Kyoto Race 9 - Melbourne Trophy
SWITCH IN LOVE (6) went forward from the low draw when resuming last start and sat on the pace before sticking on well to finish second over 1400m at this track. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is capable of another big run. LIEN MAHINA (5) accounted for a maiden field over 1400m at this track last start when fresh from a break. Re-unites with Mirai Iwata who was on board last start. Capable of taking the next step. PERSIAN GRAY (4) was too good for a maiden field when resuming last start over 1600m at this track, scoring by half a length. Harder this time but still one to consider. T M I RUN (2) looks to kick off this prep the way she ended the last nine weeks ago when she scored over 1600m at Hanshin. One of the key contenders.

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Hanshin on March 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Melancolinista carrying 57.0kg at $7.40. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Namura Cosmos with 57.0kg at $15.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:20.50 | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $7.40 |
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $205,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $15.40 |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 42 | OPEN 2 | $300,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:52.60 | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 48.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:04.50 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning by neck Hanshin March 21 over 1600m defeating Branch Out carrying 55.0kg at $10.60. On debut fourth of 17 at this track October 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Margot Love Me with 55.0kg at $29.60. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $10.60 |
| 6/14 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/14 | 07/12/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 8 |
| 0.9L | $24.20 |
| 3/12 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $28.10 |
| 4/17 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:20.20 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $29.60 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track May 3 over 1800m defeating Meisho Shokatsu with 57.0kg at $21.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 12 len behind Arde Kingdom carrying 57.0kg at $17.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $21.60 |
| 6/14 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $17.50 |
| 7/16 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 3-3-7 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/16 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 2-2-2 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/18 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 16 |
| 4.0L | $31.90 |
| 3/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 16 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track May 10 over 1600m defeating Kiboho carrying 57.0kg at $9.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on October 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind My Little Hero carrying 56.0kg at $5.40. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 10/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/14 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:45.70 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $24.20 |
| 3/16 | 08/02/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 7-5-3 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/15 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.20 |
| 5/14 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:34.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:35.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months won by a neck at this track May 2 over 1400m defeating Tana V Hachi Turbo carrying 57.0kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Hanshin on September 28 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Centre De Paris carrying 55.0kg at $189.40. Among the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 02/05/2026 | 117 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 7-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/14 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:35.30 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/18 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $6.40 |
| 2/14 | 29/11/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:34.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:46.60 | - | 7 |
| 4.4L | $189.40 |
| 10/14 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $98.90 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Femme Marquise carrying 55.0kg at $16.90. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at this track in LR on January 17 over 1400m, 16 len behind Lily Joie carrying 55.0kg at $12.20. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/05/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:19.90 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $16.90 |
| 9/9 | 17/01/2026 | 78 | LR OPEN F 3 | $384,810.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:20.70 | - | 7 |
| 16.5L | $12.20 |
| 11/12 | 31/10/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ryusei Sakai | 55.5kg | 1:35.07 | 5-8-11 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $9.80 |
| 2/6 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | OPEN 2 | $318,450.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 4th of 11 at Hanshin on March 15 over 1600m, 2 len behind Shimi Hattoku with 57.0kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Hanshin in the G3 Churchill Downs (Arlington) Cup on April 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ask Ikigomi with 57.0kg at $20.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3 | $711,840.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:34.10 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $20.80 |
| 4/11 | 15/03/2026 | 119 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/15 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/13 | 26/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:23.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $76.90 |
| 9/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:36.50 | - | 10 |
| 14.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Tokyo in the G2 Sankei Sports Sho Flora Stakes (Japanese Oaks Trial) on April 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Laughterlines with 55.0kg at $165. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track January 31 over 1600m defeating Daichino Napoli with 55.0kg at $6.20. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/04/2026 | 85 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $915,780.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:59.30 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $165.00 |
| 1/16 | 31/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.20 |
| 3/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 15 |
| 0.6L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Nakayama March 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Deal Maker carrying 55.0kg at $18.20. On debut won by 3 len Sapporo August 2 over 1500m defeating Red Stinger with 52.0kg at $26.30. Marginal chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 11 |
| 5.9L | $18.20 |
| 9/15 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $205,780.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:09.20 | - | 14 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,120.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW F 2 | $211,810.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 6/12 | 01/11/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $557,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 11-11-6 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $7.80 |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 2 | $616,190.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 7-6-9 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Chukyo Dirt March 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Smart Julius carrying 57.0kg at $30.30. On debut fifth of 10 at Hanshin Dirt December 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Eruru with 56.0kg at $2. May need more time.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $329,670.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 12 |
| 8.9L | $30.30 |
| 1/16 | 15/02/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/16 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:25.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $12.60 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:13.90 | - | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 6th of 8 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Corteo Soleil with 55.0kg at $14.20. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kelheim carrying 55.0kg at $38.90. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $14.20 |
| 1/18 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.90 |
| 3/14 | 07/02/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 12 |
| 0.6L | $13.10 |
| 5/18 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $38.90 |
| 5/17 | 28/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:21.40 | - | 12 |
| 1.9L | $11.50 |
| 6/14 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 11 |
| 3.9L | $5.60 |