Tokyo   12 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

TAKANOSUYAMA TOKUBETSU 1600m

Track: FIRM      

Strong tempo, primarily from Metal Speed and Sand Of Eter. KING NO JO (3) is a promising galloper who got the prize at his only run last prep four-and-a-half months ago over 1600m at this track. Unbeaten here and both wins have been while fresh. Christophe Lemaire who has two wins when partnering stays on. Expecting a bold showing. MATENRO BAROWS (12) was well held in the TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho (Japanese Derby Trial) won by Energico over 2400m at this track at his last appearance five-and-a-half months ago. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope. STRAIGHT TALKER (16) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep back on June 15 when second, beaten a neck. Should park just off the speed. One of the main contenders. DAWN CHORUS (6) returns after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate her win at Niigata to kick off the last campaign.Super consistent and does go well fresh.
1 1x16x SAND OF ETER
MASAYOSHI EBINA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Le Grand Vent with 55.0kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by head Tokyo Dirt May 31 over 1600m slow track defeating Cisalpino carrying 56.0kg at $61.40. Marginal chance.
1
Y SHIBATA
LIME GREEN,SLEEVES,PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 x7x22 GIFTED
RYO TAKEI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Tanigawa B.
Third-up today. Resumes off a 50 day letup. First-up 2nd of 15 at this track on June 22 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Meiner Forza with 51.0kg at $47.30. Last start 2nd of 12 at Niigata on August 23 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Blueberry Fizz with 51.0kg at $4.50. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
2
SEINA IMAMURA
GREEN,RED BAND,ARM BAND
3 x8x1x KING NO JO
HIROYASU TANAKA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
TN Racing
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track June 8 over 1600m defeating Meiner Forza carrying 55.0kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Hanshin in the G3 Mainichi Hai on March 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fandom carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Unbeaten here and both wins have been while fresh. Go close.
3
C P LEMAIRE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
4 7x093 ROSELLE
NARU OWADA
5YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Junichi Tanaka
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Nakayama on September 21 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Hishi Aman with 58.0kg at $55. The run before that 9th of 13 at Niigata on August 30 over 1800m, 7 len behind Ask Sexy More with 54.0kg at $108.20. A top-three finish would surprise.
4
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIGHT PINK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS
5 5x1x7 BEST OF YOU
T KUBOTA
4YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 50 days. Last run 7th of 17 at Niigata on August 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lateral Thinking carrying 58.0kg at $52.70. At only start last preparation won by a neck at Niigata May 4 over 1400m defeating Distant Sky with 56.0kg at $4.80. Needs more time.
5
TAKUYA KOWATA
BLACK
6 1x12x DAWN CHORUS
K HAGIWARA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at this track May 31 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Win Iolite with 56.0kg at $6.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Niigata May 3 over 1600m defeating Oliebollen carrying 56.0kg at $2.50. Super consistent and does go well fresh. Expect a bold showing.
6
K TOSAKI
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,ARM BAND
7 x0x10 AI SANSAN
SHOZO SASAKI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Koji Oka
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.8 len at Chukyo August 9 over 1600m defeating Edel Weg carrying 50.0kg at $5.50. Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 17 at Hanshin in the G2 Rose Stakes (Shuka Sho Trial) on September 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Kamunyak with 55.0kg at $91.10. Genuine chance this time around.
7
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
WHITE , RED CROSSED SASHES , WHITE SLEEVES , RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
8 11x0x COMME UNE PLUME
Y SHIKATO
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 11th of 16 at Niigata on August 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ever Happiness carrying 53.0kg at $5. First up last campaign 2nd of 12 at this track on October 26 over 1600m, neck behind Pearly Luster with 55.0kg at $8.60. Capable of a big run.
8
KO NAGAHAMA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
9 25842 METAL SPEED
M SAITO
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Nakayama on September 21 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Hishi Aman carrying 58.0kg at $6.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at Niigata on July 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Caught Alliciant carrying 56.0kg at $28.20. Out of his depth.
9
YUJI TANNAI
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS
10 62531 EMPEROR'S SWORD
N TAKAGI
3YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Nakayama September 14 over 1600m defeating Lake Crescent with 56.0kg at $2.90. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Niigata on August 23 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Classified with 55.0kg at $4.20. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
10
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
11 7042x STELLA BARCELONA
M KIKUKAWA
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Sapporo August 10 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Fortem with 56.0kg at $37.10. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Nakayama December 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Maruchan with 56.0kg at $23.10. Marginal chance.
11
HAYATO YOSHIDA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
12 1140x MATENRO BAROWS
M KON
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Chiyono Terada
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 13 at this track in the G2 TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho (Japanese Derby Trial) April 26 over 2400m, 9 len behind Energico with 57.0kg at $9.70. On debut won by 0.8 len this track February 1 over 1600m defeating Saison De Feuilles carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Promising type who graduated to stakes class in first campaign. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
12
N YOKOYAMA
WHITE, HOT PINK FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK STARS
13 55x7x MANWOL
K TAKE
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
OUMA Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 16 at Niigata on August 9 over 1800m, 4 len behind Ever Happiness carrying 56.0kg at $28.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at Nakayama on April 5 over 1600m, 11 len behind Sam Hunter with 56.0kg at $6.70. Others have firmer winning claims.
13
Y YOSHIDA
BLACK, BROWN FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, BROWN STARS
14 16x72 NEVE FRESCA
KOICHI ISHIZAKA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 9 len behind Reina De Arcilla carrying 53.0kg at $5. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Nakayama on September 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Cadency Mark with 54.0kg at $19.30. Capable of a strong showing.
14
KIWAMU OGINO
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
15 54x5x MEANT TO BE
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Mikio Tsukamoto
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5th of 16 at Niigata on August 9 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Ever Happiness carrying 53.0kg at $7.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at this track October 20 over 1400m defeating Chigiri with 55.0kg at $5.50. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
15
MASAMI MATSUOKA
LIGHT BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
16 16x2x STRAIGHT TALKER
T IWATO
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1600m, neck behind Gutenberg with 55.0kg at $4.70. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Nakayama January 6 over 1600m defeating Bellagio World with 57.0kg at $5.30. Tricky gate but has the ability. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
16
TAKUYA ONO
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND