Kyoto Race 10 - Horikawa Tokubetsu
COME UP ROSES (2) is the one to beat after tackling the G2 Kobe Shimbun Hai at Hanshin first-up, where he was beaten just over four lengths by Lovcen over 2400m after battling only fairly. The appeal is the return to a more suitable 1800m profile, with two wins and one placing from six starts around this distance, and his Hakodate win over Dogwood prior showed he can take care of this grade when well placed. ACCESS (5) brings the cleaner current form, winning as a well-supported favourite at Hanshin after a narrow Chukyo second, and his record from only five starts gives him genuine upside. MILITARY TATTOO (9) has the class-drop angle out of the G2 Rose Stakes and had won two of her first three starts, both around 1800m, so she is a strong danger if that stakes run has brought her on. KISHIDANCHO (7) is more of a place-leaning winning chance, but his Niigata win over Daisy and perfect place record at the distance keep him firmly in the discussion.

Jockey: Akira Sugawara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing fifth in a COND at Saga, beaten four lengths behind Aitaka when near the top of an open market. Her start prior was much weaker, finishing 12th at Tokyo Dirt and well beaten by 20 lengths at long odds after conceding a huge start. Has not raced around 1800m before and must find a sharper finish to trouble these.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 16/07/2026 | 68 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.30 |
| 12/15 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | OPEN 3 | $323,140.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 15-15-12 | 9 |
| 20.4L | $509.40 |
| 12/12 | 15/03/2026 | 91 | OPEN 3 | $329,670.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 5 |
| 9.2L | $154.30 |
| 18/18 | 14/12/2025 | 43 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,226,380.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:32.60 | - | 1 |
| 15.6L | $266.90 |
| 12/12 | 01/11/2025 | 105 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $557,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 11-12-12 | 11 |
| 16.3L | $56.60 |
| 1/18 | 19/07/2025 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:10.30 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back from a G2 Kobe Shimbun Hai run at Hanshin where he finished ninth behind Lovcen, beaten just over four lengths over 2400m after tracking up and battling only fairly. The trip is the right reset, with two wins and one placing from six starts around 1800m, and his Hakodate win over Dogwood prior was achieved as an odds-on favourite. This looks a much better assignment and he sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 21/09/2026 | 85 | G2 OPEN 3 | $929,650.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:25.90 | 2-7-9 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $53.80 |
| 1/10 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $193,700.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/11 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $194,130.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 6-10-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 6/16 | 09/05/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN 3 | $926,820.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:09.90 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $32.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $203,470.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:58.70 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $13.20 |
| 6/11 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $24.40 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Hanshin Dirt three weeks ago, beaten over 19 lengths by Sunrise Kevin after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. Two back he was fifth at Chukyo Dirt, beaten just over four lengths, but that also came at long odds. He is fit and proven around 1800m, yet the past 12 months read poorly and he must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $271,630.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 11-14-15 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $47.10 |
| 5/11 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $270,090.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:53.90 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $75.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $271,650.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:49.20 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $45.90 |
| 6/9 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $266,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $29.50 |
| 8/15 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 58kg | 2:00.70 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $204.90 |
| 9/10 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $277,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 2-3-9 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $108.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after fading late into seventh at Niigata, beaten just over five lengths by Taisei Princesse as an outside chance in betting. Her better reference is the ALLOW win at this track prior, where she beat Delusion by a neck as favourite. Two wins from three starts at this track and distance give her some hope, but she has to rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 01/08/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $270,440.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 3-2-7 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.20 |
| 1/14 | 26/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:44.90 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/10 | 22/03/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:27.10 | 2-4-8 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/16 | 02/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 2:13.30 | 9-10-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.20 |
| 5/18 | 28/09/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 53kg | 1:45.40 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $45.10 |
| 15/16 | 21/06/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 53kg | 1:46.40 | - | 15 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a one-month spacing in excellent order, having won at Hanshin by just under a length from Satono Agudo as a well-supported favourite. That followed a narrow Chukyo second to Cervara, so his two runs this campaign have real substance. He races handy, is third-up, has already won at 1800m and Yuichi Kitamura has a good record on him. Strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 12/09/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:45.30 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $196,040.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:58.20 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 10/16 | 09/05/2026 | 111 | G2 OPEN 3 | $926,820.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:09.90 | 6-3-10 | 16 |
| 6.3L | $12.40 |
| 9/15 | 18/01/2026 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3 | $745,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:59.30 | 8-8-9 | 15 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after a narrow Hanshin win over Gioiello, when he dug in to score by a neck at double-figure odds. Earlier in that campaign he was sixth in an ALLOW at this track, beaten just under four lengths after settling rearward. His 1800m record is solid, with two wins and three placings from nine starts, though this venue remains a query for win purposes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $266,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $14.80 |
| 6/15 | 23/05/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:47.20 | 11-11-6 | 15 |
| 3.9L | $24.70 |
| 7/12 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/15 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:45.90 | - | 15 |
| 0.9L | $28.50 |
| 10/13 | 07/02/2026 | 75 | ALLOW 4U | $206,900.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 2:01.00 | 3-7-10 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $13.30 |
| 15/16 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $215,970.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 2:39.80 | 1-7-15 | 16 |
| 10.0L | $86.60 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up in consistent form, having led and beaten Daisy by a length and a half at Niigata last start. The run prior was also solid when third to Field Note, beaten a length and a half after being run down late. His 1800m record reads one win and two placings from three, and a top-three finish is well within reach again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/11 | 25/07/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:45.00 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3 | $200,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:45.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $197,910.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing tenth at Niigata, beaten seven lengths by Taisei Princesse at long odds after giving away a big start. His prior fifth at Kokura had more merit, beaten three and a half lengths after picking up late, but he remains unplaced from six starts in the past 12 months. Hard to recommend with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $270,440.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:45.00 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $206.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $271,650.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:49.20 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $32.10 |
| 7/10 | 24/05/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $268,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:46.30 | 10-10-7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $99.60 |
| 14/15 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 54kg | 1:46.60 | 6-10-14 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $268.70 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $49.50 |
| 9/13 | 23/11/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 54kg | 1:33.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $251.40 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out of the G2 Rose Stakes at Hanshin with a fair fifth, beaten six and a half lengths by Monroe Walk, but that Open-grade run gives her an important class reference. She had won at Kokura prior, beating Peisha Sis by half a length, and her overall record is still two wins from three starts. Proven at 1800m and looks a serious winning threat back in this grade.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 13/09/2026 | 63 | G2 OPEN 3 | $890,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 12-12-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $58.90 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 53kg | 1:48.20 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/16 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 8-6-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after two plain efforts, most recently second last at Niigata and beaten nine and a half lengths by Taisei Princesse. He was also second last at this track prior when favourite over 1400m, offering little after travelling like he could threaten. His broader 1800m record is strong, with four wins and one placing from eight, so he can improve into the placings if sharper fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/08/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $270,440.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:45.00 | 1-1-11 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $8.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:19.90 | 2-2-11 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:31.60 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 05/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:46.70 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/11 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $282,260.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:46.20 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.20 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:46.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |