Tokyo Race 4 - Maiden Race
ELINA STORM (6) is near a win after five minor placings from as many trips to the races, the latest a close third over 2000m at Chukyo. Ready to find winning ways. HARVARD SQUARE (15) resumes from a spell of ten weeks and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off strongly to get up for third over 1800m at this track. Jumps from a wide alley but looks a nice chance to open this campaign on a winning note. ORGULLECIDA (1) has not been sighted since she finished eighth over 2000m at Nakayama on January 12. Lightly raced filly who is a solid top three hope. RIPOSANTE (9) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 1.4 lengths when fourth over 1800m at this track. Plenty of improvement to come.

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 8th of 18 at Nakayama on January 12 over 2000m, 6 len behind Nishino Epichari with 55.0kg at $3. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 at this track on November 9 over 1800m, 2 len behind Kazanlak with 55.0kg at $3.60. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/18 | 12/01/2025 | 64 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 2:02.00 | 7-8-8 | 12 |
| 6.2L | $3.00 |
3/9 | 09/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:48.40 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Hayato Matoba
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Novellist out of Derma Chacha. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Miyabi Muto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last outing 13th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 16 len behind Miracle Dancer with 55.0kg at $140.50. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 6 over 1800m, 16 len behind Rana Rosa carrying 55.0kg at $37.10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/15 | 15/03/2025 | 68 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 6-10-13 | 14 |
| 16.8L | $140.50 |
14/16 | 06/01/2025 | 141 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:57.60 | 16-11-14 | 12 |
| 16.4L | $37.10 |
9/12 | 18/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:49.50 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $82.00 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 14th of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 24 len behind Blue Maestro carrying 52.0kg at $93.90. Returned from break tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind G T Engine carrying 54kg at $20.60. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 03/04/2025 | 68 | COND 3 | $48,092.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:43.30 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $20.60 |
14/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 52kg | 2:03.60 | 8-8-14 | 15 |
| 24.5L | $93.90 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 20 len behind Hime Momo Ask with 55.0kg at $5.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:55.80 | 4-3-11 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Joao Moreira
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Chukyo on March 30 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Excite Bio carrying 55.0kg at $2.80. The start before that 2nd of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 2000m, neck behind Premier Ship with 55.0kg at $2.60. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/13 | 30/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 9-8-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
2/18 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 7-5-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
2/18 | 22/02/2025 | 83 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:28.50 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
2/8 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:02.70 | 6-7-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
3/16 | 09/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 14th of 16 at this track on February 8 over 1800m, 14 len behind Readiness with 55.0kg at $62. Prefer others.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 08/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:49.20 | - | 9 |
| 14.7L | $62.00 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 13th of 18 at this track on February 8 over 2400m, 13 len behind Aaron's Rod carrying 55.0kg at $160.90. Others rate better.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/18 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:26.90 | 4-8-13 | 12 |
| 13.5L | $160.90 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on December 7 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Gifted carrying 55.0kg at $15.80. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 15 at this track on February 23 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Mottisfont with 55.0kg at $28.30. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 62 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 | 23/02/2025 | 78 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:48.40 | - | 10 |
| 1.4L | $28.30 |
2/16 | 07/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:36.70 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Ko Nagahama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 5th of 16 at this track on February 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Melange with 55.0kg at $53.60. Last start second last of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 27 len behind Luna Luceat carrying 55.0kg at $78.90. Happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 48 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 | 09/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 4-9-15 | 16 |
| 27.6L | $78.90 |
5/16 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:36.60 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $53.60 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 20 len behind Fukuchan Hime carrying 52.0kg at $215.30. Last start 12th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 13 over 1200m, 17 len behind Luciana with 52.0kg at $160.90. Wait until she shows something.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/15 | 13/04/2025 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 52kg | 1:11.90 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $160.90 |
14/16 | 15/03/2025 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:12.30 | - | 16 |
| 20.3L | $215.30 |
16/16 | 05/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 7-12-16 | 6 |
| 59.8L | $233.60 |

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 2nd of 17 at Niigata on August 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind My Element carrying 55.0kg at $27.90. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 244 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/17 | 25/08/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 17 |
| 2.5L | $27.90 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 14th of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Danon Lyra with 55.0kg at $526.20. Prefer others.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:22.40 | - | 11 |
| 8.4L | $526.20 |

Jockey: Andrasch Starke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 8th of 18 at Hanshin on April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Nishinoitukimusume carrying 55.0kg at $238.30. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/18 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | A Starke | 55kg | 1:34.70 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $238.30 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Maglia Iridata with 55.0kg at $8.20. First up last campaign 4th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1800m, 3 len behind Best Scene carrying 55.0kg at $8.80. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16 | 15/02/2025 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:47.90 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.20 |
4/14 | 23/11/2024 | 63 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryan Moore | 55kg | 1:48.10 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $8.80 |
7/16 | 21/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 11 len behind Eternal Promise with 55.0kg at $54.10. Previously second-up 13th of 18 at Chukyo on December 14 over 2000m, 10 len behind Norari Kurari with 54.0kg at $107.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 05/04/2025 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 10-9-11 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $54.10 |
8/13 | 19/01/2025 | 6 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $51.40 |
6/16 | 13/01/2025 | 30 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $14.20 |
13/18 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 2:02.60 | 9-9-13 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $107.60 |
10/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:49.40 | - | 9 |
| 14.5L | $102.20 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Nakayama on March 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Atarashii Kadodeni with 52.0kg at $238.80. The run before that second last of 10 at Nakayama on March 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Reve Brilliant carrying 55.0kg at $41.60. Looking to others in this race.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:35.10 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $238.80 |
9/10 | 08/03/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $41.60 |
10/16 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:35.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $111.90 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 2000m, 3 len behind Bellator carrying 55.0kg at $39. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Niigata on October 6 over 1800m, 10 len behind Blu Bambina carrying 53.0kg at $17.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/16 | 12/04/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $39.00 |
12/16 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:49.50 | 4-2-12 | 14 |
| 11.7L | $14.10 |
3/14 | 26/01/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:48.90 | 8-7-3 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
7/16 | 14/12/2024 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:48.20 | 14-13-7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $94.00 |
5/18 | 24/11/2024 | 49 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:34.50 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $185.50 |
12/15 | 06/10/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Nanako Fujita | 53kg | 1:48.20 | - | 15 |
| 10.7L | $17.80 |