Race Results and Analysis
Held on November 24, 2025
Key Points
- Winner: Peintre Naif, ridden by jockey C. Lemaire, secured his first graded stakes victory in a close finish.
- Second Place: Zoroastro finished second after a strong late charge.
- Third Place: Reichsadler, the second favorite, finished third.
- Race Development: The favorite, Danon History, experienced a slow start, leading to a competitive stretch duel.
Race Result
Winning Time: 1:46.0
Finishing Order:
- 1st: Peintre Naif (Horse No. 10), Jockey: C. Lemaire, Favorite Rank: 3
- 2nd: Zoroastro (Horse No. 8), Jockey: T. Marquand, Favorite Rank: 5
- 3rd: Reichsadler (Horse No. 4), Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki, Favorite Rank: 2
Race Highlights
A Tumultuous Start and Mid-Race Development
- The top favorite, No. 9 Danon History, had a poor start and ran from the rear of the field.
- No. 2 Teruhikou started well and took the early lead.
- No. 1 Last Smile followed in second place.
- The race proceeded at an average pace, with the first 1000 meters covered in 1:01.0.
- The winner, No. 10 Peintre Naif, was positioned in mid-pack.
- The runner-up, No. 8 Zoroastro, was positioned just behind Peintre Naif.
The Stretch Run Battle and Fierce Finish
- As the horses entered the home stretch, the field began to catch up to the leader, Teruhikou.
- Approximately 400 meters from the finish, Reichsadler emerged from the pack.
- Peintre Naif and Zoroastro made strong moves on the outside.
- With 200 meters remaining, Peintre Naif took the lead.
- Zoroastro surged from the far outside, initiating a close duel with Peintre Naif.
- Peintre Naif, running on the inside, narrowly held off Zoroastro by a nose to win.
Full List of Entries
| Gate | No. | Horse Name | Sex/Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer | Win Odds | Fav. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Last Smile | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Sugihara | Homma | 37.5 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | Teruhikou | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Sakai | Yahagi | 17.4 | 7 |
| 3 | 3 | Linen Tairin | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Uchida H. | Minada | 316.7 | 12 |
| 4 | 4 | Reichsadler | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Sasaki | Uehara Y. | 4.3 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 | Lorbeerkranz | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Matsuyama | Kobayashi | 8.8 | 4 |
| 5 | 6 | Salesio | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Pouchan | Tanaka H. | 14.2 | 6 |
| 6 | 7 | Chuwa Carnegie | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Kitamura Y. | Okubo | 30.6 | 9 |
| 6 | 8 | Zoroastro | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Marquand | Miyata | 10.2 | 5 |
| 7 | 9 | Danon History | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Lane | Hori | 2.3 | 1 |
| 7 | 10 | Peintre Naif | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Lemaire | Kimura | 7.2 | 3 |
| 8 | 11 | Storm Thunder | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Tosaki K. | Adachi | 87.7 | 11 |
| 8 | 12 | Cozzolino | Colt, 2 | 56.0 | Yokoyama N. | Ikegami | 22.2 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes?
Peintre Naif, the third favorite ridden by Christophe Lemaire, won the race. This marked his first graded stakes victory, achieved in a two-race winning streak following his maiden win.What is the significance of this race?
The Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes is a crucial graded stakes race for two-year-olds. It is recognized as a significant indicator for the following year’s classic races, including the Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) and the Japanese Derby. Historically, it has been a “stepping-stone race” for numerous G1 winners, such as Contrail, Equinox, and Jungle Pocket.
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