CHUKYO DIRT 26 Jul 2026
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THE TOKAI STAKES 1400m Track: FIRM |
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Genuine pace with Matenro Command finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. DON IN THE MOOD (5) resuming after back-to-back wins at the end of last campaign at Tokyo Dirt. Kiwamu Ogino has been the pilot at his last two wins. Was stakes winner fresh and has won this level. Bold showing expected. DRAGON TAYLOR (13) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Closed off last prep in great form including a dominant win over 1400m at this track at his most recent appearance. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. Will give a great sight. DANON FIGO (7) is a talented galloper who finished second in an easier race over 1400m at Kochi at his last appearance four months ago. Has a strong first-up record including a win and one minor placings. Tackles tougher company but can figure in the finish. BERGERONNETTE (8) scored last start at Hanshin Dirt to make it three wins and two placings from five starts this campaign. Takes on a better field this time but cannot be underestimated.
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NOBLE ROGER
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA 5YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Don In The Mood carrying 59.0kg at $11.20. Second-up 5th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bergeronnette with 59.0kg at $15.30. Fully tested under these conditions. |
1 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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JUN WINDOM
TAMIO HAMADA 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG JK Racing Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Anzu Ame with 55.0kg at $81.30. The race before that won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt April 25 over 1200m defeating Don Amitie with 55.0kg at $105.70. Has a nice gate but this will test. |
2 YUSAKU KOKUBUN |
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HAPPY MAN
RYO TERASHIMA 4YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Shigehisa Tanabe Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the LR RITTO STAKES May 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tagano Mist with 58.5kg at $8.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Kyoto Dirt November 30 over 1400m defeating Bidaaya with 57.0kg at $35.90. May need the run. |
3 H MIYUKI |
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MONDE PLUME
TAKASHI MIZUNO 6YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Yukihiro Ochiai Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in LR on April 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Namura Frank carrying 58.0kg at $6.60. Second run from a spell ran second last of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bergeronnette with 58.0kg at $40.90. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form. |
4 MIYABI MUTO |
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DON IN THE MOOD
TEIICHI KONNO 4YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Koichi Yamada Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation to post a big 7 len win. Tokyo Dirt May 23 over 1400m defeating Peisha Cape carrying 59.0kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Tokyo Dirt LR April 26 over 1600m defeating T O Password carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Unbeaten last time in including a stakes win fresh. Expected to go close. |
5 KIWAMU OGINO |
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KEIAI DORIE
KYOKO MAEKAWA 9YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd. Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Anzu Ame with 58.5kg at $50.50. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dragon Welds with 58.5kg at $114.90. Unlikely to threaten. |
6 TAKASHI FUJIKAKE |
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DANON FIGO
Y TOMOMICHI 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Danox Co. Ltd. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Kochi March 24 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Matenro Command carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Hanshin Dirt September 21 over 1400m defeating Cosmo Storm carrying 56.0kg at $3.20. Placed this grade three back. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. |
7 YUGA KAWADA |
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BERGERONNETTE
R OKUBO 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Shinji Maeda Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Hanshin Dirt June 20 over 1400m defeating Accha Ghora carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the LR RITTO STAKES on May 17 over 1400m, neck behind Tagano Mist with 56.0kg at $4.70. Big chance to go back-to-back. |
8 M DEMURO |
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IN YOUR PALACE
N SUGAI 5YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Kobayashi Eiichi Holdings LLC. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the LR RITTO STAKES May 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Tagano Mist carrying 58.5kg at $5.40. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the G3 Negishi Stakes February 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lord Fons with 57.0kg at $3.90. Likely to be up for this. |
9 TAKESHI YOKOYAMA |
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TRILLION BOY
RYO TAKEI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mika Takeda Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the LR RITTO STAKES May 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tagano Mist carrying 54.0kg at $98.30. When resuming last campaign tenth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt in the LR March 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Justin Earth carrying 57.0kg at $36.20. Win would surprise. |
10 YUJI NAKAI |
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MEISHO HACHIRO
YUICHI FUKUNAGA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Third-up today. Comes off a 56 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on April 25 over 1400m, nose behind Peisha Cape carrying 58.0kg at $2.30. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Tokyo Dirt May 31 over 1600m defeating Sum Shine carrying 58.0kg at $2.90. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
11 TAISEI DANNO |
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BATTLE CRY
N TAKAGI 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG G Riviere·Racing Co. Ltd. Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt in the LR April 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Don In The Mood carrying 58.5kg at $17.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 1 over 1600m, 13 len behind J Palms carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. Needs more time. |
12 YUSUKE HARA |
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DRAGON TAYLOR
H FUJIWARA 4YO GREY HORSE 57.0KG Yoshiro Kubota Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 2 len this track March 21 over 1400m defeating Lucifer carrying 56.0kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track December 14 over 1200m defeating Sylph's Mischief carrying 54.0kg at $2.60. Has won 4/6 and goes well fresh. Toughest test but has upside. |
13 RYUSEI SAKAI |
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MATENRO COMMAND
KODAI HASEGAWA 4YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Chiyono Terada Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Kochi March 24 over 1400m defeating Danon Figo carrying 57kg at $7.60. Previously first up; second of 8 at Monbetsu August 14 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Yamanin Cerchi with 57kg at $2. Look for a bold run. |
14 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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