Tokyo Race 1 - Maiden Race
ERIKA BIARRITZ (12) raced twice in her maiden campaign and started favourite on each occasion without winning, the latest effort a second over 1500m at Sapporo on August 30. Has a wide gate to overcome but is high among the list of chances in an ordinary affair. BUTTER CHOCOLAT (6) stepped out for her debut over 1600m at this track back on February 15 and finished fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Capable of sharp improvement this time in work. UNCHAIN (5) finished second last time over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 1.5 lengths. Ready to go one better in a race where most aren't performing this well. RIKEA MACARONI (13) finished 9 lengths away in fifth at her last appearance over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt on March 29. Finds a suitable assignment this time and can improve.

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 48 day let-up. First-up 4th of 16 at Tokyo on February 14 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Darlinghurst carrying 55.0kg at $81.80. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 16 at Nakayama on March 8 over 1800m, 19 len behind La Belle Scene with 55.0kg at $16. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:47.00 | 3-4-12 | 16 |
| 19.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/16 | 14/02/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $81.80 |
| 10/16 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:40.50 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $60.80 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation didn't finish the race at this track October 13 over 1600m. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 13/10/2025 | 93 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:40.00 | - | 12 |
| 99.0L | $96.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 3-2-9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $34.60 |
| 9/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $110.70 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 10th of 14 at Tokyo on November 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cafe Lover with 55.0kg at $221.30. Returned from break ran last of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1150m, 19 len behind Meisho Ibuki carrying 52.0kg at $108.30. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 18/04/2026 | 145 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:09.50 | - | 12 |
| 19.1L | $108.30 |
| 10/14 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:22.80 | - | 3 |
| 13.1L | $221.30 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start second last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 20 len behind Gold Blaze with 53.0kg at $133.20. Returned from break 13th of 16 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Atomic Breath with 53.0kg at $271.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 22/02/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:26.20 | - | 11 |
| 12.6L | $271.20 |
| 12/13 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:55.20 | 5-6-12 | 13 |
| 20.0L | $133.20 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Gardino carrying 55.0kg at $9.80. Before that 11th of 16 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 17 len behind Makaizo with 55.0kg at $29.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 29/03/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |
| 11/16 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:26.50 | - | 5 |
| 17.5L | $29.10 |
| 3/15 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 16 |
| 12.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Taisei Jade with 55.0kg at $31.10. Looks a key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 13-12-4 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $31.10 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
First-starter by Sinister Minister out of Happy Glass. Nice profile and any positive market lead must be respected.

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, 3 len behind Stay Glorious with 55.0kg at $43.70. Second run from a spell 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Kitano Epique Un with 55.0kg at $26.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 8-9-11 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $26.10 |
| 4/16 | 08/03/2026 | 120 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $43.70 |
| 5/15 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:38.60 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $48.30 |
| 11/16 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:26.90 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $108.20 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 20 len behind Ascot Vert with 55.0kg at $75.40. Before that 5th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Ecoro Storm with 55.0kg at $443.60. Likely to struggle.
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 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 11-10-8 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $75.40 |
| 5/15 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 12-9-5 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $443.60 |
| 10/14 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:56.20 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 22.9L | $134.80 |
| 10/14 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 14 |
| 8.4L | $65.50 |
| 7/16 | 18/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:13.10 | - | 9 |
| 7.6L | $85.50 |
| 11/16 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $78.30 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 12th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 1200m, 17 len behind Tsuruno Maihashi with 52.0kg at $55.60. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:09.20 | - | 5 |
| 17.8L | $55.60 |

Jockey: Yuzuki Tanihara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Urawa on March 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Paris Fountain with 51kg at $34.40. The start before that second last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Miya Front carrying 51.0kg at $67.60. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 37 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 | 19/03/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 1:30.80 | 2-8-8 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $34.40 |
| 13/14 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 0:59.40 | 13-13-13 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $67.60 |
| 14/16 | 10/01/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:12.60 | - | 9 |
| 14.2L | $97.90 |
| 11/15 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:19.30 | - | 13 |
| 18.6L | $95.40 |
| 15/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:13.10 | - | 2 |
| 20.9L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Sapporo August 30 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Lasting Snow with 55.0kg at $2.20. On debut third of 12 at Sapporo August 10 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Dolce Misto carrying 55.0kg at $2. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Rachel King | 55kg | 1:31.10 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on February 28 over 1800m, 7 len behind Indy Vine with 55.0kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 9 len behind Queen's Holiday with 55.0kg at $13.20. Expected to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 14-7-5 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $13.20 |
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 10-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $6.20 |
| 6/13 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 4-4-6 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $9.60 |
| 3/16 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:40.50 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $179.40 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, slow going 20 len behind Mr Canberra with 52.0kg at $250.60. The race before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 16 len behind Star San Salud with 55.0kg at $186.10. Prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:52.30 | 4-3-6 | 15 |
| 20.3L | $250.60 |
| 13/16 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 12-12-13 | 9 |
| 16.7L | $186.10 |
| 8/16 | 01/03/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:55.20 | 13-10-8 | 10 |
| 11.2L | $169.10 |
| 10/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:39.70 | - | 9 |
| 10.4L | $258.40 |