Kyoto Race 1 - Maiden Race
OKEN BLOOD (15) found the line nicely to grab second last time out over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Proving a good combination with Yuichi Kitamura with three straight placings. Ready to break through. KEEP SHINING (5) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of nine weeks, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Hard to beat if back in good order as anticipated. ARGYLE SHORE (10) is back at the races for the first time since February 28. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at this track. Among the better hopes. JA NALIA (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Going well so another bold effort is on the cards.

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at this track January 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kafuji Coulommiers carrying 55.0kg at $47.90. On debut fifth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sol Aube carrying 55.0kg at $93.20. May need this run.
Last Starts 111 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 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $47.90 |
| 5/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:27.20 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $93.20 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Funabashi January 22 over 1600m, 12 len behind Meiner Mirakel carrying 54kg at $3.10. On debut ninth of 11 at Hanshin Dirt December 27 over 1800m, 22 len behind American Call with 55.0kg at $17.90. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryoya Kozaki | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 1-2-10 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $3.10 |
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1150m, 2.75 len behind Meisho Ibuki with 57.0kg at $5.70. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Vent Doux with 57.0kg at $3.90. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:09.50 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |
| 3/13 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 13 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
| 5/16 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 12 |
| 3.4L | $12.80 |
| 5/16 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:12.60 | 12-10-5 | 16 |
| 12.1L | $6.40 |
| 5/16 | 17/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 16 |
| 3.4L | $5.90 |
| 6/16 | 04/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:13.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 5th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pod Ripple with 57.0kg at $25.80. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Appareil carrying 57.0kg at $7.40. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at this track January 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kafuji Coulommiers carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Can return in winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 2/16 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/13 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:25.60 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/16 | 18/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 16 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/14 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $10.60 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:25.40 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, 15 len behind Isa Chil Seeking with 57.0kg at $35.60. At only start last preparation 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Miya Latini carrying 56.0kg at $11.90. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 12/04/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 7-9-7 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $35.60 |
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:13.60 | - | 13 |
| 8.8L | $11.90 |
| 8/16 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:12.90 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $5.60 |
| 4/11 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Battle Ax with 57.0kg at $6.10. The run before that 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 14 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind June Again carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.10 |
| 4/16 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:25.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/15 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:26.50 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $7.40 |
| 4/14 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:26.00 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $11.90 |
| 8/16 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:26.60 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Mirande carrying 57.0kg at $38.10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 34 len behind Echec Au Roi carrying 56.0kg at $87.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 15/03/2026 | 148 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $38.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:25.20 | - | 5 |
| 34.4L | $87.90 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $71.40 |
| 15/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 9-10-15 | 9 |
| 33.1L | $35.40 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Hanshin Dirt February 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jeanne De Reve with 55.0kg at $1.90. First up last campaign third of 14 at this track February 10 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Ripi with 55.0kg at $2.30. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 70 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 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 16 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/14 | 10/02/2026 | 86 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
| 3/14 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 19/10/2025 | 119 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 9/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 9 |
| 11.4L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mon Souhait with 55.0kg at $73.40. The race before that 5th of 16 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind T O Purcell carrying 55.0kg at $166.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 62 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 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $73.40 |
| 5/16 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $166.10 |
| 5/13 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $131.90 |
| 9/16 | 18/01/2026 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $238.60 |
| 8/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:24.50 | - | 8 |
| 13.4L | $31.80 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Kyoto on November 1 over 2000m, 25 len behind Shadow Master carrying 55.0kg at $64.10. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 2:02.30 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 25.9L | $64.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Le Vent Se Leve out of Peptide Ruby. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Resuscitation with 57.0kg at $16.90. Second-up 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Baronial carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/16 | 28/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:24.90 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $16.90 |
| 6/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:25.20 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $63.20 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind Zero Visibility with 57.0kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Optimo carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:23.20 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/15 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:26.50 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:27.60 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 4/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:25.20 | - | 13 |
| 4.3L | $50.20 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Saturnalia out of Freak Out. Likely to need the run.