Kyoto Race 1 - Maiden Race
MILLE BONHEURS (7) has recorded three minor placings from three starts to date, the latest when third over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. She is well placed to break through. MEISHO MEGOHIME (3) is a six-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Can come on from that run and looks a serious contender. SMILE GARDEN (8) finished third last time over 1800m at Niigata Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 6 lengths. Ready to go a couple better. MEISHO MAGNA (9) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she was beaten 7 lengths into tenth over 1600m at Kyoto. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 14th of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1200m, 14 len behind Lyra Vega with 55.0kg at $39.10. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:08.40 | - | 11 |
| 14.3L | $39.10 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 18 at Kyoto on January 4 over 1800m, 13 len behind Taiki Ruggero with 55.0kg at $255.70. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:50.50 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $255.70 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind A Gray Beauty with 55.0kg at $84.30. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at this track on January 10 over 1800m, 9 len behind Queen's Dream with 55.0kg at $209.70. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 18/04/2026 | 98 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $84.30 |
| 6/16 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 6-3-6 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $209.70 |
| 8/11 | 27/12/2025 | 97 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 4-3-8 | 7 |
| 30.5L | $41.60 |
| 10/13 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:33.80 | - | 10 |
| 11.0L | $247.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $60.90 |
| 8/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 6 |
| 9.7L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt March 7 over 2000m, 19 len behind Ten Magic Hour carrying 55.0kg at $64.80. On debut sixth of 15 at Kyoto January 31 over 2000m, 6 len behind Balios with 55.0kg at $6.40. May need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:08.30 | 11-11-12 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $64.80 |
| 5/13 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $12.30 |
| 6/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 11th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Empress K with 55.0kg at $101.30. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:08.40 | - | 17 |
| 11.7L | $101.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Loistaa carrying 55.0kg at $10.30. Second-up second last of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 19 len behind A Gray Beauty with 55.0kg at $42.90. Better off investing elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 11-13-14 | 14 |
| 19.8L | $42.90 |
| 6/14 | 29/03/2026 | 127 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 3-3-6 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $10.30 |
| 10/15 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 12-13-10 | 13 |
| 19.4L | $23.50 |
| 6/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:52.10 | 15-9-6 | 14 |
| 8.8L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Irukanda carrying 55.0kg at $3.10. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Clematis with 55.0kg at $3. Expected to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 7-2-2 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mia Luce with 55.0kg at $7.20. At only start last preparation 9th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, slow going 10 len behind Frettoloso carrying 55.0kg at $6.90. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 8 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 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $7.20 |
| 9/16 | 28/02/2026 | 112 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Soft | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $6.90 |
| 3/12 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 6-5-3 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 26/10/2025 | 57 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 7-8-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 13/14 | 30/08/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 3-5-13 | 14 |
| 25.6L | $19.30 |
| 10/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:14.40 | - | 15 |
| 10.0L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 16 at Kyoto on April 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lance Of Hero with 55.0kg at $209. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Kyoto on January 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Peisha Sis with 55.0kg at $329.50. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 25/04/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:32.30 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $209.00 |
| 9/16 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $329.50 |
| 11/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $126.70 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 12 at Nagoya on April 23 over 1500m, 22 len behind My Concerto carrying 55kg at $19. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Golden Balance with 55.0kg at $413.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 23/04/2026 | 88 | COND 3 | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 12-9-11 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $19.00 |
| 11/16 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:48.30 | 12-12-11 | 13 |
| 14.5L | $48.80 |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 12 |
| 11.3L | $413.50 |
| 10/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:34.40 | - | 14 |
| 9.4L | $373.80 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 8 len behind A Gray Beauty with 55.0kg at $10.20. The start before that 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 9 len behind Petrichor with 52.0kg at $13.60. Watch for her to be flashing home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 5-15-7 | 15 |
| 8.9L | $10.20 |
| 5/16 | 04/04/2026 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:54.20 | 11-10-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $13.60 |
| 3/13 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 12-8-3 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $31.80 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $111.40 |
| 5/13 | 01/02/2026 | 71 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 10-5-5 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $13.50 |
| 8/14 | 22/11/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:48.00 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $12.30 |