Kyoto Race 9 - Kobushi Sho
Very even contest with no real stand-out. SATONO SCEPTER (8) gave away a start then stormed home to win over 1600m at Hanshin last time out. Lines up for just the third time today so there is improvement to come. Will be tough to hold out again. I GOT IT (7) resumes after a break of three months. Did win at his only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1600m at Hanshin. Should be prominent. CURREN TULSI (4) returned from a spell six weeks ago when he was handy at the bend before being beaten 4 lengths into sixth over 2000m at this track. Steps up a level but he is fitter and worth serious consideration. MEISHO HAKKEI (11) was well fancied but below her best at the last run before a break on November 30, finishing fifth over 1600m at this track. Starts this prep with Riki Takasugi taking charge. Among the main hopes.

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.5 len this track November 8 over 1400m defeating Jasper Ruby carrying 55.0kg at $9.90. On debut sixth of 11 at Hanshin September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shiranui with 55.0kg at $9.60. Can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.90 |
| 2/12 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $15.90 |
| 2/14 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $157.90 |
| 6/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Nakayama on January 25 over 1800m, 18 len behind Blaenavon carrying 57.0kg at $31.10. Previously second-up won by a neck at Sapporo August 9 over 1500m defeating Anima Ray carrying 55.0kg at $11.10. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/01/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 3 | $211,270.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 2-2-12 | 10 |
| 18.9L | $31.10 |
| 3/6 | 20/09/2025 | 42 | OPEN 2 | $318,450.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $19.80 |
| 1/12 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:30.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.10 |
| 6/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:22.60 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Tokyo in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes November 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Diamond Knot with 56.0kg at $31.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Hanshin September 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Corteo Soleil carrying 55.0kg at $84.80. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,220.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $31.40 |
| 1/6 | 11/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:48.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/13 | 21/09/2025 | 105 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $84.80 |
| 7/10 | 08/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:46.80 | - | 3 |
| 16.0L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at this track on January 4 over 2000m, 4 len behind Juryoku Pierrot carrying 57.0kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track in LR on October 26 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Badrinath carrying 56.0kg at $10.10. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/01/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $325,260.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:47.10 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.10 |
| 1/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:48.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 48 len behind Rock Ptarmigan carrying 56.0kg at $14.30. The start before that won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt November 8 over 1800m defeating Fire Spirit carrying 56.0kg at $1.80. Expect improvement on recent effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 42 | OPEN 2 | $300,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:52.60 | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 48.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:04.50 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 16 at Nakayama in the G3 Fairy Stakes on January 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Black Chalice with 55.0kg at $17.40. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Nakayama on September 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Arbanne with 55.0kg at $9. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 33 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 | 11/01/2026 | 64 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $695,420.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $17.40 |
| 3/16 | 08/11/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,220.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 14 |
| 3.3L | $67.40 |
| 5/8 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW F 2 | $222,400.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $7.90 |
| 5/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track in the G2 Daily Hai Nisai Stakes November 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Admire Quads with 56.0kg at $34. On debut won by neck Hanshin September 15 over 1600m defeating Masahaya Rouge carrying 55.0kg at $33.30. Definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | 61 | G2 OPEN 2 | $718,650.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:33.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:36.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $33.30 |

Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Red Ligare with 56.0kg at $2.70. Second-up won by 0.5 len at Hanshin December 20 over 1600m defeating Hayabusa Sakichan with 56.0kg at $3.50. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Yusuke Fujioka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Tokyo in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes November 24 over 1800m, 7 len behind Peintre Naif with 56.0kg at $30.70. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Tokyo in the G3 Saudi Arabia Royal Cup October 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Ecoro Alba carrying 56.0kg at $4.40. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 81 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 | 24/11/2025 | 44 | G2 OPEN 2 | $720,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:46.00 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $30.70 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 126 | G3 OPEN 2 | $627,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 2 over 1800m, 21 len behind Pyromancer carrying 55.0kg at $10.90. Won previous preparation first up won by 7 len at Chukyo Dirt August 23 over 1800m defeating Mont Saint Golden with 55.0kg at $15.40. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 103 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 | 02/11/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 2 | $214,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 6-6-14 | 16 |
| 21.1L | $10.90 |
| 1/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track November 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Margot Love Me with 55.0kg at $2.80. On debut second of 10 at Chukyo August 16 over 1200m, a neck behind Silver Knights with 55.0kg at $2.80. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW F 2 | $212,700.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $557,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 9-9-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $5.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | ALLOW F 2 | $222,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Y | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:21.20 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |