Chukyo Race 10 - Ichinomiya Tokubetsu
Looks a nice race for the talented colt DANON JOKER (7) who has won his last two. Extra trip looks a plus and expected to go close fresh. The danger could well be LAYERED RED (6) who was safely held in the Grade 1 St Leger last time. Big class drop and freshened for this. Gets chance to stone. BARNABAS (5) was a determined winner fresh and fitter again. Extra trip a plus and sure to run well. HORTUS PALATIUM (4) has a great fresh-up record. Should run well.

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 49 days. Resuming 10th of 13 at Nakayama on September 28 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shonan Someday carrying 58.0kg at $130.10. Last start 10th of 16 at Niigata on October 26 over 2000m, 8 len behind Meiner Ocean carrying 58.0kg at $48.10. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $298,950.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 2:00.40 | - | 13 |
| 8.6L | $48.10 |
| 10/13 | 28/09/2025 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $311,060.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:58.80 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $130.10 |
| 1/15 | 10/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $236,770.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 2:15.30 | 8-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $34.90 |
| 8/18 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 2:15.10 | 11-14-8 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $211.60 |
| 13/16 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 10-2-13 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $96.30 |
| 12/16 | 02/02/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $223,640.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 2:01.70 | 16-15-12 | 15 |
| 12.7L | $73.90 |

Jockey: Ko Nagahama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Tokyo on November 29 over 1600m, 38 len behind Ampadu with 58.0kg at $297.70. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 14 2024 over 1800m, 15 len behind Pentimento with 58.0kg at $320.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 58kg | 1:33.80 | - | 8 |
| 38.6L | $297.70 |
| 11/14 | 24/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $311,610.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 13-11-11 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $196.50 |
| 10/15 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $316,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 14-13-10 | 14 |
| 12.9L | $291.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $314,300.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 2:39.50 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $122.10 |
| 9/9 | 22/06/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $320,980.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 2:00.60 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 41.5L | $166.90 |
| 8/8 | 27/04/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $317,730.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 51kg | 2:14.60 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $132.30 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start won by a neck at Fukushima November 8 over 2000m defeating Sweet Orange with 56.0kg at $14.80. Before that 7th of 15 at Niigata on October 18 over 2200m, 3 len behind Reve De L'opera with 55.0kg at $12.30. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $215,970.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 4-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $14.80 |
| 7/15 | 18/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:12.80 | 11-8-7 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $12.30 |
| 3/11 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $223,450.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:13.60 | 10-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $17.10 |
| 5/11 | 03/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $222,420.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:12.30 | 6-8-5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $18.30 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $227,540.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 4-2-5 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $12.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3 | $229,030.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:58.80 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Kokura January 26 over 2600m, 1.4 len behind Gran Artista with 57.0kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track December 1 2024 over 2200m defeating Can't Wait carrying 56.0kg at $1.90. Has a great fresh-up record. Should run well.
Last Starts 324 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $307,630.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:39.70 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $4.30 |
| 3/11 | 05/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $306,810.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:12.10 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/16 | 01/12/2024 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $216,570.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Ryan Moore | 56kg | 2:12.60 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $217,100.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 2:13.10 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/14 | 04/08/2024 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | C P Lemaire | 55kg | 2:11.30 | 5-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 30/03/2024 | 82 | ALLOW 3 | $210,620.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 2:26.30 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months won by a head at Fukushima November 22 over 1800m defeating Daisy with 56.0kg at $29.20. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Sapporo on August 10 over 2000m, 8 len behind Mirage Knight carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Determined winner fresh and fitter again. Extra trip a plus and sure to run well.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 22/11/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $217,860.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 6-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $29.20 |
| 12/14 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $224,180.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 2:42.80 | 14-10-12 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $9.20 |
| 5/9 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Rachel King | 55kg | 2:01.00 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $6.10 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:39.00 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/18 | 29/03/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Y | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:14.90 | 9-10-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/16 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 11-7-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 15th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) on October 26 over 3000m, 14 len behind Energico carrying 57.0kg at $265.10. The run before that won by a neck at Nakayama September 20 over 2000m defeating Titina with 55.0kg at $18.20. Given a let-up since tackling the Grade 1 St Leger and will find this far easier. Gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 3 | $4,179,070.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 3:04.00 | 11-16-15 | 17 |
| 14.2L | $265.10 |
| 1/18 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $18.20 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $223,440.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $12.80 |
| 1/15 | 29/06/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 2:02.20 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/16 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 2:19.00 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 2-2-2 | 15 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at this track August 17 over 2000m defeating Peace Hiro Faith carrying 55.0kg at $1.10. First up last campaign 3rd of 14 at Hanshin on April 13 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Meisho Bistro with 57.0kg at $3.10. Talented colt who has won his last two and expected to go well fresh.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $221,070.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 2:04.10 | 6-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/13 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:00.80 | 7-5-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/14 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:01.90 | 11-11-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 8th of 13 at Funabashi on November 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Presto Mulan with 51kg at $35.20. Before that 5th of 13 at Funabashi on October 3 over 1800m, 3 len behind Presto Mulan with 51kg at $52.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 06/11/2025 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $53,571.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Tokoro Hotaru | 51kg | 1:43.40 | 13-12-8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $35.20 |
| 5/13 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 51kg | 1:55.80 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $52.80 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2025 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $65,564.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 49kg | 1:35.70 | 7-8-8 | 11 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2025 | 111 | COND 3 | $140,889.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:49.90 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $67.40 |
| 3/6 | 09/05/2025 | 17 | COND 3 | $59,029.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $14.80 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $145,346.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 52kg | 1:29.00 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ryota Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Kyoto on November 30 over 2200m, 10 len behind Saxon Sienne carrying 58.0kg at $184.90. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track on August 31 over 2200m, 11 len behind Family Time with 58.0kg at $129.90. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/11/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 2:12.30 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $184.90 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $309,710.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 2:01.30 | 4-2-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $213.30 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $307,680.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 2:13.20 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $129.90 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $308,090.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 1:58.70 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $209.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $320,980.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:46.40 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $112.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $324,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Y | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:47.80 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $62.30 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 15 at Kyoto on November 22 over 2000m, 6 len behind Mikki Gold with 58.0kg at $185. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on August 10 over 2000m, 4 len behind Shah Zaman with 58.0kg at $38.90. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 22/11/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 4-9-8 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $185.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $307,680.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 2:13.20 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $308,090.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:58.70 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $38.90 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $315,250.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:59.50 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $93.30 |
| 8/10 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $318,260.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 2:01.80 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $76.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $317,070.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 2:13.40 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $40.40 |