Tokyo 31 May 2026
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THE TOKYO YUSHUN (JAPANESE DERBY) 2400m Track: FIRM |
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Solid tempo set by Realize Sirius and Lovcen. The majority come through the Grade 1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) at Nakayama, where LOVCEN (17) shared the lead and lifted strongly to score over Realize Sirius. Drawn wide but looks an exciting colt suited by the extra ground. Won the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes when last time second-up and can add another feature win from the front again. REALIZE SIRIUS (11) shared the pace in the Guineas and just found Lovcen too strong late. Drawn much better this time though and will go forward and take beating with a repeat. GOING TO SKY (14) ran on hard to score this course and distance last time in the G2 TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho (Japanese Derby Trial). Can only be fitter and looks hard to hold out. PEINTRE NAIF (13) came from the back to finish midfield fresh in the Guineas. Fitter and extra trip a huge plus. CONGESTUS (6) is an unbeaten colt who got home hard to score fresh. This toughest test but untapped and looks an excellent winning chance.
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REICHSADLER
YUKI UEHARA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG G1 Racing Co. Ltd. Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Nakayama in the G2 Hochi Hai (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 8 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Basse Terre carrying 57.0kg at $2.70. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 18 at Nakayama in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) on April 19 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Lovcen with 57.0kg at $23.40. Eye-catching finish in the Guineas and bursting to win. Don't underestimate. |
1 DAISUKE SASAKI |
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MATENRO GALE
K NONAKA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Chiyono Terada Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 18 at Nakayama in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lovcen with 57.0kg at $10.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Hanshin LR March 21 over 2000m defeating Lord Filer carrying 57.0kg at $2.10. Prepared to overlook against this line-up. |
2 KAZUO YOKOYAMA |
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KENTON
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Toshio Fujinuma Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming won by a neck at Nakayama April 4 over 2200m defeating Pod Cross with 57.0kg at $56.40. Second-up 10th of 18 at this track in the G2 TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho (Japanese Derby Trial) on April 25 over 2400m, 12 len behind Going To Sky carrying 57.0kg at $162.50. Prefer to watch at this stage. |
3 YUJI TANNAI |
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ALTRAMUZ
K NONAKA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up won by 0.8 len at Hanshin G3 Mainichi Hai March 28 over 1800m defeating Lorbeerkranz with 57.0kg at $2.40. Second-up ran last of 18 at Nakayama in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) on April 19 over 2000m, 14 len behind Lovcen carrying 57.0kg at $50.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
4 TAKESHI YOKOYAMA |
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BASSE TERRE
TAKASHI SAITO 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Silk Racing Co. Ltd. Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Nakayama G2 Hochi Hai (2000 Guineas Trial) March 8 over 2000m defeating Reichsadler carrying 57.0kg at $6.30. Second-up eased back early on 11th of 18 at Nakayama in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lovcen carrying 57.0kg at $17. Promising colt with upside and far better draw this time. Could be overs. |
5 YUGA KAWADA |
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CONGESTUS
TOMOKAZU TAKANO 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Silk Racing Co. Ltd. Second-up today. Last run won by a neck at Kyoto G2 Kyoto Shimbun Hai May 9 over 2200m defeating Bereshit with 57.0kg at $13.70. At only start last preparation raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at Hanshin March 1 over 2000m defeating Dogwood carrying 57.0kg at $2. Unbeaten colt who got home hard to score fresh. This toughest test but untapped and looks an excellent winning chance. |
6 ATSUYA NISHIMURA |
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MEISHO HACHIKO
MITSUNORI MAKIURA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Promising type who saluted the over 2000m at this track last time out to make it two on the trot, scoring by half a length. Has upside but this a far tougher assignment. Likely to find this out of reach. |
7 MICHAEL DEE |
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SHONAN GULF
N SUGAI 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Tetsuhide Kunimoto Tackles a Group One after finishing ninth in the Kisaragi Sho (NHK Sho) at his latest appearance over 1800m at Kyoto, beaten 6 lengths by Zoroastro. Will need to do a bit more. |
8 S HAMANAKA |
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AUDACIA
T TEZUKA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Looking for Grade 1 success after taking out the Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) at his latest appearance over 1800m at Nakayama, scoring by a neck. Leading rider aboard and won fresh last time in. Don't underestimate. |
9 DAMIAN LANE |
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JUSTIN VISTA
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Masahiro Miki Lines up for the first time since finishing eighth in his first Group One appearance, beaten 4.5 lengths by Lovcen in the Hopeful Stakes over 2000m at Nakayama on December 27. Others rate better this time. |
10 RYUSEI SAKAI |
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REALIZE SIRIUS
T TEZUKA 3YO GREY COLT 57.0KG Yosuke Imafuku Ready to tackle another feature after finishing second in the Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) at his latest appearance over 2000m at Nakayama, beaten 0.8 lengths by Lovcen. Was on speed and just couldn't hold off Lovcen last time. Drawn a shade better and will go forward and take running down again. |
11 AKIHIDE TSUMURA |
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ASK EDINBURGH
YUICHI FUKUNAGA 3YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG Toshihiro Hirosaki Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. First-up 2nd of 16 at Nakayama in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, neck behind Audacia with 57.0kg at $4.90. Last start 4th of 18 at Nakayama in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) on April 19 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Lovcen carrying 57.0kg at $42.80. Boxed on well and just missed the frame in the Guineas. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
12 Y IWATA |
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PEINTRE NAIF
TETSUYA KIMURA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last run 14th of 18 at Nakayama in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) on April 19 over 2000m, 7 len behind Lovcen carrying 57.0kg at $18.80. At only start last preparation won by a head at this track G2 TOKYO SPORTS HAI NISAI STAKES November 24 over 1800m defeating Zoroastro with 56.0kg at $7.30. Came from the back to finish midfield fresh. Fitter and extra trip a huge plus. |
13 C P LEMAIRE |
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GOING TO SKY
YUKI UEHARA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Field Racing Having second run back today. Not raced for 36 days. Last outing ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track G2 TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho (Japanese Derby Trial) April 25 over 2400m defeating Tidal Lock with 57.0kg at $8.10. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at Kyoto in the G3 Kisaragi Sho (NHK Sho) on February 10 over 1800m, 2 len behind Zoroastro with 57.0kg at $4.20. Ran on hard to score this course and distance last time. Can only be fitter and looks hard to hold out. |
14 YUTAKA TAKE |
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FORTE ANGELO
YUKI UEHARA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Silk Racing Co. Ltd. Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 18 at Nakayama in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) on April 19 over 2000m, 3 len behind Lovcen with 57.0kg at $32.80. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on November 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Akkan carrying 56.0kg at $1.90. Charged home from the back in the Guieas and wasn't beaten far. Likely improver and could be over the odds. |
15 KIWAMU OGINO |
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GREEN ENERGY
YUKI UEHARA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Takafumi Suzue Second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Last start 7th of 18 at Nakayama in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) on April 19 over 2000m, 3 len behind Lovcen with 57.0kg at $4.50. At only start last preparation won by a neck at Nakayama G3 Keisei Hai January 18 over 2000m defeating Matenro Gale with 57.0kg at $4.30. Tricky draw but fitter again and worth consideration. |
16 K TOSAKI |
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LOVCEN
HARUKI SUGIYAMA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Forest Racing Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by 0.8 len at Nakayama G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) April 19 over 2000m defeating Realize Sirius carrying 57.0kg at $4. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Nakayama G1 Hopeful Stakes December 27 over 2000m defeating Forte Angelo carrying 56.0kg at $19.80. Exciting colt already a two-time Grade 1 winner. Has good speed and expected to cross and take running down again. |
17 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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M'S BEGIN
Y TOMOMICHI 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG M's Racing Having second run back today. Last start 7th of 16 at Kyoto in the G2 Kyoto Shimbun Hai on May 9 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Congestus with 57.0kg at $4.60. At only start last preparation 2nd of 9 at Kyoto in the G3 Kisaragi Sho (NHK Sho) on February 10 over 1800m, head behind Zoroastro with 57.0kg at $3.70. Unlikely to threaten. |
18 FRANCISCO GONCALVES |
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