Kyoto Race 9 - Shirakawa Tokubetsu
FERN GROTTO (5) is having his first run since March 1. Yet to miss the frame in four career starts and did win over 2400m at this track at the start of last prep. Will be tough to beat. ASK DEAD HEAT (6) finished second two runs back at Kokura then improved last time out to score by 2 lengths over 2600m at Fukushima. Naho Furukawa scored on him last time and retains the ride. In great recent form and can get the job done again. BAY RUM (3) has also been in good form, scoring three back at Kokura Dirt then placing twice in a row, most recently finishing third when he was prominent throughout over 2600m at Fukushima. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent form. SATONO SOTIRAS (1) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fourth over 2400m at Tokyo. Well placed and is among the chances.

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Tokyo on May 2 over 2400m, 4 len behind Little Giants carrying 58.0kg at $5.10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Hanshin on March 21 over 2600m, nose behind Win Daisy carrying 57.0kg at $5.60. Ready to win after three runs back. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Damian Lane | 58kg | 2:22.90 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $273,430.00 | Hanshin | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:39.60 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $274,060.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:12.10 | 7-2-4 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $9.70 |
| 11/11 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 2:30.50 | 3-2-11 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $5.60 |
| 2/16 | 16/11/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $297,020.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 2:41.40 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:12.60 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start 7th of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 16 len behind Levante City carrying 58.0kg at $75.10. At only start last preparation 10th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, 14 len behind Lokahi with 58.0kg at $30.80. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/05/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $268,030.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:50.80 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $75.10 |
| 10/13 | 14/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 13-12-10 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $30.80 |
| 7/13 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $293,120.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 12-9-7 | 12 |
| 4.6L | $19.50 |
| 5/7 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Y | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 2:28.60 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $66.30 |
| 10/16 | 25/10/2025 | 146 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:58.00 | 13-13-10 | 15 |
| 9.2L | $47.60 |
| 4/14 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $322,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 11-12-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Fukushima on April 19 over 2600m, 1.75 len behind Dover Bright carrying 58.0kg at $5.20. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at Kokura on February 21 over 2600m, 2.25 len behind Ecoro Raise with 57.0kg at $28.70. Recent form good for this. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 19/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $278,220.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 2:37.60 | 11-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/16 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $283,370.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 2:39.10 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $28.70 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:35.50 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 6/16 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:00.20 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $6.60 |
| 3/16 | 15/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 2:34.60 | 3-2-3 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/14 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 10-11-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Kokura February 21 over 2600m, 13 len behind Ecoro Raise with 58.0kg at $137.80. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Kokura January 24 over 2600m, 9 len behind King Squall with 58.0kg at $194.50. This looks a stern test.
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 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $283,370.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 58kg | 2:39.10 | 7-8-15 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $137.80 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $289,970.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 2:37.10 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $194.50 |
| 11/16 | 16/11/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $297,020.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 58kg | 2:41.40 | 11-8-11 | 15 |
| 7.8L | $212.40 |
| 12/14 | 17/08/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $309,640.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 58kg | 2:43.20 | 6-10-12 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $206.50 |
| 10/10 | 06/07/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $315,470.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 54kg | 2:43.50 | 6-10-10 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $59.80 |
| 10/15 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $319,650.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 2:41.70 | 12-14-10 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $124.80 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Hanshin March 1 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Danon Joker carrying 57.0kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track February 7 over 2400m defeating Askcommentallezvou with 57.0kg at $4.60. Promising type yet to kiss the frame. Looks hard to beat fresh.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $274,060.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:12.10 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 294 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:27.70 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/16 | 19/04/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 2 len at Fukushima April 26 over 2600m defeating King's True with 56.0kg at $3.40. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Kokura on February 28 over 2600m, 6 len behind Birthright carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. In great recent form and can get the job done again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 26/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 56kg | 2:37.90 | 6-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/16 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 2:41.40 | 8-8-2 | 16 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/14 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 2:42.30 | 7-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 2/15 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 2:38.00 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $10.60 |
| 4/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $212,270.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 10-9-4 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $20.80 |
| 12/18 | 06/12/2025 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:59.00 | 14-12-12 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $42.90 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 8 at Hanshin on April 11 over 2400m, 20 len behind Firm Twenty with 58.0kg at $139.50. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on April 26 over 2200m, 6 len behind Omega Navigator carrying 53.0kg at $198.10. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $277,580.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 2:11.40 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $198.10 |
| 8/8 | 11/04/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 4U | $276,670.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 2:27.40 | 6-5-8 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $139.50 |
| 11/12 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $290,930.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:24.70 | 4-5-11 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $180.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $291,360.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | R Wada | 58kg | 2:26.70 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $34.40 |
| 5/8 | 30/11/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | R Wada | 58kg | 2:12.30 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $71.60 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2025 | 148 | ALLOW 3U | $307,990.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 2:14.30 | 5-4-7 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $66.10 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Chukyo March 29 over 2200m defeating Pioneer Square carrying 57.0kg at $9.20. The start before that 4th of 12 at Chukyo on March 15 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Elina Storm with 58.0kg at $4.20. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:11.60 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.20 |
| 4/12 | 15/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
| 12/16 | 31/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:58.20 | 5-2-12 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $210,900.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:12.10 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/16 | 24/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:00.60 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |
| 7/15 | 19/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $217,040.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:59.40 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on April 26 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Omega Navigator carrying 54.0kg at $46.10. Before that 6th of 9 at Hanshin on March 1 over 2200m, 6 len behind Danon Joker with 58.0kg at $60.20. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $277,580.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 54kg | 2:11.40 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $46.10 |
| 6/9 | 01/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $274,060.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $60.20 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $289,780.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:26.10 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $38.30 |
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 2:12.30 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $29.40 |
| 11/13 | 16/11/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:45.50 | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $173.80 |
| 7/9 | 13/07/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $314,940.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.3 len at Fukushima April 12 over 2600m defeating Take The Crown carrying 58.0kg at $11.90. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at Fukushima on April 19 over 2600m, 5 len behind Dover Bright with 58.0kg at $12.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 28 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 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $278,220.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 2:37.60 | 9-2-7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $12.50 |
| 1/13 | 12/04/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $202,210.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 2:40.00 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $11.90 |
| 14/18 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 5-5-14 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $51.40 |
| 18/18 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 2:14.70 | 1-3-18 | 16 |
| 17.1L | $27.30 |
| 12/18 | 13/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 2:11.00 | 1-1-12 | 13 |
| 10.3L | $16.70 |
| 5/15 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 2:12.80 | 1-1-5 | 14 |
| 1.3L | $9.90 |