Kyoto Race 4 - Maiden Race
KEEP SHINING (5) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Cherry ripe at the third run back and should play a pivotal role. JUDY IMERU (8) has been racing in great heart with two top three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. T O PURCELL (10) was unwanted in betting on debut last start but ran a strong race, finishing second and beaten a nose over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with a solid top three chance. NOW OR NEVER (16) could only manage to finish sixth, beaten 14 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1800m at this track. Better than that and deserves another chance.
Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Kishidancho carrying 55.0kg at $76.50. Last start 7th of 16 at this track on January 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind On The Noir carrying 55.0kg at $41.10. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $41.10 |
| 11/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:35.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $76.50 |
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 7th of 13 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Gouldian Finch carrying 57.0kg at $36.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.60 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $36.50 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 15th of 18 at Kokura on February 1 over 1200m, 15 len behind Keiai Kuga carrying 57.0kg at $54.90. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 57kg | 1:08.60 | - | 11 |
| 15.2L | $54.90 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 16 at Fukushima on November 15 over 1200m, 41 len behind London Orbital with 52.0kg at $229.80. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Kokura on July 19 over 1200m, 14 len behind Namura Delon carrying 55.0kg at $45.50. Others have firmer winning claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 15/11/2025 | 119 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:08.90 | - | 6 |
| 41.5L | $229.80 |
| 9/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:11.00 | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $45.50 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at this track on January 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kafuji Coulommiers carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Gouldian Finch carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. Expected to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:25.60 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/16 | 18/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 16 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/14 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $10.60 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:25.40 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/15 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $5.90 |
| 4/13 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:24.60 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $17.20 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 16 at this track on January 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind On The Noir with 55.0kg at $238.60. Last start 5th of 13 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gouldian Finch with 55.0kg at $131.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $131.90 |
| 9/16 | 18/01/2026 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $238.60 |
| 8/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:24.50 | - | 8 |
| 13.4L | $31.80 |
Jockey: Fuma Izumiya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, raced on the pace before fading 13th of 18 at Kyoto on January 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pager with 57.0kg at $12.40. Should do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 1:35.90 | - | 12 |
| 8.4L | $12.40 |
Jockey: Yusuke Fujioka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Golden Balance carrying 55.0kg at $8.80. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dancing Doll with 55.0kg at $7.20. Best form should see her measure right up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/16 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 4/15 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/16 | 09/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $10.70 |
| 4/13 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:26.40 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $16.70 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $59.80 |
Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 15 at this track on February 1 over 1200m, 16 len behind Jasper Merche with 57.0kg at $204.80. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 9 |
| 16.2L | $204.80 |
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 2nd of 16 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, nose behind Tierra Reina carrying 57.0kg at $41.90. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:27.20 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $41.90 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Festive Dress with 52.0kg at $534.30. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Hanzaki with 55.0kg at $32.90. Possesses a big finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $32.90 |
| 7/16 | 12/01/2026 | 128 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:26.60 | - | 14 |
| 7.1L | $534.30 |
| 9/13 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:24.60 | - | 6 |
| 20.0L | $73.40 |
Jockey: Taiki Hashiki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, second last of 16 at this track on November 1 over 1800m, 37 len behind T M Sao Leve carrying 55.0kg at $80.80. Last start 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1400m, 17 len behind Golden Balance with 53.0kg at $443.20. Hard to make a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:25.50 | - | 13 |
| 17.5L | $443.20 |
| 15/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:52.10 | 3-13-15 | 5 |
| 37.8L | $80.80 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 7th of 16 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tierra Reina with 55.0kg at $6.30. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:27.20 | - | 16 |
| 5.6L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 15 at Fukushima Dirt November 8 over 1700m, 14 len behind Atmos with 56.0kg at $7.40. On debut fifth of 16 at this track October 12 over 1800m, 6 len behind Tamamo Freesia carrying 56.0kg at $13.10. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 97 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 | 08/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 7-5-8 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $7.40 |
| 5/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 3-2-5 | 16 |
| 5.8L | $13.10 |
Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 1 over 1700m, 11 len behind Love In Action with 55.0kg at $69.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on December 13 over 1800m, 7 len behind Yingxiong with 54.0kg at $216.80. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 01/02/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 2-2-7 | 13 |
| 11.3L | $69.60 |
| 6/14 | 13/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:55.40 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $216.80 |
| 7/13 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:54.00 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $36.00 |
| 6/15 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:46.50 | 10-7-6 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $272.00 |
| 11/16 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:51.80 | 8-13-11 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $157.30 |
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 16 at this track on January 4 over 1800m, 14 len behind Tagano Elu carrying 57.0kg at $6.40. The race before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 10 len behind Mad Gale with 56.0kg at $3.50. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 2-4-6 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $6.40 |
| 5/16 | 21/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 2-1-5 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $59.50 |
| 6/15 | 02/11/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $23.90 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 6-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $171.90 |
| 7/7 | 07/09/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 4-4-7 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $7.60 |