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2027 JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Preview
Contested over six furlongs for runners who are aged four or older is the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap, the final race of the Derby Festival, which is run in June of each year at the Epsom racecourse, and the large fields have thrown up a surprise winner or two.
JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Information:
- JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Past Winners
- JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Trainer Statistics
- JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Jockey Statistics
If you are interested in other predictions at Epsom, then head over to the Epsom tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG racing tipsters and also compare those predictions to the runners that make the trend shortlist when added below. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Races Covered at the Epsom Derby Festival section for links to these.
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How competitive is the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021, when the race had an over-round of 115%. The race in 2017 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 132%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap, the over-round has been 126%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £126 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap races over the last 20 renewals:
- Watchable (1:06.20) in 2019
- Badri (1:06.94) in 2023
- Ashpan Sam (1:07.50) in 2014
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -8.50. Whilst we wait for the 2027 JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert tipsters on the racing predictions page.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 1:06.20 was set by Watchable in 2019, trained by David O'Meara and ridden by Oisin Murphy, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2025 when Sondad won in a time of 1:13.01 for trainer Michael & David Easterby, who booked Joanna Mason in the saddle.
JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Past Winners
Here are the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1:11.81 | Sondad (GB) 5yo 9-1 (5 of 15) 11/2 | Joanna Mason Michael & David Easterby (GB) |
| 2025 1:13.01 | Sondad (GB) 4yo 8-8 (13 of 11) 12/1 | Joanna Mason Michael & David Easterby (GB) |
| 2024 1:10.47 | Misty Grey (IRE) 7yo 9-9 (1 of 13) 7/1 | Rossa Ryan David O'Meara (GB) |
| 2023 1:06.94 | Badri (GB) 6yo 9-8 (10 of 14) 10/1 | Hollie Doyle Ruth Carr (GB) |
| 2022 1:08.21 | Mr Wagyu (IRE) 7yo 9-0 (12 of 14) 12/1 | Jason Hart John Quinn (GB) |
| 2021 1:08.60 | Ejtilaab (IRE) 5yo 8-8 (9 of 9) 3/1F | David Egan Ian Williams (GB) |
| 2019 1:06.20 | Watchable (GB) 9yo 8-11 (5 of 14) 8/1 | Oisin Murphy David O'Meara (GB) |
| 2018 1:09.59 | Aces (IRE) 6yo 8-7 (4 of 16) 11/2F | Silvestre De Sousa Ian Williams (GB) |
| 2017 1:07.99 | Reputation (IRE) 4yo 8-10 (15 of 16) 25/1 | Jason Hart John Quinn (GB) |
| 2016 1:10.23 | Blaine (GB) 6yo 8-8 (4 of 17) 8/1 | Kieren Fallon David Nicholls (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap have been based:
- GB: 20 winners with an additional 49 placings from 287 runners
- AUS: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 5 runners
JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Trainer Statistics
There are multiple leading trainers in the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap over the last 20 renewals, with David O'Meara, John Quinn, Ian Williams, John Spearing, and Michael & David Easterby having all won the race twice. David O'Meara's winners have been with Watchable (2019) and Misty Grey (2024). John Quinn winners have been with Reputation (2017) and Mr Wagyu (2022). Ian Williams winners have been with Aces (2018) and Ejtilaab (2021). John Spearing winners have been with Ashpan Sam (2014 & 2015). Michael & David Easterby winners have been with Sondad (2025 & 2026). One trainer has not had the best of times in the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap; Kevin Ryan has sent a total of 11 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are some of the top JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| David O'Meara | 12-2-4 | +5.00 | +3.88 |
| John Quinn | 8-2-4 | +31.00 | +21.82 |
| Ian Williams | 6-2-4 | +4.50 | +5.74 |
| John Spearing | 3-2-2 | +7.00 | +4.00 |
| Michael & David Easterby | 2-2-2 | +17.50 | +10.64 |
| Richard Fahey | 13-1-3 | +13.00 | +6.57 |
| John Gallagher | 7-1-2 | +5.00 | +2.01 |
| Robert Cowell | 6-1-3 | +4.00 | +3.01 |
| Ruth Carr | 4-1-1 | +7.00 | +3.25 |
| David Barron | 3-1-1 | +7.00 | +3.63 |
JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Jockey Statistics
There are multiple leading jockeys in the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap over the last 20 renewals, with Jim Crowley, Jason Hart, and Joanna Mason having all won the race twice. Jim Crowley winners have been with Mac Gille Eoin (2008) and Lui Rei (2012). Jason Hart's winners have been with Reputation (2017) and Mr Wagyu (2022). Joanna Mason winners have been with Sondad (2025 & 2026).
Here are some of the top JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Crowley | 8-2-4 | +14.00 | +9.02 |
| Jason Hart | 7-2-4 | +32.00 | +20.32 |
| Joanna Mason | 2-2-2 | +17.50 | +10.64 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 12-1-4 | -5.50 | -0.31 |
| Oisin Murphy | 8-1-3 | +1.00 | +0.48 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 5-1-2 | +21.00 | +15.26 |
| Neil Callan | 5-1-1 | +0.50 | -1.19 |
| Hollie Doyle | 4-1-3 | +7.00 | +7.40 |
| Liam Jones | 3-1-1 | +31.00 | +18.63 |
| Kerrin McEvoy | 3-1-1 | +5.00 | +2.38 |
2027 JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 5, 6, 9, 6, (5, 7), 1, (5, 6, 10), 3, 1, 3, (2, 6, 12), 2, (1, 5), (2, 5), 1, 9, 5, 3, 10, 13
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (71%) - Ran in 1 - 2 races (30 Days)
- 20 / 20 (74%) - Off a break of 7 - 29 days
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Ran in 1 - 6 races (Season)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Ran in 1 - 7 races (180 Days)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Highest Run is not G3/Cl3
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Beaten no more -1½l (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Not in a G3/LST/Cl2/Cl6 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Within the first 13 of the market
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Not in FRA/DEU/IRL/SCO/UAE/WAL (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - No bigger than 25/1 (Career Win)
- 19 / 20 (80%) - Achieved an RPR of 92+ (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (82%) - No bigger than 25/1
- 19 / 20 (83%) - Achieved an RPR of 87+ (Going)
- 18 / 20 (69%) - Achieved a TS of 78+ (Last 5)
- 18 / 20 (88%) - Placed within last 6 starts
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Epsom racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2027 JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +43.50, is when runners had 1 start in the past 30 days.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 starts in the past 30 days, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-58.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2026: Winner in 5 (15,14) [15 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 13 (10,1) [11 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 1 (10,3) [13 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 10 (14,11) [14 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 12 (15,7) [14 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap is York; there have been a total of 7 winners of this race who ran at York last time out. The next best courses, which have produced the second most winners, are Chester and Ascot; there have been a total of 3 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 19 winners from a total of 277 runners, while female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 15 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap:
- Dark Angel (3 Wins)
- Firebreak (2 Wins)
- Washington DC (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap despite multiple attempts:
- Exceed And Excel (0 Wins from 11 runners)
- Acclamation (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Oasis Dream (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Swiss Spirit (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Baldemar in 2009, winning for K R Burke at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Liam Jones. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 4 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2027 JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap
Many trainers target races as preparation for the JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Sondad York - 17th of 22 (25/1) | Churchill Tyres Handicap |
| 2025 - Sondad Ascot - 1st of 10 (6/1) | Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Blue Ribbon Handicap |
| 2024 - Misty Grey Newcastle (AW) - 1st of 14 (4/1) | Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap |
| 2023 - Badri York - 6th of 21 (14/1) | Churchill Tyres Handicap |
| 2022 - Mr Wagyu York - 15th of 21 (14/1) | Sky Bet Sunday Series Sprint Handicap |
| 2021 - Ejtilaab Chester - 2nd of 11 (6/4) | tote+ Pays You More At tote.co.uk Handicap |
| 2019 - Watchable Doncaster - 1st of 9 (9/2) | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap |
| 2018 - Aces Ascot - 7th of 15 (29/1) | Montfort Handicap |
| 2017 - Reputation York - 15th of 16 (25/1) | Churchill Tyres Handicap |
| 2016 - Blaine York - 7th of 15 (25/1) | titanbet.co.uk Spring Sprint |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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Races Covered at the Epsom Derby Festival
Here is the 2027 schedule for the two-day Epsom Derby Festival. Each race will be linked to the race blog, and details of last year's winner are in the table below.
Epsom Derby Festival races for Friday 4th June 2027
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom 3yo Dash | Naanas Shadow (IRE) 3yo - 7/2 | Katie Scott Oisin Murphy |
| Woodcote Stakes | Hickory Lad (IRE) 2yo - 100/30 | Phillip Makin Sam James |
| Diomed Stakes | Seagulls Eleven (IRE) 4yo - 5/2 | Hugo Palmer Oisin Murphy |
| Betfred Handicap | Sallaal (IRE) 4yo - 5/2 | Roger Varian Ray Dawson |
| Epsom Oaks | Thundering On (GB) 3yo - 5/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| HKJC World Pool Handicap | Mister Winston (GB) 4yo - 6/1 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| Surrey Stakes | Ellusive Butterfly (IRE) 3yo - 9/1 | K R Burke Clifford Lee |
| Debenhams Handicap | Colombier (GB) 6yo - 12/1 | Hamad Al Jehani James Doyle |
Epsom Derby Festival races for Saturday 5th June 2027
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Tattenham Corner Stakes | Ten Bob Tony (IRE) 5yo - 11/2 | Ed Walker Kieran Shoemark |
| Princess Elizabeth Stakes | Sparks Fly (GB) 6yo - 7/2 | David Loughnane Laura Pearson |
| Coronation Cup | Bay City Roller (IRE) 4yo - 17/2 | George Scott Oisin Murphy |
| Epsom Dash | Arklow Lad (IRE) 4yo - 7/1 | Michael Appleby Harry Davies |
| Epsom Derby | Christmas Day (IRE) 3yo - 7/1 | A P O'Brien Ronan Whelan |
| Lester Piggott Handicap | Folk Pageant (GB) 3yo - 5/1 | Charlie Johnston Rowan Scott |
| Northern Dancer Handicap | Too Soon (GB) 4yo - 17/2 | Gary & Josh Moore Warren Fentiman |
| JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap | Sondad (GB) 5yo - 11/2 | Michael & David Easterby Joanna Mason |
