Kyoto Race 2 - Maiden Race
LE SERMENT D'AMOUR (15) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1800m at this track. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at this track over 1800m. Set to return in style. SUNRISE BULLET (9) made his debut last start at a big quote but defied the market to grab third, beaten a neck, over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Should improve sharply and this looks a nice race. MASTER LICENSE (4) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at Chukyo Dirt over 1800m, beaten 7 lengths. Should be thereabouts. SANTO MONARCA (2) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 6 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Must be respected.

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 17 len behind Energy Ganz carrying 55.0kg at $20.10. Last start 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 16 len behind Basilis with 55.0kg at $85.80. Hard to have.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/16 | 06/04/2025 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 8-7-12 | 12 |
| 16.1L | $85.80 |
15/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 6-9-15 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 6 len behind Academia with 57.0kg at $24.70. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track on October 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shadow Castle with 56.0kg at $28.90. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 12/04/2025 | 119 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 3-4-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $24.70 |
7/12 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:56.20 | 6-4-7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 30/11/2024 | 48 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $59.40 |
6/11 | 13/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:25.50 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $28.90 |
6/15 | 29/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | M | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:25.30 | 12-11-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Song Collector with 55.0kg at $11.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1900m, 3 len behind Aurea Mist with 55.0kg at $5.90. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 56 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 | 01/03/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $11.20 |
3/11 | 10/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:03.10 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.90 |
3/10 | 19/01/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $17.80 |
10/16 | 05/01/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:02.20 | 13-15-10 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $105.80 |
9/16 | 12/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 8-7-9 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 7 len behind Taisei Kaiser with 57.0kg at $3.90. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 3-3-4 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Ryuji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Black Adamas carrying 57.0kg at $12.30. The run before that 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gabby's Brother with 57.0kg at $192.50. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/15 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:53.20 | 9-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $12.30 |
3/16 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 13-11-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $192.50 |
9/16 | 08/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 16-16-9 | 14 |
| 11.9L | $153.50 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track February 1 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Kojoryozoku carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at this track December 28 over 1800m, 9 len behind Meisho Aina carrying 53.0kg at $7.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 01/02/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.20 |
4/16 | 12/01/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
4/16 | 28/12/2024 | 63 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:53.80 | 7-11-4 | 14 |
| 9.3L | $7.70 |
4/11 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:54.50 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $44.00 |
5/12 | 05/10/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | M | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.20 |
3/9 | 15/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | M | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:53.90 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1700m, 10 len behind Brutus carrying 57.0kg at $42.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Pod Volk with 57.0kg at $15.70. This is outside his grasp.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/15 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:48.80 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $42.10 |
4/12 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $15.70 |
8/16 | 01/03/2025 | 90 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 13-10-8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $25.50 |
8/15 | 01/12/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:13.40 | 8-7-8 | 14 |
| 6.6L | $17.20 |
5/16 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 11-9-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $108.80 |
5/11 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Soft | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:10.70 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $45.40 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Dignite with 57.0kg at $5.20. The start before that 10th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Danon Gian with 57.0kg at $20.10. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/15 | 13/04/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 14-13-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.20 |
10/18 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 2:02.70 | 14-14-10 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $20.10 |
5/12 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 2:04.10 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, neck behind Smart Krabi with 57.0kg at $71.40. Improvement to come and should go well.
Last Starts 21 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 | 05/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 13-2-3 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $71.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Declaration Of War out of Asake Goma. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Yusuke Fujioka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Kyoto November 9 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Paatihaan carrying 56.0kg at $45.40. On debut sixth of 11 at Chukyo September 22 over 2000m, 10 len behind Satono Shining with 55.0kg at $9.90. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 09/11/2024 | 48 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $45.40 |
6/11 | 22/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:04.30 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Kochi January 21 over 1900m, 15 len behind Ryunosu with 56kg at $27.90. On debut 14th of 16 at Kyoto December 28 over 2000m, 20 len behind Moonlight Rugger carrying 56.0kg at $101.30. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 21/01/2025 | 24 | COND 3 | $34,911.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Good | Shoma Kato | 56kg | 2:14.00 | 9-11-9 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $27.90 |
14/16 | 28/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 2:03.20 | 14-11-14 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $101.30 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Le Vent Se Leve out of Beverage Queen. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Chukyo Dirt January 26 over 1900m, 11 len behind Rhino with 57.0kg at $7.20. On debut seventh of 9 at this track December 7 over 1800m, 9 len behind Grande Plage with 56.0kg at $34.60. Looking to others.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:01.30 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $7.20 |
3/16 | 12/01/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 14-12-3 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $46.30 |
7/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 2-2-7 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.60 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track February 1 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Kojoryozoku with 57.0kg at $2.70. Previously first up; third of 16 at this track December 21 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Lord Chevalier with 56.0kg at $118.90. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 01/02/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 7-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
4/16 | 13/01/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:02.40 | 10-2-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.40 |
3/16 | 21/12/2024 | 118 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 14-9-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $118.90 |
8/10 | 25/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:02.60 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 4 len behind Smart Krabi carrying 57.0kg at $14.30. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1900m, 11 len behind Landshut with 57.0kg at $77.10. Expected to be doing his best work late.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 11-14-5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $14.30 |
6/12 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:01.90 | 11-10-6 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $77.10 |
15/16 | 01/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 12-14-15 | 16 |
| 21.5L | $17.80 |