Kyoto Race 9 - Ohara Stakes
LORD FILER (18) Set the pace when winning by 1 3/4L last start at Niigata and proven runner at this trip. Must respect in this event. MUSICIAN (14) First up from a break of 10 weeks and assumed control from the start to win by a margin of 1/2L first up last preparation at Hanshin. Has the ability to take this out. CARINO (7) Rocketed home when winning last time at Chukyo. Been in the money each start this campaign. Jockey Yuga Kawada is an asset. One of the major players. RI THIR CHONAILL (13) First run back from a break. Was well beaten when 9th last time at Fukushima. Has shown early pace in races to date. Exotics hope in this event.

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending the last campaign with a plain 12th at Tokyo over 2400m, beaten just over eight lengths and unwanted in the market. His run prior was sounder when seventh to Ask Sexy More, working home fairly from well back. One win from two starts around 2000m is a useful anchor, so he has place claims if ready fresh.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $317,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:23.10 | 7-6-12 | 15 |
| 8.4L | $50.70 |
| 7/18 | 03/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $318,640.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:57.10 | 14-13-7 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $323,630.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:44.90 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $10.90 |
| 1/15 | 28/02/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 15-9-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 5/16 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $297,020.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:41.40 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $294,640.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:24.80 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up with recent form to turn around, having finished second last at Niigata behind Shadow Meteor, beaten just over nine lengths at long odds. He was also only seventh to Mikki Gold two back after keeping on without threatening. The track-and-trip background helps, but his past 12 months read poorly and a sharp lift is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 30/08/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $319,100.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:14.00 | 12-12-11 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $88.70 |
| 7/11 | 25/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $321,110.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 58kg | 2:10.50 | 11-7-7 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $33.40 |
| 18/18 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | R Takakura | 55kg | 2:14.20 | 13-13-18 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $30.90 |
| 4/13 | 10/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $317,140.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 2:23.30 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $45.50 |
| 8/11 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $323,720.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 2:23.20 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $61.70 |
| 9/11 | 14/03/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 4U | $323,630.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:44.90 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $55.70 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close at Hanshin last start, finishing second to Cor Leonis and beaten a neck after closing off strongly over 1800m. That was a clear rebound from her 12th at Niigata, where she tracked the speed but failed to finish off. She has a strong overall record and solid figures at this track, with the first try at 2000m the main qualification to her winning case.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $317,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:47.50 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.70 |
| 12/18 | 22/08/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $320,610.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 3-5-12 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 04/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $321,910.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:46.60 | 8-12-6 | 11 |
| 5.4L | $12.90 |
| 15/17 | 31/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $316,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 54kg | 1:44.90 | 9-11-15 | 18 |
| 5.7L | $11.50 |
| 5/18 | 26/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $329,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:43.70 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $11.10 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:34.00 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound fifth at Hanshin over 1600m, beaten a length and a half by In Vogue after tracking the speed and just peaking late. His previous run at this venue was plain, but he is much better suited getting back to 2000m, where he has a win and two placings from four tries. Strong track figures and the rider link make him a major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 13/09/2026 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $319,950.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:33.60 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $21.30 |
| 13/13 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $317,490.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-6-13 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $14.70 |
| 7/18 | 26/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $329,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:43.70 | - | 13 |
| 3.0L | $23.80 |
| 3/11 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $323,630.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:44.90 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.40 |
| 1/11 | 05/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:46.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $12.10 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $291,850.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 2:02.90 | 4-7-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after closing off well for fourth at Tokyo, beaten two and a half lengths by Ask Sexy More at generous odds. She had also worked home well when eighth at Nakayama, beaten just over two lengths, so the late work was consistent. Her 2000m record is only fair from nine attempts, leaving her with improvement to find 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 03/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $318,640.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:57.10 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $19.10 |
| 8/16 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $325,070.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:32.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.2L | $17.10 |
| 10/16 | 15/02/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 4U | $334,260.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 9-7-10 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $351,590.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:32.80 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $18.10 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $367,470.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:59.40 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/16 | 28/06/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $383,630.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:59.30 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely first-up at Nakayama when fourth to Amai, beaten four lengths on rain-affected ground at big odds. That was far better than his previous Tokyo run, where he was last and beaten over 19 lengths after weakening badly. He has only one placing from four tries around 2000m, so the latest run keeps him in the place mix rather than higher.
Last Starts 22 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 | 12/09/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $318,970.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 2:01.10 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $76.50 |
| 14/14 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $315,150.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 2:23.30 | 2-2-14 | 14 |
| 19.0L | $223.50 |
| 12/15 | 17/05/2026 | 392 | ALLOW 4U | $318,640.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:49.10 | 7-5-12 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $135.10 |
| 6/13 | 20/04/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $378,970.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:10.40 | 4-5-6 | 13 |
| 4.2L | $86.80 |
| 9/13 | 11/01/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $363,900.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 2:13.00 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $20.50 |
| 9/17 | 17/11/2024 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $354,670.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:24.50 | 12-17-9 | 11 |
| 5.9L | $102.90 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up in winning form after scoring narrowly at Chukyo, letting down well to beat Satono Ivory by a neck. That followed a third at Hanshin when well-supported favourite, though beaten five lengths by Lord Galleria. His broader record is very consistent and he has placed twice from two runs at this track, which keeps him in the each-way picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/08/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $269,380.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $265,320.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 2:00.40 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 09/05/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $274,330.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:57.70 | 9-8-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 9/16 | 26/10/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $298,950.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 2:00.40 | - | 12 |
| 7.1L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after being beaten eight and a half lengths at Kokura, where he conceded a huge start and never came into the race. His previous run was a win at this venue, beating Mediterranean by a length and a half after leading. The track-and-distance record is excellent, but the last-start failure leaves him needing a sizeable fresh improvement.
Last Starts 92 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 | 04/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $321,910.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:46.60 | 14-12-12 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $16.20 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $267,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:58.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $277,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 2:00.80 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 5/13 | 07/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 9 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:33.30 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months having finished second at Fukushima, beaten a neck by Mirabilis Magic at big odds after coming from an unlikely position. That followed a disappointing seventh at the same venue when he offered little when it mattered. He is proven at 2000m, but the fresh task at this venue asks for more than one late flash of form.
Last Starts 78 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 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $322,630.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:46.20 | 9-8-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $30.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $313,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:56.70 | 3-2-7 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $13.10 |
| 6/16 | 05/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $329,230.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:01.50 | 4-3-6 | 12 |
| 2.4L | $19.90 |
| 11/13 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $333,700.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 58kg | 1:45.10 | 10-12-11 | 13 |
| 12.2L | $8.70 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | 75 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.10 |
| 6/15 | 24/11/2025 | 100 | ALLOW 3U | $352,680.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:46.20 | 12-6-6 | 14 |
| 2.9L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten first-up on Hanshin Dirt, fading late and finishing second last behind Patient Sien at long odds. Two back he led in the Listed Miyako Oji Stakes at this venue over 1800m before being swamped and beaten five lengths. His two 2000m attempts have produced no placing, and recent figures leave him hard to recommend.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 12/09/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $319,950.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 12-10-14 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $30.20 |
| 8/13 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN 4U | $470,820.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 52kg | 1:43.40 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $28.30 |
| 12/13 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $317,490.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-12 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $20.70 |
| 18/18 | 26/04/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $329,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:43.70 | - | 15 |
| 7.4L | $75.00 |
| 9/15 | 11/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $344,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:32.80 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $15.10 |
| 10/18 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $348,690.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:44.70 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month spell after finishing 11th in the G3 Radio Nikkei Sho at Fukushima, beaten just under five lengths after settling rearward. His previous fourth in the G1 NHK Mile Cup at Tokyo, beaten just under three lengths by Rodeo Drive, is strong three-year-old form. With a 2000m win already on the board, he has genuine place claims fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 28/06/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $684,150.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 14-15-11 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $6.30 |
| 4/18 | 10/05/2026 | 43 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,234,700.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:31.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $28.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 46 | G3 OPEN 3 | $700,070.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:45.10 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 78 | G3 OPEN 3 | $720,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:48.00 | - | 9 |
| 3.4L | $10.90 |
| 8/12 | 24/11/2025 | 99 | G2 OPEN 2 | $720,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:46.00 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a strong second at Hanshin over 2200m, beaten just under a length by Joy Boy at generous odds after working home evenly. He had been seventh to Saxon Sienne the run prior on rain-affected ground, beaten just over two lengths without quickening. Six placings from ten runs at 2000m underline reliability, even if the winning record at the trip remains the query.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 21/09/2026 | 93 | ALLOW 3U | $320,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 2:12.40 | 10-8-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $19.90 |
| 7/18 | 20/06/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 2:14.20 | 10-9-7 | 18 |
| 2.2L | $6.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $276,670.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:27.40 | 4-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $273,430.00 | Hanshin | 2600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 2:39.60 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 2:24.90 | 9-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 2:27.70 | 9-9-4 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing last at Fukushima, beaten over 12 lengths by Maglia Iridata despite being close enough to do better. The run prior at Nakayama was more competitive when seventh and beaten just over two lengths, though he was swamped late. Two 2000m wins are a positive, but his current profile is too risky to trust.
Last Starts 99 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 | 27/06/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $313,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:56.70 | 2-2-9 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $6.10 |
| 7/18 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $329,500.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 2:10.70 | 1-1-7 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/12 | 28/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:59.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |
| 1/13 | 07/02/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $206,900.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:01.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/18 | 12/01/2026 | 135 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 1-1-4 | 15 |
| 1.4L | $37.20 |
| 1/15 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after starting favourite and finishing fourth to Mikki Gold at Chukyo, beaten three and a half lengths after leading. His previous second at Hanshin behind G T Darling was more like it, again as favourite and beaten two lengths. A strong 2000m record gives him a genuine winning platform if he returns in the right order.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 25/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $321,110.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 2:10.50 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 06/06/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $314,360.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:58.70 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/15 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $328,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 7/16 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $334,350.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $7.40 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $307,680.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 2:13.20 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh to Joy Boy at Hanshin last start, beaten just under three lengths after racing handy but failing to finish off. His previous Tokyo ninth was similar, close enough before not threatening. A win and a placing from three starts at this track and distance keeps him relevant, while the recent Firm Twenty line suggests he is better viewed as a place hope.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $320,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:12.40 | 8-5-7 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/17 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $316,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:44.90 | 5-5-9 | 16 |
| 3.2L | $15.20 |
| 9/13 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $317,140.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 2:23.30 | 5-3-9 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $7.20 |
| 3/18 | 26/04/2026 | 168 | ALLOW 4U | $329,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:43.70 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $34.40 |
| 10/12 | 09/11/2025 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $351,690.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:58.60 | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $8.40 |
| 12/15 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $383,410.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 2:27.10 | 5-7-12 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Made late ground from a long way back when sixth to Cor Leonis at Hanshin, beaten just under five lengths over 1800m. He had also worked home evenly at Chukyo when eighth, beaten just under three lengths at long odds. Third-up fitness is in his favour and he has won around 2000m, but his recent winless stretch keeps the assessment cautious.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $317,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:47.50 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $13.60 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2026 | 168 | ALLOW 3U | $318,830.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 8-5-8 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $32.20 |
| 12/16 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $334,350.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:59.50 | 12-11-12 | 12 |
| 9.7L | $8.40 |
| 4/17 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $344,700.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 2:10.70 | 5-5-4 | 17 |
| 2.5L | $19.40 |
| 7/15 | 14/12/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $347,800.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 2:11.60 | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $15.70 |
| 12/16 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $368,180.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 11-13-12 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth to Joy Boy at Hanshin last start, beaten three lengths at long odds after racing in touch but failing to threaten. The run prior was fifth to Cor Leonis, beaten four and a half lengths after only working home evenly. He has won at this distance and this track before, yet recent form against Firm Twenty and Lady Mykonos leaves him with ground to make up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $320,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 2:12.40 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $61.80 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $317,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:47.50 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $15.80 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | 154 | ALLOW 3U | $318,030.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:57.80 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $7.30 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $273,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 9-9-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 |
| 4/15 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $9.70 |
| 1/15 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 6-3-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up in excellent form, having won at Niigata by just under two lengths from Black Olympia after already scoring by three and a half lengths at Chukyo. He was well-found in betting both times and has built a strong record of three wins and two placings from six starts. Proven around 2000m and third-up, he sets the benchmark.
Last Starts 50 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 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $270,800.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 2:09.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $197,050.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:58.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 17/18 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,786,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:56.50 | 8-10-17 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $79.60 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 224 | LR OPEN 3 | $364,010.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $12.40 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 2-4-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:52.50 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |