CHUKYO   21 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

OKAZAKI TOKUBETSU 1400m

Track:      

Holy Blossom should find the front with Meikei Burton and Taiki Vainqueur on her heels. HOLY BLOSSOM (5) is a handy type who resumes after a break of four months. At her last appearance she finished ninth over 1400m at Kyoto, beaten 1.75 lengths. Goes well fresh and unbeaten 2/2 course and distance. Go close. DANON KILAUEA (10) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 2.75 lengths into seventh over 1400m at Hanshin. Has a solid second up record. The engagement of Yuga Kawada is noteworthy. Meets some better types this time but a better run will not surprise. WORTH (3) returns after a spell of ten months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1200m at Nakayama. Sure to make his presence felt. MIXED BERRIES (4) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 2.75 lengths into seventh over 1400m at Tokyo. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.
1 x014x MITONO ORFE
KYOKO MAEKAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Royal Park
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Nakayama January 10 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Matenro Bravo carrying 57.0kg at $38. First up last campaign 16th of 18 at Kyoto November 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind G T Man carrying 56.0kg at $113.30. Has claims on best form.
1
KOSEI MIURA
YELLOW, RED BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 x0808 RATEL
KIYOSHI MUROI
6YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr.horse
Most recently 8th of 13 at Nakayama on February 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cosmo Anthology carrying 58.0kg at $513.40. The run before that ran last of 11 at Nakayama on January 5 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dantsu Fighter with 58.0kg at $177.50. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
2
JUNJI SHIMADA
YELLOW, BROWN DOUBLE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 x210x WORTH
YUKI UEHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoko Maeda
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 May 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Abu Qir Bay carrying 57.0kg at $10.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Nakayama March 29 over 1200m, a neck behind Caravaggisti carrying 57.0kg at $1.80. Resuming in easier grade. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
3
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 413x7 MIXED BERRIES
KEIZO ITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Piko Rose carrying 58.0kg at $10.80. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Nakayama December 22 2024 over 1200m defeating Silflay carrying 56.0kg at $4.10. Don't underestimate.
4
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 x129x HOLY BLOSSOM
TAKASHI SAITO
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 56.0KG
Hoshino Racing
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at Kyoto November 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Underscore carrying 55.0kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len this track August 24 over 1400m defeating Montalcino carrying 53.0kg at $1.90. Goes well fresh and unbeaten 2/2 course and distance. Goes close.
5
TAISEI DANNO
YELLOW, MEDIUM PURPLE FIVE STARS, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 4x44x PARTICULAR
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
6YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Shimokobe B.
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama December 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Metal Speed carrying 56.0kg at $9.40. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Fukushima November 24 over 1800m, a head behind Nolan Sunrise with 56.0kg at $12.10. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
6
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
6 4x44x PARTICULAR
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
6YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Shimokobe B.
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama December 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Metal Speed carrying 56.0kg at $9.40. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Fukushima November 24 over 1800m, a head behind Nolan Sunrise with 56.0kg at $12.10. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
6
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
7 0731x GAMMA G T P
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
SS Racing
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign by neck this track December 20 over 1400m defeating Santa Anita carrying 57.0kg at $5. First up last campaign 11th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt September 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tamamo Tea Cup with 56.0kg at $13.10. Has the ability to run well.
7
FUMA MATSUWAKA
LIME GREEN,YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON,HOT PINK SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 625x9 MEIKEI BURTON
K NAKATAKE
7YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Nagoya Keiba Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 16 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Piko Rose carrying 58.0kg at $33.50. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Sapporo on August 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lord My Life carrying 56.0kg at $31.50. Needs more time.
8
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
GREEN, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE TWO CHEVRONS, Orange cap
9 x0384 TAIKI VAINQUEUR
H NAKAO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 18 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Burgtor carrying 58.0kg at $8.20. Before that 8th of 12 at Kyoto on January 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind La La Maceration with 58.0kg at $6. Impossible to entertain.
9
RYOYA KOZAKI
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 x33x7 DANON KILAUEA
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 18 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Burgtor carrying 58.0kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Hanshin on December 14 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Neve Fresca with 58.0kg at $3. Solid run off a poor draw fresh. Fitter and sure to run well.
10
YUGA KAWADA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap