Tokyo Race 9 - Hakone Tokubetsu
Only three winning hopes. AARON'S ROD (6) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 2400m at this track 12 weeks ago. Has scored first-up from a spell before. Christophe Lemaire who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Clear top pick. RED BANDE (7) was well fancied when resuming last start over 2200m at Nakayama when fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will take a lot from that run and poses a genuine threat to the top pick. IKLIL (3) returns from a spell. Finished fifth at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep 12 weeks ago. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Can run a cheeky race. SATONO SKY TURF (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2400m at Kyoto, beaten 4 lengths. Fitter but has to find a lot of improvement to trouble the main chances.

Jockey: Ryuichi Sugahara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Nakayama in the G2 Sports Nippon Sho Stayers Stakes December 6 over 3600m, 9 len behind Hohelied carrying 55.0kg at $342.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at Ohi March 1 2024 over 1400m, 7 len behind Silent Gift with 53kg at $86.20. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,175,420.00 | Nakayama | 3600m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 55kg | 3:47.20 | 14-14-13 | 13 |
| 9.9L | $342.30 |
| 6/12 | 24/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 56kg | 2:23.30 | 10-10-6 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $531.70 |
| 6/7 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 56kg | 1:59.80 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $156.20 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $309,400.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 56kg | 2:32.00 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $251.60 |
| 7/10 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $315,250.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 51kg | 1:59.50 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $209.10 |
| 15/16 | 06/07/2025 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $317,270.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 2-16-15 | 12 |
| 12.5L | $260.10 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track November 24 over 2400m, 7 len behind Valentine Girl with 58.0kg at $94.20. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track October 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind Satono Wille carrying 58.0kg at $69.10. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 81 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 | 24/11/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 2:23.30 | 11-8-7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $94.20 |
| 10/12 | 04/10/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $310,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 1:45.40 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $69.10 |
| 7/9 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $325,100.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/5 | 11/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:01.30 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $318,050.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:45.80 | - | 7 |
| 4.9L | $10.10 |
| 2/10 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:00.70 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 12 at this track on November 24 over 2400m, 5 len behind Valentine Girl with 58.0kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 at Niigata on August 17 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Amakihi carrying 58.0kg at $3.40. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/11/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:23.30 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $307,990.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:14.30 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/16 | 01/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $323,360.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:23.80 | 1-1-4 | 15 |
| 3.0L | $17.10 |
| 1/16 | 23/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 2:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/16 | 16/02/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 2:27.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.90 |
| 4/12 | 23/11/2024 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 2:24.70 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months got back early 6th of 8 at Kyoto on January 31 over 2400m, 4 len behind Valigia with 56.0kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on November 23 2024 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Aurora X with 58.0kg at $52.60. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 203 | ALLOW 4U | $289,780.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:26.10 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $6.60 |
| 7/12 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $315,890.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 2:43.20 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.40 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $321,310.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Damian Lane | 56kg | 2:25.40 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $19.80 |
| 3/9 | 18/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $324,880.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 2:24.80 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $317,840.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:25.50 | 9-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 22/03/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $231,620.00 | Hanshin | 2600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 2:39.10 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Filius carrying 58.0kg at $126.90. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on October 11 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Danon Whitney with 58.0kg at $9.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 18/01/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 16-11-6 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $126.90 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $294,640.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 2:24.80 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $16.10 |
| 5/10 | 11/10/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $296,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:28.30 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/14 | 10/08/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Y | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:03.10 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |
| 4/12 | 07/06/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $232,310.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:24.30 | 10-10-4 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $19.20 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:29.50 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Christophe Patrice Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track November 24 over 2400m, a head behind Valentine Girl with 56.0kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck this track October 12 over 2400m defeating Norari Kurari with 55.0kg at $2.80. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 81 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 | 24/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 2:23.30 | 7-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 12/10/2025 | 246 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:24.90 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/18 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:26.90 | 9-4-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/18 | 18/01/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 23/11/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:48.10 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:36.50 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Filius with 57.0kg at $1.30. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) on October 26 over 3000m, 3 len behind Energico with 57.0kg at $17.40. The only logical threat.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 18/01/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:14.50 | 10-8-5 | 12 |
| 3.4L | $1.30 |
| 5/18 | 26/10/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 3 | $4,179,070.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 3:04.00 | 7-4-5 | 18 |
| 3.2L | $17.40 |
| 3/12 | 15/09/2025 | 100 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,089,600.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:10.80 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 07/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $232,310.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 54kg | 2:24.30 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/13 | 26/04/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,120,020.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:24.80 | 12-9-4 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $7.10 |
| 1/18 | 15/03/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 9-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at Kyoto on January 31 over 2400m, 5 len behind Valigia carrying 54.0kg at $42.50. The start before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 2200m, 8 len behind Filius with 58.0kg at $276. Tough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $289,780.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 54kg | 2:26.10 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $42.50 |
| 13/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 14-16-13 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $276.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 54kg | 2:33.60 | 10-11-7 | 14 |
| 4.0L | $202.10 |
| 10/12 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 58kg | 2:23.30 | 3-4-10 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $87.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/11/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $294,640.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 54kg | 2:24.80 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $58.20 |
| 5/9 | 21/06/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $321,310.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 2:25.40 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $56.50 |