Kyoto Race 9 - Kumiyama Tokubetsu
CAVE PEARL (6) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 2.5 lengths away in seventh over 1400m at this track on October 26 which was the only run of that prep. Has a strong record when resuming, including two wins. Nicely placed and sure to go well. ALTOUM (4) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a third last start over 1600m at Hanshin after being in the firing line on the turn. Riki Takasugi gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. SADAME (1) scored when resuming at this track last time out with a head in reserve at the end of 1400m. Has raced three times here and has never missed the frame. Strong winning hope again. OTOKOGI AMPAN (5) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1600m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to make a big impact.

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by a head at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating Meisho Sachidake with 56.0kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 17 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Flying Blade with 56.0kg at $2.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 26/04/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:20.80 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
3/17 | 02/02/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:23.00 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
3/18 | 12/01/2025 | 197 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:21.90 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $14.40 |
1/15 | 29/06/2024 | 209 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
5/16 | 03/12/2023 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,290.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:35.40 | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $9.10 |
3/13 | 19/11/2023 | - | NEWC 2 | $143,710.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-6-3 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 20 len behind Kurfurst carrying 55.0kg at $77.40. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Chukyo on December 8 over 2000m, 12 len behind Navona carrying 58.0kg at $43.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/15 | 19/04/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 4U | $321,150.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 7-12-15 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $77.40 |
15/16 | 08/12/2024 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $308,080.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 6-7-15 | 15 |
| 12.6L | $43.10 |
7/8 | 27/10/2024 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $300,860.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:59.50 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $22.20 |
4/11 | 10/08/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $302,670.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:58.60 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $26.50 |
6/16 | 20/07/2024 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $280,240.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:48.00 | 5-3-6 | 16 |
| 1.8L | $104.40 |
7/10 | 04/05/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $212,200.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:32.70 | - | 8 |
| 7.4L | $29.20 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Funabashi February 13 over 1600m, 14 len behind Victura carrying 57kg at $7.80. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at this track February 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sweep Awards carrying 58.0kg at $130.90. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 85 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 | 13/02/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $141,505.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:42.50 | 6-13-13 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $7.80 |
6/8 | 01/02/2025 | 80 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:34.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $130.90 |
1/12 | 13/11/2024 | 73 | COND 3U | $30,512.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Makoto Okabe | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
10/14 | 01/09/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:44.80 | 6-8-10 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $37.40 |
12/14 | 18/08/2024 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 2-2-12 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
4/14 | 03/08/2024 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:45.30 | 2-4-4 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Hanshin on March 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Bloomin' Design carrying 56.0kg at $5.70. Last start 3rd of 7 at Hanshin on April 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Channel Tunnel with 58.0kg at $6.10. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $232,340.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:34.00 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.10 |
5/8 | 29/03/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $316,850.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $5.70 |
7/13 | 18/01/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:34.10 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
3/16 | 06/01/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Y | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:37.20 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $25.50 |
1/16 | 08/12/2024 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 3-2-1 | 15 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
8/16 | 14/09/2024 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 56kg | 1:32.40 | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Brickwork carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Chukyo on January 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ocean Tribe with 55.0kg at $34. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 26/04/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $232,340.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
3/8 | 01/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:34.80 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |
1/16 | 19/01/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
4/16 | 05/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
5/16 | 08/12/2024 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 5-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $102.10 |
10/11 | 05/10/2024 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 10-11-10 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $41.90 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 15 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Namura Atom carrying 54.0kg at $4.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Chukyo August 24 over 1400m defeating Meisho Nobuka carrying 53.0kg at $3.20. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/15 | 26/10/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $219,930.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 54kg | 1:21.30 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $4.10 |
1/18 | 24/08/2024 | 70 | ALLOW F 3U | $154,330.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 53kg | 1:19.90 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
2/8 | 15/06/2024 | 84 | ALLOW F 3U | $146,240.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 53kg | 1:44.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
2/7 | 23/03/2024 | 20 | ALLOW F 3 | $211,230.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:48.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
4/7 | 03/03/2024 | 55 | ALLOW 3 | $210,520.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:48.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $6.70 |
9/18 | 08/01/2024 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3 | $811,850.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kouta Fujioka | 55kg | 1:34.50 | - | 12 |
| 4.7L | $37.70 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Hanshin March 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Amour Liebe with 56.0kg at $47.50. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at this track December 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ultra Sonic carrying 55.0kg at $27.70. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 08/03/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $232,190.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:08.70 | - | 10 |
| 4.6L | $47.50 |
7/13 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $226,200.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $53.90 |
10/18 | 02/02/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $308,660.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:09.50 | - | 14 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
3/14 | 13/01/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:10.10 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $36.40 |
10/17 | 22/12/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $308,700.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 53kg | 1:21.20 | - | 17 |
| 5.6L | $53.20 |
5/12 | 01/12/2024 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $216,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $27.70 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at Hanshin on March 29 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bloomin' Design carrying 54.0kg at $74.10. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Brickwork carrying 58.0kg at $17.30. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $232,340.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:32.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $17.30 |
7/8 | 29/03/2025 | 182 | ALLOW 4U | $316,850.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $74.10 |
6/13 | 28/09/2024 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $220,240.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 10-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $57.50 |
14/15 | 07/07/2024 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $279,770.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:08.00 | - | 14 |
| 8.0L | $130.50 |
14/16 | 29/06/2024 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $288,530.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | R Wada | 58kg | 1:43.50 | 7-5-14 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
8/11 | 28/04/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $302,700.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 3-3-8 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $39.80 |