Meisho Tabaru completed his final trackwork at the Ritto Training Center's woodchip track on the 16th with jockey Suguru Hamanaka in the saddle. Despite showing some signs of restlessness, he powered through the workout smoothly, clocking 6 furlongs in 80.9 seconds with closing splits of 36.2 and 11.3. Although Hamanaka expressed concerns about his temperament, stating, "He got worked up as he didn't settle smoothly into the track," he also acknowledged the colt's progress, noting, "Since the Satsuki Sho, we've focused on training him to be more patient, and in last week's gallop, he showed the most control yet."

Meisho Tabaru's spring campaign was full of ups and downs. In the G1 Satsuki Sho, he set a blistering pace but faded tamely to finish 17th. Then, he was withdrawn from the G1 Japanese Derby due to a hoof bruise after the barrier draw. However, he bounced back in the Kobe Shimbun Hai, where he controlled the pace and won with plenty left in the tank. Reflecting on that performance, Hamanaka said, "He showed composure during his break and delivered a solid race."

The extended distance of the G1 Kikuka Sho (3000 meters) will be a test, but the team remains confident. "He has the ability to compete at this level, so we'll aim to keep him calm and focused," Hamanaka said.

Trainer Mamoru Ishibashi, who partnered with the same owner, Yoshio Matsumoto, as a jockey when riding Meisho Samson to a fourth-place finish in the 2006 Kikuka Sho, is determined to succeed this time. "I owe a lot to this owner from my riding days. I'm incredibly grateful, and now as a trainer, I'm focused on getting the horse in top condition for the race," Ishibashi said, eager to see Meisho Tabaru capture the final jewel of the Japanese Triple Crown.