Kyoto Race 11 - The Kyoto Daishoten(G2)
DANON CIMA (18) Threw down a serious challenge last run at Niigata and ideal trip as proven previously. Should get going late. Yuga Kawada rates highly aboard. Appears well in this. REDENTOR (4) Fresh after a break. Outpaced some runners late when 5th last start at this track but dropping back to a shorter trip. Winnable race. ECORO DINOS (12) First up from a spell. Didn't find the line when 9th last run at Hakodate. Has plenty of early speed. Looks promising in this race. SHONAN LA PUNTA (16) Back from a break of 52 weeks. Crept into 5th last start at the track. Likely to get back in the field. Serious player.

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing eighth in the G3 Kokura Kinen over 2000m at Kokura, beaten just under four lengths after giving himself work to do but not folding late. He had won a Listed race at Tokyo the start prior, scoring narrowly from Shining Sword, and owns two wins from five starts at this track. The class drop helps, but he still has to lift on that latest figure.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 19/07/2026 | 70 | G3 OPEN 3U | $739,800.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57.5kg | 1:58.00 | 8-8-8 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $11.40 |
| 1/12 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $470,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:23.10 | 5-5-1 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/13 | 11/04/2026 | 97 | OPEN 4U | $420,020.00 | Hanshin | 2600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:36.90 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.30 |
| 11/14 | 04/01/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $788,160.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 8-7-11 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $25.60 |
| 13/14 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $808,700.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:43.70 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $10.90 |
| 1/16 | 15/11/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3U | $530,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:58.90 | 8-9-1 | 16 |
| 0.5L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after being never competitive in the G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, where he was beaten out of sight at long odds. The much better reference is his nose second in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) at this track, when he finished strongly and beat Aqua Vernal. His 2400m record is a query, but that peak run makes him a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 83 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,629,890.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:27.72 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 116.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/15 | 03/05/2026 | 71 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,065,770.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 3:13.70 | 15-12-2 | 15 |
| 0.1L | $208.40 |
| 4/15 | 21/02/2026 | 77 | G3 OPEN 4U | $765,200.00 | Tokyo | 3400m | Good | Rachel King | 55kg | 3:32.00 | 11-12-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/12/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,175,420.00 | Nakayama | 3600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 3:47.20 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $11.90 |
| 7/18 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,347,690.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:23.90 | 12-14-7 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $151.90 |
| 9/15 | 13/09/2025 | 84 | G3 OPEN 3U | $859,090.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:58.00 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break with strong class credentials, having run third to Romantic Warrior in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup at Sha Tin, beaten two lengths at long odds. He had won over 4yo+ Open grade at Al Rayyan the start prior and has three wins from seven starts at this track. Proven at the distance and reunited with a successful rider, he has a genuine winning profile.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/05/2026 | 99 | G1 OPEN | $2,317,291.00 | Sha Tin | 2400m | Good Firm | Joao Moreira | 57kg | 2:26.67 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/02/2026 | 76 | QAG1 OPEN 4U | $3,566,334.00 | Doha | 2400m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:26.43 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 11/17 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | G1 OPEN 3U | $9,527,780.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:20.30 | 8-6-11 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $72.40 |
| 1/18 | 05/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,347,690.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 2:23.90 | 6-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $11.30 |
| 3/16 | 31/08/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $856,210.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:58.00 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $22.80 |
| 3/16 | 20/07/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $875,640.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 6-7-3 | 16 |
| 2.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after a sound fifth in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) at this track, beaten just over two lengths behind Croix Du Nord after settling rearward. His previous eighth in the G2 Kyoto Kinen was below market expectation, but his overall record of six wins from eleven starts is hard to dismiss. He profiles as a genuine placing chance if ready to fire fresh.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 03/05/2026 | 77 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,065,770.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 3:13.70 | 9-8-5 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/02/2026 | 287 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,109,940.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 59kg | 2:12.70 | 11-11-8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/15 | 04/05/2025 | 71 | G1 OPEN 4U | $6,280,060.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Damian Lane | 58kg | 3:14.00 | 6-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/16 | 22/02/2025 | 125 | G3 OPEN 4U | $859,740.00 | Tokyo | 3400m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 3:32.20 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/18 | 20/10/2024 | 64 | G1 OPEN 3 | $4,295,400.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 3:04.10 | 17-5-2 | 16 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2024 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $358,510.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | C P Lemaire | 55kg | 2:12.40 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break following a plain 12th in the G2 Meguro Kinen at Tokyo, where she was at long odds and made no headway. That came after a ninth in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) at this track, beaten just over eight lengths after weakening late. She has minor distance credentials, but recent form leaves her with a fair bit to find against sharper rivals.
Last Starts 126 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 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $960,950.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 54kg | 2:29.80 | 14-14-12 | 13 |
| 5.7L | $98.30 |
| 9/15 | 03/05/2026 | 78 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,065,770.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 3:13.70 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $111.60 |
| 11/11 | 14/02/2026 | 70 | HCP 4U | $936,330.00 | Riyadh | 3000m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 3:11.56 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,175,420.00 | Nakayama | 3600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 3:47.20 | 9-6-8 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $7.10 |
| 8/16 | 16/11/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN F 3U | $2,509,720.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:11.00 | 13-12-8 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $48.50 |
| 3/18 | 05/10/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,347,690.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:23.90 | 12-11-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $90.80 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after a strong fourth in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) at this track, beaten just over a length by Croix Du Nord despite being unwanted in the market. She had earlier run second in the G2 Hanshin Daishoten, just run down late by Admire Terra. With two wins and two placings from five starts at the distance, she brings a very solid winning case.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 03/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,065,770.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 3:13.70 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $26.40 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 76 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,160,060.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 3:02.00 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.60 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 44 | OPEN 4U | $438,300.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 52kg | 3:07.50 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/16 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $352,480.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 6-9-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/13 | 02/11/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $351,490.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 54kg | 3:03.80 | 4-2-2 | 13 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $382,440.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:12.00 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth first-up in the G2 Sankei Sho All Comers at Nakayama, beaten over 19 lengths on yielding ground after giving ground in a weak run to the line. His earlier Listed fifth at Fukushima behind Savona was much better, but he was still beaten two and a half lengths. Second-up fitness helps only a little, and his recent form leaves others with much stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 20/09/2026 | 161 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,145,850.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Y | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:16.90 | 9-8-10 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $37.10 |
| 5/15 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $488,000.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 58kg | 1:58.40 | 7-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $12.60 |
| 11/15 | 28/03/2026 | 41 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,164,560.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:30.70 | 9-2-11 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $46.60 |
| 6/12 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,109,940.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 3-4-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $43.80 |
| 3/13 | 18/01/2026 | 64 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,046,990.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 2:25.70 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $21.20 |
| 6/16 | 15/11/2025 | 55 | LR OPEN 3U | $530,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 5-3-6 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after fading to finish 12th in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin, beaten over 14 lengths after being unwanted in the market. His G2 Nikkei Sho second two starts ago reads far better, when beaten a length and a half by My Universe. Blinkers go on first time and his distance record is strong, so a return to that Nakayama run puts him in the place mix.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 14/06/2026 | 78 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,038,530.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 7-11-12 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $56.10 |
| 2/15 | 28/03/2026 | 91 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,164,560.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:30.70 | 5-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $347,710.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:35.50 | 9-2-1 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:30.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/16 | 13/09/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 6-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 06/07/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break following a second-last finish in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin, beaten over 18 lengths at long odds. He had also tired after leading into the lane in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) at this track, finishing eighth and beaten six and a half lengths. The distance record is respectable, but recent efforts suggest he will have to find a lot more late.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,038,530.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 11-11-16 | 18 |
| 18.5L | $229.40 |
| 8/15 | 03/05/2026 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,065,770.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 3:13.70 | 1-2-8 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $64.70 |
| 14/15 | 28/03/2026 | 90 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,164,560.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 2:30.70 | 2-13-14 | 11 |
| 14.6L | $24.50 |
| 16/16 | 28/12/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 3U | $9,408,470.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 2:31.50 | 1-4-16 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $53.50 |
| 1/18 | 09/11/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,092,460.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 2:30.20 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $27.70 |
| 1/12 | 07/09/2025 | 42 | OPEN 3U | $478,510.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 2:44.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing tenth in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin, beaten nine and a half lengths after racing just off the leaders and offering little. He was fifth in the G2 Hanshin Daishoten before that, but still beaten six lengths by Admire Terra. His 2400m record is sound enough, yet he has been unplaced in all four starts in the past 12 months.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 14/06/2026 | 84 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,038,530.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 3-3-10 | 12 |
| 9.7L | $121.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/03/2026 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,160,060.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 3:02.00 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $7.20 |
| 11/16 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,147,090.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 2:10.80 | 15-13-11 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $9.10 |
| 9/16 | 28/12/2025 | 238 | G1 OPEN 3U | $9,408,470.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:31.50 | 7-4-9 | 12 |
| 4.7L | $111.50 |
| 5/15 | 04/05/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4U | $6,280,060.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 3:14.00 | 2-1-5 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $19.70 |
| 1/15 | 29/03/2025 | 69 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,378,010.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:36.10 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing sixth in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin, beaten eight lengths after giving away a big start and never threatening. His prior G2 Hanshin Daishoten run was weaker again, finishing second last and beaten over 14 lengths. He has placed at both this track and the distance, but his latest form looks short of what is required.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 14/06/2026 | 84 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,038,530.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | H Miyuki | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $287.40 |
| 9/10 | 22/03/2026 | 63 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,160,060.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 3:02.00 | 2-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $12.60 |
| 2/13 | 18/01/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,046,990.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:25.70 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $25.20 |
| 7/18 | 13/12/2025 | 83 | G3 OPEN 3U | $810,560.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:57.60 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $367,570.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:14.80 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $307,680.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:13.20 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after a ninth in the G3 Hakodate Kinen, beaten just under four lengths after racing near the speed and only battling. The run prior was a heavy defeat in the G1 Osaka Hai, where he finished last behind Croix Du Nord. He has a strong record at this track, but the 2400m is new territory and that tempers the winning case.
Last Starts 98 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 | 28/06/2026 | 84 | G3 OPEN 3U | $722,940.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:57.70 | 4-2-9 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 15/15 | 05/04/2026 | 49 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,242,810.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:57.60 | 3-13-15 | 7 |
| 49.7L | $44.90 |
| 3/12 | 15/02/2026 | 63 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,109,940.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:12.70 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/15 | 14/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $347,800.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:11.60 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 01/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $309,710.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 2:01.30 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break following an 11th in the G3 Kokura Kinen, beaten just over six lengths after settling back and making no impression. She was also 13th in the G3 Niigata Daishoten two starts ago and has been unplaced in all six starts in the past 12 months. A past win at this track is useful, but current form is the clear sticking point.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17 | 19/07/2026 | 64 | G3 OPEN 3U | $739,800.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55.5kg | 1:58.00 | 8-8-11 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $20.80 |
| 13/15 | 16/05/2026 | 62 | G3 OPEN 4U | $728,000.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:58.90 | 8-8-13 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $31.10 |
| 9/14 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,163,480.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:58.10 | 7-10-9 | 14 |
| 4.2L | $88.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/02/2026 | 91 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,109,940.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 2:12.70 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $27.90 |
| 7/16 | 16/11/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN F 3U | $2,509,720.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 2:11.00 | 11-11-7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $118.70 |
| 12/16 | 12/10/2025 | 147 | G2 OPEN F 3U | $1,060,490.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:45.70 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns off a five-week freshening after a much better fourth in the G3 Niigata Kinen, beaten a length and a half by Zoroastro at big odds. That was a clear lift on his Tanabata Sho tenth, and he now comes in third-up with one win and four placings from six starts at the distance. Danon Cima had his measure at Niigata, but Savona looks ready to run another strong race.
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 | 30/08/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $731,160.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $26.50 |
| 10/16 | 12/07/2026 | 91 | G3 OPEN 3U | $739,180.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:57.90 | 6-7-10 | 16 |
| 10.9L | $6.40 |
| 1/15 | 12/04/2026 | 525 | LR OPEN 4U | $488,000.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:58.40 | 3-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $8.80 |
| 8/16 | 03/11/2024 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,095,820.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57.5kg | 2:29.00 | 6-6-8 | 13 |
| 4.1L | $4.10 |
| 4/15 | 22/09/2024 | 70 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,308,880.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:11.80 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $7.90 |
| 4/16 | 14/07/2024 | 77 | G3 OPEN 3U | $772,610.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57.5kg | 1:59.20 | 10-9-4 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns off a five-week freshening after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ Maiden Steeplechase at Niigata, beaten a long way after settling miles back and failing to improve. He had been beaten over 15 lengths in similar grade at Kokura before that. Weight relief is a small positive, but his recent form and the step into this company make the task look very tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/08/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:03.20 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $18.30 |
| 8/11 | 05/07/2026 | 57 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Y | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:12.80 | 7-7-8 | 11 |
| 15.0L | $8.80 |
| 9/12 | 09/05/2026 | 48 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:10.00 | 12-9-9 | 11 |
| 57.5L | $4.30 |
| 8/10 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,160,060.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 3:02.00 | 10-8-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $174.10 |
| 11/12 | 15/02/2026 | 41 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,109,940.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $177.80 |
| 7/9 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | OPEN 4U | $438,300.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 3:07.50 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy ten-month spell after finishing fifth in this race last year, beaten a length and a half by Deep Monster at this track. He had earlier run fourth in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin, beaten four lengths at long odds, which gives the form depth. The long absence is the obvious concern, but his 2400m record makes him a realistic place chance.
Last Starts 364 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 05/10/2025 | 112 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,347,690.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:23.90 | 16-9-5 | 18 |
| 1.6L | $5.30 |
| 4/17 | 15/06/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $6,211,900.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 2:11.10 | 11-7-4 | 16 |
| 4.1L | $55.10 |
| 3/15 | 04/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $6,280,060.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 3:14.00 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $9.70 |
| 4/11 | 23/03/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,372,260.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 3:03.30 | 11-8-4 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/16 | 19/01/2025 | 91 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,128,860.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:09.80 | 14-12-2 | 14 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/18 | 20/10/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $4,295,400.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 3:04.10 | 10-4-4 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after a sound fifth in the G2 Meguro Kinen at Tokyo, beaten a length and a half when an outside chance in betting. He had won a 4yo+ Allow race at Tokyo the start prior, finishing over the top of Speed Rich. Blinkers go on first time and the class drop helps, but four unplaced runs at this track keep him in the roughie bracket.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | G2 OPEN 4U | $960,950.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:29.80 | 1-1-5 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $17.20 |
| 1/15 | 16/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $317,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 58kg | 2:23.10 | 9-9-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $14.90 |
| 12/15 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $328,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 15-14-12 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $5.70 |
| 11/11 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $323,720.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 2:23.20 | 1-2-11 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $332,410.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 3:06.90 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $289,970.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:37.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns off a five-week freshening after a near miss in the G3 Niigata Kinen, finishing third as favourite and beaten a head by Zoroastro. He had also run third in the G2 Meguro Kinen, beaten a long neck, so the consistency is excellent. Unbeaten in two starts at this track and outstanding at the distance, he brings the strongest overall profile and looks the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/08/2026 | 91 | G3 OPEN 3U | $731,160.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/14 | 31/05/2026 | 70 | G2 OPEN 4U | $960,950.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57.5kg | 2:29.80 | 8-9-3 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,160,060.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 3:02.00 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 4U | $509,070.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:57.00 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/16 | 22/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $352,480.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 28/09/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $310,440.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 54kg | 2:25.80 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |