | 12/06/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $94,571.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 11-11-9 | 12 |
| 7.2L | $15.30 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $95,221.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 2:09.10 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $16.60 |
| 1/14 | 28/04/2026 | 235 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:43.00 | 4-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Masaki Segawa
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a 12th at this track, beaten over 13 lengths by Two Tone Chocolat when big odds. She had also finished last to Meisho Tabizuki at her previous run and faded late. Her overall career record shows some depth, but being unplaced in all seven starts in the past 12 months makes this a difficult first-up assignment.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 20/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $50,785.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Hiroshi Chida | 54kg | 2:09.40 | 9-13-12 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $310.10 |
| 13/13 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Hiroshi Chida | 54kg | 1:42.70 | 9-12-13 | 13 |
| 19.6L | $436.10 |
| 10/13 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 2:16.10 | 7-9-10 | 13 |
| 12.8L | $117.30 |
| 5/12 | 17/03/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 2:13.50 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $55.60 |
| 14/14 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 1:58.70 | 4-11-14 | 12 |
| 21.9L | $143.60 |
| 12/12 | 02/02/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 2:16.40 | 5-8-12 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a four-month break with an outstanding record at this track and distance, including six wins and three placings from eleven attempts. The caution is his final run before spelling, when he was tailed off behind Gloire Sky as an odds-on favourite after fading late. His win over Thalberg the run prior showed the better version, and a return to that form puts him firmly in the placings.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 12/06/2026 | 44 | C1 3U | $36,252.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:41.50 | 4-6-13 | 9 |
| 45.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/13 | 29/04/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:43.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:43.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 3-2-2 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/13 | 19/02/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:42.80 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/14 | 15/01/2026 | 274 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:43.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a ten-month spell with strong credentials for this grade. He ended last campaign with a fifth at this track, beaten a length and a half by Legend Way, and had won his previous run at this venue from First Mate as an odds-on favourite. His overall record is sound, and three wins from five rides with Takayuki Yano is a major positive for his first-up prospects.
Last Starts 280 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 31/12/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $35,280.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/14 | 01/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:42.20 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 10/11/2025 | 150 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:41.80 | 6-5-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $5.60 |
| 8/11 | 13/06/2025 | 36 | COND 3 | $116,643.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2025 | 24 | COND 3 | $360,735.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:49.30 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.20 |
| 7/10 | 14/04/2025 | 18 | COND 3 | $115,422.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | M | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Yuuki Eriguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last at this track three weeks ago, beaten over 16 lengths by Agile Black after settling handy but offering little in the straight. His previous fifth behind Kogen Silver was more competitive, beaten three and a half lengths at long odds, and he has placed twice from twelve starts at this track and distance. That keeps him in the wider mix, but the win case is limited.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $36,774.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Yuki Eriguchi | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 4-7-10 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $86.40 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $36,758.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Yuki Eriguchi | 56kg | 1:42.80 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $62.90 |
| 8/16 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $36,758.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Yuki Eriguchi | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 10-10-8 | 14 |
| 7.6L | $61.10 |
| 10/14 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | Fast | Yuki Eriguchi | 56kg | 2:37.30 | 1-3-10 | 11 |
| 24.8L | $25.60 |
| 12/14 | 01/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Yuki Eriguchi | 56kg | 2:08.50 | 1-1-12 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $8.10 |
| 3/13 | 09/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $50,438.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | SP | Yuki Eriguchi | 56kg | 2:40.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.80 |