Kyoto Race 2 - Maiden Race
GRAND WORLD (12) held on well to finish third when first-up from a break last time out over 1900m at this track after leading for much of the way. Fitter again and sure to go well. SABLE DIAMANT (4) is a six-start maiden who finished seventh at his most recent appearance over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. WONDER SOLDAT (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when sixth over 1800m at this track two weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. PIENA BLACK (7) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 1800m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 15 at this track on May 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Kokorozuyosa with 54.0kg at $4. Before that 6th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 13 len behind Ask Du Champ carrying 54.0kg at $10.90. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 09/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:54.20 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $4.00 |
| 6/14 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:54.10 | 8-6-6 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $10.90 |
| 2/14 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:55.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:56.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $84.30 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:53.80 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $31.80 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track February 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Gaura Disco with 57.0kg at $12.20. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track January 25 over 1800m, 8 len behind Rock Band carrying 57.0kg at $122.90. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 97 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 | 15/02/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $12.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $156.60 |
| 7/11 | 25/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $122.90 |
| 9/15 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:53.60 | 5-9-9 | 14 |
| 14.9L | $46.10 |
| 8/10 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:52.30 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $68.70 |
| 10/16 | 05/10/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:24.50 | - | 8 |
| 12.1L | $87.40 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 26 over 1300m, 15 len behind Yuino Kataribe carrying 57.0kg at $19.20. Last start 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fleur Sachet with 57.0kg at $19.40. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 14 |
| 5.8L | $19.40 |
| 12/16 | 26/04/2026 | 127 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:19.00 | - | 11 |
| 15.3L | $19.20 |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:55.30 | 15-4-8 | 14 |
| 12.1L | $36.80 |
| 5/16 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | T Eda | 56kg | 1:20.30 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $48.20 |
| 6/10 | 02/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 56kg | 1:47.50 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $46.60 |
| 7/12 | 13/10/2025 | 71 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | T Eda | 56kg | 1:22.00 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $83.50 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. First-up 5th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Mirande with 57.0kg at $5.60. Second-up 7th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 16 len behind Reisansoku with 57.0kg at $34.70. Promising galloper. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 5-5-7 | 11 |
| 16.6L | $34.70 |
| 5/14 | 15/03/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.60 |
| 9/18 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:49.20 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $45.40 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:46.40 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $11.80 |
| 4/13 | 30/11/2025 | 154 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:46.40 | 12-12-4 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $31.70 |
| 11/13 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 12-10-11 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Hanshin Dirt December 21 over 1800m, 31 len behind Sorte Areia with 56.0kg at $134.30. On debut eighth of 11 at this track November 16 over 1800m, 14 len behind Mercantour with 56.0kg at $103.90. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/12/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 3-5-10 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $134.30 |
| 8/14 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $194.60 |
| 8/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 11-10-8 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $103.90 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt (Kiseki - Ravie Guerlain) making his debut. Expected to have plenty of admirers.

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 16 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Realize Bright carrying 57.0kg at $71.40. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 15 at this track on May 9 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Kokorozuyosa carrying 57.0kg at $10.80. Shows promise. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $10.80 |
| 7/16 | 25/04/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:24.70 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $71.40 |
| 6/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $56.40 |
| 11/17 | 28/12/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:21.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $54.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 4-4-7 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $23.50 |
| 5/5 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:51.10 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $43.90 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 7 at Kanazawa on May 12 over 1500m, 11 len behind Grand Image with 57kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hagure Joe with 56.0kg at $165.50. Fitter but others appeal more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/05/2026 | 80 | COND 3 | $14,548.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $4.60 |
| 9/14 | 21/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 12-13-9 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $97.90 |
| 11/14 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 13-12-11 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $128.20 |
| 13/16 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:25.40 | - | 10 |
| 13.2L | $165.50 |
| 7/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 13-11-7 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $29.10 |

Jockey: Yoshitsugu Okada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, got back early 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 14 len behind Smart Gloire carrying 57.0kg at $351. Second-up ran last of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1900m, 15 len behind Meisho Sasso carrying 57.0kg at $195.30. Better off looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yoshitsugu Okada | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 5-7-12 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $195.30 |
| 11/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshitsugu Okada | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 16-14-11 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $351.00 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Silver State out of Cheek To Cheek. Market will be an invaluable guide.

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Peisha Pull carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Returned from break settled back and ran on when 11th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 2000m, 11 len behind Thisavros with 57.0kg at $22.20. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 18/04/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:07.00 | 12-9-11 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $22.20 |
| 3/12 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1900m, 3 len behind Meisho Sasso with 57.0kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Hanshin Dirt on September 7 over 1800m, 4 len behind Lichtmuhle carrying 55.0kg at $5.60. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/05/2026 | 224 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 5/11 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 6/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 11-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $40.40 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1800m, 12 len behind Ken Field carrying 57.0kg at $7.90. The start before that 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 15 len behind Smart Gloire carrying 57.0kg at $30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 14-13-10 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $7.90 |
| 12/16 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 11-11-12 | 15 |
| 15.1L | $30.00 |
| 4/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $8.10 |