Kyoto Race 6 - Maiden Race
Little between the top five or six chances. LANCE OF HERO (1) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Hanshin over 1800m, beaten 3 lengths. Plenty of scope for improvement and this presents a great chance to break through. BRANCH OUT (12) is yet to break through after six starts. Placed two back then last time out was fifth, beaten just 1.75 lengths, over 1400m at Hanshin. The blinkers go on. Well placed to break the ice. TOKAI SIEG (14) was at long odds on debut last time out and finished sixth, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1400m at Chukyo. Expected to feature with improvement to come. CHUWA MELODY (8) finished tenth at this track and distance at his last appearance three-and-a-half months ago. Can make his presence felt while fresh.
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 5th of 18 at Hanshin on April 18 over 1800m, 3 len behind Danon Thames carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. At only start last preparation 2nd of 18 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1800m, nose behind Storm Gale with 56.0kg at $28.30. Fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 7 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 | 18/04/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:45.80 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/18 | 28/12/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $28.30 |
| 6/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:47.70 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $10.50 |
Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 8th of 18 at Hanshin on April 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind La La Faculte with 55.0kg at $96. Improver worth following up in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $96.00 |
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at this track January 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Peisha Sis with 55.0kg at $329.50. On debut 11th of 18 at this track January 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Nishino Sarina with 55.0kg at $126.70. Other runners rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $329.50 |
| 11/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $126.70 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 15 over 1400m, 21 len behind Narkissos carrying 57.0kg at $13.10. On debut sixth of 18 at this track January 4 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Taiki Ruggero carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Others have firmer winning claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 1-3-15 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $13.10 |
| 11/16 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:02.40 | 4-7-11 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $4.10 |
| 6/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:50.50 | - | 17 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 12th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tagano Albrac carrying 52.0kg at $16.20. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 1 over 1700m, 26 len behind Love In Action carrying 55.0kg at $67.90. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 12/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:09.30 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $16.20 |
| 15/16 | 01/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 2-2-15 | 4 |
| 26.7L | $67.90 |
| 11/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:27.20 | - | 15 |
| 10.0L | $16.80 |
Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 9th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Love Never Dies carrying 55.0kg at $176.90. Last start 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 11 len behind Irukanda carrying 55.0kg at $248.60. Needs plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 15-12-11 | 13 |
| 11.2L | $248.60 |
| 9/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:13.30 | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $176.90 |
Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 10th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Empress K carrying 52.0kg at $172.20. Went for a break before returning 10th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tagano Albrac with 51.0kg at $228.60. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 12/04/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:09.30 | - | 10 |
| 6.4L | $228.60 |
| 10/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:08.40 | - | 7 |
| 11.4L | $172.20 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at this track January 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bel Sun Roland with 57.0kg at $6.80. On debut sixth of 16 at Nakayama September 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ghillies' Ball carrying 55.0kg at $46.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:35.30 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/13 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:34.30 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $10.60 |
| 3/15 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:19.30 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $4.90 |
| 3/13 | 19/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:22.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $46.50 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 18 at Hanshin on February 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Namura Hinagiku with 55.0kg at $226.50. First up last campaign 4th of 13 at this track on October 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sweet Happiness carrying 55.0kg at $22.70. Prefer others.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 21/02/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 14 |
| 4.9L | $226.50 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:48.40 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $29.60 |
| 4/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $22.70 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 9th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1800m, 15 len behind Acorn Dream carrying 57.0kg at $27.90. Last start 10th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 24 len behind Jun Doradora carrying 57.0kg at $76. Will find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 4-5-10 | 12 |
| 24.1L | $76.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $27.90 |
Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 14th of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1800m, 12 len behind Saffron Rouge with 55.0kg at $29.20. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 8-12-14 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $29.20 |
Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 18 at Hanshin on April 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mighty Kingdom with 57.0kg at $10.50. The run before that 2nd of 18 at Hanshin on March 21 over 1600m, neck behind T M I Run with 57.0kg at $53.30. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:21.60 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $10.50 |
| 2/18 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $53.30 |
| 10/18 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:08.90 | - | 18 |
| 5.9L | $22.40 |
| 9/14 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:34.60 | - | 14 |
| 7.0L | $46.50 |
| 6/13 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:23.20 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $25.00 |
| 5/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:23.40 | - | 13 |
| 5.1L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 13th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Royal Spire carrying 54.0kg at $294.40. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Muteki Shacho with 54.0kg at $314.40. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 29/03/2026 | 127 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:13.00 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $294.40 |
| 15/15 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 6-9-15 | 10 |
| 30.2L | $419.00 |
| 13/16 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 15-16-13 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $314.40 |
| 16/17 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:22.20 | - | 1 |
| 14.1L | $249.00 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Parent's Gift with 55.0kg at $26.90. Likely to take a lot from that run and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:21.10 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $26.90 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 18 at Hanshin on March 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Lovely Tiara with 55.0kg at $5.40. The race before that 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1200m, 11 len behind Soul On Fire carrying 55.0kg at $8.70. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 28/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.40 |
| 9/16 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 14 |
| 11.5L | $8.70 |
| 4/16 | 25/01/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/14 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.70 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $11.70 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 16 at Chukyo on March 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind La Princesse with 57.0kg at $16.40. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 14 over 1400m, 33 len behind Kanata Konata with 56.0kg at $42.80. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 28/03/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:34.40 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $16.40 |
| 15/16 | 14/12/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 8 |
| 33.1L | $42.80 |
| 5/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 2 |
| 14.3L | $7.10 |