Cattleya Sho - Tokyo 2025 Notes & History - updated

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Cattleya Sho Entries

8f Tokyo Racecourse Race 9

1: Arcadia Cafe  Trainer: Noriyuki Hori Jockey: D. Lane

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 2-0-2-0-0 (4) DI = 3.00   CD = 1.00

Mare Profile = 4-10-4-6-7   Speed = 14   Stamina = 13   Index = 0.92   Triads = 18-20-17

• Won Maiden at same distance and same track on November 1st.

• Half brother to Luxor Cafe and Cafe Pharoah, dam Mary's Follies. Son of Into Mischief.

• Drew rail last out as well and won - drew outside in debut and came in 2nd.

  
  

2: Wicked Pickett  Trainer: Toru Hayashi Jockey: Y. Tannai

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 1-1-2-0-2 (6) DI = 1.00   CD = -0.17

Mare Profile = 7-2-6-7-5   Speed = 9   Stamina = 12   Index = 0.96   Triads = 15-15-18

• Won 7f debut 6 weeks ago.

• Sire Moanin, 8f sprinter

• Rain in debut

3: Every Possible  Trainer: Koichi Shintani Jockey: M. Iwata

Cattleya: ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥

DP = 2-0-2-0-0 (4) DI = 3.00   CD = 1.00

Mare Profile = 5-3-4-9-4   Speed = 8   Stamina = 13   Index = 0.81   Triads = 12-16-17

• Won 7f debut on Oct 18.

• Sired by New Year's Day.

• Filly running against the boys.

  
  

4: Golden Blood  Trainer: H. Sugiyama Jockey: C. Lemaire

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 3-0-5-0-0 (8) DI = 2.20   CD = 0.75

Mare Profile = 6-2-4-7-10   Speed = 8   Stamina = 17   Index = 0.58   Triads = 12-13-21

• Came in 4th in early debut at 8f. Tried again at 10f and came in 4th again. Dopped down to 9f on Oct 18 and finally won. Now he drops down to 8f on a different track.

• Second generation Deep Impact and Symboli Kris S.

• Balance is tilted very far to stamina side. 12f Belmont numbers.

• Closer with Christophe Lemaire aboard, therefore upgrade in star rating for race.

  
  

5: Satono Voyage  Trainer: Hiroyasu Tanaka Jockey: K. Tosaki

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 1-0-1-0-0 (2) DI = 3.00   CD = 1.00

Mare Profile = 3-9-4-8-4   Speed = 12   Stamina = 12   Index = 0.95   Triads = 16-21-16

• Won Maiden at 6f. Won Oxalis Sho traveling 7f at Tokyo on Oct 9th.

• Likely Favorite. Sired by Into Mischief.

• Oxalis Sho - rain.

6: Sunday Party  Trainer: I. Aizawa Jockey: T. Marquand

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 4-4-7-3-0 (18) DI = 1.77   CD = 0.50

Mare Profile = 3-10-3-9-5   Speed = 13   Stamina = 14   Index = 0.86   Triads = 16-22-17

• Took first on October 18th traveling 8f at Niigata. First time at Tokyo.

• UK jockey is interesting.

7: Show Rebirth  Trainer: N. Suzuki Jockey: T. Sumura

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 2-3-3-0-0 (8) DI = 4.33   CD = 0.88

Mare Profile = 7-2-3-9-9   Speed = 9   Stamina = 18   Index = 0.63   Triads = 12-14-21

• Won Maiden at 5.7f, then came in 2nd place in the Platanus Sho at Tokyo traveling 8f. (He lost the Platanus to T. M. Kihuku, who is the son of Le Vent Se Leve. Unfortunately, that horse is not entered in the Cattleya.

• Second generation American Pharoah

8: Don Erectus  Trainer: N Takagi Jockey: A. Sugawara

Cattleya: ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 2-1-5-0-0 (8) DI = 2.20   CD = 0.63

Mare Profile = 1-4-8-10-3   Speed = 5   Stamina = 13   Index = 0.58   Triads = 13-22-21

• Broke maiden in September traveling 6f. Last race in the Oxalis, he came a distant 5th. Satono Voyage (in Post 5) demolished him.

• Major Stamina. Needs much more distance.

• Possibly did not like sloppy track in last.

  
  

9:  Hiruno Puglia  Trainer: Yoshihito Kitade Jockey: T. Akiyama

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 2-1-3-0-0 (6) DI = 3.00   CD = 0.83

Mare Profile = 9-4-4-9-5   Speed = 13   Stamina = 14   Index = 1.13   Triads = 17-17-18

• Won his only race, a 7f debut at Kyoto.

• Second generation Into Mischief

• Debut race: rain

10: Purnabhadra  Trainer: Hideyuki Mori Jockey: M. Barzalona

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

DP = 1-4-5-0-0 (10) DI = 3.00   CD = 0.60

Mare Profile = 4-5-8-8-5   Speed = 9   Stamina = 13   Index = 0.81   Triads = 17-21-21

• Won 6.5 debut at Tokyo Racecourse. Comes back to attempt 8f.

• Son of Authentic

• Distance no problem. Exhibited speed from outside in debut.

  
  

11: Ho O Luxor  Trainer: Toru Kurita Jockey: K. Yokohama

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥

DP = 0-0-0-0-0 (0) DI = Inf   CD = Inf

Mare Profile = 5-7-6-6-2   Speed = 12   Stamina = 8   Index = 1.44   Triads = 18-19-14

• Won 8f debut at Tokyo Racecourse and comes back to attempt repeat at same parameters.

• No Chefs in first 4 generations. ANZ = 13.00 plus added speed from mares.

• Debut race: rain

12: Magna Victor  Trainer: M. Nakauchida Jockey: D. Lane

Cattleya: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ KY DERBY: ♥ ♥

DP = 0-4-4-0-0 (8) DI = 3.00   CD = 0.50

Mare Profile = 8-7-2-5-9   Speed = 15   Stamina = 14   Index = 1.00   Triads = 17-14-16

• Won 2 year old debut at Hanshin back in September at 7f.

• Son of Maxfield

• Outside draw in debut.

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Tokyo Racecourse, located in Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan, is the largest horse racing venue in the world, with a capacity of up to 223,000 spectators and seating for 13,750. In existence since 1933, it is operated by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) and is renowned as the "Racecourse of Racecourses" in Japanese horseracing.

This venue spans a vast area, with views of Mt. Fuji on clear days, and includes turf, dirt, and steeplechase tracks for all racing formats. There is a slope and slight changes in the elevations down the stretch on the dirt course (more pronounced on the turf course). It is also usually packed to the rafters with die-hard racing fans all year long.

Dirt Track Layout (Historical JRA Data)

The dirt course at Tokyo Racecourse is designed for high-speed, left-handed (counter-clockwise) racing. It is known for its wide, sweeping turns and a notably long stretch, which allows for dramatic come from behind finishes. The track's design favors horses with strong stamina and closing speed, particularly in longer dirt races, due to the extended stretch, slight elevations, and the chute's use for distances up to 2,100 meters.

Feature	Details
Circumference	1,900 meters (approximately 9.5 furlongs or 1 mile, 1 furlong, and 98 yards)
Chute	1,600 meters (for longer races, extending from the main oval)
Direction	Left-handed (counter-clockwise), consistent with three JRA tracks (Tokyo, Chūkyō, and Niigata)
Width	Approx. 27 yards (varies slightly, providing ample room for large fields)
The Stretch	Approximately 550 yards, one of the longest in Japan, enabling sustained speed in the final stretch
Turns	Wide and sweeping, but generally flatter for dirt consistency

JRA dirt courses generally use a blend of fine sand (for drainage and speed) and clay (for cohesion and stability). This composition ensures a firm, fast base that can handle heavy use. September through November at Tokyo offers the best racing climate, 64 to 77 degrees, clear skies and very mild temperatures where frost is very uncommon.

Monthly Dirt Track Condition Tendencies (Historical JRA Data)

Month	Typical Dirt Rating	Notes
Jan–Feb	Fast (90%)	Dry, cold, sunny
Mar–May	Fast to Good	Spring rain increases "Good" ratings
Jun–Jul	Muddy/Sloppy (60%)	Peak of rainy season
Aug–Sep	Fast	Post-rainy season, hot and dry
Oct–Nov	Fast to Good	Ideal racing weather
Dec	Fast	Dry winter return

CATTLEYA SHO PAST WINNERS - 1600 meters / approx 8f

Year	Winner	Trainer	First Call	Notes	DOSAGE
2024	Natural Rise	Keizo Ito	4th	Settled midpack early; rallied strongly in the stretch to win by 3/4 length.	Index: 4.00 ANZ = 5.00 Scale: 12/12 16-17-16
2023	Amante Bianco	Keisuke Miyata	7th	Closed from off the pace in his second start at the distance; edged clear by 3/4 length.	Index: 3.00 ANZ = 6.20 Scale: 10/10 17-18-17
2022	Continuar - This horse became a famous TURF RUNNER after this win on dirt.	Yoshito Yahagi	5th	Tracked in second flight (10-horse field); wore down the leader late for a neck victory.	Index: 1.15 ANZ = 1.89 Scale: 10/17 13-21-20 Turf Runner
2021	Consigliere	Yukio Inagaki	6th	Midpack in 15-horse field; surged outside turning for home to hold on by a neck.	Index: 3.67 ANZ = 5.67 Scale: 08/12 14-15-18
2020	Lemon Pop	Hiroyasu Tanaka	2nd	Stalked the pacesetter (Takeru Pegasus) before drawing clear by 1 1/2 lengths.	Index: 1.30 ANZ = 1.55 Scale: 14/16 17-20-19
2019	Dieu du Vin	Yukihiro Kato	8th	Came from well back on a sloppy track; powered home by 3/4 length in fast time.	Index: 3.00 ANZ = 3.80 Scale: 11/13 16-21-18
2018	Make Happy (filly)	Koichi Shinkai	5th	Midpack stalker, quickened midway through stretch for 2 1/2-length win.	Index: 3.57 ANZ = 3.57 Scale: 09/16 13-21-20
2017	Ruggero	Yuichi Shikato	4th	Stalking trip; inherited lead when pacesetter fell, held on by 1/2 length.	Index: 2.27 ANZ = 1.93 Scale: 11/18 11-22-18
2016	Mont Saint Legame	Koji Maki	3rd	Tracked leaders throughout; edged clear by 1 1/4 lengths in debut at distance.	Index: 3.00 ANZ = 3.00 Scale: 13/13 14-16-14
2015	Lani	Yoko Maeda	3rd	Stalked, drew off by 2 length. Turf debut. Triple Crown run.	Index: 1.92 ANZ = 1.71 Scale: 14/15 15-12-16 1st Gen Tapit

1. No repeat Trainers mastering this race.

2. Only one showed up for US Triple Crown. This may change with the addition of more Prep races in UAE.

3. No Gate to Wire winners or pressers.

4. Balanced mare scale or leaning heavily to stamina. None speed heavy through mares.

5. Mix of high and low indexes, based solely on the lead pace setter's credentials.

6. Mid-pack runners with killer late speed dominate this race.