Kyoto Race 9 - Rokuhara Tokubetsu
SUNRISE BULLET (8) is a genuine four-year-old entire who resumed with a solid second last time out at Hanshin Dirt over 1800m. Excellent winning chance. LEVANTE CITY (6) bounced back last start and got the job done by half a length after being in the firing line on the turn as favourite over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration. T O LYMAN (5) was well off best last time as favourite. Placed only try this course and distance. Well worth another chance. BATON INDIE (2) took advantage of the good draw and led for much of the way last start before being run down in the straight, finishing fifth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Well-placed and expected to feature.

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt February 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Satomino Angel carrying 58.0kg at $79.60. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at this track January 11 over 1900m, 14 len behind Kichi Parfait carrying 58.0kg at $112.60. Needs more time.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 7-5-9 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $79.60 |
| 9/11 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $282,170.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $100.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $132.10 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $112.60 |
| 12/13 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:50.20 | 5-6-12 | 13 |
| 11.5L | $89.20 |
| 11/11 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $308,710.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 10-8-11 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $36.40 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Matenro Brave carrying 58.0kg at $13.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, neck behind Lux Frenzy with 58.0kg at $70.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:50.20 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $13.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:54.90 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $70.50 |
| 9/13 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $116.70 |
| 12/16 | 18/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 1-1-12 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $236.80 |
| 13/13 | 07/12/2025 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $293,120.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 5-13-13 | 11 |
| 23.6L | $146.40 |
| 10/12 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $309,130.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Ryota Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Gylfi carrying 58.0kg at $6.10. Before that 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1900m, 11 len behind Taisei Addict carrying 58.0kg at $8.20. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 36 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 | 28/03/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 2:05.30 | 1-1-4 | 14 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 14/16 | 22/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $276,050.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 1:59.50 | 5-5-14 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $8.20 |
| 4/11 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $282,170.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $10.10 |
| 6/16 | 12/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $8.30 |
| 8/16 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 1:50.80 | 2-2-8 | 12 |
| 7.7L | $6.60 |
| 2/16 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 1:58.00 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Hakodate Dirt July 5 over 1700m, 16 len behind Dubai Blues carrying 58.0kg at $59.50. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Niigata Dirt October 14 2024 over 1800m, 6 len behind Easy On Me with 58.0kg at $13.80. Will need this run.
Last Starts 302 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 05/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $316,740.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | M | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:42.80 | 5-10-13 | 11 |
| 16.9L | $59.50 |
| 3/14 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $323,150.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 5-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $326,410.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:52.60 | 9-7-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $11.60 |
| 5/16 | 20/04/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $320,290.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:53.90 | 7-9-5 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $50.20 |
| 7/13 | 29/03/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $318,560.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.80 |
| 3/12 | 06/03/2025 | 40 | COND 3U | $145,253.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, 2 len behind June Eos with 56.0kg at $5.40. Second-up 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1900m, 6 len behind Taisei Addict with 58.0kg at $5.60. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $276,050.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:59.50 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $5.60 |
| 2/16 | 28/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 8-6-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $5.40 |
| 13/16 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $294,300.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 57kg | 1:25.30 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 02/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $296,130.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 1:37.40 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/12 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $297,360.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 9-8-3 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $309,920.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 7-8-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Hanshin Dirt April 19 over 1800m defeating Red Ister carrying 58.0kg at $3.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Tell Aswad carrying 58.0kg at $2.60. Broke through last time and at top now. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 7-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/15 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/13 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 10-8-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/13 | 15/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 7-4-2 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/16 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 13-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/16 | 09/11/2025 | 120 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:49.60 | 9-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 10th of 13 at this track on February 14 over 1900m, 14 len behind Lokahi with 58.0kg at $30.80. When resuming last campaign got back early 10th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1900m, 9 len behind Tagano Makasih Ya carrying 58.0kg at $47.60. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 78 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 | 14/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 13-12-10 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $30.80 |
| 7/13 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $293,120.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 12-9-7 | 12 |
| 4.6L | $19.50 |
| 5/7 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Y | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 2:28.60 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $66.30 |
| 10/16 | 25/10/2025 | 146 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:58.00 | 13-13-10 | 15 |
| 9.2L | $47.60 |
| 4/14 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $322,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 11-12-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $24.70 |
| 4/9 | 18/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $324,880.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 2:24.80 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $88.10 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Smart Kairos carrying 58.0kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on February 1 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind King Blue with 57.0kg at $3.30. Lightly raced galloper with a good record course and distance. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/04/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $277,670.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:51.10 | 6-7-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $282,170.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 7-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/14 | 11/01/2026 | 182 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 8-8-1 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 3/12 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:45.30 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/13 | 21/06/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 6-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
| 9/16 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 4-4-9 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track on February 14 over 1900m, 26 len behind Lokahi carrying 58.0kg at $154.20. First up last campaign 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 23 2024 over 2100m, 9 len behind Pure Cian with 56.0kg at $44.50. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 78 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 | 14/02/2026 | 336 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 2-9-12 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $154.20 |
| 13/14 | 15/03/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $319,560.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 54kg | 2:34.10 | 14-14-13 | 11 |
| 28.4L | $90.60 |
| 16/16 | 12/01/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $308,550.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 3-10-16 | 12 |
| 13.5L | $17.70 |
| 9/16 | 23/11/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $216,770.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 2:11.30 | 6-15-9 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $44.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2024 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 2:00.60 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $11.60 |
| 1/14 | 16/03/2024 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |