Kyoto Race 6 - Maiden Race
LAPIN D'OR (12) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1800m at Hanshin, finishing fourth and beaten one length. Should improve sharply and this looks a nice race. AVION (2) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing a neck from the winner in second over 1600m at this track. Will be very hard to beat with that run under the belt. WHITE FLAMES (13) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of 11 weeks, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1600m at Tokyo. Among the chances while fresh. KAZUNO DAIJO (16) last appeared on November 29 when a good fifth over 1400m at Tokyo, beaten 2.75 lengths. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track November 22 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Viscontessa with 56.0kg at $10.90. On debut failed to finish at this track October 13 over 1800m. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:46.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $10.90 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:47.20 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $55.70 |
| 0/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:47.70 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $31.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 2nd of 18 at this track on January 25 over 1600m, neck behind Pager carrying 55.0kg at $17.30. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Yusuke Fujioka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 8th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind B B Closer with 57.0kg at $21.20. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:25.20 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $21.20 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 6th of 17 at Tokyo on October 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Northern Titan carrying 55.0kg at $39. Went for a spell before returning 9th of 17 at Chukyo on December 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Terviseks carrying 55.0kg at $48.30. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 21/12/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:21.90 | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $48.30 |
| 6/17 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 17 |
| 3.5L | $39.00 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 12th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Tiny Wonder with 54.0kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 17 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Mermelada with 55.0kg at $21. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 12/15 | 13/12/2025 | 69 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:25.50 | - | 15 |
| 12.6L | $8.10 |
| 4/16 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:24.50 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $31.30 |
| 6/13 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Taiki Hashiki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama on January 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Taisei Astro with 57.0kg at $171.20. Last start 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 21 len behind Urizunbe carrying 54.0kg at $56.60. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
Last Starts 28 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 | 17/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:55.50 | 8-8-12 | 10 |
| 21.8L | $56.60 |
| 10/16 | 04/01/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:34.50 | - | 14 |
| 7.0L | $171.20 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 7.9L | $42.80 |
| 6/13 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:38.60 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $77.80 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Marguerite Crea carrying 54.0kg at $167. Before that 8th of 16 at Nakayama on December 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Balboa Park with 56.0kg at $518.20. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 18/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:13.10 | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $167.00 |
| 8/16 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $518.20 |
| 14/18 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:21.30 | - | 8 |
| 10.9L | $97.30 |
| 6/12 | 01/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:23.50 | - | 11 |
| 4.4L | $205.80 |
| 11/13 | 13/10/2025 | 120 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:26.50 | - | 9 |
| 22.5L | $67.70 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:35.70 | - | 10 |
| 19.3L | $32.30 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 16th of 18 at this track on January 25 over 1600m, 15 len behind Pager carrying 57.0kg at $6.10. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:35.90 | - | 6 |
| 15.7L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 16 at Tokyo on January 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Realize Liberty carrying 55.0kg at $27.80. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Tokyo on October 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Rouge Blitz with 55.0kg at $17.20. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $27.80 |
| 6/17 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 12 |
| 5.9L | $40.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $46.80 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $17.20 |
| 8/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 10 |
| 4.6L | $77.50 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 15 at this track on October 13 over 1600m, 28 len behind Valsecito carrying 53.0kg at $187.20. Went for a spell before returning 15th of 17 at this track on January 5 over 2000m, 8 len behind Tagano Altura with 54.0kg at $364.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 05/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 2:02.30 | 5-3-15 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $364.50 |
| 15/15 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:33.60 | - | 15 |
| 28.4L | $187.20 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 14th of 18 at Kokura on January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kashino Rihanna with 57.0kg at $64.60. At only start last preparation 8th of 18 at Niigata on October 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Galabeya with 56.0kg at $47.60. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 31/01/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:08.50 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $64.60 |
| 8/18 | 18/10/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:09.50 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $47.60 |
| 8/18 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 53kg | 1:10.30 | - | 13 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/16 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 7/17 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 15-13-7 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 12 at Hanshin on December 21 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Trinity carrying 56.0kg at $4.40. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:48.60 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Tokyo November 30 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Gobadu with 56.0kg at $8.70. First up last campaign seventh of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Muteki Shacho with 56.0kg at $5. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:34.70 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.70 |
| 7/16 | 09/11/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 9-10-7 | 15 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/08/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $7.70 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 17 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mermelada carrying 55.0kg at $12.60. Before that 8th of 18 at Hanshin on December 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Make One's Day carrying 54.0kg at $11.40. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 24/01/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 13 |
| 2.3L | $12.60 |
| 8/18 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:20.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $11.40 |
| 7/18 | 16/11/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:22.10 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:21.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.6L | $10.60 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:21.90 | - | 6 |
| 9.1L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kasamatsu on February 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Deep Three with 57kg at $7.70. The start before that 5th of 8 at Hanshin on December 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Vogel carrying 56.0kg at $154.60. Tested from a wide gate.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 61 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.70 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 2 | $209,330.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $154.60 |
| 10/13 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:46.40 | 2-2-10 | 13 |
| 19.0L | $172.60 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:53.80 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $114.10 |
| 8/9 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 3-6-8 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $23.20 |
| 4/5 | 13/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:51.10 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $96.70 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fifth of 18 at Tokyo November 29 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Agnes Crest with 55.0kg at $7.40. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Tokyo October 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Schau Ma Mal with 53.0kg at $27.60. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $7.40 |
| 2/18 | 09/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:21.50 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $16.50 |
| 5/12 | 13/10/2025 | 93 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:22.00 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $27.60 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $78.70 |
| 13/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 3 |
| 17.5L | $90.20 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, couldn't go on with it; 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 12 len behind Toa Electrum with 57.0kg at $41.10. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Shibata | 57kg | 1:58.60 | 2-2-10 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $41.10 |

Jockey: Junji Iwabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 8th of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Saint Prex with 57.0kg at $258.40. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 1:34.40 | - | 3 |
| 7.7L | $258.40 |