Kyoto Race 3 - Maiden Race
SESTINA (1) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 1800m after being in contention on the bend. Placed both runs so far. Fitter and can go one better. Rates best. HYDE PARK (11) is a four-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent appearance over 2000m at Hanshin Dirt. Best figures good for this. Deserves another chance. READY TO FLIGHT (9) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 15 lengths when sixth in a 1800m contest at Hanshin Dirt six weeks ago. Has upside and can improve sharply. NISHINO EBIGATAME (2) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 11 lengths into sixth. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Sapporo Dirt on August 30 over 1700m, 4 len behind Ryu Carnet carrying 55.0kg at $3.70. Returned from break raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, neck behind Bakeratta carrying 55.0kg at $4.40. Placed both runs so far. Fitter and can go one better. Rates best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 25/04/2026 | 238 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/13 | 30/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 2000m, 11 len behind Mr Emerald with 57.0kg at $21.30. The race before that 7th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mirande with 57.0kg at $39.20. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 2:06.90 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $21.30 |
| 7/14 | 15/03/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $39.20 |
| 11/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 11-14-11 | 12 |
| 19.1L | $297.80 |
| 9/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:48.60 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $116.20 |
Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 12 len behind Kashino Spark carrying 55.0kg at $36.60. The race before that 5th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Jun Doradora carrying 55.0kg at $258.10. Watch for him to be flashing home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 13-9-8 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $36.60 |
| 5/13 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 11-9-5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $258.10 |
| 13/13 | 07/03/2026 | 61 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:30.20 | 7-6-13 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $334.30 |
| 9/16 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 14-12-9 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $209.10 |
| 7/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $19.20 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 10th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1700m, 15 len behind Intime with 57.0kg at $52.80. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1800m, 27 len behind Triglav Hill carrying 56.0kg at $24.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 18/04/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 12-12-10 | 13 |
| 15.6L | $52.80 |
| 10/14 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 5-9-10 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $36.60 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $24.70 |
| 7/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $46.70 |
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Kochi on February 25 over 1900m, 8 len behind Danon Andre with 57kg at $31.90. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 22 len behind Meisho Komachi with 53.0kg at $143.50. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Kochi | 1900m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 2:06.10 | 10-7-5 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $31.90 |
| 13/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:54.90 | 13-10-13 | 16 |
| 22.5L | $143.50 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1900m, 6 len behind Abhilasha with 54.0kg at $26.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Lufada carrying 54.0kg at $203.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 2:03.20 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $26.30 |
| 5/12 | 08/03/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:56.30 | 10-9-5 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $203.50 |
| 18/18 | 10/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:27.20 | 16-18-18 | 2 |
| 50.3L | $44.60 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 10-8-7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $110.00 |
Jockey: Ryota Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at this track January 10 over 1900m, 23 len behind Saint Horse carrying 57.0kg at $91.10. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt December 28 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Miyaji Oz with 56.0kg at $50.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 12-14-14 | 7 |
| 23.7L | $91.10 |
| 4/13 | 28/12/2025 | 84 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 12-11-4 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $50.50 |
| 16/16 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 3-13-16 | 15 |
| 57.8L | $35.30 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 11th of 14 at this track on April 26 over 1800m, 14 len behind T M Star Run with 57.0kg at $135.30. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 10-14-11 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $135.30 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 8th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1900m, 12 len behind Abhilasha carrying 55.0kg at $34.60. Second-up 6th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 15 len behind Reisansoku with 57.0kg at $21.50. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 10-7-6 | 13 |
| 15.3L | $21.50 |
| 8/13 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 2:03.20 | 10-9-8 | 13 |
| 12.9L | $34.60 |
Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 13th of 16 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, 25 len behind Bakeratta carrying 57.0kg at $281.70. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 14-14-13 | 1 |
| 25.7L | $281.70 |
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Clutch Slugger with 57.0kg at $7.80. Before that 3rd of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Ten Magic Hour with 57.0kg at $20.90. Best figures good for this. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:07.30 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.80 |
| 3/13 | 07/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:08.30 | 11-9-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $20.90 |
| 6/16 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:02.40 | 15-12-6 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $158.60 |
| 11/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 12-12-11 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $99.90 |
Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start settled back and ran on when 8th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1800m, 11 len behind Acorn Dream with 57.0kg at $51.80. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 14 at Niigata on May 2 over 2200m, 21 len behind Play The Lead with 54.0kg at $43.30. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 02/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 2:17.00 | 11-14-14 | 14 |
| 21.0L | $43.30 |
| 8/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 13-8-8 | 13 |
| 11.3L | $51.80 |