Kyoto Race 5 - Maiden Race
PEGASUS JIRUSHI (6) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 2000m at Chukyo. In the betting at both starts to date so has potential. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. FLOW MAGIC (11) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish seventh at the latest run over 2400m at this track. No surprise if she was able to get off the mark. BUDDY (13) was solid on debut last start when beaten 2.5 lengths into sixth over 2200m at Hanshin on April 19. Can improve and should be in the finish. DANON OF IDEA (4) returned from a spell eight weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 5.5 lengths into ninth over 2200m at Chukyo. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Sapporo August 23 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Strawberry Tree carrying 55.0kg at $33.10. On debut fifth of 11 at Sapporo August 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Hishi Amoureuse carrying 55.0kg at $50.90. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 272 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:50.20 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $33.10 |
| 5/11 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $50.90 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, got back early 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 2000m, 7 len behind Meisho Hunter carrying 52.0kg at $92.10. Second-up 7th of 16 at Niigata on May 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Les Ailes Fortes with 52.0kg at $38.70. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 17/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 2:01.90 | 12-11-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $38.70 |
| 8/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 2:00.00 | 15-14-8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $92.10 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Hanshin on April 19 over 2000m, 5 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 53.0kg at $272.90. The run before that 8th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 9 len behind Strada carrying 53.0kg at $55.80. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 19/04/2026 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $272.90 |
| 8/14 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:56.70 | 11-10-8 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $55.80 |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:48.20 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $20.10 |
| 9/16 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:26.60 | - | 12 |
| 7.3L | $36.90 |
| 5/15 | 13/12/2025 | 90 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $216.60 |
| 8/13 | 14/09/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 6 |
| 20.3L | $73.80 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 9th of 15 at Chukyo on March 28 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind My Valentine carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 2200m, 6 len behind Black Olympia carrying 57.0kg at $31.50. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 28/03/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 2:13.20 | 2-1-9 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $4.20 |
| 6/18 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $31.50 |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | 182 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $39.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Akira Sugawara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 10th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 18 len behind Kashino Spark with 57.0kg at $68.70. Previously second-up 9th of 18 at Kokura on February 7 over 2000m, 9 len behind Crown In The Air with 56.0kg at $122.60. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 03/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 8-7-10 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $68.70 |
| 8/13 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 4-6-8 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $106.20 |
| 9/18 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $122.60 |
| 12/16 | 24/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 15-14-12 | 13 |
| 13.2L | $76.10 |
| 8/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:22.90 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 9th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Early Harvest with 55.0kg at $2.60. Returned from break made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Enjoy De Ask with 55.0kg at $6.40. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 54 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 | 155 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 2:02.40 | 8-9-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 9/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 6 |
| 11.7L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on May 10 over 1800m, 23 len behind Mille Bonheurs carrying 55.0kg at $92. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1800m, 11 len behind Reach Glory carrying 55.0kg at $12.30. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 10/05/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $92.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:08.30 | 11-11-12 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $64.80 |
| 5/13 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $12.30 |
| 6/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 2200m, 4 len behind Fusen carrying 55.0kg at $18.40. The start before that 5th of 15 at Hanshin on April 5 over 2400m, 8 len behind Come On Man carrying 55.0kg at $90.40. Capable of a big finish so don't write her off.
Last Starts 27 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 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:12.50 | 8-8-4 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $18.40 |
| 5/15 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:26.40 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $90.40 |
| 9/18 | 21/03/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 14-12-9 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $30.40 |
| 8/18 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:50.50 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 62 days. First-up failed to make an impression; 6th of 13 at Hanshin on March 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Shonan Banrai carrying 55.0kg at $90.70. Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 17 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2400m, 3 len behind Gold Access carrying 55.0kg at $47.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 2:28.10 | 2-2-7 | 16 |
| 3.1L | $47.90 |
| 6/13 | 01/03/2026 | 126 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 2:02.00 | 1-2-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $90.70 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 2:02.50 | 7-9-6 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $46.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $79.50 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2025 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:35.40 | - | 7 |
| 12.6L | $82.60 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $140.90 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Hanshin on April 11 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Orion Blade with 55.0kg at $34.10. Last start eased back early on 9th of 15 at this track on May 9 over 2000m, 9 len behind Magical Amethyst carrying 55.0kg at $6.50. Watch for her to be flashing home.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 14-12-9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/15 | 11/04/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 13-14-2 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $34.10 |
| 13/18 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 2:00.10 | 16-18-13 | 17 |
| 6.8L | $14.40 |
| 4/18 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 2:01.10 | 18-14-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $143.60 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 2:01.40 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $112.90 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 18 at this track January 10 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Gaudi carrying 55.0kg at $12.20. On debut third of 14 at Hanshin December 27 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Shonan Hayanami carrying 55.0kg at $6.20. Has the talent to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 2:27.20 | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $12.20 |
| 3/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:02.60 | 9-2-3 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Suave Richard out of Berry Fields. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 13 at Hanshin on April 19 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Danon Seahawk carrying 57.0kg at $42.60. Should improve and is a chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:13.00 | 11-10-6 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $42.60 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on May 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lord Stunning carrying 57.0kg at $94.60. Before that 9th of 13 at Hanshin on April 19 over 2200m, 4 len behind Danon Seahawk with 57.0kg at $61.10. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 11-10-9 | 13 |
| 6.2L | $94.60 |
| 9/13 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:13.00 | 5-3-9 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $61.10 |
| 7/15 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:13.20 | 12-12-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $158.30 |
| 16/18 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 15-16-16 | 17 |
| 11.3L | $275.70 |
| 14/14 | 21/02/2026 | 175 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 10-10-14 | 13 |
| 22.2L | $58.50 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 6-11-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $128.40 |