Kyoto Race 3 - Kyoto 3Yo Maiden
YAMANIN ELPHABA (15) ran a much better race at second out ting to finish runner-up. Kept coming and can go one better. G T BIKINI (6) held on well to finish third last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 0.6 lengths when fresh from a spell as favourite. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot take this out. KOITAMACHAN (5) went forward last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt and held on well for second, beaten half a length. Should settle handy in the run. Looks well placed so expect another big run. UNNATAMSA (11) has run well at both runs this time in. Going better than it looks and rates a leading player.

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 17 len behind Aikan Azzurra carrying 52.0kg at $201.20. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:25.70 | - | 15 |
| 17.8L | $201.20 |

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hosho Lux with 55.0kg at $220.10. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 106 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 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 9 |
| 11.6L | $220.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Irukanda with 52.0kg at $67.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hanzaki carrying 55.0kg at $32.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/04/2026 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:53.30 | 11-9-7 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $67.30 |
| 9/12 | 25/01/2026 | 8 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $32.80 |
| 11/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:27.00 | - | 12 |
| 11.7L | $41.60 |

Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 11th of 14 at this track on January 5 over 1200m, 15 len behind Mana Bonito with 55.0kg at $115.60. Went for a break before returning 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind Miss Henry with 55.0kg at $292.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 12/04/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 15 |
| 14.2L | $292.30 |
| 11/14 | 05/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 4 |
| 15.0L | $115.60 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Petrichor carrying 55.0kg at $17.60. Overdue for a win. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.10 |
| 3/16 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 1-1-3 | 15 |
| 4.5L | $17.60 |
| 2/13 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 2-4-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $18.30 |
| 7/13 | 01/03/2026 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 8-7-7 | 12 |
| 13.4L | $41.90 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 8-5-6 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $145.60 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind A Gray Beauty with 55.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Kyoto on October 12 over 2000m, 5 len behind Blaenavon carrying 55.0kg at $13. New return and fitter again. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 15 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 | 18/04/2026 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 4/13 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/16 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/14 | 05/01/2026 | 58 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/9 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Sayono Max Love carrying 54kg at $5.70. Previously second-up second last of 17 at Hanshin on December 6 over 1600m, 12 len behind Grand Opus carrying 55.0kg at $106.20. Improver with definite claims.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/04/2026 | 122 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Yuji Tannai | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |
| 16/17 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 10 |
| 12.5L | $106.20 |
| 5/18 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 18 |
| 4.0L | $64.10 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start 13th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 14 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 53.0kg at $564.60. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 14 over 1700m, 18 len behind Pendant with 53.0kg at $242.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 15 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 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:54.70 | 14-13-13 | 13 |
| 14.8L | $564.60 |
| 15/16 | 14/02/2026 | 111 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:48.00 | 16-16-15 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $242.50 |
| 10/13 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:56.00 | 13-12-10 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $120.20 |
| 16/17 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 1 |
| 17.3L | $182.90 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 7 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 55.0kg at $130.50. The race before that 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Aikan Azzurra carrying 55.0kg at $74.10. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $130.50 |
| 13/16 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 3 |
| 15.0L | $74.10 |
| 4/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Loistaa with 55.0kg at $28.50. Before that 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Seiun Basilisk carrying 55.0kg at $68.10. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $28.50 |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 15 |
| 8.5L | $68.10 |
| 6/16 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:14.20 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $76.20 |
| 9/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 57 days. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on February 14 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Reach Glory carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Strada carrying 55.0kg at $1.60. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/13 | 14/02/2026 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |
| 6/10 | 07/12/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $14.40 |
| 6/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 11-7-6 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Irukanda carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on February 1 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Gracia Mujer with 55.0kg at $8.70. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 22 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 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 9-6-5 | 15 |
| 5.6L | $4.60 |
| 2/13 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 3-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 8/18 | 10/01/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $116.00 |
| 6/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 11 |
| 7.1L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, slow going 8 len behind Frettoloso with 55.0kg at $16.80. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 64 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Soft | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Hanshin Dirt February 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Krugist with 55.0kg at $31.40. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 20 over 1400m, 18 len behind Golden Balance carrying 52.0kg at $438. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 11-11-7 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $31.40 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:48.30 | 8-13-6 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $21.70 |
| 5/16 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:54.80 | 12-10-5 | 13 |
| 9.3L | $215.70 |
| 13/16 | 20/12/2025 | 97 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:25.50 | - | 7 |
| 18.0L | $438.00 |
| 11/13 | 14/09/2025 | 77 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:24.00 | - | 2 |
| 25.5L | $50.60 |
| 10/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:09.70 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 25.8L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 10th of 16 at this track on November 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Katarite with 55.0kg at $23. Went for a spell before returning made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Petrichor with 55.0kg at $15.30. Kept coming fresh to finish runner-up. Can go one better.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 04/04/2026 | 133 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 8-4-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $15.30 |
| 10/16 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:24.80 | - | 16 |
| 13.4L | $23.00 |