SAPPORO   26 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

AKKESHI TOKUBETSU 2000m

Track: STANDARD      

Expecting Cardioid to lead Chris Regina at just a moderate tempo. CHRIS REGINA (1) started a hot favourite last time but could only manage ninth, beaten 10 lengths, at Hakodate over 2000m. Reunites with Katsuma Sameshima who has a win when partnering. Gets chance to atone. DEL CIELO (8) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for second last start over 2000m at Hakodate, making it two minor placings in a row. Will need a good ride from Yuji Tannai off the awkward draw. Likely improver with strong prospects. DOLCE RETURN (9) again failed to feature last start, finishing eighth and beaten 8 lengths over 2000m at Hakodate. Settles back early but winds up late. One of the contenders. FLIEGER (7) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start, beaten 9 lengths over 2600m at Kokura at big odds. Solid contender in this line up.
1 10329 CHRIS REGINA
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG
Turf Sport Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran second last of 10 at Hakodate on July 11 over 2000m, 10 len behind Haru Frontier with 53.0kg at $2. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Hakodate on June 21 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Astoril carrying 53.0kg at $6.80. Most disappointing last time as a hot favourite but deserves another chance.
1
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK, HOT PINK CHECK, HOT PINK SLEEVES, White cap
2 8x665 PITYRODIA
KIYOSHI MUROI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Hakodate on June 28 over 1800m, 5 len behind Come Up Roses carrying 58.0kg at $60.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Niigata on May 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Spin The Blood carrying 58.0kg at $42.80. Genuine chance this time around.
2
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 08870 KISEKINO ANGEL
YASUO TAKEICHI
7YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Yoichi Kawashima
Last start 11th of 14 at Hakodate on July 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Nice Play Ask carrying 52.0kg at $164.20. The start before that got back early 7th of 9 at Hakodate on July 4 over 1800m, 3 len behind Win Verano carrying 56.0kg at $92.60. A top-three finish would surprise.
3
TATSUKI ENDO
HOT PINK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, Red cap
4 7007x DERMA JE T'AIME
H MATOBA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 18 at Nakayama January 12 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Capital Rich with 55.0kg at $412.20. On debut tenth of 18 at Tokyo April 26 2025 over 1800m, 11 len behind Elina Storm carrying 55.0kg at $315. Prefer to see how she returns.
4
HAYATO MATOBA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 9x924 KAISHIN PAGEANT
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Masateru Sakata
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Monbetsu on June 25 over 1700m, 6 len behind Will Rausu with 55kg at $19.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Monbetsu on May 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Trips carrying 55kg at $90.10. Hard to make a case on recent form.
5
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE AND YELLOW QUARTERS,WHITE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 79x98 CARDIOID
YOICHI KUROIWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yusuke Yamaguchi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Hakodate Dirt on June 20 over 1700m, 12 len behind Dinan carrying 58.0kg at $50.50. Second-up 8th of 11 at Hakodate Dirt on July 12 over 2400m, 40 len behind Shallow First with 57.0kg at $47.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
KO NAGAHAMA
BLUE, SILVER CROSSED SASHES, Green cap
7 x88x6 FLIEGER
Y YAHAGI
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 11 at Kokura on July 11 over 2600m, 9 len behind Curren Wrap Star with 55.0kg at $28.80. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Hanshin on December 13 over 2000m, 10 len behind Coronado Bridge with 56.0kg at $19.30. Improver with definite claims.
7
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 55x32 DEL CIELO
HISASHI SHIMIZU
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Asuka Shiraishi
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Kokura on June 27 over 2000m, long-neck behind Savoire Faire carrying 58.0kg at $90.70. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Hakodate on July 11 over 2000m, 2 len behind Haru Frontier carrying 58.0kg at $8.70. Racing well. Has strong claims.
8
YUJI TANNAI
HOT PINK, SILVER HALVES, SILVER DIAMOND BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
9 33248 DOLCE RETURN
KYOKO MAEKAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Three H Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Hakodate on July 11 over 2000m, 8 len behind Haru Frontier with 58.0kg at $7.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at Kyoto on May 10 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind At A Blast with 58.0kg at $3. Can turn things around.
9
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap