Tokyo Race 9 - The Tokyo High-Jump(J . G2)
JUNE VELOCITY (9) Good performance to run into 2nd last start at Hanshin and strong form at this distance. Will be positive in the run early. Serious player. SAID (2) First up from a 52 week spell. Came in 3rd last start at this venue and gets a favourable alley. Good prospects. ECORO DUEL (6) Resumes after a 26 week spell. Gave them a lesson when winning by a distance last start at Nakayama but down in trip. Respect in this event. CANNELLE (1) Pulled away to win by a margin of 3L last start at Chukyo and has drawn to do little work. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race.

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up in winning form, having made all to score by three lengths over 3330m at Chukyo as favourite. That followed a four-length Mdn Steeplechase win at Niigata on soft ground, so the current campaign has real momentum. The new 3110m test is the main query, but his record with Tomoyasu Sakaguchi and race fitness keep him right in the winning mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/08/2026 | 27 | STPLE 3U | $240,880.00 | Chukyo | 3330m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 58kg | 3:36.50 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/14 | 26/07/2026 | 64 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Soft | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:07.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/13 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:11.40 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 03/05/2026 | 70 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:09.00 | 9-5-2 | 11 |
| 30.0L | $12.00 |
| 15/16 | 22/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 2:11.90 | 14-15-15 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $248.10 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | H Uchida | 58kg | 2:30.50 | 10-11-9 | 11 |
| 12.2L | $204.90 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with strong placed form around this level, last seen finishing third in a G2 at this track when beaten just over a length by June Velocity. He had earlier run second in a G3 at Niigata, beaten a length by Impress, and has three placings from five tries around 3110m. The long absence tempers the winning case, but his record with Kayata Komaki gives him sound place appeal.
Last Starts 363 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 64 | G2 STPLE 3U | $855,010.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:26.80 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/14 | 16/08/2025 | 63 | G3 STPLE 3U | $597,740.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:30.50 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/12 | 14/06/2025 | 119 | G3 STPLE 3U | $622,100.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:25.20 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/14 | 15/02/2025 | 35 | G3 STPLE 4U | $600,350.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:44.70 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/01/2025 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $344,900.00 | Chukyo | 3300m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:37.20 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2024 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $315,290.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:32.10 | 2-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a tailed-off second-last at Niigata, where he conceded a huge start and never got involved at big odds. His previous fourth at Niigata was still beaten over 12 lengths, and he is unplaced in six starts this season. First look around 3110m adds another unknown, so sharp improvement is required.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | STPLE 3U | $511,050.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:29.30 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 40.9L | $79.30 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:01.80 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $49.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 2:56.60 | 6-8-4 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $88.50 |
| 13/15 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $197,410.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 2-2-13 | 13 |
| 12.4L | $236.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:10.90 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $116.30 |
| 0/12 | 28/02/2026 | 98 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:17.30 | - | 1 |
| 99.0L | $112.90 |

Jockey: Yuta Onodera
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was asked to close from well back first-up at Hanshin and did make late ground, but the end result was fifth, beaten over 15 lengths as a short odds-on favourite. Last campaign's fourth behind Ecoro Duel at Nakayama was also a long-margin defeat, though he is proven at this distance and has a solid overall winning record. Capable of better second-up, but the latest market miss is hard to ignore.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/09/2026 | 154 | STPLE 3U | $511,640.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:27.40 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | STPLE 4U | $1,227,480.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 63kg | 4:49.00 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 42.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | STPLE 4U | $302,900.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 59kg | 3:29.80 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 28/02/2026 | 77 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yuta Onodera | 60kg | 3:14.50 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.20 |
| 15/18 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $810,560.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 54kg | 1:57.60 | 1-2-15 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $114.40 |
| 16/18 | 29/11/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3U | $517,460.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:31.90 | - | 14 |
| 8.0L | $121.70 |

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with clear form to turn around after finishing seventh at Hanshin, well held behind Ho O Purosangue at long odds. His earlier sixth at Nakayama was closer, beaten just over three lengths, but he has gone unplaced in six previous starts around 3110m. With the distance query and recent profile both against him, he looks up against stronger chances.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 82 | STPLE 4U | $302,900.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | Sho Ueno | 59kg | 3:29.80 | 8-10-7 | 10 |
| 25.9L | $75.40 |
| 6/9 | 05/01/2026 | 78 | STPLE 4U | $320,150.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Sho Ueno | 59kg | 3:35.70 | 2-5-6 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $45.60 |
| 6/10 | 19/10/2025 | 127 | G2 STPLE 3U | $855,010.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:26.80 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $77.80 |
| 7/12 | 14/06/2025 | 21 | G3 STPLE 3U | $622,100.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Y Eda | 60kg | 3:25.20 | 4-3-7 | 9 |
| 16.9L | $271.10 |
| 8/14 | 24/05/2025 | 132 | STPLE 4U | $296,570.00 | Niigata | 3290m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:40.80 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $118.10 |
| 15/18 | 12/01/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 2:13.20 | 4-8-15 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $187.00 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell as the benchmark runner, having won by a long way over 4260m at Nakayama as an odds-on favourite, beating Dinasta. The run prior was a nose second to Dinasta in a G2 at Hanshin after leading and only being caught late. He is proven at this track, has placed around 3110m, and his six wins with Taro Kusano make him the horse they all have to beat.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $1,227,480.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | Taro Kusano | 63kg | 4:49.00 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | 77 | G2 STPLE 4U | $773,250.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | Good | Taro Kusano | 62kg | 4:30.70 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 69 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,318,210.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | Taro Kusano | 63kg | 4:46.80 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/10/2025 | 183 | G2 STPLE 3U | $855,010.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Taro Kusano | 62kg | 3:26.80 | 8-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 19/04/2025 | 35 | G1 STPLE 4U | $1,438,600.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | Taro Kusano | 63kg | 4:50.50 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2025 | 84 | G2 STPLE 4U | $915,300.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 4:31.70 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Yusuke Igarashi
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fifth in the G1 Nakayama Grand Jump, where he was well beaten by Ecoro Duel despite being sent out favourite. He had failed to finish in another G1 at Nakayama the run before, so there is risk in the profile despite a strong record at around 3110m. His best would be competitive, but this asks plenty after more than a year away.
Last Starts 546 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/04/2025 | 119 | G1 STPLE 4U | $1,438,600.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | S Ishigami | 63kg | 4:50.50 | 9-3-5 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $3.40 |
| 0/9 | 21/12/2024 | 48 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,293,090.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | S Ishigami | 63kg | 4:40.40 | - | 1 |
| 99.0L | $2.70 |
| 12/14 | 03/11/2024 | 204 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | S Ishigami | 58kg | 2:44.10 | 13-14-12 | 13 |
| 15.1L | $4.20 |
| 6/12 | 13/04/2024 | 35 | G1 STPLE 4U | $1,279,160.00 | Nakayama | 4250m | Good | S Ishigami | 63kg | 4:47.20 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 09/03/2024 | 77 | G2 STPLE 4U | $795,830.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | Good | S Ishigami | 62kg | 4:23.90 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 23/12/2023 | 69 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,291,050.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | S Ishigami | 63kg | 4:37.90 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a six-week freshening following a last-place finish at Nakayama, where he was well held at long odds and never looked likely. His previous seventh in a G2 at Hanshin was also plain, beaten over 13 lengths after conceding a huge start. Unplaced in four runs over the past 12 months, he has to produce a much sharper finish to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 175 | STPLE 3U | $240,880.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:37.30 | 2-3-8 | 5 |
| 23.0L | $33.60 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 42 | G2 STPLE 4U | $773,250.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 4:30.70 | 5-3-7 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $99.10 |
| 9/12 | 31/01/2026 | 104 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:09.60 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $52.90 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | 8 | G2 STPLE 3U | $855,010.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:26.80 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $55.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/10/2025 | 83 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $25.00 |
| 1/14 | 20/07/2025 | 148 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:06.40 | 2-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran another honest race first-up at Hanshin, finishing second to Okini and beaten three and a half lengths after working home evenly. The same margin separated him from Suzuka Harbin at this track the start prior, when he was a prohibitive odds-on favourite. His five wins and one placing from seven starts at this track and distance are a major asset, though he has been costly of late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 19/09/2026 | 98 | STPLE 3U | $511,640.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:27.40 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 119 | STPLE 3U | $503,590.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:22.30 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/13 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | G3 STPLE 4U | $534,950.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:49.80 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 69 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,318,210.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | J Takada | 63kg | 4:46.80 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | G2 STPLE 3U | $855,010.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:26.80 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2025 | 98 | G3 STPLE 3U | $597,880.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:29.60 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |