Kyoto Race 5 - Allowance Race
Can't rule any of this small field out. DARK MARS (3) closed off strongly last start to get up for second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1600m at Hanshin when coming back from a break. Should park just off the speed and looks sure to play a major role. CORTEO SOLEIL (7) made progress last start to finish second over 1600m at Chukyo when second-up from a spell. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. NAMURA HINAGIKU (8) has not appeared since she won over 1600m at Hanshin on February 21. Came of age at the end of last prep and is worth plenty of thought. ROUTE THIRTEEN (2) was in contention on the turn and finished third last time over 1600m at Hanshin, beaten 1.5 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Likely improver with solid claims.

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Hanshin on April 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Avion carrying 57.0kg at $9.30. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Tokyo November 30 over 1600m. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:33.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.30 |
| 0/8 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:33.10 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $21.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:35.00 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:22.30 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at Nakayama on March 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Spe Luce carrying 57.0kg at $8. Last start 3rd of 8 at Hanshin on April 19 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Avion with 57.0kg at $12.10. Cannot be ruled out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $12.10 |
| 6/13 | 21/03/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $8.00 |
| 16/16 | 12/01/2026 | 65 | G3 OPEN 3 | $746,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 6 |
| 16.4L | $13.60 |
| 5/16 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,220.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:33.20 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 8 at Hanshin on April 19 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Avion with 57.0kg at $10.10. At only start last preparation ran last of 13 at this track in LR on January 24 over 2000m, 22 len behind Shonan Hayanami with 57.0kg at $5.60. Among the leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.10 |
| 13/13 | 24/01/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN 3 | $385,960.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 1-4-13 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/8 | 16/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Teruhiko carrying 57.0kg at $15.30. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Hanshin on April 19 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Avion with 57.0kg at $6.50. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:33.90 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3 | $197,910.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:14.10 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $15.30 |
| 13/14 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,327,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.20 | - | 14 |
| 10.7L | $206.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 11 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Femme Marquise with 57.0kg at $8.20. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at this track in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen on January 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Thunderstruck carrying 57.0kg at $98.50. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/05/2026 | 110 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:19.90 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $8.20 |
| 11/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3 | $746,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 7 |
| 6.9L | $98.50 |
| 12/14 | 21/12/2025 | 105 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,327,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:33.20 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $82.90 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.70 |
| 6/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:49.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, got back early 9th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pleuvoir with 52.0kg at $97.60. Second-up won by 1.3 len at Hanshin March 28 over 1600m defeating Tana V Hachi Turbo with 55.0kg at $21.90. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $21.90 |
| 9/18 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:09.40 | 17-15-9 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $97.60 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 48 days. Resuming 6th of 11 at Nakayama on March 8 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Deal Maker carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Last start 2nd of 10 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind T O Al Ain carrying 57.0kg at $3.80. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $199,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:33.70 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/11 | 08/03/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $4.20 |
| 11/14 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,327,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:33.20 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $22.20 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:33.10 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.90 |
| 1/13 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $18.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:32.20 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation by neck Hanshin February 21 over 1600m defeating Freccia Azzurra with 55.0kg at $13.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 17 at Hanshin December 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Dea Veloce with 55.0kg at $11.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.90 |
| 3/14 | 07/02/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 12 |
| 0.6L | $13.10 |
| 5/18 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $38.90 |
| 5/17 | 28/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:21.40 | - | 12 |
| 1.9L | $11.50 |
| 6/14 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 11 |
| 3.9L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:20.70 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $19.30 |