Tokyo Race 9 - Isawa Tokubetsu
Not a lot between the top four selections. DANON MISSION (6) has been about the money at each run this prep, the latest offering a second over 1600m at Nakayama. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Looks a great chance to collect a well-deserved win. BE ON THE COVER (7) comes here off a last-start fifth, beaten just 1.4 lengths, over 1800m at Nakayama. Recent ratings say he is in the thick end of the chances. REBELS RULE (4) has been kept fresh since he resumed last start and proved too strong, scoring by a neck over 1800m at Hanshin. Will be better for that latest run and this looks well within his grasp. NOBILISSIMA VISION (9) took advantage of the good draw and landed on the pace when resuming from a spell last start before battling on for fourth, beaten 1.1 lengths, over 2000m at Nakayama. Can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Kokura February 7 over 1800m, 13 len behind Toa Raiden carrying 57.0kg at $28.20. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Nakayama March 1 2025 over 2200m, 5 len behind A O King with 57.0kg at $76.20. Likely to need this run.
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 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:47.70 | 8-14-14 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $28.20 |
| 1/14 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/18 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 2:14.70 | 9-3-9 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $92.40 |
| 8/14 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $215,740.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:34.80 | - | 14 |
| 8.0L | $19.60 |
| 13/16 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 2:13.10 | 2-2-13 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $29.60 |
| 11/16 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 4-5-11 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Meiner Turpan carrying 58.0kg at $8.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Nakayama on March 28 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Ri Thir Chonaill with 58.0kg at $15.50. Doesn't rate well enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 28/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:59.10 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $15.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:46.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.70 |
| 4/13 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:33.40 | - | 12 |
| 3.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $295,340.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:33.10 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $20.90 |
| 2/12 | 04/10/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $310,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:45.40 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.60 |
| 5/14 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $309,540.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:28.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Nakayama on April 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Reverberate with 58.0kg at $35.40. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Nakayama on January 5 over 2000m, 5 len behind Dantsu Fighter with 58.0kg at $50.40. Unlikely 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/04/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:34.60 | - | 9 |
| 8.4L | $35.40 |
| 8/16 | 18/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 2:14.50 | 5-8-8 | 14 |
| 6.0L | $314.10 |
| 9/11 | 05/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $291,020.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 58kg | 2:01.60 | 5-5-9 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $50.40 |
| 11/16 | 21/12/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Yutaro Nonaka | 58kg | 1:34.50 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $54.80 |
| 10/14 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $309,540.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 1:28.70 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $20.70 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $314,510.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:28.00 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by a neck at Hanshin March 1 over 1800m defeating Whittaker Beat carrying 57.0kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at Niigata on October 26 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Divine Star with 55.0kg at $5.70. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 01/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:45.90 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/16 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:35.80 | - | 8 |
| 0.9L | $2.80 |
| 3/18 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:46.30 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/15 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 2:01.50 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $5.70 |
| 9/18 | 12/10/2025 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:32.70 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $4.90 |
| 6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $232,100.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:46.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming led to the turn then faded 6th of 15 at Kokura on February 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Ho O Atman carrying 58.0kg at $46.50. Last start 3rd of 11 at Hanshin on April 5 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind More Rigid carrying 58.0kg at $13.40. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:46.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $13.40 |
| 6/15 | 28/02/2026 | 245 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $46.50 |
| 11/16 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $323,250.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 1:59.40 | 13-13-11 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $27.40 |
| 11/16 | 14/06/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $323,470.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:46.30 | 14-8-11 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.30 |
| 6/13 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $319,130.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 2-3-6 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $8.90 |
| 1/18 | 02/03/2025 | 218 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Y | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 2:04.50 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Impact Sea carrying 58.0kg at $4.60. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, nose behind Meiner Turpan carrying 57.0kg at $3.40. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 41 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 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:32.00 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/16 | 10/01/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 4U | $292,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:33.80 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/14 | 06/09/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:29.40 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/13 | 31/08/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 9/15 | 20/04/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Joao Moreira | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 3-4-9 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 15 at Nakayama on March 21 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Danon Gian with 57.0kg at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Nakayama on January 24 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Ducato carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 21/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 9-10-5 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $290,350.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 8-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $294,940.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:58.40 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2025 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:58.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 6/12 | 15/09/2025 | 78 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,089,600.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:10.80 | 12-12-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $24.10 |
| 4/14 | 29/06/2025 | 78 | G3 OPEN 3 | $842,420.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 14-14-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Hanshin on April 5 over 1800m, 9 len behind More Rigid carrying 58.0kg at $136.50. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Niigata on August 24 2024 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind One Direct carrying 58.0kg at $95.70. Unlikely 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/04/2026 | 294 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:46.70 | - | 11 |
| 9.7L | $136.50 |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $321,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:34.50 | - | 8 |
| 11.4L | $33.30 |
| 6/9 | 25/05/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $325,100.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 54kg | 1:46.20 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $32.70 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $318,050.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:45.80 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $80.60 |
| 9/12 | 29/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $231,620.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:50.10 | 2-2-9 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $60.10 |
| 5/16 | 09/03/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $232,190.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:34.20 | 6-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $43.90 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Nakayama on March 14 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Ten Miracle Star with 56.0kg at $4.40. At only start last preparation sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Nakayama on December 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shadow Meteor with 55.0kg at $3.60. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 83 | ALLOW FM 4U | $274,150.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 7/11 | 21/12/2025 | 246 | ALLOW F 3U | $292,040.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 2:00.80 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW F 3 | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:46.00 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2025 | 77 | ALLOW F 3 | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/16 | 14/12/2024 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:48.20 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |
| 5/18 | 20/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:48.50 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $24.60 |