Tokyo Race 11 - The Saudi Arabia Royal Cup(G3)
FIGLIO SOLARE (5) is the one to beat off a debut win at this track and distance, where he was backed into very short odds-on territory and put the race away comfortably. The Christophe Lemaire and Tetsuya Kimura pairing adds further confidence to a profile already built around the right course-and-distance evidence. BELL WOOD DEEP (6) brings a similarly clean record, having won by two and a half lengths at this venue over 1600m from Neeskens, and that margin gives him genuine substance despite the four-month break. DEMIAN (2) also resumes unbeaten after winning at this track over 1400m, with the untried 1600m the main query rather than his raw ability. SATONO HAKUMAI (3) was dominant as a short odds-on favourite at Nakayama and keeps him in the winning mix if he adapts to the stronger test.
Jockey: Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Won on debut in a 2yo Newcomer over 1600m at Hanshin, coming from off the speed and lengthening well to beat Fly With You by a length and a half. The market let him go around at long odds, so the performance carried surprise value as well as merit. This is a much sharper G3 assignment, and while the distance is no issue, he must prove that debut level can hold up against stronger juveniles.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 26/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $27.90 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a four-month break following a stylish debut win at this venue, where he worked into the race smoothly and beat Desert Spirit by just over a length over 1400m. He was near the top of betting there, so the market respect was justified. The 1600m is still untried, but his track win and professional manner give him a strong platform fresh.
Last Starts 118 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:22.80 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 56kgs
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Made the perfect start at Nakayama, winning a 2yo Newcomer by just under two lengths after being sent out a short odds-on favourite. He controlled the race and extended comfortably, which is the right sort of juvenile profile. This G3 is a tougher measuring stick, but from barrier three and with Keita Tosaki staying aboard, he has genuine place appeal with upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing second at Sapporo, beaten half a length by Der Glanz over 1800m after letting down well as favourite. He had earlier won on debut at Hakodate from Stellar Top Gun, so the two-start record is solid. The new 1600m profile is the query, but race fitness and consistency keep him firmly in the minor-money conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 49 | OPEN 2 | $289,800.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:09.80 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Christophe Patrice Lemaire
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a five-month break with the strongest setup in the race, having won on debut at this track and distance as a heavily backed odds-on favourite. He travelled into that 2yo Newcomer smoothly and beat Winter Breeze by a length with more authority than the margin suggests. With Christophe Lemaire back aboard for the leading stable, he brings the right course-and-distance credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 125 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a four-month break having made an immediate impression at this venue, winning a 2yo Newcomer over 1600m by two and a half lengths from Neeskens. He was respected near the top of betting and justified that support with a clean, professional performance. The step into G3 company is the next test, but the track-and-trip win gives him a strong winning case.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after landing a 2yo Newcomer at Niigata by a nose, despite being unwanted in the market. That win showed tenacity, and he is already proven at the distance, but the narrow margin and surprise market profile leave him with plenty to prove in a G3. A half-brother to Nishino Agent adds background interest, though the race form must lift.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 02/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 6-3-1 | 13 |
| 0.1L | $39.90 |
Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a three-month break in consistent form, having run second at Fukushima before winning a 2yo Maiden at Niigata over 1400m as odds-on favourite. He let down well there and had something in reserve, but the 1600m is new and the jump from maiden grade to G3 black type is substantial. Others bring stronger exposed credentials for this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:21.70 | 3-3-1 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/16 | 19/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:10.50 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after a polished debut win at Niigata, where he was sent out odds-on and beat Eifer Marine by two lengths. He picked up strongly in the straight and justified the market confidence, while the family includes black-type 1600m form through Zippy Tune and Yuttitham. The G3 rise is real, but he has enough quality to be a credible place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 3-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 56kgs
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Broke through at Nakayama last start, knuckling down to win a 2yo Maiden by half a length after being near the top of an open market. That followed a debut second at Niigata when beaten two lengths by Zip Spark at huge odds. The consistency is a positive and he is third-up, but he has already been handled by one key rival and looks more an outside place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 10-9-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.20 |
| 2/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 10-10-2 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $157.10 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 56kgs
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Produced the biggest winning margin in the field last start, sweeping home to win a 2yo Maiden at Nakayama by seven lengths from Vento Rina. His debut third behind I'm On A Roll was also sound, though he was close enough and could not quicken that day. The wide barrier and rise from maiden grade into G3 company temper enthusiasm, but that last-start finish gives him each-way interest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-3-1 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/15 | 06/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.90 |