Kyoto Race 5 - Maiden Race
ON THE MOVIE (5) was prominent from the outset when third over 2000m at this track last time out. Fitter and a bold showing is expected. REIZEND REISE (9) returned last time with a solid third at Fukushima over 2000m after being in the firing line on the turn. Overdue for a win and returned with a strong run. Sure to run well. WIN RAFAGA (2) finished just half a length from the winner in second when fresh from a break last start over 1800m at Fukushima after racing in the leading division. Should go forward again from a good gate. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. SHONAN AWARD (6) was beaten 2 lengths into third at Hanshin Dirt two starts ago then finished 1.4 lengths from the winner in fourth last time at this track. Chance on best figures and worth including.

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 5 over 1900m, 19 len behind Edwin Narco carrying 57.0kg at $139. On debut ninth of 12 at Chukyo December 13 over 2000m, 10 len behind Event Horizon with 56.0kg at $191.20. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 132 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 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 8-9-15 | 14 |
| 19.2L | $139.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 2:01.40 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $191.20 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Meiner Qualia with 55.0kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Tokyo on October 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cosmic Box carrying 56.0kg at $11.10. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 35 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 | 12/04/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 3-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/18 | 27/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $24.50 |
| 6/16 | 15/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 13-8-6 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/10/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:34.00 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $11.10 |
| 5/14 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 2-1-5 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 17 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 9 len behind Gold Access carrying 57.0kg at $7.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Hanshin on February 21 over 2400m, 6 len behind Sagarmatha carrying 57.0kg at $56.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:28.10 | 2-3-12 | 14 |
| 9.1L | $7.60 |
| 5/11 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:26.90 | 5-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $56.40 |
| 7/18 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $133.10 |
| 9/14 | 05/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:35.30 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $27.70 |
| 7/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 2:00.20 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 16 at Niigata on May 9 over 2000m, 11 len behind Taiki Aloha with 57.0kg at $37.10. The start before that 6th of 15 at Chukyo on March 22 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Losange carrying 57.0kg at $307.20. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 09/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 13-15-16 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $37.10 |
| 6/15 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 14-14-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $307.20 |
| 10/15 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 5-8-10 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $297.20 |
| 15/16 | 01/03/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 16 |
| 16.0L | $225.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:48.40 | - | 7 |
| 10.6L | $174.20 |
| 14/16 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 4-8-14 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $309.40 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on April 26 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Long Holiday with 57.0kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Chukyo on December 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Easy Rider with 56.0kg at $220. Nice return and fitter again. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 26/04/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $8.40 |
| 2/17 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $145.80 |
| 9/13 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 56kg | 1:34.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.1L | $220.00 |
| 10/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:09.90 | 13-13-10 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $38.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 26 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Long Holiday with 57.0kg at $14.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 2 len behind Taisei Sabre with 57.0kg at $84.90. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 7-9-4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $14.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/04/2026 | 54 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $84.90 |
| 8/9 | 10/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:55.80 | 6-5-8 | 8 |
| 26.2L | $152.10 |
| 13/16 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:26.30 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $268.90 |
| 11/16 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 3 |
| 17.4L | $123.60 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $44.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 15th of 18 at Hanshin on March 7 over 1600m, 15 len behind Reservation with 57.0kg at $247.10. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at this track on May 2 over 2000m, 4 len behind Lord Stunning carrying 57.0kg at $167.40. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 2-2-7 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $167.40 |
| 15/18 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 7 |
| 15.5L | $247.10 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 3-3-9 | 16 |
| 9.3L | $371.70 |
| 11/13 | 07/12/2025 | 99 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 2-3-11 | 9 |
| 25.1L | $46.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/08/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 9-8-10 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $97.20 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 6 |
| 15.8L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months led to the turn then faded 5th of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Shalwar Kameez with 55.0kg at $53.70. Previously second-up second last of 18 at Kokura on February 14 over 2000m, 20 len behind Nombre D'or carrying 55.0kg at $43.20. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 25/04/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 2:00.60 | 1-1-5 | 13 |
| 3.6L | $53.70 |
| 17/18 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 1-2-17 | 13 |
| 20.4L | $43.20 |
| 5/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 1-1-5 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $90.70 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Shalwar Kameez carrying 55.0kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Chukyo on August 30 over 2000m, 8 len behind Cara Persona carrying 55.0kg at $74.40. Overdue for a win and returned with a strong run. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 25/04/2026 | 217 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:00.60 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $6.60 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:59.70 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $20.20 |
| 3/5 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $65.70 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 4-8-7 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $74.40 |
| 7/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Alex Badel | 55kg | 2:02.70 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $31.80 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 13th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 9 over 1400m, 38 len behind Oken Blood with 55.0kg at $81.10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Funabashi on January 22 over 1600m, 12 len behind Meiner Mirakel carrying 54kg at $3.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 09/05/2026 | 107 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 3-5-13 | 2 |
| 38.0L | $81.10 |
| 10/12 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryoya Kozaki | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 1-2-10 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $3.10 |
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $17.90 |