Kyoto Race 1 - Maiden Race
PRINCESS ATSUKO (8) recorded a fourth minor placing from as many starts last time out, finishing 4 lengths away in second over 1400m at this track. Racing well and is ready to break through. ROUGE BALLON (5) missed the placings first up recently but was not too far from the winner when fifth over 1400m at Chukyo. Lightly raced filly with great scope for improvement. TAGANO SYLPHY (14) resumes from a spell of three months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Should come back bigger and better this prep and is a chance to break through. SHADOW RULER (12) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing fifth last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt two months ago. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 35 len behind Petrichor carrying 52.0kg at $273.70. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:54.20 | 14-15-16 | 6 |
| 35.7L | $273.70 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 16 at Nakayama on December 21 over 1600m, 32 len behind Rodeo Drive carrying 55.0kg at $7.10. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 7 |
| 32.8L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Horner with 55.0kg at $18.40. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 1-5-10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start. First start 7th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on December 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Persephone carrying 55.0kg at $19.40. Returned from break led to the turn then faded 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1700m, 2 len behind Gold Dresser with 55.0kg at $9.40. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 25/04/2026 | 125 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $9.40 |
| 7/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start. First start 6th of 15 at Tokyo on October 5 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Going To Sky with 55.0kg at $5.70. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Parent's Gift with 55.0kg at $14.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 21/03/2026 | 167 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:21.10 | - | 17 |
| 2.8L | $14.60 |
| 6/15 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:00.80 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 1800m, 17 len behind Moscatel with 53.0kg at $23.40. First up last campaign 11th of 16 at this track February 10 over 1200m, 13 len behind Three Cause carrying 55.0kg at $8.10. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/03/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:54.40 | 2-2-9 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $23.40 |
| 11/16 | 10/02/2026 | 86 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:13.70 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $8.10 |
| 11/14 | 16/11/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 7 |
| 10.9L | $6.60 |
| 4/12 | 12/10/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $29.60 |
| 4/13 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 48 day letup. First-up 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Taisei Monolith with 55.0kg at $8.30. Last start 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sharp Insight with 55.0kg at $3.80. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 47 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 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/16 | 15/03/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 16 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 6/14 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 1 |
| 6.6L | $95.80 |
| 8/18 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 14 |
| 4.7L | $303.90 |

Jockey: Ryota Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Picara with 55.0kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind G T Aria with 55.0kg at $9.90. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 03/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 7-6-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/15 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.90 |
| 3/15 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 1:24.80 | - | 14 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 48 day let-up. First-up 14th of 17 at Kokura on February 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Cielo Dorato carrying 55.0kg at $182.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sharp Insight carrying 55.0kg at $186.70. Others look better placed.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 29/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 12 |
| 7.7L | $186.70 |
| 14/17 | 08/02/2026 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:08.90 | - | 6 |
| 11.9L | $182.30 |
| 0/18 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:08.60 | - | 18 |
| 99.0L | $547.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:50.50 | - | 3 |
| 15.2L | $179.20 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, second last of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Taiki Plaisir with 52.0kg at $421.60. Last start second last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 1200m, 20 len behind Love Never Dies carrying 52.0kg at $249.20. Better off avoiding.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:13.30 | - | 12 |
| 20.8L | $249.20 |
| 17/18 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:21.10 | - | 18 |
| 16.2L | $421.60 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Asia Express out of Himalaya Chris. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 16 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, neck behind Tierra Reina with 55.0kg at $7.30. Last start 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Aikan Azzurra with 55.0kg at $4.30. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 15/03/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 13 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:27.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1700m, 8 len behind Eri Nic with 55.0kg at $17.60. The race before that 6th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Strada with 55.0kg at $9.30. Wide draw too testing.
Last Starts 19 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 | 26/04/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $17.60 |
| 6/14 | 07/03/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $9.30 |
| 4/16 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 9-6-4 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $35.10 |
| 11/16 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 16 |
| 11.1L | $14.90 |
| 9/13 | 26/10/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 6-2-9 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $3.80 |
| 9/13 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 5 |
| 15.9L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 14 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Pendant with 55.0kg at $3.40. On debut second of 7 at this track November 23 over 1800m, a head behind Schnell Ange carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 90 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 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
| 5/12 | 24/01/2026 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Le Vent Se Leve out of Freedom Writer. Prefer to see her under race conditions.

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Kinshasa No Kiseki out of Invincible Touch. Maybe later.