Tokyo Race 9 - The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy
GO LUCKY (6) is a talented colt who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 4.5 lengths behind Reservation over 1600m in the G2 NEW ZEALAND TROPHY (NHK Mile Cup Trial) at Nakayama. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. The one to beat if backs up last effort. SARASVATI (8) is a promising galloper who saluted at her only run last prep 11 weeks ago over 2000m at Chukyo. Goes very well at this journey, boasting two wins from four starts and is expected to be in the finish. BE ON THE COVER (7) made considerable ground in the run home to finish third last start over 1800m at this track. All set to run well. CON FORZA (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Niigata over 2000m. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time.

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 15 at Niigata on May 2 over 1800m, nose behind Meiner Full Moon with 58.0kg at $5.70. Second-up 3rd of 15 at Niigata on May 17 over 2000m, 2 len behind Maglia Iridata carrying 58.0kg at $7.20. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. At top now and in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 2:00.70 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $7.20 |
| 2/15 | 02/05/2026 | 146 | ALLOW 4U | $269,440.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 11-9-2 | 15 |
| 0.1L | $5.70 |
| 6/8 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:45.10 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/13 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:45.50 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $27.90 |
| 1/15 | 25/10/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:46.60 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 7/10 | 02/08/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Hanshin on April 19 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Pinky Promise carrying 58.0kg at $21.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 15 at Niigata on May 17 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Maglia Iridata with 58.0kg at $18.40. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 2:00.70 | 11-12-5 | 16 |
| 3.4L | $18.40 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $277,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 10-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $21.60 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $281,330.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 58kg | 2:24.70 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $30.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 15 at Niigata on May 17 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Maglia Iridata carrying 56.0kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on November 30 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Reigning with 54.0kg at $15. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 17/05/2026 | 147 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW F 3U | $292,040.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:00.80 | 7-8-4 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $4.10 |
| 4/9 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $294,940.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:58.40 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/11/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:58.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $9.30 |
| 2/16 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW F 3U | $310,160.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 56kg | 1:44.60 | - | 14 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $321,310.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 54kg | 2:25.40 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Hanshin April 5 over 2000m defeating Do Advantage with 58.0kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign 8th of 10 at Kyoto on October 25 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Meiner Full Moon with 58.0kg at $9.50. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/04/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 18/18 | 21/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:12.70 | 3-4-18 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $42.10 |
| 11/18 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:33.30 | - | 16 |
| 3.6L | $22.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2025 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:47.60 | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $232,100.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:46.50 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $10.30 |
| 3/9 | 18/05/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:47.50 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Niigata May 24 over 1800m defeating Sheer Bliss with 58.0kg at $3.60. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Niigata on May 3 over 1800m, neck behind Mademoiselle Ask carrying 58.0kg at $6.90. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $197,500.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:47.80 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 03/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:47.30 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/14 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:01.40 | 2-2-6 | 15 |
| 3.1L | $12.50 |
| 3/12 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $7.60 |
| 5/16 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:46.10 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $50.30 |
| 4/14 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 57 day let-up. First-up scored a big 3.5 len win at this track February 22 over 1600m defeating Mageva Speed carrying 57.0kg at $2.10. Second run from a spell 6th of 15 at Nakayama in the G2 NEW ZEALAND TROPHY (NHK Mile Cup Trial) on April 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Reservation carrying 57.0kg at $3.70. Strong run in far tougher race last time. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 11/04/2026 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3 | $958,480.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:33.30 | - | 11 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 22/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:33.20 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:47.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Danon Mission carrying 58.0kg at $4.50. The run before that 5th of 15 at Nakayama on March 21 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Danon Gian with 57.0kg at $3.20. Close to a win and will hit the line hard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $277,220.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:45.10 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $4.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Chukyo March 22 over 2000m defeating Ho O Titan with 56.0kg at $2. First up last campaign 2nd of 12 at Nakayama on January 17 over 2200m, neck behind Cliffhanger carrying 55.0kg at $2.80. Won only try course and distance and excels fresh. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 22/03/2026 | 64 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 54kg | 2:00.80 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $12.80 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2025 | 329 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:04.60 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |