Kyoto Race 6 - Maiden Race
JOY BOY (2) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 2400m at Hanshin in a tougher race. Promising type with improvement to come so he should be in the finish again. PREDESTINARE (3) is back from a short break. Closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at this track nine weeks ago. A bold showing is anticipated. VALDERRAMA (14) is a two-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at Hanshin over 2400m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time. MAN OF NOBLE (12) wasn't beaten far over 2000m at Fukushima on debut last start and may appreciate the longer journey. Shapes as one to consider.

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 14th of 17 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1600m, 13 len behind Shaykh with 55.0kg at $502.90. Last start second last of 14 at Hanshin on April 13 over 2000m, 14 len behind Meisho Bistro carrying 54.0kg at $400. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/14 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 2:01.90 | 13-13-13 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $400.00 |
14/17 | 30/03/2025 | 140 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 15-16-14 | 14 |
| 13.7L | $502.90 |
14/14 | 10/11/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:25.50 | 13-13-14 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $147.90 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, took up a position near the tail 3rd of 15 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 0.6 len behind Danon Caserta with 57.0kg at $9.10. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
Last Starts 35 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 | 22/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:33.20 | 12-14-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Ryuji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 15 at this track February 22 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind L'ottobrata with 57.0kg at $31.20. On debut ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt October 14 over 1800m, 19 len behind Swagger with 56.0kg at $7.50. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 63 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 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:28.40 | 12-8-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $31.20 |
3/13 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 2:04.30 | 11-8-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.60 |
11/17 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:01.80 | 16-16-11 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $11.30 |
8/16 | 28/12/2024 | 49 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 2:01.70 | 15-11-8 | 13 |
| 3.6L | $125.20 |
7/11 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $139.10 |
10/12 | 26/10/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 11-7-10 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $17.70 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 7th of 17 at this track on February 2 over 1800m, 10 len behind Hagino Piacere with 57.0kg at $111.60. Second-up 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 12 len behind Smart Krabi carrying 57.0kg at $53.80. Hard to make a case today.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 05/04/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 7-12-14 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $53.80 |
7/17 | 02/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $111.60 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming 10th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 9 over 1700m, 9 len behind Legit Posse carrying 55.0kg at $62.60. Second-up 9th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 14 len behind Ifritia with 53.0kg at $46.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 53kg | 1:57.70 | 8-11-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $46.20 |
10/16 | 09/02/2025 | 99 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 9-11-10 | 16 |
| 9.8L | $62.60 |
14/16 | 02/11/2024 | 76 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 14-12-14 | 16 |
| 15.4L | $96.70 |
14/16 | 18/08/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,300.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 10-14-14-14 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $38.60 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 14 at Hanshin on April 6 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Say Cute carrying 55.0kg at $11.20. The start before that 5th of 15 at Hanshin on March 29 over 2000m, 5 len behind Disparar carrying 54.0kg at $282.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 06/04/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:26.60 | 10-10-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.20 |
5/15 | 29/03/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 2:02.40 | 9-13-5 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $282.50 |
11/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 9-12-11 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $49.10 |
12/17 | 26/01/2025 | 98 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:09.10 | 9-9-12 | 16 |
| 12.0L | $158.60 |
6/10 | 20/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $26.70 |
14/14 | 06/10/2024 | 49 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 51kg | 1:11.90 | 13-13-14 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1900m, 14 len behind Red Bob carrying 57.0kg at $30.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 2000m, 9 len behind Schalkhaft with 57.0kg at $96.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/13 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | M | A Starke | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 10-8-9 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $30.50 |
6/12 | 02/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 2:09.50 | 10-9-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $96.80 |
5/10 | 19/01/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $172.10 |
14/16 | 05/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 15-15-14 | 7 |
| 26.7L | $83.70 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at Chukyo January 6 over 2000m, 16 len behind Mirage Knight carrying 57.0kg at $15. On debut fifth of 10 at this track December 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind Mediterranean carrying 56.0kg at $9.10. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/18 | 06/01/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 7-9-15 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 14/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 4-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 18 at Hanshin on April 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Nishinoitukimusume carrying 56.0kg at $135.80. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 5 over 1800m, 31 len behind Levant Univers with 57.0kg at $120.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/18 | 12/04/2025 | 97 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:34.70 | 7-7-12 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $135.80 |
16/16 | 05/01/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 14-13-16 | 15 |
| 31.6L | $120.10 |
12/12 | 24/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 2:01.80 | 2-2-12 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $34.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Danon Caserta with 57.0kg at $56. The start before that 8th of 12 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 17 len behind Grand King O carrying 57.0kg at $24.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/15 | 22/03/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:33.20 | 10-7-6 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $56.00 |
8/12 | 25/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $24.30 |
12/18 | 06/01/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 17-16-12 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $54.70 |
5/14 | 15/12/2024 | 78 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:48.90 | 8-8-5 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $52.10 |
5/11 | 28/09/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 2-3-5 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $5.20 |
5/7 | 08/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 2000m, 2 len behind Bellator with 57.0kg at $21.50. Previously second-up 11th of 18 at Chukyo on January 11 over 2200m, 6 len behind My Universe carrying 57.0kg at $16.90. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 12/04/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.50 |
11/18 | 11/01/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:16.50 | 8-11-11 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $16.90 |
11/15 | 15/12/2024 | 85 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:55.00 | 10-10-11 | 12 |
| 14.0L | $3.60 |
6/9 | 21/09/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:02.30 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $8.10 |
3/8 | 01/09/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Y | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:03.30 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $12.60 |
4/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $75.50 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 10th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Bellator carrying 56.0kg at $8.60. Deserves another chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 2:01.20 | 11-10-10 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 18 at Kokura on February 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Win Masquerade carrying 57.0kg at $48. Second run from a spell 11th of 18 at Hanshin on April 20 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ask Voltage with 57.0kg at $253.20. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/18 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 14-14-11 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $253.20 |
10/18 | 22/02/2025 | 83 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:08.70 | 15-14-10 | 14 |
| 6.2L | $48.00 |
11/12 | 01/12/2024 | 56 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 8-11-11 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $95.60 |
8/11 | 06/10/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:25.50 | 9-11-8 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $318.00 |
10/10 | 21/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $40.70 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 8th of 13 at this track on October 6 over 1800m, 7 len behind Satono Brillar with 56.0kg at $16.20. Returned from break ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Danon Caserta carrying 57.0kg at $9.90. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 35 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 | 22/03/2025 | 167 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:33.20 | 7-4-4 | 15 |
| 1.6L | $9.90 |
8/13 | 06/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:46.80 | 13-13-8 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $16.20 |