Tokyo Racecourse reflected a full and competitive Saturday programme by staging 12 races across the afternoon, featuring a mix of maiden events, allowance races and Listed contests. The meeting unfolded in orderly conditions, with leading stables and riders asserting their presence across the card.
Racing began at 10:05, where MAKAIZO set the tone by securing Race 1 in a time of 1:26.5. Takeshi Yokoyama partnered the winner for trainer Masahiro Takeuchi, with Kentaro Yui recorded as owner. The opening contest established a steady rhythm that carried through the morning session.
At 10:35, DOUBLE MESSAGE claimed Race 2 with a measured performance, stopping the clock at 2:12.9. Yukito Ishikawa was aboard for trainer Shoichiro Wada, representing Speed Farm Co. Ltd. Race 3 followed at 11:05, where TAIKI BLITZEN delivered a controlled victory in 1:38.5 under Kosei Miura and Keizo Ito for owner Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
The mid-morning segment continued with Race 4 at 11:35, won by YUKINO GRASS in 1:27.7. Daisuke Sasaki rode for trainer Michihiro Ogasa and owner Jiro Hanzawa. Race 5 at 12:25 went to RITZ PARTY, who crossed the line in 1:48.2 with Yoshitomi Shibata in the saddle for Takaki Iwato.
Early afternoon racing opened with Race 6 at 13:00, where REALIZE LIBERTY scored in 1:33.4. Kiwamu Ogino partnered the winner for trainer Masakazu Ikegami, with Yosuke Imafuku listed as owner. At 13:30, LIBECCIO added another success to the card, running out a 1:37.5 winner under Yuga Kawada for Haruki Sugiyama and Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Race 8 at 14:01 was captured by PEISHA CAPE, who recorded a sharp time of 1:24.7. Norihiro Yokoyama rode for Yasuyuki Takahashi, with ownership credited to Naoto Kitajo. The Hakurei Stakes at 14:31 provided one of the afternoon’s highlights, as VIVANT proved best in 1:36.4 under Keita Tosaki for trainer Yasutoshi Ikee.
Listed action continued at 15:05 with the Crocus Stakes, where HORNERO delivered a composed performance. Christophe Lemaire guided the winner for trainer Keisuke Miyata and owner Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. The Shirafuji Stakes at 15:45 followed, with DANON CIMA emerging on top in 1:57.0, giving Yuga Kawada a notable double for the day and another Listed success for trainer Mitsumasa Nakauchida.
The meeting concluded at 16:25 with Race 12, where ART VIVANT closed proceedings with a clear-cut victory in 1:46.6. Rachel King partnered the winner for trainer Hiroyasu Tanaka, with Silk Racing Co. Ltd. again featuring prominently among the owners. The final result capped a consistent and professionally run Tokyo card.
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