Tokyo City Keiba Race 11 - Wakaba Stakes(L)
SAVOIRE FAIRE (7) Resumes after a break. Kicked clear when winning by 3L last run at Kyoto. Good prospects. LORD FILER (9) Resuming after a spell of 32 weeks. Was rock solid when winning by a margin of 4L last time at Niigata. Will be competitive. KIKKO BELLO (12) Strong run when finishing 2nd beaten by 2 1/2L last start at Kokura and promising career start. Winnable race. SHONAN BANRAI (4) Flew home to win last start here and good career start. Been in the money each attempt this campaign and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Has the ability to figure.

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Close to claiming the win last run at Nakayama and has drawn to do little work. Kazuo Yokoyama and Kenji Nonaka deserve respect together. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:59.30 | 3-4-3-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 | |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 02:04.30 | 4-4-4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 | |
| 2/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Norihiro Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:51.10 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.67 | |
| 2/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Norihiro Yokoyama | 55kg | 02:02.70 | 11-11-12-11-2 | 11 |
| 1L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $14.00 and narrowly denied victory last run at Kyoto and can find a nice position from the draw. Displays good tactical speed. Big improvement required to threaten these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Suguru Hamanaka | 57kg | 01:48.00 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 0.41L | $19.00 | |
| 1/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 01:48.70 | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Gave them all something to chase to win by 1/2L last start at this venue and solid career start. Has shown early pace in races to date. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 02:01.90 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 02:03.60 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.01L | $3.00 | |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 01:50.90 | 1-1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 | |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 01:49.50 | 2-1-1-2-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last start around here and solid career start. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 57kg | 02:02.00 | 4-3-5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 | |
| 2/13 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 57kg | 02:02.10 | 11-11-8-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 | |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 56kg | 02:02.50 | 4-4-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 | |
| 4/13 | 12/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 56kg | 02:00.50 | 4-4-3-3-4 | 10 |
| 2.31L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break of 26 weeks. Led throughout when winning by a margin of a nose last start around here and showing consistent performance in races. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:59.70 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 | |
| 2/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 02:00.50 | 3-3-2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 | |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 02:05.10 | 1-1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Romped home to win last start at Kokura. Expecting to settle positively. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 02:01.10 | 7-7-7-5-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 | |
| 7/15 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 01:59.30 | 9-7-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 3L | $51.00 | |
| 4/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 01:58.20 | 9-9-7-8-4 | 10 |
| 4.55L | $16.00 | |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:49.40 | 8-8-7-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 | |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:50.90 | 7-7-5-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 | |
| 2/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:47.80 | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Won by a big margin of 3L last run at Kyoto. Has a good chance.
Last Starts 67 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 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:54.30 | 7-7-5-3-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $1.60 | |
| 2/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 01:54.00 | 5-4-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went to the front and never looked back when winning by a margin of 3L last run at Kokura. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 02:00.50 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3L | $7.50 | |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | YIELDING | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 02:04.50 | 6-7-4-4-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a 32 week break. Made a mess of them when winning by 4L last time at Niigata. Gets a chance against these.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 02:01.60 | 3-3-4-4-1 | 7 |
| 4L | $1.36 | |
| 2/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:52.50 | 5-4-5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Odds of $2.20 and ordinary performance when 7th last time at Funabashi. Coming to a new trainer. Will need to find a few more lengths.
Last Starts 135 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | FIRM | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 01:43.50 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $2.25 | |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:50.60 | 3-3-3-4-8 | 7 |
| 5.35L | $61.00 | |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:49.40 | 2-3-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 | |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | GOOD | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:45.40 | - | 7 |
| 7L | $1.90 | |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:52.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 | |
| 2/11 | 19/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 01:51.10 | - | 11 |
| 8L | $4.40 | |
| 6/11 | 28/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:07.90 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Landed the spoils when winning by 1 1/2L last run at Nagoya and back to a rise in trip. Might be ridden for luck. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | GOOD | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 01:38.10 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 | |
| 13/15 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 01:46.80 | 9-10-9-11-13 | 14 |
| 22.03L | $41.00 | |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | GOOD | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 02:06.60 | 4-3-9-8-7 | 2 |
| 5L | $251.00 | |
| 10/11 | 24/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | GOOD | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 02:04.50 | 8-8-8-10-10 | 10 |
| 18.05L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Good effort to place 2nd beaten by 2 1/2L last start at Kokura and solid career start. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 02:01.10 | 8-9-9-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 | |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Damian Lane | 56kg | 02:01.30 | 3-3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $1.67 | |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 01:47.10 | 7-7-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $1.83 | |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $2.62 |