After finishing tenth in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Ushba Tesoro is set to run in the G1 Tokyo Daishoten at Oi Racecourse on December 29, with jockey Akira Sugawara taking the reins for the first time. Trainer Noboru Takagi announced the news on the 7th, confirming that the decision was made at the owner's request.

Takagi explained, "Following the owner's wishes, we'll enter the Tokyo Daishoten with our stable jockey, Akira Sugawara. If selected, next year's plan includes a run in the Saudi Cup (February 22, King Abdulaziz Racecourse) followed by the Dubai World Cup (April 5, Meydan) before his retirement."