Kyoto Race 4 - Kyoto 4R
HIGHWAY STAR (1) has been going well. Did a good job second last start in a steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata after she scored in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura the run before. Has barely put a foot wrong over the fences and looks very hard to beat. ALMAZA AMIR (2) ran a much better race last time when he finished second in a steeplechase (3170m) at this track. Fitter again and looks ready. Follow up. CONTAINER WORLD (3) was unplaced two back in a steeplechase (3200m) at Nakayama. Bounced back last time to finish third, beaten 1.5 lengths, in a steeplechase (3200m) at Nakayama. Hard to beat if on his game. ATRACTIVO (5) has been out of the money in two runs this preparation, both over the jumps. Finished fourth when fresh from a spell then was 12 lengths away in fourth most recently in a steeplechase (3170m) at this track. No surprise to see him back in form.

Jockey: Masayuki Nakamura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 29 days. Last run always towards the rear finished second of 11 starters at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 0.5 len behind Purple Admiral carrying 58.0kg at $5.20. The start before that; ran on from midfield and won by 6 len Kokura on March 1 over 2860m defeating Snow Diva with 58.0kg at $2.80 in a steeplechase. Found her best form now. Take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 02/05/2026 | 62 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:12.50 | 11-9-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/12 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:16.00 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:18.30 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:24.70 | 2-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/14 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:02.30 | 3-7-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2025 | 41 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Soft | Masayuki Nakamura | 58kg | 3:18.80 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $23.50 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fifth of 12 runners at Kokura on February 28 over 2860m, 6 len behind Clap Thunder carrying 60.0kg at $47.70. Last start finished second of 11 starters at this track on April 25 over 3170m, 7 len behind Hawkfield with 60.0kg at $17.40. Fitter now and making headway every start. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 56 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $17.40 |
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | 118 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:17.30 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $47.70 |
| 12/13 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $351,490.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 51kg | 3:03.80 | 13-13-12 | 12 |
| 20.1L | $87.80 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $50.80 |
| 11/13 | 13/09/2025 | 84 | STPLE 3U | $350,090.00 | Nakayama | 3210m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 59kg | 3:41.30 | 11-12-11 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $57.40 |
| 10/12 | 21/06/2025 | 55 | STPLE 3U | $293,010.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:29.20 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Toshiki Inoue
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 50 days. Last outing sat on speed throughout then finished third of 14 runners at Nakayama on April 11 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Meisho Sommelier carrying 59.0kg at $6.60. Run before finished eighth of 14 starters at Nakayama on March 7 over 3200m, 20 len behind Platina Dream with 58.0kg at $9.90. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Toshiki Inoue | 59kg | 3:39.20 | 3-3-3 | 13 |
| 1.5L | $6.60 |
| 8/14 | 07/03/2026 | 61 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Toshiki Inoue | 58kg | 3:41.20 | 3-5-8 | 11 |
| 20.4L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 86 | STPLE 4U | $320,150.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 59kg | 3:35.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $22.60 |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2025 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 3:35.50 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $8.60 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 69 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Chukyo | 3300m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 3:36.60 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | STPLE 4U | $293,010.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Kota Washizu | 57kg | 3:34.40 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a year. Finished off last preparation winning by 1.5 len Tokyo June 22 over 3000m defeating Vradia carrying 60.0kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign 4 of 14 starters at Niigata May 10 2025 over 2890m, 6 len behind Cosmo Cipria with 60.0kg at $40.90. Needs it easier.
Last Starts 342 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/06/2025 | 43 | MSTPLE 3U | $173,240.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:23.80 | 4-4-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/14 | 10/05/2025 | 117 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $40.90 |
| 16/16 | 13/01/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $307,940.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:24.80 | - | 16 |
| 13.9L | $58.30 |
| 6/12 | 03/11/2024 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $216,770.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | M | A Starke | 58kg | 1:17.30 | - | 11 |
| 7.7L | $17.20 |
| 7/16 | 15/06/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $288,440.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:23.30 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $22.80 |
| 6/12 | 11/05/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $212,200.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 58kg | 1:24.10 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; finished fourth of 10 runners at Nakayama on March 21 over 3350m, 1.5 len behind Forged Brick with 60.0kg at $54.30. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 11 starters at this track on April 25 over 3170m, 12 len behind Hawkfield with 57.0kg at $9.20. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:35.50 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $9.20 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 91 | STPLE 4U | $302,450.00 | Nakayama | 3350m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 60kg | 3:42.00 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $54.30 |
| 10/16 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 2:34.40 | 3-3-10 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $232.90 |
| 10/15 | 09/11/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $297,420.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 10-10-10 | 15 |
| 10.6L | $132.90 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $309,230.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:52.60 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $67.90 |
| 9/14 | 28/06/2025 | 166 | ALLOW 3U | $323,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:44.20 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $184.30 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Fresh up after four months finished fifth of 11 runners at this track on April 25 over 3170m, 20 len behind Hawkfield with 60.0kg at $30.50. Previously second-up finished seventh of 11 runners at this track on January 10 over 3170m, 19 len behind Shihono Speranza with 59.0kg at $30.70. Tested at this stage of campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 25/04/2026 | 105 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $30.50 |
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $320,730.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Sho Ueno | 59kg | 3:35.40 | 5-8-7 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $30.70 |
| 0/12 | 06/12/2025 | 69 | STPLE 3U | $329,380.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 4:02.30 | - | 8 |
| 99.0L | $28.60 |
| 1/12 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:24.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/13 | 07/09/2025 | 70 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:19.20 | 8-5-4 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $17.80 |
| 7/15 | 29/06/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $384,710.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:44.50 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $75.60 |

Jockey: Yusuke Igarashi
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 11 runners at Niigata on May 2 over 2890m, 3 len behind Purple Admiral with 59.0kg at $59.20. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose Kokura on February 14 over 2860m defeating Divertissement with 59.0kg at $36.20 in a steeplechase. Ready for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 02/05/2026 | 77 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:12.50 | 6-11-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $59.20 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:17.90 | 5-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $36.20 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 83 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:12.10 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $24.10 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | 64 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Y Eda | 58kg | 3:04.70 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $85.80 |
| 7/15 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $158.80 |
| 11/14 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $167.80 |

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 50 days. Last start finished 12th of 14 starters at Nakayama on April 11 over 3200m, 18 len behind Meisho Sommelier carrying 60.0kg at $110.90. Before that finished ninth of 12 starters at Kokura on February 21 over 3390m, 23 len behind Suzuka Harbin with 60.0kg at $37.80. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Y Kuroiwa | 60kg | 3:39.20 | 14-13-12 | 8 |
| 18.9L | $110.90 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 47 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:52.30 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $37.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/01/2026 | 37 | STPLE 4U | $320,150.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:35.70 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $44.70 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 104 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:21.80 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 3/13 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,170.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:07.90 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $181.80 |
| 14/16 | 19/07/2025 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:44.40 | 14-14-14 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $291.00 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Resumes off a 35 day letup. Last run won by 1.5 len this track on April 26 over 2910m defeating A Battuta with 57.0kg at $6.50 in a steeplechase. The run before finished second of 12 starters at Kokura on March 1 over 2860m, 6 len behind Highway Star carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. Found best form now, will take beating this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:20.00 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:16.00 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:16.00 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $102.20 |
| 12/14 | 11/01/2026 | 106 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:21.10 | 7-11-12 | 6 |
| 31.7L | $86.90 |
| 16/16 | 27/09/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 2:12.50 | 5-9-16 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $236.70 |
| 10/14 | 15/09/2025 | 100 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 2:31.70 | 10-6-10 | 13 |
| 14.0L | $57.00 |

Jockey: Kota Washizu
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 10 of 11 starters at Hanshin March 28 over 3140m, 30 len behind Ho O Purosangue carrying 60.0kg at $46.20. First up last campaign 5 of 12 starters at Kokura January 24 over 3390m, 22 len behind T M Magic with 59.0kg at $4.10. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 63 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 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | STPLE 4U | $302,900.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:29.80 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 30.7L | $46.20 |
| 8/13 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | G3 STPLE 4U | $534,950.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Kota Washizu | 60kg | 3:49.80 | 8-7-8 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $43.30 |
| 5/12 | 24/01/2026 | 63 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Kota Washizu | 59kg | 3:45.50 | 3-4-5 | 11 |
| 22.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/14 | 22/11/2025 | 84 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Kota Washizu | 58kg | 3:44.10 | 8-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 9/13 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Y Kuroiwa | 61kg | 3:35.30 | 3-4-9 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/08/2025 | 70 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Kota Washizu | 59kg | 3:03.10 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |