Tokyo Race 2

Mdn Race

Prize Money: $103,107

VERBANIA (7) Right up there last run at this track. Will take beating today. SCIA LUNARE (2) Placed 2nd last time at the track and has a good draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Worth an investment. WINNING RAY (4) Ran 3rd last time here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should be swooping on the field late. In top form this preparation. Should go close. MATENRO ARCANA (3) Back from a spell. Was well beaten when 10th last time here but was a debutant last start. Could work into placings.

Distance: 2000m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: MDN

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Earth Grazing (1) 8
Trainer: H Sugiura(Japan)
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: BRICKS AND MORTAR (USA)

Dam: CURALINA (USA)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

2000m

Comments

Second-up after a debut eighth in a NEWCOMER at this track, where he was beaten four and a half lengths by Glorious Smile and was unwanted in the market. He did not quicken on good ground, so the move into a Mdn is only a partial positive. With one run at this distance and this venue for no placing, he will have to show sharper acceleration to trouble the main chances.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 11	11/10/26	Tokyo	2000m	NEWCOMER 2	1	Takuya Kowata	56kg	Good	2:02.40	58.8 km/h	4.4L	6-7	$147	-	$136,010	-	1. Glorious Smile 2. Whole Note 3. Hanako

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8th of 11

11/10/26

Tokyo

2000m

NEWCOMER 2

Takuya Kowata

56kg

Good

2:02.40

58.8 km/h

4.4L

6-7

$147

$136,010

1. Glorious Smile

2. Whole Note

3. Hanako

Scia Lunare (2) 9522
Trainer: Hiroyasu Tanaka(Japan)
Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $48,524
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Brown Colt

Sire: CONTRAIL (JPN)

Dam: STRAWBERRY MOON (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1800m - 2000m

Comments

Has put together two narrow seconds, most recently beaten half a length by Interlagos at this track after being pipped late and starting near the top of betting. He was also second at Niigata, beaten just under a length after tracking the leader and fighting on. Placed two from two at 2000m and beat Winning Ray last time, but still has to convert consistency into a win.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 11	3/10/26	Tokyo	2000m	MDN 2	8	Keita Tosaki	56kg	Good	2:01.80	59.1 km/h	0.5L	2-3	$3.90	55	$103,110	$21,938	1. Interlagos 2. Scia Lunare 3. Winning Ray
55 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 16	9/8/26	Niigata	2000m	MDN 2	11	Keita Tosaki	55kg	Good	2:00.00	60.0 km/h	0.8L	2-2	$7.70	29	$100,150	$21,309	1. La Garriga 2. Scia Lunare 3. Mahaloha
5th of 14	11/7/26	Fukushima	1800m	MDN 2	8	Ryusei Sakai	55kg	Good	1:47.60	60.2 km/h	3.5L	4-5	$7.80	34	$100,890	$5,277	1. Leontios 2. Capital Stone 3. Tosen Masurao
34 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 10	7/6/26	Tokyo	1800m	NEWCOMER 2	7	Keita Tosaki	55kg	Good	1:48.10	59.9 km/h	11.4L	6-8	$7.00	-	$130,300	-	1. Jodrell Bank 2. Leontios 3. Sanono Kiseki

Matenro Arcana (3) 0x
Trainer: Mikio Matsunaga(Japan)
Jockey: Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: KITASAN BLACK (JPN)

Dam: HARLEQUEEN (GB)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1800m

Comments

Returns from a lengthy five-month spell after finishing last on debut in a NEWCOMER at this track, beaten over 15 lengths by Jodrell Bank. He was near the top of an open market but gave away a big start and was never in the picture. A ¥159.5m buy with a strong enough background, yet he has not raced around 2000m and has plenty to prove on race form.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 10	7/6/26	Tokyo	1800m	NEWCOMER 2	10	N Yokoyama	55kg	Good	1:48.10	59.9 km/h	15.4L	3-6	$7.30	-	$130,300	-	1. Jodrell Bank 2. Leontios 3. Sanono Kiseki

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10th of 10

7/6/26

Tokyo

1800m

NEWCOMER 2

N Yokoyama

55kg

Good

1:48.10

59.9 km/h

15.4L

3-6

$7.30

$130,300

1. Jodrell Bank

2. Leontios

3. Sanono Kiseki

Winning Ray (4) 833
Trainer: H Toda(Japan)
Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $27,029
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: WIN BRIGHT (JPN)

Dam: SHARLA RAE (USA)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1800m - 2000m

Comments

Arrives off consecutive thirds and looks ready to peak at the fourth run of the campaign. She was beaten just over two lengths by Interlagos at this track last start after working home evenly at big odds, and her previous Niigata third carried more market confidence when she was run down late. Placed both tries at 2000m, she brings the right improving profile to be a serious winning player.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	3/10/26	Tokyo	2000m	MDN 2	10	Masami Matsuoka	55kg	Good	2:01.80	59.1 km/h	2.3L	3-6	$32	34	$103,110	$13,711	1. Interlagos 2. Scia Lunare 3. Winning Ray
34 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	30/8/26	Niigata	2000m	MDN 2	6	Y Iwata	55kg	Good	2:03.60	58.3 km/h	1.3L	3-2	$4.50	43	$100,150	$13,318	1. Nishino Lyrics 2. Ex Machina 3. Winning Ray
43 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 15	18/7/26	Fukushima	1800m	NEWCOMER 2	14	Masami Matsuoka	55kg	Good	1:49.40	59.2 km/h	7.4L	13-10	$15	-	$133,090	-	1. Cirque Du Mars 2. Donna Lee 3. Sounds Awesome

Bright Scene (5) 056
Trainer: Takuya Matsuo()
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $5,238
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: WIN BRIGHT (JPN)

Dam: STUDENTESSA (ARG)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1800m - 2000m

Comments

Returns from a two-month freshening after a safely held sixth at Sapporo, beaten five and a half lengths by Meiner Ricordi when unwanted in the market. The run prior was fair rather than forceful, finishing fifth at Sapporo at long odds. He is race fit enough in campaign terms, but his unplaced record from three starts points to a place hope rather than a strong winning case.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	6/9/26	Sapporo	2000m	MDN 2	10	Tatsuki Endo	52kg	Good	2:04.10	58.0 km/h	5.6L	2-2	$95	36	$100,150	-	1. Meiner Ricordi 2. Rose Premiere 3. Ippei
36 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 9	1/8/26	Sapporo	1800m	MDN 2	7	Tatsuki Endo	52kg	Good	1:50.10	58.9 km/h	3.6L	8-8	$100	27	$100,150	$5,238	1. Geo 2. Nina Largo 3. Meiner Ricordi
12th of 15	5/7/26	Fukushima	2000m	NEWCOMER 2	3	Takuya Kowata	55kg	Good	2:03.20	58.4 km/h	5.7L	14-10	$125	-	$133,090	-	1. Escuadra 2. Principatus 3. Beetle

Scientia (6) 7
Trainer: Takashi Mizuno(Japan)
Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: REY DE ORO (JPN)

Dam: SOLITAIRE'S VISION (CAN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1800m

Comments

Second-up after a debut seventh in a NEWCOMER at this track, beaten over 17 lengths by Val Camonica after settling rearward and making no late impression. He was big odds there and has not raced around 2000m before, so the extra evidence is still thin. The Mdn grade is more suitable, but he must improve a long way to be competitive.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 11	3/10/26	Tokyo	1800m	NEWCOMER 2	5	Miyabi Muto	56kg	Good	1:46.50	60.8 km/h	16.8L	7-7	$105	-	$136,010	-	1. Val Camonica 2. Hishi Horizon 3. Century Sky

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7th of 11

3/10/26

Tokyo

1800m

NEWCOMER 2

Miyabi Muto

56kg

Good

1:46.50

60.8 km/h

16.8L

7-7

$105

$136,010

1. Val Camonica

2. Hishi Horizon

3. Century Sky

Verbania (7) 3x3
Trainer: T Tezuka(Japan)
Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $31,600
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Grey Colt

Sire: KITASAN BLACK (JPN)

Dam: ADMIRE ROSA (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

2000m

Comments

Just missed when third at this track last start, beaten a long neck by Monarch's Valor after being pipped late over 2000m. He was a short odds-on favourite there, so the defeat is a small query, but his profile is still the most reliable in the race. He had earlier kept finding for third in a NEWCOMER at Fukushima and has placed two from two at the trip, making him the horse they have to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 14	11/10/26	Tokyo	2000m	MDN 2	2	Christophe Lemaire	56kg	Good	2:01.50	59.3 km/h	0.4L	7-8	$1.50f	84	$103,110	$13,711	1. Monarch's Valor 2. Donna's Eclipse 3. Verbania
84 Day Spell
3rd of 13	19/7/26	Fukushima	2000m	NEWCOMER 2	9	Keita Tosaki	55kg	Good	2:04.60	57.8 km/h	4.0L	10-3	$3.50	-	$133,090	$17,889	1. Grand Augure 2. Enroute Flight 3. Verbania

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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