Kyoto Race 2 - Maiden Race
PEPTIDE LEON (3) finished third, beaten 5.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Yet to run a poor race in four career starts. Likely improver with bright prospects. NAMURA RODIN (15) met with solid support last start over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt when third, beaten 4.5 lengths. Draws out a bit but is worth another chance. MOZU PLUS FORT (11) last raced just six days ago when fifth over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. The quick back-up is a positive sign from the stable. Capable of putting together a much better run. LIFE IS COLORFUL (10) finished 9 lengths away in fifth after being in the firing line on the bend at his last appearance over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt on April 11. Finds a suitable assignment this time and can improve.

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Aikan Azzurra carrying 51.0kg at $252.30. Second-up 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 11 len behind Red Levendis carrying 52.0kg at $398.70. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:12.50 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $398.70 |
| 12/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:25.70 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $252.30 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at this track January 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kafuji Coulommiers with 57.0kg at $56.40. First up last campaign 11th of 17 at Hanshin December 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dea Veloce with 56.0kg at $54. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $56.40 |
| 11/17 | 28/12/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:21.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $54.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 4-4-7 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $23.50 |
| 5/5 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:51.10 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $43.90 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:22.30 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $28.30 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zero Visibility carrying 57.0kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Urus Twister carrying 57.0kg at $8.40. The one they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 11/04/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:23.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:27.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/16 | 11/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.40 |
| 3/16 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 13th of 16 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 25 len behind B B Closer carrying 57.0kg at $54.70. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 105 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:25.20 | - | 6 |
| 25.5L | $54.70 |

Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gold Venus carrying 55.0kg at $356. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 5 |
| 8.4L | $356.00 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after four months 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Adi Airi with 55.0kg at $424.20. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Kyoto on November 8 over 1800m, 9 len behind Nettaiya Rai with 55.0kg at $181.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 01/03/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 12 |
| 13.5L | $424.20 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:47.20 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $181.80 |
| 13/17 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 13 |
| 10.7L | $172.60 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at this track February 15 over 1400m, 18 len behind Narkissos with 55.0kg at $186. On debut fifth of 11 at Hanshin December 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind T M Steel carrying 56.0kg at $31.40. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 69 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 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:25.30 | 11-12-14 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $186.00 |
| 15/17 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:22.00 | - | 12 |
| 12.7L | $139.60 |
| 16/18 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 8 |
| 14.9L | $43.50 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:22.00 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Zenkai Nadal carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Second-up second last of 18 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Melancolinista with 57.0kg at $9.70. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:21.00 | - | 11 |
| 10.1L | $9.70 |
| 3/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:25.80 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Sonoda on March 25 over 1870m, 30 len behind Rambling Man with 57kg at $4.10. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Hanshin on December 27 over 1600m, 11 len behind Flame Star carrying 56.0kg at $314.40. This will test.
Last Starts 31 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 | 25/03/2026 | 88 | COND 3 | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 30.3L | $4.10 |
| 14/15 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 1 |
| 11.1L | $314.40 |
| 15/18 | 06/12/2025 | 97 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:09.30 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $159.70 |
| 14/14 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 10 |
| 19.8L | $65.80 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Zero Visibility with 57.0kg at $9.70. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 15 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Something New with 57.0kg at $23.80. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 11/04/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:23.20 | - | 13 |
| 9.8L | $9.70 |
| 3/16 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $23.80 |
| 5/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:02.40 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Baronial carrying 57.0kg at $2. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Battle Ax with 57.0kg at $8.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 04/04/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $8.10 |
| 10/16 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:47.10 | 9-8-10 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $15.80 |
| 5/16 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:26.30 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $19.60 |
| 11/16 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:26.60 | - | 13 |
| 8.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/16 | 20/12/2025 | 119 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 16 |
| 7.5L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 10th of 16 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Kishidancho carrying 56.0kg at $4.60. Returned from break sat on the pace before fading 9th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Luna Di Sangue carrying 57.0kg at $6.50. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 22/03/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 3-2-9 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 |
| 10/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 13th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on August 3 over 1800m, 32 len behind Ma Vie with 55.0kg at $7.90. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 265 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 6-14-13 | 14 |
| 32.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Majestic Warrior out of King Baby. Maybe later.

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Red Levendis carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Seiun Basilisk carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/16 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/16 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $24.40 |
| 8/18 | 15/02/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:09.10 | 4-6-8 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $5.90 |
| 7/15 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $12.30 |
| 7/17 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:22.20 | - | 14 |
| 4.4L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track February 1 over 1800m, 25 len behind Gracia Mujer carrying 55.0kg at $234.20. First up last campaign 13th of 18 at Kyoto January 10 over 1600m, 10 len behind Dandenong carrying 52.0kg at $499.70. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 6-11-12 | 6 |
| 25.8L | $234.20 |
| 13/18 | 10/01/2026 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:35.20 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $499.70 |
| 9/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 1 |
| 8.2L | $169.70 |