Tokyo Daishoten 2025 Results: 7th Favorite Dicteon Scores Major Upset, Beats Favorite Mickie Fight by a Nose

December 29, 2025•Updated: Dec 29, 2025

In the 71st Tokyo Daishoten (G1), the year-end dirt championship race held at Oi Racecourse on December 29, 2025, seventh favorite Dicteon (ridden by Takayuki Yano) won a fierce battle in the final stretch to claim victory. The race ended in a major upset as Dicteon defeated the overwhelming favorite Mickie Fight (ridden by C. Lemaire) by a nose. Fourth favorite Outrange finished third.

Key Takeaways

• •The winner of the 2025 Tokyo Daishoten was the7th favorite, Dicteon(jockey: Takayuki Yano).
• •The1st favorite, Mickie Fight(jockey: C. Lemaire), finished second by a nose.
• •The 4th favorite, Outrange (jockey: Kohei Matsuyama), finished third.
• •The race was a thriller with three horses battling fiercely in the final stretch, resulting in an upset.
• •The winning time was2:04.3(Dirt 2000m).

Table of Contents

1. Tokyo Daishoten 2025: Race Results & Finishing Order
2. Race Recap & Highlights
   1. Start to Early Stage: Natural Rise Takes the Lead
   2. Middle Stage: Mickie Fight Moves into a Good Position
   3. Final Stretch: A Fierce Three-Horse Duel
3. Frequently Asked Questions

Tokyo Daishoten 2025: Race Results & Finishing Order

Below are the full results for the 71st Tokyo Daishoten (G1) held at Oi Racecourse on December 29, 2025.

*Note: Horse #9, Aladin Barows, was scratched.

Race Recap & Highlights

The year-end main event unfolded dramatically, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very last moment. Here’s a look back at the race based on the commentary.

Start to Early Stage: Natural Rise Takes the Lead

The gates opened to a clean start for all 15 horses. From the inside gate, #1 Natural Rise took the lead, with #3 Narukami chasing in second. The field stretched out as they rounded the first turn. The favorite, Mickie Fight, settled into a mid-pack position, slightly forward of the main group.

Middle Stage: Mickie Fight Moves into a Good Position

On the backstretch, Mickie Fight gradually moved up to join the leading group. Dicteon also held a mid-pack position, saving ground and waiting for an opportunity. As the pace quickened, the horses began positioning themselves for the final push heading into the third corner.

Final Stretch: A Fierce Three-Horse Duel

Rounding the final turn and into the home stretch, Narukami challenged the front-runner Natural Rise, while Mickie Fight made a decisive move on the outside. With 200 meters to go, Mickie Fight surged to the lead, but was immediately challenged by Outrange on the inside and a charging Dicteon on the far outside.

The finish line saw a spectacular three-way battle between Mickie Fight, Outrange, and Dicteon. As Mickie Fight dug in, Dicteon, with a phenomenal late burst of speed, drew alongside and lunged just ahead at the wire. A photo finish confirmed Dicteon as the winner by a nose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Tokyo Daishoten 2025?

The winner was the seventh favorite, Dicteon, ridden by Takayuki Yano.Where did the favorite, Mickie Fight, finish?

Mickie Fight finished second, a nose behind the winner, Dicteon.What was the winning time of the race?

The winning time was 2:04.3.