Tokyo City Keiba Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
KEN BLACK (6) looks the one to beat back to 1400m; dominant 3.5L winner at this track/trip in June and kept ticking over with a 3rd at 1600m last start. YUYU VIOLA (4) is the main danger with a rock-solid 1400m record here (1 win, two 2nds from three) and consistent recent placings. Untapped TAKARABUNE (3) resumes off an 8L debut romp and maps to get every chance at 1400m. Progressive TONY BRYAN (7) also appeals after scoring over this course last start, though the wider draw asks a bit more. Lean KEN BLACK (6) in a competitive juvenile.
Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 55kgs
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Second up after a dominant 1st of 4 at Funabashi over 1000m on 2 Oct, scoring by 4L at $1.38 on soft. Steps to 1400m at Oi and switches to good ground, so the set-up is different but he brings winning momentum. With Takehiro Kasano aboard again, Noble Motion can run well in this small field.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SOFT | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 01:02.90 | - | 1 |
| 4L | $1.38 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
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Second up after a decisive win at Tokyo City Keiba over 1200m on 18 Sep, scoring by 6L in 73.90. Draws better from barrier 2 after jumping from 5 last time. Steps to 1400m at Oi with Tsubasa Sasagawa aboard, and that latest performance reads well for this assignment.
Last Starts 42 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 | 18/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | GOOD | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 01:13.90 | - | 5 |
| 6L | $1.57 |
Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 55kgs
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First up off about 3 months, and comes here off a dominant win at Tokyo City Keiba over 1200m on 21 Jul, scoring by 8L at $1.01 on FIRM. Steps to 1400m and retains Takayuki Yano. Takarabune profiles as a progressive colt for Katsunori Arayama with that strong platform to build from.
Last Starts 101 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 | 21/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | FIRM | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 01:14.50 | - | 3 |
| 8L | $1.01 |
Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
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Fourth up and placed in 3 of last 3, he sticks to 1400m at Oi where his record is strong (3:1-2-0). Last start at Tokyo City Keiba over 1400m on 17 Sep he finished 2nd of 12, beaten 3.5L at $20.00 on HEAVY. Draws better from barrier 4 after jumping from 8 last time. Reliable at this track and trip, Yuyu Viola profiles to run well again.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | HEAVY | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 01:27.80 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | GOOD | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 01:27.00 | - | 7 |
| 5L | $29.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SOFT | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 01:30.30 | - | 4 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Ryou Fujita
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed in 3 of last 5 and comes off a 3rd of 8 at Tokyo City Keiba over 1200m on 9 Oct, beaten 2.75L at $5.50. Strong affinity with Oi (6:2-1-1) and has matched well with Ryou Fujita for Kazumasa Sakamoto (6:2-1-1). Steps to 1400m with that solid sprint run under the belt and proven track rapport. Well set to hold a competitive position in this line-up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | FIRM | Ryou Fujita | 56kg | 01:12.40 | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 | |
| 10/12 | 17/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | HEAVY | Ryou Fujita | 54kg | 01:27.80 | - | 6 |
| 18.05L | $31.00 | |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | GOOD | Ryou Fujita | 54kg | 01:13.20 | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 | |
| 4/11 | 30/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SOFT | Ryou Fujita | 54kg | 01:28.30 | - | 7 |
| 4.35L | $3.40 | |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | HEAVY | Ryou Fujita | 54kg | 01:14.20 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $3.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | HEAVY | Ryou Fujita | 54kg | 01:00.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed in 4 of last 5 and brings consistent City Keiba form. Last start at Tokyo City Keiba over 1600m on 9 Oct he finished 3rd of 9, beaten 3L at $9.50 on firm, and this drop to 1400m could suit. Strong record at Oi (5:2-1-1), mirroring the combination’s figures with Genki Fujimoto and Kiyoaki Takahashi (5:2-1-1). Well set up to be competitive again around this track and trip.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | FIRM | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 01:42.80 | - | 6 |
| 3L | $9.50 | |
| 4/12 | 17/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | HEAVY | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 01:27.80 | - | 12 |
| 6L | $11.00 | |
| 1/11 | 30/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SOFT | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 01:28.30 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 | |
| 1/10 | 09/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | HEAVY | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 01:14.20 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $3.75 | |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | HEAVY | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 01:00.40 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Third up and already a 1400m winner, having scored at Tokyo City Keiba on 6 Oct over 1400m (FIRM) at $3.10. That recent success at the trip gives a solid base for this 1400m assignment at Oi. With Ryou Nobata booked, this colt profiles as a credible player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | FIRM | Ryou Nobata | 55kg | 01:30.40 | - | 1 |
| - | $3.10 | |
| 6/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | GOOD | Ryou Nobata | 54kg | 01:43.50 | - | 10 |
| 31.2L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third up and drops from 1600m after finishing 9th of 9 at Tokyo City Keiba on 9 Oct, beaten 22L at $61.00 on firm. Back to 1400m could prove a more suitable ask at this stage of his prep. Draws on the outer with Haruhito Nakayama aboard for Ryou Akamine. Needs to lift but the set-up is a touch kinder here.
Last Starts 21 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 | 09/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | FIRM | Haruhito Nakayama | 55kg | 01:42.80 | - | 2 |
| 22L | $61.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | FIRM | Haruhito Nakayama | 53kg | 01:29.90 | - | 6 |
| 6L | $7.00 |