Tokyo Race 9 - Jimba Tokubetsu
NOCTURNE (2) has the strongest overall profile, resuming with a win from her only start at this track and a reliable seven-start record that includes five top-three finishes. Her final run before the break was still sound when fourth as favourite at Fukushima, beaten just under two lengths, and Christophe Lemaire back aboard is a clear plus. NORARI KURARI (3) brings the best recent run after finishing second to King Glory at Nakayama, where he picked up well and was beaten only a length and a half. JUN TSUBAMEGAESHI (7) is very dependable, having run second at both Sapporo runs this campaign, and his track-and-distance record gives him a solid each-way base. IKLIL (8) resumes after two plain runs in 4yo+ ALLOW company, but his proven record around this distance and past success at this venue keep him in the mix for a placing if he returns in better order.

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at Nakayama, finishing ninth behind King Glory and beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. The run prior was a much better piece of form, winning at Fukushima over 2600m from Nori Maru, but she was unwanted in the market both times. Weight relief helps, yet she has to show that win was no one-off to threaten this field.
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 | 19/09/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $270,560.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 53kg | 2:32.50 | 12-11-9 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $27.70 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $198,030.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 53kg | 2:41.60 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $30.10 |
| 10/13 | 28/06/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 52kg | 2:38.60 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $10.10 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $194,230.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $59.40 |
| 13/16 | 21/03/2026 | 69 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $656,270.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 16-15-13 | 15 |
| 4.1L | $134.10 |
| 12/16 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $695,420.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $76.50 |

Jockey: Christophe Patrice Lemaire
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off with a strong profile for this assignment. She was fourth as favourite at Fukushima before the break, beaten just under two lengths by Satono Sotiras, and had earlier swept home to beat Riposante by two lengths in a 4yo+ ALLOW at this track. Her record with Christophe Lemaire is another positive, and her overall consistency makes her the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 90 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 | 11/07/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:37.40 | 9-9-4 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:33.80 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/18 | 27/12/2025 | 139 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 54kg | 2:14.70 | 14-11-2 | 14 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 9/14 | 10/08/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Y | K Tosaki | 53kg | 2:03.10 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2025 | 98 | LR OPEN F 3 | $408,780.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Opened this campaign with a strong second at Nakayama, beaten a length and a half by King Glory after picking up impressively late. He had been seventh in a 4yo+ ALLOW at this venue before the break, but that was only just over three lengths from Satono Patriot. His 2400m record is reliable and he profiles as the main danger if he repeats that fresh effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 19/09/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $270,560.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 2:32.50 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |
| 7/14 | 31/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $267,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:24.10 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:22.90 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:27.50 | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/14 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:26.60 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 18/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 2:26.60 | 5-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been badly out of form, most recently finishing eighth at Nakayama Dirt and beaten out of sight after making no ground from well back. His Chukyo run prior was also moderate, dropping out after being close enough in the run and starting at long odds. The setup brings a few positives, including the rider returning, but recent evidence keeps him to a rough minor hope.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $270,650.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 54kg | 2:31.10 | 12-9-8 | 6 |
| 44.4L | $40.90 |
| 13/15 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $271,510.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 2:12.00 | 8-6-13 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $110.60 |
| 6/12 | 15/08/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $270,800.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 2:09.30 | 12-7-6 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $130.30 |
| 6/14 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $267,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 2:24.10 | 14-2-6 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $249.90 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $268,030.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 2:22.20 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $36.50 |
| 7/13 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $278,220.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 2:37.60 | 9-2-7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing 11th at Sapporo, beaten over 18 lengths by Danon History when he had too much to do and never looked likely. His previous fifth at Sapporo was better, but still only fair at long odds. He gets some weight relief and is third-up, though his unplaced record this season leaves him with a sizeable task.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $270,800.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:39.00 | 10-12-11 | 8 |
| 18.4L | $99.90 |
| 5/11 | 25/07/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $272,000.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:41.00 | 6-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $22.90 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 2:22.90 | 4-3-7 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $84.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/04/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $276,850.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 2:34.10 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $27.60 |
| 9/16 | 18/01/2026 | 413 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 11-2-9 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $84.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/12/2024 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $216,770.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 2:30.20 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing eighth at Niigata, beaten over 11 lengths by Lord Filer when just off the pace and unable to raise a serious challenge. He was more competitive two runs back at Fukushima, beaten just over three lengths, and he does own a win at this distance. Even so, two unplaced runs at this track and plain recent finishing efforts temper confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $270,800.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:09.30 | 11-2-8 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $28.60 |
| 6/15 | 11/07/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:37.40 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $5.80 |
| 1/14 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $196,000.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:26.50 | 10-2-1 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 2/13 | 26/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:37.90 | 8-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:33.80 | 5-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.60 |
| 6/11 | 01/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $205,230.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:36.50 | 11-3-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up in honest form, having run second at Sapporo at his past two starts. The latest margin behind Danon History was eight lengths, but the run prior was stronger when beaten only a length by Bond Loa after finishing off well. His record at this track and distance is a genuine asset, so he looks a dependable place chance again.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $270,800.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 2:39.00 | 6-4-2 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $9.30 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $272,000.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 2:41.00 | 7-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/11 | 05/07/2026 | 223 | ALLOW 3U | $272,000.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:40.10 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $17.30 |
| 3/12 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 2:23.30 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $294,640.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 2:24.80 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $307,680.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:13.20 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with two plain eighths in 4yo+ ALLOW grade, the latest at this venue when he led narrowly before being swamped and beaten over 11 lengths. Those runs were disappointing for a horse respected in betting, but his record around 2400m is far better than that. If he returns closer to his best, he can be competitive for a minor prize.
Last Starts 160 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 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:22.90 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.10 |
| 8/8 | 05/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $276,850.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:34.10 | 2-4-8 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 82 | ALLOW 4U | $281,330.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:24.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a better fifth at Niigata in a 3yo+ Maiden Steeplechase, beaten just under three lengths by Bijou Brillante as a well-supported favourite. He had also been favourite when sixth on soft ground the run prior. The drop back to this race and lighter weight help, but one placing from six tries at this track and distance makes him a place-at-best proposition.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:05.00 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.50 |
| 6/14 | 26/07/2026 | 63 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Soft | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:07.20 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:11.50 | 8-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/14 | 02/05/2026 | 55 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:12.70 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $13.40 |
| 9/14 | 08/03/2026 | 43 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:18.80 | 9-10-9 | 12 |
| 17.6L | $22.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/01/2026 | 237 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:14.40 | 9-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $16.10 |