Tokyo Racecourse staged a full and finely balanced Tuesday of racing on February 10, as 12 contests were run between 10:05am and 4:25pm, blending early-season promise with established class. The meeting unfolded with steady rhythm before rising toward its centrepiece, the Grade 3 TOKYO SHIMBUN HAI, a 78,100,000 Yen feature that provided both clarity and quality to a card built on precision, tempo, and measured execution.
The spotlight in Race 11 belonged to Trovatore, a five-year-old horse who delivered a composed and authoritative performance in the TOKYO SHIMBUN HAI (G3). Christophe Lemaire partnered the Yuichi Shikato-trained runner with trademark assurance, allowing the horse to settle before asserting late to stop the clock at 1:32.2. Racing in the colours of Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. and bred by Northern Farm, Trovatore proved decisive at the top level, holding off Lavanda, while Water Licht completed the placings.
Earlier, the meeting opened with Race 1, where Bare Handed Catch, a three-year-old colt, set the early tone under Rachel King. Trained by Masakazu Ikegami and owned by Yoshiaki Kobayashi, with Fuji Farm listed as breeder, the colt secured victory in 1:27.5, finishing ahead of Nucleotide and Repunit.
Race 2 followed with a test of stamina, as G T Black, a three-year-old colt, delivered a resolute effort to win in 2:14.2. Takeshi Yokoyama rode for trainer Takanori Kikuzawa, guiding the Toshihiko Tabata-owned and bred runner past Takeru Musashi, with Morono Kagayaki filling third.
The third contest brought fillies into focus, with Tilbury, a three-year-old filly, producing a controlled display in Race 3. Mirai Iwata partnered the Keisuke Miyata-trained runner to victory in 1:39.7. Owned by Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. and bred by Shunsuke Yoshida, Tilbury finished clear of Sarasa Chachacha and Kitano Epique Un.
Race 4 saw Stella de Lux, a three-year-old colt, maintain the measured tempo of the day. Takeshi Yokoyama secured his second success, riding for trainer Nobuhiro Suzuki. Owned by West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd. and bred by Yamaharu Bokujo, Stella de Lux recorded a winning time of 1:39.7, with Gold Player second and Dragon Passer third.
Speed returned to the programme in Race 5, where Mountain Barows, a three-year-old colt, asserted himself under Rachel King. Trained by Hisashi Shimizu and owned by Hirotsugu Inokuma, with Shimokobe Farm as breeder, Mountain Barows stopped the clock at 1:35.1, holding off Shine Alps and With a Twinkle.
Staying power was on display in Race 6, as Rey Historico, a three-year-old colt, delivered a fluent performance over longer ground. Christophe Lemaire doubled his tally for the afternoon, guiding the Yoichi Kuroiwa-trained runner to victory in 2:26.5. Racing for Silk Racing Co. Ltd. and bred by Northern Farm, Rey Historico finished ahead of Ibuki, with Beltracchi third.
Race 7, worth 22,690,000 Yen, went to Teleos Sarah, a five-year-old mare who displayed control and balance throughout. Takeshi Yokoyama added another win, riding for trainer Mizuki Takayanagi. Owned by Mieko Suzuki and bred by Tobino Bokujo, Teleos Sarah prevailed in 1:45.8, ahead of Best Me Ever and Primzahl.
The tempo lifted again in Race 8, valued at 22,690,000 Yen, where Dragon Taylor, a four-year-old colt, delivered a sharp effort in 1:18.4. Keita Tosaki rode for trainer Hideaki Fujiwara, guiding the Yoshiro Kubota-owned runner, bred by Respect the Valleys LLC and Laurel Glen Farm, past Central Valley and April in Paris.
Race 9, the YURIKAMOME SHO, carried a total prize of 21,970,000 Yen and was claimed by Sky Splendor, a three-year-old colt who stayed on strongly to win in 2:28.1. Keita Tosaki completed a double, riding for trainer Yasutoshi Ikee. Owned by Silk Racing Co. Ltd. and bred by Lake Villa Farm, Sky Splendor finished ahead of Arrow Metal and Garofano.
The stakes rose further in Race 10, the HATSUNE STAKES valued at 35,930,000 Yen. Teleos La La, a four-year-old filly, delivered a polished performance under Yutaka Take. Trained by Toshiaki Tajima and owned by Mieko Suzuki, with Northern Farm as breeder, she secured victory in 1:45.7, holding off Rouge Solitaire and Canicule.
The meeting concluded with Race 12, where Kitano Lively, a four-year-old filly, closed the card on a confident note. Hatsuya Kowata rode for trainer Shinobu Homma, guiding the Naoto Kitajo-owned runner, bred by Tobiwatari Bokujo, to victory in 1:19.4. Lightning Zeus finished second, with Piko Red completing the placings.
Tokyo Race Results 10 February reflected clarity across divisions and precision in execution, anchored by a high-quality Grade 3 performance in the Tokyo Shimbun Hai. It stood as a reliable reference point as the Japanese racing season continued to gather momentum.
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