Tokyo Race 8 - Platanus Sho
WINTER BREEZE (5) maps well after a dominant Nakayama 1800m win on 20 Sep (1st by 3L at $1.32) and earlier close 2nd at Tokyo 1600m on 6 Jun, with Lemaire sticking and a 200m drop that suits. YUINO RYUGI (2) is progressive third-up, coming off a Niigata 1800m win on 22 Aug (1st by 2.5L at $2.88) and draws better from barrier 2 after winning from 10. LIZHITSUMODORAICHI (4) resumes to 1600m after a solid Hanshin 1400m 3rd on 26 Sep (1.25L) and earlier led throughout to score at Niigata 1800m. LEGAME DEL VENTO (1) is second-up off a Sapporo 1700m debut win from barrier 1 and again draws the rail, which could aid a soft run at the mile.
Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Debut winner at Sapporo over 1700m on 25 Jul, scoring from barrier 1 under Kazuo Yokoyama at SP 3 after settling midfield before taking over. Now second-up after 78 days, he draws the rail again with 56kg and a slight drop back to 1600m. Proven with this rider and gate, he profiles as a solid contender to build on that start.
Last Starts 78 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | STANDARD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:45.10 | 4-4-3-1-1 | 1 |
| 20L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive last-start winner at Niigata over 1800m, taking control late to score by 2.5L at $2.88 with 55kg. Now third-up and drawn to advantage in barrier 2 with 56kg after a strong on-pace display, and his jockey partnership reads well (2:1-0-1). Well set up to hold form back to 1600m.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:53.30 | 2-2-2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 | |
| 3/15 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | MUDDY | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:46.50 | 12-10-10-9-3 | 11 |
| 3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up and dropping 200m after leading and fading for 4th of 8 at Hanshin over 1800m on 21 Sep (SP 34) when beaten 8.25L by Gaya's Samurai. Carries 56kg today, up 5kg from that run, but draws well in barrier 3 again. A positive map is possible and the shorter trip could help him stick on better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 01:56.70 | 1-1-1-1-4 | 1 |
| 8.25L | $34.00 | |
| 10/14 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | GOOD | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 01:48.10 | 4-3-7-8-10 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up and back 200m to 1600m, he arrives off a solid 3rd at Hanshin on 26 Sep over 1400m, beaten 1.25L after racing handy at $4.5 with 55kg. Earlier, he led throughout to win at Niigata over 1800m on 2 Aug with 55kg at $5, and he draws barrier 4 with 56kg today. Consistent this season (2:1-0-1) and well placed to run another competitive race.
Last Starts 15 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 | 26/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 01:25.30 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 | |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:55.90 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Arrives fourth-up and comes off a dominant Nakayama 1800m win 21 days ago, scoring by 3L on a sloppy track at $1.32 after sitting handy. Prior runs were solid 2nds at Tokyo 1600m (beaten 1L at $6.5) and Fukushima 1800m (0.3L at $1.12), showing consistent on-pace manners. Up 1kg to 56kg and back to 1600m, he profiles as a reliable on-speed chance from barrier 5.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 20/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | SLOPPY | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 01:50.00 | 2-2-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3L | $1.32 | |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:48.10 | 2-2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.12 | |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Damian Lane | 55kg | 01:34.30 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Hiroyuki Uchida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up on a short turnaround after finishing 7th of 12 at Tokyo over 1800m last week, beaten 9L at $126 carrying 56kg after racing midfield to the turn. Drops 200m and sticks at 56kg, with Hiroyuki Uchida taking over from Hatsuya Kowata. Needs to lift on recent margins but the sharper trip could help his setup.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 56kg | 01:46.70 | 7-5-5-7 | 6 |
| 9L | $126.00 | |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:48.10 | 7-7-8-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.05L | $91.00 | |
| 5/5 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:08.40 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.25L | $29.00 |