Kyoto Race 10 - Kiyotaki Tokubetsu
CERVARA (6) Fresh after a break. Ran on strongly to win last start at Chukyo and solid career start. Should muster plenty of early toe. Will be around the mark at odds. TRINITY (7) Maintained a solid pace but eventually weakened to finish 3rd last time at Nakayama and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Displays good tactical speed. Appears well in this. SAY CUTE (9) Didn't find the line when 10th last start at Hanshin. Expected to rebound. Can measure up to this company. A SHIN BEACON (2) Charged home to win last time at Hanshin and has a good draw. Should race on the speed. Going well this campaign. Respect.

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy four-month spell after ending last campaign with a plain second last at Hakodate over 2600m, beaten eight lengths after travelling in touch and offering little. His previous sixth at the same venue over 2000m was also only fair, with the market treating him as an outside chance. He has placed at this track and distance, but his recent form leaves him with a fair bit to turn around.
Last Starts 103 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 | 05/07/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $272,000.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 2:40.10 | 6-10-10 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $70.20 |
| 6/11 | 27/06/2026 | 230 | ALLOW 3U | $266,370.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 8-5-6 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $20.10 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Y | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:28.60 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $19.20 |
| 6/9 | 21/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $321,310.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 2:25.40 | 5-2-6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $34.80 |
| 2/9 | 18/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $324,880.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 2:24.80 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $317,840.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:25.50 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in winning form after picking up sharply to beat Ligare by a neck over 2000m at Hanshin at generous odds. The run prior also had merit, finishing fifth at Chukyo when near the top of betting and beaten just over two lengths. This is his first try around 2200m, but the M Demuro combination has produced two wins and one place from four starts, keeping him a genuine place chance.
Last Starts 26 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 | 20/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $14.80 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.70 |
| 2/12 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 11-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.60 |
| 1/18 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 14-9-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 14-14-6 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.30 |
| 4/18 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 18 |
| 3.6L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of Black Olympia at Hanshin last start over 2400m, a much sharper result after he had been safely held at Chukyo when beaten just over six lengths. His overall record is strong for this level, with two wins and five places from ten starts, and he has already won twice around 2200m. A repeat of that latest effort puts him in the minor-money picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $270,740.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 53kg | 2:27.80 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $18.50 |
| 12/15 | 30/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $271,510.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 6-2-12 | 15 |
| 6.2L | $10.20 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:17.50 | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 7/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $197,910.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:14.10 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 43.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/15 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/13 | 22/02/2026 | 169 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 10-2-2 | 13 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten in both runs this campaign, finishing tenth at Hanshin Dirt last start when beaten over 13 lengths after giving away a big start. He was also 11th at Niigata Dirt the run prior, again beaten over 13 lengths at long odds. The return to turf does not help much on the figures, with six unplaced turf starts, and he has plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $201,550.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 56kg | 2:05.60 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $139.90 |
| 11/15 | 30/08/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $271,240.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:53.10 | 15-15-11 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $76.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $277,580.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 2:11.40 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $94.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $276,670.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 58kg | 2:27.40 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $108.40 |
| 6/11 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $282,170.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 11-11-6 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $54.70 |
| 7/16 | 18/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 15-15-7 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $139.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing eighth behind Black Olympia at Hanshin, beaten four and a half lengths when lacking a change of gears late. That followed a last placing at Hanshin before a break, where he was beaten over 11 lengths at long odds. His saving grace is a proven track-and-distance record, but he will have to produce a sharper finish to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $270,740.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 2:27.80 | 5-2-8 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $159.10 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $265,940.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:11.00 | 3-8-9 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $60.20 |
| 1/10 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:11.20 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $29.90 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:27.50 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $119.10 |
| 9/10 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:27.10 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $26.20 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:27.70 | 7-4-8 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $49.00 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break having closed last campaign with consecutive wins, most recently beating Access by half a length at Chukyo after working into the race smoothly. He had earlier won a Mdn at Hanshin by two lengths as favourite, so the profile is progressive rather than exposed. With two wins and three places from five starts overall, he has enough quality to run well fresh.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $196,040.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:58.20 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/17 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:11.70 | 9-6-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/16 | 23/05/2026 | 266 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 2:27.70 | 9-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 30/08/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 11-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:05.10 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a solid third at Nakayama over 2500m, beaten just over three lengths by King Glory when close enough to make a stronger challenge. Her prior tenth in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) was still respectable, beaten just over four lengths at big odds. Already a winner at this track and at 2200m, she brings the cleanest winning case in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $270,560.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 53kg | 2:32.50 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/18 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 1-1-10 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $59.20 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $194,230.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | 97 | ALLOW F 3 | $197,910.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.70 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:48.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been kept to 2000m this campaign, finishing fifth at Hanshin last start after settling rearward and third at Chukyo two back when beaten a length and a half at big odds. The rise to 2200m is untried, but her broader record is reliable, with two wins and eight places from 17 starts and an excellent association with Koji Nishizuka. She remains a strong chance if the trip suits.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $270,030.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:59.00 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $9.60 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $268,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $26.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $271,910.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 54kg | 1:57.60 | 2-4-8 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $13.20 |
| 1/13 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 4-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/13 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 2:01.00 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/16 | 08/02/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:48.00 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing second last behind Black Olympia at Hanshin over 2400m, beaten just over eight lengths at long odds and under pressure late. Her previous run was a strong ALLOW win at Hanshin as a well-supported favourite, beating Clutch Player by just over a length, so ability is there. She has to rebound sharply from the fresh run to be a serious factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/09/2026 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $270,740.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 54kg | 2:27.80 | 3-2-10 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $9.10 |
| 1/10 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:27.10 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:24.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/18 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 54kg | 2:23.90 | 8-6-6 | 15 |
| 5.9L | $12.50 |
| 10/16 | 02/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 54kg | 2:13.30 | 6-3-10 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $6.10 |
| 11/13 | 07/09/2025 | 127 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,044,230.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 7-5-11 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $67.70 |