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November 8, 2025
On November 8, 2025, at Tokyo Racecourse, the 61st Keio Hai Nisai Stakes (G2, 1400m turf) was won by the top favorite, Diamond Knot, ridden by C. Lemaire, with a spectacular performance. The horse powerfully broke away in the final stretch, demonstrating a strength that left the rest of the field behind. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the full race results, the race development, and the final odds for all participating horses.
The final results for the Keio Hai Nisai Stakes held at Tokyo Racecourse on November 8, 2025, are as follows.
| Finish | Horse No. | Horse Name | Jockey | Favorite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Diamond Knot | C. Lemaire | 1st |
| 2nd | 12 | Fukuchan Show | K. Tosaki | 7th |
| 3rd | 14 | Towani | A. Sugawara | 12th |
After the start, No. 3 Route Thirteen took the lead, while the favorite, No. 10 Diamond Knot, settled into a good position. The race proceeded at an average pace, with the first 600m clocked at 35.1 seconds.
Coming around the final turn and into the home stretch, Diamond Knot began a well-timed surge. Powering up the slope, the horse extended its stride and took the lead at the 200m mark, pulling away from the pack to cross the finish line, showcasing its overwhelming strength.
Meanwhile, the battle for second place was intense. No. 12 Fukuchan Show and No. 14 Towani, who made their move from the rear, along with No. 2 Xiao Ma Maru and No. 3 Route Thirteen holding on from the inside, were spread across the track. Just before the finish line, Fukuchan Show broke free to secure second, with Towani taking third.
Here is a list of all 16 horses that competed in the race, along with their final win odds and popularity.
| Gate | Horse No. | Horse Name | Sex/Age | Weight (kg) | Jockey | Trainer | Win Odds | Favorite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Nenekirimaru | C2 | 56.0 | Sasaki | Kawashima | 21.2 | 8 |
| 1 | 2 | Xiao Ma Maru | C2 | 56.0 | Pouchan | Kato | 14.0 | 6 |
| 2 | 3 | Route Thirteen | C2 | 56.0 | Iwata | Tsujino | 13.4 | 5 |
| 2 | 4 | Milt Best | C2 | 56.0 | Yokoyama | Nakamura | 12.1 | 4 |
| 3 | 5 | Shimi Hattoku | C2 | 56.0 | Miura | Terashima | 38.4 | 10 |
| 3 | 6 | Sperling | C2 | 56.0 | Tsumura | Kato | 7.9 | 2 |
| 4 | 7 | Yuu Pharaoh | C2 | 56.0 | Kitamura | Mori | 35.6 | 9 |
| 4 | 8 | Hottu Trot | C2 | 56.0 | Ishibashi | Horiuchi | 66.4 | 13 |
| 5 | 9 | Coq au Vin | F2 | 55.0 | Matsuoka | Ito | 85.3 | 14 |
| 5 | 10 | Diamond Knot | C2 | 56.0 | Lemaire | Fukunaga | 1.8 | 1 |
| 6 | 11 | Photon Gazer | C2 | 56.0 | Kowata | Maki | 202.7 | 15 |
| 6 | 12 | Fukuchan Show | C2 | 56.0 | Tosaki | Kato | 19.0 | 7 |
| 7 | 13 | Feder Rotor | F2 | 55.0 | Hara | Tenma | 57.7 | 11 |
| 7 | 14 | Towani | F2 | 55.0 | Sugawara | Ebina | 63.5 | 12 |
| 8 | 15 | Linen Tairin | C2 | 56.0 | Shibata | Minada | 290.6 | 16 |
| 8 | 16 | Red Stinger | C2 | 56.0 | Yokoyama | Yajima | 8.4 | 3 |
Source: netkeiba.com
Who won the 2025 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes?
The winner was the favorite, “Diamond Knot,” ridden by C. Lemaire. Sired by Bricks and Mortar with a dam by Deep Impact, this was the horse’s first graded stakes victory in its fifth career start.Which horses finished second and third, and what were their odds?
Second place went to the 7th favorite, “Fukuchan Show,” ridden by Keita Tosaki. Third place was taken by the 12th favorite, “Towani,” ridden by Akira Sugawara.When and where was the race held?
It was held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, on the 1400m turf course at Tokyo Racecourse.