Race Overview
 
Tokyo   14 June 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:10 Maiden Race 1600m
SANTA ANITA (9) has not been far away lately, most recently finishing fourth over 1400m at Tokyo. The longer journey should suit so expecting her to be in the finish. QUEEN'S ECLAIR (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1800m at Niigata Dirt after being in the firing line all the way. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. LOFTY STORY (3) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1600m at this track. Expecting more this time in work. HURRY FLAG (2) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Tetsuya Kimura. By Maurice from Hurricane Flag. A good gate is sure to assist. Top-three chance.
2 10:40 Maiden Race 2400m
EFFULGENCE (1) finished third last time out over 2400m at this track, making it three career minor placings. Has a sound record here with two top-three finishes from three starts. Looks ready for that breakthrough win. OBIDOS (10) found the line strongly last time out when second over 2400m at this track at his third run back. Starting to put it all together now and is expected to be in the finish. CLARET (3) was beaten just a head last start and landed his first top-three finish in the process over today's course and distance. Looks close to a win and is among the main chances. MEINER FISCHIO (6) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time over 2200m at Niigata. Hard to leave out.
3 11:10 Maiden Race 1400m
KITANO LIVELY (10) is going well with four minor placings from five starts this prep. Finished 1.75 lengths from the winner in second last start over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ALTE BOY (11) has raced twice. Was third on debut then clocked-in 6 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1600m at this track. Expected to prove tough to beat. TAKKA VALIANT (12) finished 9 lengths away in eighth last time out over 1200m at Niigata Dirt five weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the main contenders. TRUST PYRO (6) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 2 lengths into seventh. Likely improver.
4 11:45 THE TOKYO JUMP STAKES(J . G3) 3110m
JUNE VELOCITY (7) is looking to improve on a last-start fourth in the G1 Nakayama Grand Jump steeplechase (4260m) on April 19 when well in commission. Three starts for three wins in G3 races. The testing material back to this level. SAID (4) returns from a 119-day spell. Kicked off the last prep impressively, landing the cash in a steeplechase at Chukyo over 3300m. Genuine jumper with four wins to his name from 13 starts. Presents a serious threat. HOKKO MEVIUS (1) returns from a 322-day spell. Concluded the last prep with a win in a G3 steeplechase (3250m) at Niigata, scoring by half a length. Expect a bright start to his prep. ROSCOFF (5) is resuming from a lengthy break. Raced just the once last campaign, scoring in a G3 steeplechase (3300m) at Chukyo. One of the major hopes in the race.
5 12:35 Newcomer Race 1600m
DREAM CORE (3) is a two-year-old filly by Kizuna out of Normcore stepping out on debut for the Hagiwara stable. Drawn nicely which is a big tick. Should measure up. Keep a close eye on betting. ROUGE CARDEA (11) is a two-year-old filly facing the starter for the first time. Out of Group 3 winner Red Anemos. Should make a bright start to her career. SIX RINGS (1) is on debut. By Epiphaneia and comes from the Mitsumasa Nakauchida stable. Expected to feature. OLAVINLINNA (8) is a nicely bred two-year-old filly on debut. By Silver State from Saimaa who has produced some fine gallopers, including Gr3 winner Sunrise Zipangu. Promising type who looks set to play a big role.
6 01:05 Newcomer Race 1400m
SAINT ANTOINE (9) is on debut for the Shikato stable. Two-year-old filly by Drefong from Sentir. Bold showing expected, with a betting watch advised. HAMMING DIST (7) is a two-year-old filly by Mr Melody out of Humming Days stepping out on debut for the Takayuki Kato stable. Looks set to run well. Betting holds the key. KRJEPKIJ (6) is on debut. By Mikki Isle and hails from the Maki stable. Respect any positive move in betting. ENVY ME (5) is on debut. By Munnings and hails from the Hideyuki Mori stable. Top-three chance.
7 01:35 Maiden Race 1600m
FAIR GO (9) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at this track over 1600m, beaten 0.8 lengths. Should be at his peak now after three runs back from a break. Big chance to score. VISIBLE LIGHT (16) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track over 1600m last time, finishing fifth and beaten 12 lengths. Strips fitter and can make amends. DUPUY DE LOME (12) finished third, beaten 4 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track. Back in better order and should run another bold race. BLANK SHEET (5) is a three-year-old colt at the races for the first time. From a very strong family, being by Discreet Cat from New Chapter. Promising type who is ready to run boldly.
8 02:05 Allowance Race 1400m
BONNE SOIREE (17) was safely held last time when 12th over 1600m in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) at Hanshin. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Faces a massive drop in class today and looks the testing material. FLOW AND RHYME (10) registered his first win when resuming last start over 1400m at this track, getting home by half a length. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Can go right on with the job now. KING'S BREATH (4) is a promising type who finished in the placings over 1400m at this track at his last appearance on June 1 2024 which was the only run of that campaign. Should be involved in the finish. LOVE SQUALL (5) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 1.2 lengths. Best figures measure up. Set to run well again.
9 02:35 HINO TOKUBETSU 2100m
TAISEI ADDICT (1) was well in commission last start over 2100m at this track when fourth, beaten 4 lengths, after coming from a long way back on the corner. Has a decent record at this trip with four minor placings from six tries and is a key runner. RED LIBERTA (14) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Has a solid record at the second run in. Sure to run well again. RAIJIMMARU (9) is back from a break of ten weeks. Closed last campaign with a narrow defeat over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Definite top-three chance. NOT ENOUGH (10) resumed with an eye-catching third last start over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt. Can improve with that run under the belt.
10 03:10 GESHI STAKES 1600m
VENDOME (2) was safely held when sixth last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. JASPER ROBUSTO (7) returns from a break of ten months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1800m at Niigata Dirt. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. NIGHT AQUARIUM (6) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1600m. Has a decent record at this trip with three minor placings from four tries and should be involved in the finish. BATTLE HARDEN (9) has not appeared since he finished eighth over 1600m at Tokyo on February 16. Worth plenty of thought.
11 03:45 JUNE STAKES 1800m
DANON AYERS ROCK (5) was safely held when resuming from a spell behind Seiun Hades in the G3 Epsom Cup at this track over 1800m, beaten 5 lengths into sixth. Can play a big role in this company. TOSEN RYO (9) worked home well to grab third at long odds at his latest appearance in the G3 Epsom Cup at this track over 1800m. Good signs last time and worth consideration. CRUZEIRO DO SUL (6) finished fourth when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at this track. Has a solid record here with two wins and a placing from six tries. Big run is likely. GRAND CULLINAN (1) opened this prep last start with a fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 2000m at Niigata. Goes much better second-up so he is right in contention.
12 04:30 Allowance Race 1400m
PARAPSYCHOLOGY (12) has not been sighted since she scored over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt on March 22. Made nice progress through that maiden campaign. Well placed and should be tough to beat. MORNING MAGIC (16) recorded her first win last start over 1400m at this track, getting home by 3 lengths. Re-unites with Kosei Miura who was on board last start. Looms as one of the hardest to beat again. ROUGE NOURISH (14) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was in contention on the corner before being beaten 6 lengths into fifth over 1600m at this track. Strips fitter and can go on to take this out. ATRIUM CHAPEL (2) returned from a spell seven weeks ago when she was beaten 2.75 lengths into fifth over 1400m at this track. Strips fitter and can play a big role.