Tokyo Race 2 - Tokyo 3Yo Maiden
DEATHSCYTHE (14) sets the standard after a Tokyo 1400m 2nd on 31 Jan, then placed again at Nakayama over 1200m, latest 3rd when close-up from on speed. MANAIAKALANI (5) appeals as the main danger off a solid Tokyo 1600m 5th on 26 Apr, beaten 3.55L after settling handy. LORD CLOSER (10) can feature dropping to 1400m; he led and boxed on for 7th at Tokyo 1600m last start and was 4th at Nakayama 1800m prior. KITANO SHION (9) showed some promise on debut when 6th at Nakayama 1200m and rises to 1400m. Leading chances: Deathscythe, Manaiakalani, Lord Closer.

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Back to 1400m after a wide run and 14th of 16 at Chukyo over 1200m on 14 Mar, beaten 17.1L at $126 with 52kg. Prior Tokyo 1400m runs were 11th/16 on 14 Feb (beaten 5.91L at $251) and 9th/12 on 1 Nov (5.66L). Draws barrier 1 and rises to 55kg, with Yoshihito Nagaoka up for Masashi Fukayama. Needs to lift but can improve from the inside draw.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | STANDARD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:13.20 | 12-11-14 | 14 |
| 17.1L | $126.00 | |
| 11/16 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 01:22.50 | 5-6-11 | 8 |
| 5.91L | $251.00 | |
| 9/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:23.50 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 5.66L | $151.00 | |
| 10/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 01:23.30 | 3-3-10 | 7 |
| 7.06L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip by 200m and draws better into barrier 2. Last start 11th of 14 at Nakayama over 1200m on 12 Apr, beaten 13.25L on Good, $91, after racing handy early behind Taisei Bloom. Prior run 10th of 13 at Hanshin over 1200m on 21 Mar, beaten 13.61L at $91 after sitting 2nd. Needs sharp improvement but can show more from the low draw.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:12.10 | 3-3-11 | 4 |
| 13.25L | $91.00 | |
| 10/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 01:13.30 | 2-2-10 | 5 |
| 13.61L | $91.00 | |
| 12/16 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:11.30 | 9-9-12 | 10 |
| 18.36L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Back to 1400m latest and finished 8th of 16 at Chukyo on 29 Mar, beaten 12.1L at $301 after settling midfield. Prior run at Chukyo over 1400m was 11th of 16, beaten 12.15L at $301. Tokyo record 2 starts without a placing, including 13th of 18 over 1400m. Faces a test again but can improve with a soft run from barrier 3 under Shu Ishibashi.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 01:25.00 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $301.00 | |
| 11/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:25.00 | 11-10-11 | 7 |
| 12.15L | $301.00 | |
| 10/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 14-13-9-8-10 | 11 |
| 17.06L | $251.00 | |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 10-10-10-9 | 10 |
| 9.65L | $201.00 | |
| 13/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 01:23.30 | 11-12-13 | 18 |
| 7.75L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip 200m and up 2kg. Last start 10th of 18 at Tokyo over 1600m on 3 May, beaten 7.6L at $61 after getting back in the run. Earlier Kokura runs were 9th over 1700m and 12th over 1800m. Only placing was 3rd at Tokyo over 1800m in Oct 2025; can improve with a smooth run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 55kg | 01:34.80 | 16-15-10 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $61.00 | |
| 9/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 01:46.90 | 14-14-11-11-9 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 | |
| 12/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 01:46.80 | 4-3-2-2-12 | 16 |
| 7.97L | $34.00 | |
| 10/18 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 01:46.30 | 10-12-12-10 | 15 |
| 10.36L | $18.00 | |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 01:47.50 | 2-2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.25L | $29.00 | |
| 5/11 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 01:53.80 | 6-6-6-4-5 | 9 |
| 16L | $16.00 | |
| 5/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 02:03.80 | 3-5-3-5-5 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip after a 1600m Tokyo run 21 days ago when 5th of 14, beaten 3.55L on Good at $8 after racing handy. Prior Nakayama 2000m efforts produced 5th/17 and 7th/18, both on Good, with SPs of $71 and $34. Draws barrier 5 and sticks with Hiroshi Kitamura for Katsuharu Tanaka. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Hiroshi Kitamura | 57kg | 01:39.50 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.55L | $8.00 | |
| 7/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 02:00.00 | 8-9-8-6-7 | 13 |
| 4.11L | $34.00 | |
| 5/17 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 02:01.80 | 8-8-12-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.75L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip after a 63-day break, with a 400m drop to 1400m and up 3kg to 57kg. Last start 15th of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 15 Mar, beaten 34.66L after racing handy early at $201. Prior run 12th of 16 at Tokyo over 1400m on 1 Feb, beaten 16.3L at $301. Needs to lift but the distance drop could help; has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 01:54.40 | 2-2-4-8-15 | 9 |
| 34.66L | $201.00 | |
| 12/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 01:25.40 | 14-13-12 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $301.00 | |
| 15/16 | 19/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:53.20 | 6-5-6-6-15 | 10 |
| 18.16L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after 71 days. Last start 7th of 16 at Nakayama over 1200m on 7 Mar, beaten 16.35L on muddy going at $61 after settling back and improving late. Up 200m in trip and rises to 57kg with Michael Dee booked from barrier 7; drew 10 and carried 54kg last time. Can improve with added fitness and a kinder draw.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 01:11.00 | 11-12-7 | 10 |
| 16.35L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 26-day break after finishing 7th of 10 at Urawa over 1400m on 21 Apr, beaten 9.1L with 56kg at $91. Prior Hanshin runs over 1800m were well back, including 14th of 14 on 15 Mar and 12th of 14 on 28 Feb. Now a 3yo colt for Kazuhiro Kato with Shoma Sato up, drops to 54kg and draws barrier 8 after a +3 barrier move. Needs to lift but can improve back at 1400m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Urawa | 1400m | FIRM | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 01:29.10 | - | 5 |
| 9.1L | $91.00 | |
| 14/14 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Kota Washizu | 55kg | 01:55.00 | 6-5-9-14-14 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $251.00 | |
| 12/14 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 01:54.90 | 14-14-14-13-12 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $251.00 | |
| 18/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 01:08.40 | 18-18-18 | 14 |
| 24.91L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a 43-day break. Last start 6th of 16 at Nakayama over 1200m on 4 Apr, beaten 12.52L on GOOD, $151, making late ground from 11th in run behind Kanrei Star. Draws barrier 9 and keeps Hatsuya Kowata for Shinobu Homma. Can improve with added fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:12.10 | 11-11-6 | 6 |
| 12.52L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip 200m after fading late last start 7th of 14 at Tokyo over 1600m on 26 Apr, beaten 8.05L after leading early at $8. Two runs prior, started $2.38 when 12th of 16 at Tokyo over 1600m on 7 Feb, and earlier stuck on for 4th of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 17 Jan, beaten 1.1L after leading. Drawn wider now in barrier 10 with Kazuo Yokoyama again for Yasuhito Tamura. Can feature with a more measured ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:39.50 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 8.05L | $8.00 | |
| 12/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:39.50 | 4-4-12 | 6 |
| 17.05L | $2.38 | |
| 4/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:56.90 | 1-1-1-1-4 | 15 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip 400m after two Nakayama 1200m runs and a Chukyo 1800m effort. Last start 12th of 13 at Chukyo over 1800m on 15 Mar, beaten 29.8L at $251 after settling midfield. Prior run 14th of 16 at Nakayama over 1200m on 8 Mar, beaten 20.3L at $126. Needs sharp improvement but can take benefit from the distance drop.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 01:54.10 | 9-9-10-10-12 | 4 |
| 29.8L | $251.00 | |
| 14/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 01:12.20 | 8-8-14 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $126.00 | |
| 7/15 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 01:13.20 | 1-1-7 | 15 |
| 16.26L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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12-year-old entire by Shanghai Bobby. Draws barrier 12 with 57kg for Yuji Tannai, trained by Yuichiro Nishida. No recent runs or stats provided. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
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Unraced colt by Thunder Snow out of Nashirah, debuting for Tsuyoshi Tanaka. Draws barrier 13 with Daichi Shibata to ride and carries 57kg. Debut set-up looks straightforward. Not without hope.

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Has been around the mark with two seconds and a third from three starts. Last start 3rd of 16 after settling 4th at Nakayama over 1200m on 22 Mar, beaten 5L at $1.5 behind Maddux. Earlier ran 2nd at Tokyo over 1400m on 31 Jan, beaten 2.5L at $4.6, and 2nd at Nakayama on 28 Feb on muddy going. Wide gate 14 after a 10-barrier shift but consistent profile suggests each-way claims.
Last Starts 56 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 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 01:11.80 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $1.50 | |
| 2/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 01:10.90 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 | |
| 2/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 01:27.70 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Kazuma Harada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Draws barrier 15 with 57kg for Kazuma Harada for trainer Masaki Matsuyama. Colt by Dunkirk out of Queen Palette. Setup is testing from the wide draw, but can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Second-up after 71 days. Last start 14th of 14 after leading early at Nakayama over 1800m on 7 Mar, beaten 47.9L on muddy going at $19. Wide barrier 16 today and drops 400m in trip; can improve with a quieter ride. Each-way claims.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | MUDDY | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 01:54.90 | 1-1-2-5-14 | 4 |
| 47.9L | $19.00 |