Tokyo Race 10 - Saiko Tokubetsu
HELIOTROPE (7) First up and missed by a narrow margin first up last preparation here. Likely to be well placed early. Added confidence jockey with Yuga Kawada doing the steering. This field suits. COSMO STORM (3) First up today. Finished well when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at Chukyo. Shows very good closing speed. Among better hopes. FIREMAN (6) Right in contention last time at this track. Goes very close. RED BELLE DANSE (4) Faded to finish 12th last time at this venue. Among the chances.

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a disappointing return at this track, where he held a narrow lead before being swamped and finishing second last, beaten over 12 lengths. His previous run at Fukushima Dirt was better without ever looking a winning hope. With one placing from five starts around 1600m and a long run of outs, he has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 04/10/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-15 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $75.20 |
| 6/15 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 7-10-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $6.70 |
| 10/16 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:22.60 | - | 14 |
| 5.4L | $71.70 |
| 5/16 | 07/06/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $268,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:24.20 | 7-7-5 | 16 |
| 3.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/15 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $279,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Hatsuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 1-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:53.70 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $32.20 |

Jockey: Kazuma Harada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Well beaten at Kyoto last start, finishing second last over 2000m at big odds after settling a long way back and failing to improve. The run prior at Hanshin was similar, beaten over 11 lengths and unwanted in the market. He has placed at this distance before, but recent figures leave him with a major task at his first look at this track.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 03/10/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 17.6L | $274.10 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $270,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:59.80 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $289.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $269,290.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 58kg | 2:00.80 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $168.50 |
| 11/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 58kg | 2:00.20 | 5-12-11 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $199.30 |
| 12/12 | 05/07/2026 | 130 | ALLOW 3U | $272,270.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:47.40 | 11-11-12 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $175.40 |
| 13/13 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | B3 3U | $50,056.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 13-13-13 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $40.40 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing his previous campaign with consecutive seconds, the latest when beaten just over a length by Meisho Tamushiba at Chukyo Dirt as favourite. He was also beaten a nose at Kokura Dirt the run before, so the consistency is hard to miss. Placed twice from four attempts around 1600m, he resumes with a strong winning profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $271,330.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:24.10 | 12-11-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:44.70 | 9-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/16 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $267,860.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:45.00 | 6-4-3 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 4/16 | 07/06/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $268,040.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:23.40 | 9-9-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.40 |
| 8/16 | 14/02/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:37.30 | 11-12-8 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/16 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $299,150.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:22.80 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had little impact when resuming at this track, finishing 12th behind Zaafir after settling handy and offering no real challenge in the straight. That is a concern, although he had earlier run third at Fukushima Dirt when well found in an open market. His one win and one placing from five starts at this track and distance keep him in the minor-money discussion.
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 | 04/10/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Junji Shimada | 58kg | 1:36.50 | 7-7-12 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $30.10 |
| 3/15 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Junji Shimada | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/07/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $272,090.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Junji Shimada | 58kg | 1:43.40 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.60 |
| 1/15 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Junji Shimada | 58kg | 1:38.00 | 4-4-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/15 | 12/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Junji Shimada | 58kg | 1:46.60 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $6.30 |
| 8/16 | 21/02/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:37.20 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $57.10 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes into this third-up after an 11th at Nakayama Dirt over 1200m, where he was only fair through the line and beaten seven and a half lengths. His previous fourth at Niigata Dirt had more merit, making ground late from an awkward position. The rise to 1600m suits his record, and with the winning rider back he profiles as a genuine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 20/09/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $271,810.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:09.60 | 3-3-11 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $17.90 |
| 4/15 | 22/08/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $271,240.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:10.50 | 5-5-4 | 14 |
| 7.3L | $15.80 |
| 5/16 | 30/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:24.50 | 2-2-5 | 14 |
| 1.4L | $7.90 |
| 3/16 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:10.50 | - | 14 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/16 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:10.90 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:24.60 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a nose of Zaafir at this track last start, fighting on strongly after travelling behind the speed and confirming he is back on track. The run prior was a tough G3 Leopard Stakes assignment at Niigata Dirt, but this is a far more suitable setting. Already a winner at this track and distance and peaking third-up, he sets the benchmark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 04/10/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 2-2-2 | 16 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 11/12 | 09/08/2026 | 78 | G3 OPEN 3 | $632,250.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:51.20 | 6-11-11 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $26.20 |
| 1/14 | 23/05/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/16 | 14/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 16-14-6 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $13.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $210,790.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 4-10-6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $13.40 |
| 9/16 | 14/12/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 15-15-9 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break with a strong record for this assignment, having two wins and two placings from five starts at this track and distance. His final run before the spell was a fifth at Niigata Dirt, beaten just under five lengths, after a moderate finish. The overall profile is still solid enough to make him a realistic each-way player fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 02/08/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $271,240.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/16 | 07/06/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:36.30 | 9-8-7 | 16 |
| 5.2L | $4.90 |
| 2/14 | 02/05/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:36.70 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/16 | 14/02/2026 | 119 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:37.30 | 8-8-3 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/15 | 18/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:37.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/15 | 07/09/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:53.10 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 12th at Nakayama Dirt last start, beaten over 15 lengths at big odds after being unable to make headway. Her previous eighth at Sapporo Dirt was also plain, with the market showing little interest. She has a 1600m win on the record, but being unplaced in all eleven starts in the past 12 months is a serious hurdle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $201,550.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 15-14-12 | 9 |
| 15.4L | $185.10 |
| 8/14 | 06/09/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $271,150.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:44.00 | 14-11-8 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $150.10 |
| 13/13 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $272,630.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Y | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:48.40 | 7-12-13 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $317.40 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $265,940.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:44.30 | 7-4-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $138.20 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $266,640.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 52kg | 1:44.20 | 10-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $78.40 |
| 11/11 | 19/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $277,950.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 9-9-11 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $207.30 |

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after two fourths, most recently at Hakodate Dirt when beaten seven and a half lengths at big odds. He has won at this track and distance and the winning rider returns, but the broader recent record is thin, with no placings from ten starts in the past 12 months. Others bring stronger current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $272,990.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 58kg | 1:42.40 | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $78.20 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $272,090.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:43.40 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $198,690.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:35.70 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $96.10 |
| 7/16 | 24/05/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:36.60 | 10-8-7 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $134.60 |
| 9/16 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:52.30 | 6-8-9 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $53.80 |
| 4/13 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:53.70 | 11-11-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $57.20 |