Kyoto Race 5 - Maiden Race
FLARE OF SENSE (9) was prominent into the straight last time but was overwhelmed late and wound up in fourth over 2600m at Fukushima. Placed only try at the trip. Change of rider and overdue for a win. Gets chance. BACKDRAFT (7) stepped out on his debut over 1800m at Hanshin three weeks ago and finished fifth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Expected to improve and will pay to follow up. BRUISER (2) is a four-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the latest effort a solid fourth at Hanshin over 2000m after being prominent at the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. LONG HOLIDAY (8) has not raced since he finished 14th over 1800m at Kokura on January 24. One of the main contenders.
Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start 10th of 18 at Hanshin on April 4 over 1800m, 11 len behind L'avenir with 55.0kg at $399.70. At only start last preparation ran last of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on December 7 over 1800m, 31 len behind Libeccio carrying 56.0kg at $54.30. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 04/04/2026 | 118 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:47.60 | - | 14 |
| 11.3L | $399.70 |
| 13/13 | 07/12/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 12-13-13 | 11 |
| 31.6L | $54.30 |
| 7/9 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:47.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $25.50 |
Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Hanshin on March 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Saimon Chariot with 57.0kg at $16.40. The race before that 8th of 18 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Mikki Jump with 54.0kg at $79.90. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $16.40 |
| 8/18 | 14/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 2:00.40 | 6-5-8 | 16 |
| 6.2L | $79.90 |
| 9/11 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 8-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $27.60 |
| 8/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:50.50 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $22.10 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 2 len behind Taisei Sabre with 57.0kg at $84.90. The start before that second last of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1800m, 26 len behind Wonderful Days carrying 57.0kg at $152.10. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 05/04/2026 | 54 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $84.90 |
| 8/9 | 10/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:55.80 | 6-5-8 | 8 |
| 26.2L | $152.10 |
| 13/16 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:26.30 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $268.90 |
| 11/16 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 3 |
| 17.4L | $123.60 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $44.90 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 14 at Hanshin on December 27 over 2000m, 18 len behind Shonan Hayanami carrying 53.0kg at $121.90. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 2:02.60 | 14-13-14 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $121.90 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 16th of 18 at Hanshin on April 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mighty Kingdom carrying 50.0kg at $53.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 50kg | 1:21.60 | - | 10 |
| 9.2L | $53.90 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Saffron Rouge with 55.0kg at $104.60. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
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 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 11-11-8 | 16 |
| 3.5L | $104.60 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 5th of 18 at Hanshin on April 4 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind L'avenir with 57.0kg at $31.20. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
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 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:47.60 | - | 18 |
| 5.5L | $31.20 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Kokura on January 24 over 1800m, 17 len behind Arvand Rud with 57.0kg at $9.20. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 14 at this track on October 4 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Dark Mars with 56.0kg at $29.70. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 24/01/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 5-9-14 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $9.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $29.70 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Fukushima on April 11 over 2600m, 4 len behind Ask Fire More with 57.0kg at $2.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Hanshin on March 29 over 2000m, neck behind Saimon Chariot carrying 57.0kg at $7.40. Placed only try at the trip. Change of rider and overdue for a win. Gets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:40.30 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 4/15 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $21.90 |
| 5/17 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 6-6-5 | 13 |
| 5.5L | $12.40 |
| 6/16 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $85.70 |
| 9/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 16 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Astoril with 55.0kg at $126.10. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 15-15-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $126.10 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 17 at this track January 5 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Tagano Altura carrying 57.0kg at $145.80. On debut tenth of 13 at this track November 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind On The March carrying 56.0kg at $38. Must be included.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $145.80 |
| 9/13 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 56kg | 1:34.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.1L | $220.00 |
| 10/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:09.90 | 13-13-10 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $38.00 |
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th of 15 at Fukushima on April 11 over 2600m, 11 len behind Ask Fire More carrying 54.0kg at $23.70. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 16 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2000m, 5 len behind Enjoy De Ask with 54.0kg at $21.40. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 2:40.30 | 10-7-11 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $23.70 |
| 7/16 | 29/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:02.40 | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $21.40 |
| 9/18 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:00.10 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $8.40 |
| 5/17 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 8-3-5 | 16 |
| 3.1L | $22.40 |