Kyoto Race 10 - Kangetsukyo Stakes
DEL AVAR (1) turned in a eye-catching run when resuming last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, winding up hard from well back on straightening to finish a close third. May settle a bit closer from the inside draw. Looks sure to feature again. TAGANO MAKASIH YA (9) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just half a length from the winner in second over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt after being in the firing line on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. PATIENT SIEN (10) finished third at this track and distance at his last appearance three-and-a-half months ago. Worth plenty of thought. PENNA VELOCE (3) improved last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third over 2000m at Hanshin Dirt. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, long-neck behind Merry Christmas carrying 57.0kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Kyoto on October 4 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Win Tremendous carrying 56.0kg at $3.90. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 05/04/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 12-10-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 8/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 13-14-8 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/15 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:50.40 | 11-8-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 6-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/12 | 04/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:59.30 | 9-2-6 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 21/09/2025 | 134 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,087,940.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:26.40 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled towards the rear 3rd of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Golden Cloud with 56.0kg at $11.10. The start before that 7th of 9 at Hanshin on February 28 over 3000m, 7 len behind Amakihi carrying 55.0kg at $16.30. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:58.60 | 13-12-3 | 13 |
| 2.3L | $11.10 |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $332,410.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 3:06.90 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $16.30 |
| 4/15 | 24/01/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 4U | $344,030.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 9-11-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $14.40 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $309,920.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:51.60 | 9-8-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/14 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $316,630.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:45.20 | 13-7-3 | 14 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 14/16 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $323,250.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:59.40 | 10-11-14 | 15 |
| 7.1L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 2000m, 2 len behind Double Joke with 58.0kg at $3.90. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Grande Plage with 58.0kg at $5.20. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 12/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $328,220.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:04.60 | 4-4-3 | 13 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $332,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:53.20 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/15 | 24/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $344,030.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 4-4-2 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/16 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 10-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $347,710.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/16 | 30/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $352,580.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:50.70 | 8-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dragon Taylor carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track October 26 over 1400m defeating Urus Chrome carrying 56.0kg at $2.50. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $325,160.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:23.30 | - | 6 |
| 6.4L | $2.50 |
| 5/16 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $344,320.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:23.90 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $2.10 |
| 3/16 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $348,100.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:22.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/16 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $299,150.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:22.80 | - | 13 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/16 | 05/10/2025 | 231 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:22.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 16/02/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:24.90 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len this track January 25 over 1800m defeating Dura Eterno with 57.0kg at $7.80. Previously first up; third of 13 at Chukyo Dirt August 31 over 1800m, 4 len behind Superjock carrying 55.0kg at $14.30. Other runners rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 |
| 8/13 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 12-11-8 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $38.70 |
| 6/16 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $294,300.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $6.80 |
| 1/14 | 25/10/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/13 | 31/08/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 2-2-3 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $14.30 |
| 1/15 | 04/05/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming 6th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Taisei Mission carrying 58.0kg at $84.20. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Hanshin Dirt March 15 over 1800m defeating Alana Koa carrying 58.0kg at $19.80. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 10-8-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $19.80 |
| 6/16 | 22/02/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $283,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:45.70 | 10-11-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $84.20 |
| 8/16 | 15/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $297,520.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 58kg | 1:37.30 | - | 15 |
| 4.6L | $81.60 |
| 5/13 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 58kg | 1:37.50 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $60.70 |
| 11/16 | 20/09/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 10-10-11 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $63.60 |
| 5/14 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $309,960.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 55kg | 1:43.90 | 14-12-5 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $124.50 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by neck Nakayama Dirt January 24 over 1800m defeating Sanono Wonder carrying 58.0kg at $2.30. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt September 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Chuwa Kris S with 58.0kg at $36.30. Looking to others.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $290,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:55.20 | 8-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/13 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $292,920.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $7.80 |
| 2/12 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $293,020.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:53.20 | 10-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/15 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:49.10 | 10-9-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $12.60 |
| 4/14 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:50.90 | 12-9-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $44.00 |
| 5/16 | 28/09/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 15-8-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $36.30 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Trillion Boy carrying 58.0kg at $5.90. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt September 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Stapes Kaori carrying 58.0kg at $3.30. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 21/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $348,100.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:22.50 | - | 5 |
| 5.9L | $5.90 |
| 5/16 | 23/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $352,580.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $5.80 |
| 5/16 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $354,260.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:23.20 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $7.90 |
| 12/13 | 20/09/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $368,720.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:24.30 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/16 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $383,730.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:22.70 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 24/05/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $326,300.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:21.80 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 55 day letup. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Mokku Mokku carrying 56.0kg at $7.10. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Bellwether with 57.0kg at $2.90. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 01/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 7/16 | 12/01/2026 | 79 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 3-3-7 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/16 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:58.00 | 5-3-1 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $297,360.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $309,920.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 11/15 | 10/08/2025 | 84 | G3 OPEN 3 | $739,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Soft | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 9-7-11 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $58.50 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at this track January 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Mokku Mokku with 56.0kg at $4.40. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at this track November 30 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Lord Labyrinth with 58.0kg at $13.20. Has the talent to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 12/01/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 3-8-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/16 | 30/11/2025 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $352,580.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 58kg | 1:50.70 | 7-4-4 | 16 |
| 2.7L | $13.20 |
| 4/16 | 22/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $383,730.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 5-1-4 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/16 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $388,610.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:48.40 | 12-10-8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $5.40 |
| 4/12 | 26/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $378,540.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:58.00 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $8.10 |
| 7/16 | 08/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $379,370.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:52.10 | 16-16-7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 4 len behind Golden Cloud with 56.0kg at $8.80. Before that 5th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Bellwether with 58.0kg at $8.50. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:58.60 | 11-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 |
| 5/14 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 9-9-5 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/16 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $344,510.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:52.20 | 16-14-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/16 | 13/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $294,300.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:53.30 | 12-5-1 | 16 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/16 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:38.50 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/15 | 25/10/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:50.70 | 12-5-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $11.20 |