Tokyo City Keiba Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
LUGALBANDA (4) Showed promise when winning by 1 1/2L last start around here and ideal trip as proven previously. Expecting to settle positively. Expect to go close. MIRAIENO HERO (5) Average at best when 8th last time at the track. Must respect in this event. DEAR SIMBA (7) First up after a break. Ran 5th last start at this venue and dropping back to a shorter trip. Takayuki Yano rates highly. Likely to get back in the field. Stays under notice. ETERNAL VOW (3) Below standard effort when 10th last run at this venue. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Looks to be value.

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a nose of winning at this track first-up, finishing second to Harlem Shuffle after being prominent in betting and only being pipped on the line. That was a much stronger piece of form than his tenth at Tokyo Dirt over 2100m when big odds and beaten over 16 lengths. The class drop and return of Keita Nishi add further positives, and he looks a major winning hope with that run under him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/09/2026 | 132 | C1 3U | $51,164.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 10/14 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:12.40 | 7-4-10 | 13 |
| 15.9L | $44.20 |
| 9/15 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 11-11-9 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $57.60 |
| 7/16 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:44.50 | 8-10-7 | 13 |
| 8.5L | $78.40 |
| 10/12 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 3:16.00 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 31.3L | $81.80 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 105 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 58kg | 3:21.80 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 43.5L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Yuu Takahashi
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept on from well back when sixth at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths after being unwanted in the market. She had also been safely held when ninth behind Drain The Swamp two weeks earlier, so the recent form is not strong. The light weight helps and she has placed twice around 1400m, but she profiles more as a place hope than a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $36,774.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | SP | Yu Takahashi | 51kg | 1:00.80 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $66.80 |
| 9/13 | 02/09/2026 | 19 | C1C2 3U | $51,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Taniuchi Kanta | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 9-9-9 | 13 |
| 9.2L | $164.80 |
| 7/16 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $36,758.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Taniuchi Kanta | 53kg | 1:13.70 | 10-10-7 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $168.10 |
| 9/12 | 24/07/2026 | 23 | C1C2 3U | $37,030.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:00.10 | 12-12-9 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $39.80 |
| 7/14 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $37,030.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $75.90 |
| 7/14 | 12/06/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $36,252.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Taniuchi Kanta | 53kg | 1:12.50 | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $138.30 |

Jockey: Youichi Andou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last at this track first-up, beaten over 15 lengths behind Chandelier Song after getting too far back and never threatening. His previous run was a fifth behind Shadow Castle in 3yo+ B3 company, where he made late ground without looking likely. The class drop gives him a way back into the race, though two unplaced attempts around 1400m temper the win case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/09/2026 | 177 | C1 3U | $36,774.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 9-11-10 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $7.70 |
| 5/13 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $61,644.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 12-12-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $49.40 |
| 11/16 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | B3 3U | $61,644.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 13-13-11 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $14.60 |
| 4/11 | 18/02/2026 | 49 | C1 3U | $33,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 56kg | 1:13.40 | 10-9-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $5.60 |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 12-12-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $25.70 |
| 2/11 | 12/12/2025 | 38 | C1 3U | $31,752.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 9-9-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after winning at this track first-up, driving late to beat God Burg by a length and a half when near the top of betting. He had been second in a 3yo COND here the run prior and has now built an excellent profile, with two wins and two placings from four starts at this track and distance. Proven, consistent and well placed, he sets the benchmark.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/09/2026 | 126 | C1 3U | $36,758.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | R | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:26.90 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $41,263.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |
| 1/12 | 26/03/2026 | 111 | COND 3 | $45,422.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:29.20 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 44 | COND 2 | $56,448.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:42.70 | 3-4-3 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/12 | 22/10/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $57,399.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 5-5-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $84,296.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led at this venue first-up but dropped out alarmingly and was beaten out of sight by Harlem Shuffle when big odds. His previous run before the break was also safely held, finishing fifth in a 2yo COND over 1200m and beaten over 11 lengths. Two wins from five starts at this track is some support, but he has to produce a far sharper effort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 262 | C1 3U | $51,164.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:28.10 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 47.1L | $37.40 |
| 5/11 | 30/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $84,673.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $8.30 |
| 15/16 | 04/12/2025 | 20 | COND | $210,212.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:13.10 | 3-4-15 | 11 |
| 15.8L | $164.10 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $57,143.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 22/10/2025 | 53 | COND 2 | $57,399.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 9/13 | 30/08/2025 | 32 | OPEN 2 | $319,280.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:10.70 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $86.50 |

Jockey: Shou Yoshii
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last over 1600m at this track first-up, beaten over 15 lengths behind Agile Black after settling just off the pace and failing to challenge. His run prior showed a much better level when he beat Gonzago by a length as favourite at this venue. The return to 1400m suits on his record, but he must leave that latest effort well behind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/09/2026 | 120 | C1 3U | $36,774.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Sho Yoshii | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 4-5-9 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $28.40 |
| 1/14 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Sho Yoshii | 56kg | 1:44.00 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/13 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:42.70 | 3-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/04/2026 | 272 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Sho Yoshii | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $28,602.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Sho Yoshii | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 6-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/11 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,602.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Sho Yoshii | 56kg | 1:13.00 | 7-7-5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a fifth at this track, beaten just over five lengths behind Cosmo Gigantea after giving away a start and finishing off strongly. His track-distance record is the key positive, with two wins and one placing from three attempts. Even so, resuming without recent race fitness means he has to bring his better form straight away.
Last Starts 118 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 | 12/06/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $94,571.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 11-11-5 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $17.90 |
| 8/13 | 29/04/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $903,367.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $390.10 |
| 7/11 | 13/04/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $98,549.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $16.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $45,422.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 5-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/14 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $46,719.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 8-10-3 | 14 |
| 5.3L | $13.40 |
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | 115 | COND 3 | $48,138.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:43.20 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Ryuuji Tatsushiro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after a sixth at Kasamatsu in 3yo+ B4 grade, beaten over 10 lengths by Milky Princess when unwanted in the market. He had been beaten out of sight there the run prior, so the recent figures are modest. The counter is a deep 1400m base, including three wins and nine placings, which keeps him in the place conversation only.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $62.70 |
| 5/7 | 11/08/2026 | 20 | B3 3U | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 31.8L | $47.20 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $21.30 |
| 9/10 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $69.70 |
| 8/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:44.30 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $85.80 |
| 10/11 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 7-11-10 | 11 |
| 10.6L | $376.90 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled to make an impact at recent starts, finishing seventh at this track behind Chandelier Song last time when beaten over 13 lengths at big odds. He was also second last behind Grenat Rufus two weeks earlier and has been unplaced in all 12 starts over the past year. The class drop is not enough to offset that form slump, and others make far more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $36,774.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:13.20 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $114.00 |
| 14/15 | 04/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $51,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 14-12-14 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $141.90 |
| 10/13 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $51,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Kenta Endo | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 7-8-10 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $212.60 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Kenta Endo | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $90.30 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 41 | B3 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Kenta Endo | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 8-7-8 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $279.20 |
| 10/14 | 21/05/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $63,481.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | Good | Kenta Endo | 56kg | 1:45.20 | 12-12-10 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $371.80 |