Kokura Race 6 - Mdn Race
KEEP SHINING (6) was in the money two starts back at Hanshin Dirt then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1700m at this track. Blinkers going on may be significant. Best figures stack up and looks well placed to get off the mark. KING'S TALE (12) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1700m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Better than that - expected to turn things around. RAKU HOMARE (13) is appearing for the first time. By Sinister Minister and hails from the Yuichi Fukunaga stable. Any push in betting should be respected. LITERACY (3) stepped out on his debut over 1400m at Niigata eight weeks ago and finished tenth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Expected to be right there at the business end.
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 13th of 18 at Kyoto on May 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lien Mahina carrying 55.0kg at $239.60. First up last campaign 11th of 17 at Chukyo on December 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Go Go Richard carrying 51.0kg at $223.20. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 02/05/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 10-10-13 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $239.60 |
| 11/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:21.80 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $223.20 |
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Nanayuki carrying 57.0kg at $166.40. At only start last preparation 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Baronial carrying 57.0kg at $177. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 21/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:24.40 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $166.40 |
| 9/16 | 19/04/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 11 |
| 11.1L | $177.00 |
| 15/16 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 5-13-15 | 12 |
| 35.9L | $122.30 |
| 12/13 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:25.90 | - | 9 |
| 16.6L | $61.40 |
| 5/16 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 13 |
| 9.5L | $55.30 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, eased back early on 10th of 16 at Niigata on May 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mr Mabo with 57.0kg at $55.70. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:23.30 | 13-14-10 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $55.70 |
Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Hanshin Dirt April 4 over 1800m, 11 len behind Gonta with 57.0kg at $342.80. On debut ninth of 15 at Hanshin Dirt March 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Pod Ripple with 57.0kg at $419. Will need this run.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $342.80 |
| 9/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 2 |
| 14.2L | $419.00 |
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt May 2 over 1800m, 12 len behind Ken Field carrying 57.0kg at $136.20. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Chukyo Dirt March 21 over 1800m, 11 len behind Corvus carrying 53.0kg at $131. Hard to have.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 2-2-9 | 13 |
| 12.7L | $136.20 |
| 15/15 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:11.60 | - | 13 |
| 18.7L | $22.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/03/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:55.70 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $131.00 |
| 18/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:37.70 | - | 6 |
| 17.9L | $35.10 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 16 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 12 len behind Piena Orca carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1800m, nose behind Red Hot with 57.0kg at $5.60. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | SLOPPY | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:41.50 | 6-3-4 | 14 |
| 12.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/16 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |
| 9/15 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 14-14-9 | 5 |
| 38.6L | $5.00 |
| 7/15 | 09/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/16 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 2/16 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jakarta Bao with 57.0kg at $15.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 5 len behind Keiai Amazon with 56.0kg at $273.90. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 17/05/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 8-7-9 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $15.60 |
| 2/15 | 01/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 7-7-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $81.70 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $23.60 |
| 7/14 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 2-2-7 | 13 |
| 6.3L | $22.60 |
| 5/12 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $273.90 |
| 8/16 | 07/12/2025 | 119 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:25.70 | - | 14 |
| 9.1L | $80.40 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run 10th of 16 at Kokura on June 27 over 2000m, 11 len behind Vip Wolf with 57.0kg at $31. The start before that 8th of 18 at Kyoto on May 30 over 2400m, 7 len behind Sea To Summit carrying 57.0kg at $27.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 3-6-10 | 14 |
| 11.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/18 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:25.30 | 6-3-8 | 15 |
| 7.1L | $27.40 |
| 6/14 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $119.60 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Curlicue carrying 57.0kg at $9.10. Second run from a spell couldn't go on with it; 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Marilyn Barows with 57.0kg at $17.10. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 2-2-10 | 14 |
| 9.6L | $17.10 |
| 4/16 | 31/05/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:12.20 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $9.10 |
| 6/16 | 07/03/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 16 |
| 7.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/16 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 12 |
| 6.4L | $17.70 |
| 5/16 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:40.50 | - | 13 |
| 4.3L | $6.70 |
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at this track on June 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Smashing carrying 57.0kg at $102.50. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Zenno Photon carrying 57.0kg at $88.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 27/06/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1000m | SLOPPY | M Demuro | 57kg | 0:57.90 | 11-13-8 | 13 |
| 6.2L | $102.50 |
| 9/16 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:25.80 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $404.60 |
| 10/16 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 9 |
| 12.9L | $88.20 |
| 12/16 | 08/02/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 16-14-12 | 13 |
| 17.0L | $114.50 |
| 8/11 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $95.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $100.80 |
Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 30 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind American Ism with 57.0kg at $47.90. Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on June 28 over 1700m, 5 len behind Mendelejev with 55.0kg at $18.20. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 28/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 8-5-4 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $18.20 |
| 4/16 | 30/05/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 5-6-4 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $47.90 |
| 5/13 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $272.70 |
| 11/16 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 11 |
| 9.7L | $418.80 |
| 8/16 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 15 |
| 10.5L | $163.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Y | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:10.50 | - | 9 |
| 18.8L | $37.70 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 20 over 1800m, 5 len behind On The carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Second-up 3rd of 16 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 9 len behind Piena Orca carrying 57.0kg at $15.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | SLOPPY | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:41.50 | 6-4-3 | 15 |
| 9.3L | $15.10 |
| 4/16 | 20/06/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 2-2-4 | 12 |
| 5.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 2:07.30 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 01/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 6/16 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $13.70 |
| 3/13 | 28/12/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $17.90 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Sinister Minister out of Ginkoi Elegy. Profiles nicely for this.