Chukyo Race 8 - THE KYOTO HIGH-JUMP(J . G2)
TAGANO ESPRESSO (9) is a classy veteran with top-three form at G1 level to his name including the benchmark Nakayama Grand Jump. Will be looking to improve on a last-start fifth in the Gr2 Spring Jump STPLE over 3900m at Hanshin on March 12. The testing material coming back a notch or two. ECORO DREAM (6) finished third two back in a steeplechase at Kokura. Couldn't emulate that effort last time out, beaten 4 lengths into fifth in a 3140m steeplechase at Hanshin. Has form and certainly a danger. PORTOLANO (8) returns from a 91-day spell. Made just the one appearance when last in work and was third in a 3390m steeplechase at Kokura, beaten 0.6 lengths. Expect a bright start to his prep. SEEDIQ KAZUMA (3) is looking to go one better after filling a minor placing in a steeplechase over 3110m at Hanshin last time out on March 20. Overdue and although this harder can sneak into the finish.

Jockey: Yasunori Minoshima
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only had one start last preparation finished seventh of 14 starters at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on January 29 over 3390m, 9 len behind Be All Eyes carrying 59.0kg at $39.50. First up last campaign finished second of 10 runners at Niigata 3yo+ STPLE on September 4 over 3250m, 0.8 len behind Violent Blow with 60.0kg at $40.80. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/14 | 29/01/2022 | 98 | STPLE4U | $381,150.00 | Kokura | 3390m | G | Yasunori Minoshima | 59kg | 3:45.50 | 4-8-7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $39.50 |
7/11 | 23/10/2021 | 49 | STPLE3U | $317,770.00 | Niigata | 3250m | G | Yasunori Minoshima | 60kg | 3:35.30 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $6.10 |
2/10 | 04/09/2021 | 119 | STPLE3U | $319,510.00 | Niigata | 3250m | G | Yasunori Minoshima | 60kg | 3:33.30 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $40.80 |
10/14 | 08/05/2021 | 196 | STPLE4U | $303,260.00 | Niigata | 2890m | G | Yasunori Minoshima | 60kg | 3:09.50 | 7-12-10 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $27.00 |
4/12 | 24/10/2020 | 63 | STPLE3U | $340,820.00 | Niigata | 3250m | G | Yasunori Minoshima | 60kg | 3:34.10 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $54.60 |
8/11 | 22/08/2020 | 56 | STPLE3U | $340,230.00 | Niigata | 2850m | FM | Yasunori Minoshima | 60kg | 3:03.50 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Y Shirahama
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run finished fourth of 14 starters at Fukushima 4yo+ STPLE on April 23 over 3350m, 9 len behind Twilight Time with 60.0kg at $14.20. At only start last preparation finished sixth of 14 runners at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on January 29 over 3390m, 9 len behind Be All Eyes with 59.0kg at $11.90. Top chance, with upside.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 23/04/2022 | 84 | STPLE4U | $280,420.00 | Fukushima | 3350m | G | Y Shirahama | 60kg | 3:44.00 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $14.20 |
6/14 | 29/01/2022 | 84 | STPLE4U | $381,150.00 | Kokura | 3390m | G | Y Shirahama | 59kg | 3:45.50 | 10-10-6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $11.90 |
2/10 | 06/11/2021 | 112 | STPLE3U | $299,300.00 | Fukushima | 3350m | G | Y Shirahama | 60kg | 3:41.10 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $16.70 |
5/14 | 17/07/2021 | 41 | STPLE3U | $307,850.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | G | Y Shirahama | 60kg | 3:44.60 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $16.90 |
8/12 | 06/06/2021 | 43 | STPLE3U | $302,370.00 | Chukyo | 3330m | G | Y Shirahama | 60kg | 3:42.00 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $6.30 |
3/13 | 24/04/2021 | 21 | STPLE4U | $304,630.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | F | S Kitazawa | 60kg | 3:30.00 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Kazuma Mori
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace then finished second of 14 starters at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on January 29 over 3390m, a neck behind Be All Eyes with 59.0kg at $5.60. Second-up held ground to the line finished second of 10 starters at Hanshin 4yo+ STPLE on March 20 over 3110m, 7 len behind Nostradamus carrying 60.0kg at $3.90. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 20/03/2022 | 50 | STPLE4U | $308,030.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | M | Kenji Hirasawa | 60kg | 3:28.60 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.90 |
2/14 | 29/01/2022 | 112 | STPLE4U | $381,150.00 | Kokura | 3390m | G | Kenji Hirasawa | 59kg | 3:45.50 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
7/9 | 09/10/2021 | 49 | STPLE3U | $317,770.00 | Niigata | 2850m | G | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:02.60 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
4/13 | 21/08/2021 | 76 | STPLE3U | $317,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | G | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:02.50 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
2/12 | 06/06/2021 | 35 | STPLE3U | $302,370.00 | Chukyo | 3330m | G | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:42.00 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
7/13 | 02/05/2021 | 57 | STPLE4U | $303,260.00 | Tokyo | 3100m | G | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:31.70 | 3-2-7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Takaya Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after 10 months. Finished off last campaign when last at Niigata in the G3 3yo+ STPLE July 31 over 3250m, 69 len behind Turbo carrying 60.0kg at $100.60. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Kokura 3yo+ STPLE July 10 over 3390m. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 290 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/13 | 31/07/2021 | 21 | STPLE3U | $675,110.00 | Niigata | 3250m | FM | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:29.00 | 13-13-13 | 3 |
| 69.9L | $100.60 |
0/11 | 10/07/2021 | 195 | STPLE3U | $307,850.00 | Kokura | 3390m | FM | Takaya Ueno | 60kg | 3:48.50 | - | 9 |
| 99.0L | $28.40 |
1/13 | 27/12/2020 | 28 | MSTPLE3U | $196,310.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | G | Takaya Ueno | 60kg | 3:20.70 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $34.80 |
8/11 | 29/11/2020 | 22 | MSTPLE3U | $205,080.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | G | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:23.60 | 10-7-8 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $162.60 |
8/9 | 07/11/2020 | 21 | MSTPLE3U | $205,080.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | FM | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:01.10 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $24.20 |
10/13 | 17/10/2020 | 118 | MSTPLE3U | $200,500.00 | Niigata | 2850m | FM | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:06.00 | 11-12-10 | 11 |
| 28.0L | $34.50 |

Jockey: Yuta Onodera
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 42 days. Last run finished tenth of 14 runners at Hanshin 4yo+ STPLE on April 2 over 3140m, 8 len behind Taiki Florizel carrying 60.0kg at $8.60. Start before ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 12 starters at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on February 19 over 2860m, 13 len behind My Sunshine with 60.0kg at $2.50. Only has minor claims. Place only hope.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 02/04/2022 | 42 | STPLE4U | $347,440.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | G | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:32.30 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $8.60 |
5/12 | 19/02/2022 | 28 | STPLE4U | $315,380.00 | Kokura | 2860m | G | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:12.40 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $2.50 |
2/12 | 22/01/2022 | 42 | STPLE4U | $307,630.00 | Kokura | 2860m | G | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:10.00 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.60 |
1/12 | 11/12/2021 | 118 | MSTPLE3U | $186,570.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | G | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:20.40 | 4-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.70 |
2/13 | 15/08/2021 | 91 | MSTPLE3U | $186,730.00 | Niigata | 2850m | G | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:05.50 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
3/11 | 16/05/2021 | 28 | MSTPLE4U | $178,410.00 | Niigata | 2890m | G | M Nishitani | 59kg | 3:12.70 | 8-7-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Y Igarashi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 42 days. Last start finished fifth of 14 runners at Hanshin 4yo+ STPLE on April 2 over 3140m, 4 len behind Taiki Florizel with 60.0kg at $3.60. The run before finished third of 12 starters at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on February 26 over 3390m, 5.5 len behind Meiner Wasser carrying 59.0kg at $13.20. Up in grade but has form and looks a serious danger.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/14 | 02/04/2022 | 35 | STPLE4U | $347,440.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | G | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:32.30 | 11-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $3.60 |
3/12 | 26/02/2022 | 35 | STPLE4U | $389,890.00 | Kokura | 3390m | G | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:45.40 | 5-1-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $13.20 |
0/12 | 22/01/2022 | 27 | STPLE4U | $307,630.00 | Kokura | 2860m | G | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:10.00 | - | 11 |
| 99.0L | $6.20 |
1/14 | 26/12/2021 | 29 | MSTPLE3U | $186,570.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | G | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:20.80 | 8-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
2/11 | 27/11/2021 | 55 | MSTPLE3U | $176,080.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | G | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:25.60 | 9-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $16.80 |
9/16 | 03/10/2021 | 133 | ALLOW3U | $434,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | G | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:58.80 | 12-13-9 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $76.40 |

Jockey: S Kitazawa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on finished eighth of 11 starters at Hanshin in the G2 4yo+ STPLE on March 12 over 3900m, 27 len behind A Shin Click with 60.0kg at $121. Second-up finished tenth of 14 starters at Fukushima 4yo+ STPLE on April 23 over 3350m, 28 len behind Twilight Time with 60.0kg at $17. Rough place claims in a tough looking race.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 23/04/2022 | 42 | STPLE4U | $280,420.00 | Fukushima | 3350m | G | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:44.00 | 13-11-10 | 10 |
| 28.1L | $17.00 |
8/11 | 12/03/2022 | 63 | STPLE4U | $934,910.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | G | S Kitazawa | 60kg | 4:21.20 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 27.1L | $121.00 |
0/14 | 08/01/2022 | 35 | STPLE4U | $381,390.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | G | S Kitazawa | 60kg | 3:34.70 | - | 13 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
3/13 | 04/12/2021 | 112 | STPLE3U | $392,560.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | G | S Kitazawa | 60kg | 4:02.00 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $29.10 |
3/12 | 14/08/2021 | 35 | STPLE3U | $317,410.00 | Kokura | 2860m | S | S Kitazawa | 60kg | 3:12.10 | 8-5-3 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $5.80 |
1/7 | 10/07/2021 | 27 | MSTPLE3U | $181,110.00 | Kokura | 2860m | G | S Kitazawa | 60kg | 3:08.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; finished off last campaign held ground to the line finished third of 12 runners at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on February 12 over 3390m, 0.6 len behind Septarian carrying 61.0kg at $12.50. Won previous preparation first up by 3 len Fukushima 3yo+ STPLE on November 6 over 3350m defeating Hoshi Lumiere carrying 60.0kg at $8.90 in a steeplechase. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 12/02/2022 | 98 | STPLE4U | $315,380.00 | Kokura | 3390m | G | Taro Kusano | 61kg | 3:43.90 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $12.50 |
1/10 | 06/11/2021 | 77 | STPLE3U | $299,300.00 | Fukushima | 3350m | G | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:41.10 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.90 |
5/13 | 21/08/2021 | 105 | STPLE3U | $317,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | G | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:02.50 | 10-6-5 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $7.70 |
6/14 | 08/05/2021 | 140 | STPLE4U | $303,260.00 | Niigata | 2890m | G | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:09.50 | 12-9-6 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $15.50 |
9/14 | 19/12/2020 | 69 | STPLE3U | $333,680.00 | Chukyo | 3330m | FM | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:38.60 | 1-2-9 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $5.00 |
1/13 | 11/10/2020 | 56 | MSTPLE3U | $200,500.00 | Niigata | 2850m | FM | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:05.30 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: S Ishigami
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; finished off last preparation finished fifth of 11 runners at Hanshin in the G2 4yo+ STPLE on March 12 over 3900m, 21 len behind A Shin Click with 60.0kg at $3.50. First up last campaign sat on the pace then finished second of 13 runners at Hanshin in the G3 3yo+ STPLE on November 13 over 3140m, 0.8 len behind Ken Hovawart with 60.0kg at $2.30. May well prove too smart for these first up.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 12/03/2022 | 77 | STPLE4U | $934,910.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | G | Kenji Hirasawa | 60kg | 4:21.20 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $3.50 |
7/14 | 25/12/2021 | 42 | STPLE3U | $1,560,340.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | G | Kenji Hirasawa | 63kg | 4:46.60 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $2.00 |
2/13 | 13/11/2021 | 210 | STPLE3U | $656,480.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | G | Kenji Hirasawa | 60kg | 3:28.30 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
3/8 | 17/04/2021 | 112 | STPLE4U | $1,495,250.00 | Nakayama | 4250m | FM | Takaya Ueno | 63kg | 4:50.10 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $9.10 |
3/16 | 26/12/2020 | 42 | STPLE3U | $1,643,030.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | FM | Kenji Hirasawa | 63kg | 4:40.70 | 6-8-3 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $6.20 |
1/6 | 14/11/2020 | 56 | STPLE3U | $759,850.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | FM | Kenji Hirasawa | 60kg | 3:29.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.80 |