Kyoto Race 9 - Hosu Stakes(L)
KENTUCKY HOME (2) maps as a leading chance after winning last start at Kyoto over 1800m by 1.25L, having also placed 3rd at the track and trip two runs prior. B B CLOSER (4) brings sharp form with a Tokyo 1600m win last start by 0.75L after a pair of seconds and looks suited rising to 1800m. ITTERASSHAI (8) impressed leading throughout to win at Nakayama over 1800m by 8L and has two wins at the trip. TAGANO ABANDONNE (5) resumes but scored at Kyoto over 1800m last start and was 3rd at Nakayama over 1800m prior. KEN FIELD (3) is a knockout hope if reproducing his Kyoto 1800m win two back.

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong 2nd at Tokyo over 2100m on 10 May, beaten 3L by B B Agile after improving from 11th in run at $151 with 57kg. Draws barrier 1 now after jumping from 15 last time, and drops back 300m. Three-year-old colt by Lovely Day; Fuma Matsuwaka rides again for Daisuke Takayanagi. Can feature with the right run from the gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 10/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:12.10 | 9-4-2 | 15 |
| 3.0L | $188.10 |
| 13/13 | 22/03/2026 | 139 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 13-13-13 | 2 |
| 41.6L | $25.30 |
| 6/11 | 03/11/2025 | 33 | C2 2 | $572,917.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:55.50 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $18.70 |
| 2/12 | 01/10/2025 | 27 | COND | $169,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:57.30 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.10 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $16,963.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 8-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/08/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $20,263.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 9-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $26.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after winning at Kyoto over 1800m on 25 Apr by 1.25L, carrying 57kg at $4.20 after improving from midfield. Prior run was 3rd at Kyoto over 1800m on 5 Jan, beaten 3.5L at $16. Has 2 wins and a placing from 3 Kyoto runs and 2 wins from 5 at 1800m. From barrier 2 with Kanta Taguchi up for Takeshi Matsushita, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 25/04/2026 | 110 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.30 | 8-4-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 8-9-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $15.20 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | OPEN 2 | $300,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:52.60 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $33.60 |
| 1/11 | 15/11/2025 | 104 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Won two runs back at Kyoto over 1800m on 2 May, leading throughout to score by 3.5L with 57kg at $4.80. Prior run was a strong 2nd at Hanshin over 1800m on 11 Apr on muddy going at $126, beaten 7L by Jun Doradora. Last start 9th of 16 after leading at Kyoto over 1800m on 17 May, beaten 9.65L with 57kg at $34 from barrier 15. Back to gate 3 and proven at 1800m; can feature with a controlled ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 2-1-9 | 15 |
| 9.7L | $40.10 |
| 1/15 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/13 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $105.60 |
| 10/13 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:02.40 | 4-4-10 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $30.10 |
| 8/15 | 01/03/2026 | 139 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:46.10 | 13-13-8 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $374.20 |
| 7/8 | 13/10/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:25.40 | - | 2 |
| 13.3L | $142.50 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after winning at Tokyo over 1600m on 25 Apr by 0.75L with 57kg at $1.91, finishing best from midfield. Prior run was a strong 2nd at Hanshin over 1400m on 5 Apr on muddy going, beaten 1L by Ecoro Reve after running on from back in the field at $12. Also 2nd at Tokyo over 1600m on 31 Jan, beaten 2L by Libeccio at $8.50, and won debut at Kyoto 1400m. Progressive 3yo colt for Kenji Nonaka; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 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 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:36.80 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 05/04/2026 | 64 | OPEN 3 | $333,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:22.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $14.60 |
| 2/16 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:37.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.10 |
| 1/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:25.20 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 139 days. Last start won after settling 2nd at Kyoto over 1800m on 10 Jan by 0.3L with 57kg at $5, defeating Silver Ratio. Prior run drew widest and closed for 3rd of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 14 Dec, beaten 0.85L at $6.5. Two wins and a placing from four 1800m runs suggests this trip suits; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 139 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 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 8-4-3 | 16 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/16 | 02/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $214,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:51.60 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $35.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/09/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:56.10 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 9/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:37.20 | - | 1 |
| 8.4L | $25.70 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 96 days. Last start won after settling 5th at Hanshin over 1800m on 22 Feb by 0.3L with 57kg at $29, defeating Wonder Soldat. Prior run 4th of 16 at Kyoto over 1800m on 7 Feb, beaten 9.75L with 57kg at $31. Progressive 3yo gelding for Ken Kozaki; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 96 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 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:56.00 | 5-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $30.80 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 14-6-4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $25.70 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1800m after a 4th of 12 at Kyoto over 1900m on 2 May, beaten 4.6L with 57kg at $7.50. Two wins from four at 1800m, including Kyoto on 31 Jan when leading throughout with 57kg at $14, defeating Silver Ratio. Consistent this prep and drawn 7 for Hideaki Miyuki for Hiroyuki Oneda. Can feature with the right run.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 91 | G3 OPEN 3 | $628,110.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:57.50 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $11.60 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $10.70 |
| 1/12 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 11-8-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40-day break after dominating at Nakayama over 1800m on 19 Apr, led throughout to win by 8L with 57kg at $2.35, beating Luna Di Sangue. Prior run was 4th of 10 at Nakayama over 1800m on 28 Mar on muddy going, beaten 5.05L at $13 by Danon Bourbon after settling midfield. Also placed at Tokyo 1600m two back at $5.50, and boasts 2 wins from 3 at 1800m. From barrier 8 for Arata Saitou for Makoto Saitou, can feature with a positive ride.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | OPEN 3 | $329,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $12.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | 71 | LR OPEN 3 | $355,490.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:36.70 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.70 |
| 1/16 | 13/12/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:55.50 | 1-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/16 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:39.60 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $50.20 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough last start 12th of 12 at Kyoto over 1900m on 2 May, beaten 15.45L on Good with 57kg at $101. Prior run 7th of 12 at Hanshin over 1800m on 11 Apr on Muddy, beaten 12.01L after racing handy at $81. Won four back leading throughout at Kyoto over 1900m on 7 Feb with 57kg at $41. Can feature with a softer run at 1800m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $628,110.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:57.50 | 6-11-12 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $99.50 |
| 7/12 | 11/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:50.00 | 2-2-7 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $102.60 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $21.90 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $45.60 |
| 9/11 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $39.90 |
| 17/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:35.90 | - | 13 |
| 21.6L | $8.20 |