Kyoto Race 3 - Maiden Race
SEXY MARGE (6) was below her best last time, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt after being in contention on the turn. Finds a weak maiden and there is no reason she cannot break through. RAIN ON ME (9) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Hanshin, beaten 5 lengths. Strips fitter and can feature. ALA MOANA (8) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SAMANTHA BAROWS (14) closed last prep ten weeks ago when she finished seventh over 1600m at Hanshin. One of the main contenders.

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start. First start 6th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on November 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Narino Emblem carrying 54.0kg at $53.40. Went for a break before racing on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Kasamatsu on March 19 over 1400m, neck behind Bayashi Faith carrying 54kg at $12.70. Needs more time.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 19/03/2025 | 109 | COND 3 | $12,336.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.70 |
6/11 | 30/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:13.00 | - | 8 |
| 7.2L | $53.40 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Epiphaneia out of Kenhope. Watch for a market push.

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 18 at Kokura March 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Snoflinga carrying 57.0kg at $4. On debut fourth of 14 at this track October 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Acrux carrying 56.0kg at $125.40. Not without claims.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/18 | 02/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:10.20 | - | 11 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
5/18 | 08/02/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:09.90 | - | 18 |
| 6.5L | $5.20 |
15/16 | 28/12/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:26.50 | - | 12 |
| 12.4L | $7.60 |
5/12 | 30/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:22.00 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $8.60 |
2/15 | 03/11/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:22.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $13.60 |
4/14 | 19/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:22.70 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $125.40 |

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1400m, 24 len behind Miyaji Mana with 55.0kg at $219.80. Previously second-up ran last of 18 at Chukyo on January 6 over 2000m, 17 len behind Mirage Knight with 55.0kg at $298.10. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 13/04/2025 | 97 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:24.80 | - | 15 |
| 24.2L | $219.80 |
18/18 | 06/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 9-16-18 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $298.10 |
7/12 | 08/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $87.70 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 11th of 16 at Chukyo on January 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Twilight City with 55.0kg at $142.50. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 16 at Hanshin on April 20 over 2000m, 49 len behind Elegancia with 55.0kg at $183.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/16 | 20/04/2025 | 97 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 2:01.30 | 4-6-16 | 5 |
| 49.7L | $183.10 |
11/16 | 13/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:37.80 | - | 12 |
| 10.4L | $142.50 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Little Scarlet with 55.0kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 18 at Hanshin on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Daring Heir with 55.0kg at $9.40. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
5/18 | 15/03/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 16 |
| 4.3L | $9.40 |
6/16 | 18/01/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:34.90 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $15.90 |
4/18 | 22/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
2/10 | 08/12/2024 | 63 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $37.20 |
7/17 | 06/10/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $108.30 |

Jockey: Yuya Mizuguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Sapporo on August 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Kawakita Mana Lea carrying 55.0kg at $7.70. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 03/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yuya Mizuguchi | 55kg | 1:09.00 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Vrtrahan with 57.0kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hakusan Iris carrying 55.0kg at $8. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 19/04/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:14.00 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
5/15 | 01/02/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
3/16 | 13/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:14.20 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 18 at Hanshin on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Daring Heir with 55.0kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on December 15 over 1800m, 23 len behind Summer Night carrying 56.0kg at $31. Sure to run well.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/18 | 15/03/2025 | 90 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
14/14 | 15/12/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 3-4-14 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $31.00 |
13/13 | 30/11/2024 | 77 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryan Moore | 56kg | 1:26.60 | - | 3 |
| 16.7L | $6.00 |
6/11 | 14/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nishino Jedi carrying 55.0kg at $52.60. On debut tenth of 17 at Kokura February 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mozu River Chateau with 57.0kg at $25.60. Should run well.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/16 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 1 |
| 11.9L | $52.60 |
10/17 | 02/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:10.80 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $25.60 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming 15th of 18 at Kokura on February 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind C'est Sympa carrying 51.0kg at $10.80. Last start 11th of 15 at Hanshin on March 29 over 2000m, 9 len behind Disparar with 55.0kg at $36.10. Definite winning chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/15 | 29/03/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 2:02.40 | 4-10-11 | 11 |
| 9.2L | $36.10 |
15/18 | 01/02/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:09.60 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $10.80 |
8/14 | 02/11/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Y | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Andrasch Starke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 18 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Shine Beck carrying 57.0kg at $33.90. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on February 2 over 1700m, slow going 9 len behind Rose Meister with 57.0kg at $42.90. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/18 | 27/04/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $33.90 |
6/12 | 23/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $11.00 |
6/15 | 02/02/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Soft | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 6-8-6 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $42.90 |
8/15 | 13/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:13.60 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $31.10 |

Jockey: Ryuji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kapellbrucke with 56.0kg at $243.90. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Kokura on July 21 over 1200m, 23 len behind Blue Lace carrying 55.0kg at $34.60. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/16 | 14/12/2024 | 146 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:26.10 | - | 3 |
| 15.8L | $243.90 |
12/14 | 21/07/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $128,330.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:10.10 | - | 11 |
| 23.6L | $34.60 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 18 at Hanshin on March 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lux Zinnia carrying 55.0kg at $16.90. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 18 at Niigata on October 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mistress carrying 55.0kg at $28.90. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/18 | 01/03/2025 | 140 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $16.90 |
2/18 | 12/10/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $138,800.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $28.90 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Kudos with 55.0kg at $42.80. The run before that 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, 11 len behind Monte Diana carrying 55.0kg at $29.60. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/15 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $42.80 |
9/16 | 16/03/2025 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $29.60 |
8/16 | 15/02/2025 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:26.20 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $40.90 |
7/16 | 15/12/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:34.60 | - | 6 |
| 6.2L | $121.90 |
6/14 | 17/11/2024 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $329.30 |
7/10 | 27/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:34.20 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $114.70 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Fine Needle out of Tokai Sense. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind Girls Day Out carrying 55.0kg at $12.90. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on December 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Origine Aria with 55.0kg at $25.50. Worth consideration.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/16 | 19/04/2025 | 118 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 7-9-13 | 16 |
| 11.7L | $12.90 |
8/16 | 22/12/2024 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $25.50 |
3/16 | 08/12/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:26.60 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Taiki Hashiki
Weight: 52kgs
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First-starter by Bricks And Mortar out of Ask Deputy. Betting the best guide.