Kyoto Race 4 - Maiden Race
SECOND TO BEST (12) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1600m at this track. Has been runner-up last two and looks hard to beat this line-up. FRECCIA AZZURRA (17) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Chukyo nine weeks ago. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Among the leading chances. AIR VIBES (11) closed last prep nine weeks ago when she finished fourth over 1600m at Chukyo. One of the main contenders. ALOHA (3) is back from a spell of seven months. Debuted with a second, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1600m at this track at her only appearance to date. Boxed on well on debut then put away again. Great chance to get off the mark.

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming 7th of 18 at Kokura on February 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Moonlit Isle carrying 55.0kg at $23.70. Second-up did the work up front then tired 7th of 18 at Nakayama on April 11 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Piece Unique carrying 55.0kg at $22. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $22.00 |
| 7/18 | 21/02/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $23.70 |
| 11/14 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $9.40 |
| 5/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 15 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 18 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lien Mahina carrying 55.0kg at $39.30. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 15-16-8 | 18 |
| 6.9L | $39.30 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 2nd of 15 at this track on October 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Valsecito carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. Boxed on well on debut then put away again. Great chance to get off the mark.
Last Starts 216 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 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 18 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Kamomega Tonda carrying 55.0kg at $10.20. The race before that 15th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Pleuvoir carrying 55.0kg at $7.10. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 02/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 9-7-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $10.20 |
| 15/18 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 8-7-15 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $7.10 |
| 5/14 | 07/02/2026 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 10 |
| 1.2L | $6.90 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $10.70 |
| 3/18 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:24.30 | - | 17 |
| 0.6L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt February 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Komachichan with 52.0kg at $313.40. On debut 11th of 18 at Kokura February 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Keiai Kuga with 52.0kg at $62.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 85 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 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:14.20 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $313.40 |
| 11/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:08.60 | - | 5 |
| 10.4L | $62.50 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 18 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, 2 len behind Kamomega Tonda carrying 55.0kg at $329.90. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at this track on February 1 over 2000m, 20 len behind Meisho Tenku with 55.0kg at $235.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 02/05/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 3-3-6 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $329.90 |
| 13/13 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 1-5-13 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $235.50 |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | 76 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 14 |
| 6.4L | $150.40 |
| 8/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:48.80 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $105.10 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Kyoto Dirt February 14 over 1800m, 17 len behind Reach Glory carrying 55.0kg at $186.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Hanshin Dirt December 7 over 1800m, 13 len behind Olavinlinna with 52.0kg at $21.90. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 11-11-8 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $186.40 |
| 16/18 | 31/01/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 16-16-16 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $180.10 |
| 9/10 | 07/12/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:54.90 | 6-5-9 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $21.90 |
| 9/15 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 2:00.80 | - | 11 |
| 13.4L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 18 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Melancolinista carrying 55.0kg at $36.20. When resuming last campaign 4th of 16 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Kishidancho with 55.0kg at $45.40. Faces a tough essay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 14/03/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 15 |
| 5.4L | $36.20 |
| 4/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:35.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $45.40 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 28 over 1400m, 16 len behind Jeanne De Reve carrying 55.0kg at $18.90. First up last campaign 2nd of 18 at Niigata on August 30 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Mitsukane Venera carrying 55.0kg at $6. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 78 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 | 28/02/2026 | 154 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 6 |
| 16.9L | $18.90 |
| 7/14 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/18 | 30/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 15 at Fukushima on April 26 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Kushi Ma True carrying 53.0kg at $24. Previously second-up 11th of 18 at Hanshin on December 20 over 1600m, 8 len behind Satono Scepter with 52.0kg at $343.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 26/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:46.80 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $24.00 |
| 12/16 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 3-4-12 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/16 | 08/02/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $22.60 |
| 11/18 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:33.60 | - | 15 |
| 8.2L | $343.80 |
| 12/16 | 06/12/2025 | 98 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:26.80 | - | 10 |
| 8.7L | $14.30 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:31.90 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 16 at Chukyo on March 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Rouge Lyric carrying 55.0kg at $3. First up last campaign 2nd of 14 at this track on January 5 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Bel Sun Roland with 55.0kg at $17.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/01/2026 | 93 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $17.50 |
| 10/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 2:02.30 | 12-11-10 | 14 |
| 11.9L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 18 at Hanshin on April 12 over 1600m, neck behind La La Faculte with 55.0kg at $7.40. Second run from a spell 2nd of 18 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, neck behind Kamomega Tonda carrying 55.0kg at $2.10. Close to a win and gets chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/18 | 12/04/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 6/17 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Kokura Dirt January 25 over 1700m, 21 len behind Doka Kimini Todoke with 54.0kg at $5. On debut fifth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 11 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Happy Love Song carrying 51.0kg at $11.10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 112 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 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:48.30 | 4-13-14 | 12 |
| 21.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:55.20 | 2-3-5 | 16 |
| 4.5L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 12th of 18 at Hanshin on March 7 over 1600m, 13 len behind Reservation with 55.0kg at $23.10. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 10 |
| 13.1L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 18 at this track January 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Narita Esperanza with 55.0kg at $338.80. On debut 16th of 18 at Hanshin December 20 over 1600m, 9 len behind Spinnerlied carrying 55.0kg at $107.50. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:49.20 | - | 16 |
| 10.1L | $338.80 |
| 16/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $107.50 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 11th of 18 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Kamomega Tonda carrying 55.0kg at $11.70. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1800m, 9 len behind Realize Luminous with 55.0kg at $28.40. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 16-13-11 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $11.70 |
| 8/14 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:45.70 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $28.40 |
| 2/14 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $15.40 |
| 6/17 | 06/12/2025 | 104 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $24.60 |
| 5/8 | 24/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $9.40 |
| 5/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:37.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at Chukyo March 15 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Thriller Night with 55.0kg at $1.30. On debut third of 9 at this track November 8 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Admire Shura carrying 55.0kg at $6. Placed 4/5 so far. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 63 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 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/18 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 10/18 | 18/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/17 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:47.20 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |