Kyoto Race 9 - Kumiyama Tokubetsu
DIAMOND HANDS (6) is a promising type who scored at his only run last prep three-and-a-half months ago over 1600m at this track. That was a comeback run after 17 months off the scene. Best form puts him right in this. WATER CLARK (7) lines up for the first time since 22 February. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1600m at Hanshin. Comes here with definite claims on that form. SNARK PICASSO (3) gave away a start then stormed home to win over 1600m at Chukyo last time out. Expected to be there at the business end once again. DAGGER RING (8) was sent out at $15.40 last time but ran above expectations and won over 1400m at this track. Expect that wasn't a fluke so keep him in mind.

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Fairylike carrying 58.0kg at $31.70. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Hanshin on September 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind In Vogue with 58.0kg at $21. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:31.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $31.70 |
| 16/16 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $294,300.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:53.30 | 2-1-16 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $136.00 |
| 14/15 | 25/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 58kg | 1:50.70 | 3-15-14 | 12 |
| 21.8L | $75.70 |
| 5/5 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $308,360.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:45.60 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 24/08/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $310,470.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $22.30 |
| 14/15 | 31/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Soft | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 2:08.80 | 2-2-14 | 15 |
| 13.1L | $34.30 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1700m, 13 len behind Meisho Kashiwade with 52.0kg at $25. At only start last preparation led to the turn then faded 14th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on January 31 over 1700m, 8 len behind Dura Lys carrying 56.0kg at $33.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 18/04/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $279,680.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Heart Kameda | 52kg | 1:45.10 | 2-10-13 | 14 |
| 13.7L | $25.00 |
| 14/16 | 31/01/2026 | 68 | ALLOW FM 4U | $291,980.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 1-1-14 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $33.20 |
| 1/15 | 24/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW F 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:46.80 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $111.70 |
| 8/14 | 18/10/2025 | 70 | ALLOW F 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $18.80 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/16 | 13/07/2025 | 57 | ALLOW F 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:47.00 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 7th of 12 at Kokura on February 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Impact Sea carrying 57.0kg at $7.90. Last start won by 1.75 len at Chukyo March 14 over 1600m defeating Pod Rolf with 58.0kg at $9. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 8-9-7 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $7.90 |
| 5/16 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $5.70 |
| 7/16 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $217,860.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/16 | 08/11/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 8/14 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $842,420.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 53kg | 1:46.90 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. First-up 11th of 18 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Burgtor with 56.0kg at $402.20. Last start 10th of 16 at Chukyo on March 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Knocknarea with 56.0kg at $205.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $275,780.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $205.60 |
| 11/18 | 28/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 1:21.50 | - | 13 |
| 4.7L | $402.20 |
| 8/10 | 14/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $291,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $144.70 |
| 11/17 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $312,830.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 54kg | 1:19.80 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $271.20 |
| 9/9 | 14/09/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $309,710.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 53kg | 2:01.30 | 4-9-9 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $146.90 |
| 1/13 | 05/08/2025 | 23 | COND 3 | $87,020.00 | Morioka | 1700m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 54kg | 1:45.40 | 3-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Hanshin on April 5 over 1800m, 8 len behind More Rigid with 58.0kg at $19.70. The race before that 4th of 10 at Hanshin on March 7 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Lady Mykonos carrying 58.0kg at $8. Safely held last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:46.70 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $19.70 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:34.00 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/16 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:47.70 | 2-2-2 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $36.40 |
| 16/18 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 14 |
| 13.0L | $7.60 |
| 1/16 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:33.00 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $14.10 |
| 15/18 | 29/11/2025 | 75 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:46.30 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $45.10 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign won by 0.8 len at this track January 31 over 1600m defeating Flashing Rate carrying 58.0kg at $4.10. First up last campaign 3rd of 15 at Chukyo on August 25 2024 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Hawaiian Tiare carrying 58.0kg at $4.70. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 31/01/2026 | 524 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:34.10 | - | 15 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/15 | 25/08/2024 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:33.30 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $4.70 |
| 4/9 | 15/06/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $206,180.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:45.30 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.40 |
| 3/10 | 26/05/2024 | 351 | ALLOW 4U | $148,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:47.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 10/06/2023 | 280 | ALLOW 3U | $234,640.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 54kg | 2:25.40 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/14 | 03/09/2022 | 91 | G3 OPEN 2 | $621,660.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Y Fukunaga | 54kg | 1:50.00 | 13-11-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Hanshin February 22 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Zendan Hayabusa with 57.0kg at $3.60. First up last campaign second of 10 at Hanshin December 14 over 1600m, a nose behind Neve Fresca carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $281,790.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:34.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:46.80 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/12/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $291,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:34.40 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 6/14 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $309,640.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $226,800.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ventura with 55.0kg at $26.70. Second-up won by 2.5 len at this track April 25 over 1400m defeating Pere Noel carrying 58.0kg at $15.40. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:20.20 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $15.40 |
| 10/18 | 15/03/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:07.50 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $26.70 |
| 6/16 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:09.10 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/16 | 08/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:08.00 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $101.80 |
| 11/16 | 21/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:07.80 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $59.60 |
| 6/16 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $224,180.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 1:10.10 | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $69.00 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 5th of 10 at Hanshin on February 22 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Zendan Hayabusa with 54.0kg at $89.70. Second-up 7th of 11 at Hanshin on March 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yoshi Tanrei carrying 54.0kg at $47.80. Wide draw too testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $275,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 54kg | 1:19.80 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $47.80 |
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $281,790.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 54kg | 1:34.20 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $89.70 |
| 11/18 | 21/12/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $294,690.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 54kg | 1:21.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $84.40 |
| 12/12 | 25/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:45.70 | - | 10 |
| 9.2L | $103.20 |
| 6/9 | 15/09/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $309,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:47.60 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $24.80 |
| 2/11 | 13/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $316,100.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 54kg | 1:45.60 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $79.70 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1600m, 12 len behind Fairylike with 56.0kg at $18.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Danon Fair Lady carrying 53.0kg at $39.70. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:31.60 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $18.30 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:34.60 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $7.80 |
| 12/13 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 53kg | 1:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $20.70 |
| 3/13 | 23/11/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 53kg | 1:33.50 | - | 13 |
| 1.6L | $39.70 |
| 12/13 | 27/09/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:33.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $19.90 |
| 1/18 | 31/05/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 18 |
| 1.0L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at Hanshin on March 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Terra Merita carrying 56.0kg at $16.20. Second-up 4th of 11 at Hanshin on April 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jazzaldia carrying 56.0kg at $25.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:31.90 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $25.50 |
| 7/8 | 22/03/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $273,790.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $16.20 |
| 6/16 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $292,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 10 |
| 5.1L | $42.30 |
| 4/10 | 14/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $291,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:34.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $18.00 |
| 9/16 | 24/11/2025 | 114 | ALLOW F 3U | $297,430.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:47.50 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $74.20 |
| 12/14 | 02/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $309,640.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:47.10 | 8-5-12 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $20.70 |