Kyoto Race 7 - Allowance Race
KOKOROZUYOSA (4) Backing up quickly for this race. Edged past some when finishing 4th last time here. Possesses very good closing speed. Running with confidence this preparation. Big chance. BIZ ROAD (2) Picked up late ground when 3rd beaten by 2 3/4L last start at Hanshin and has a positive barrier. Expected to be flashing home. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. ZENKAI NADAL (7) Finished 11th last start at Hanshin. Happy to forgive that run. Will be there at the finish. B B BERZERK (8) Finished 5th last time at Chukyo. Overlooking the last run. Well placed and has solid claims.

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy five-month break after working home well for third at Hanshin Dirt, beaten just over two lengths despite being unwanted in the market. His Tokyo Dirt run prior was a clear miss, but the 1800m record reads one win and two placings from four starts and he is a track-and-trip winner. With Fuma Matsuwaka having already placed on him, he is a realistic minor hope if forward enough fresh.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 10-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $204.40 |
| 12/14 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-10-12 | 13 |
| 15.2L | $127.50 |
| 6/14 | 25/04/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:52.30 | 14-7-6 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $96.90 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:55.80 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/16 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:53.50 | 9-9-3 | 14 |
| 8.0L | $16.00 |
| 9/16 | 14/12/2025 | 99 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 14 |
| 12.9L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a solid third at Hanshin Dirt, settling well back and closing to be beaten just under three lengths by Mirande at generous odds. The Kokura Dirt run before the break was plain, but he has one win and one placing from four tries at this distance and comes here second-up with Yuji Hishida aboard. If he holds that fresh form, he has a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 26/09/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 13-10-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $14.30 |
| 8/16 | 05/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:42.40 | 14-14-8 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $22.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/05/2026 | 97 | LR OPEN 3 | $337,510.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 8-9-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $143.10 |
| 1/11 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:56.00 | 5-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $30.80 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 14-6-4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $25.70 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth at Hanshin Dirt last start, beaten just over six lengths at long odds after racing in touch without threatening. The Nagoya run before that was also well below what is required, with a seventh in COND grade when beaten over 14 lengths. He has won at this distance, but recent form and two unplaced runs at this venue leave him with a fair bit to find.
Last Starts 25 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 | 21/09/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 7-10-10 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $142.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/09/2026 | 256 | COND 3U | $39,244.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 2:10.70 | 6-9-7 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $6.50 |
| 13/16 | 20/12/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 9-13-13 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $15.90 |
| 12/12 | 19/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:52.50 | 7-11-12 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $19.70 |
| 5/14 | 04/10/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 6-6-5 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/16 | 21/06/2025 | 279 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:53.00 | 12-12-9 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $52.40 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the best recent profile after finishing fourth at this track six days ago, beaten two and a half lengths as the well-supported favourite behind Black Legend. He had been third at Hanshin Dirt the run prior and his 1800m record is sound, with one win and three placings from six attempts. The quick back-up suits and his record with S Hamanaka makes him the runner they have to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:51.20 | 14-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 13/09/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 11-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/16 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 10-10-4 | 15 |
| 11.0L | $6.40 |
| 3/12 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:51.30 | 11-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $13.60 |
| 1/15 | 09/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 11-5-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in both runs this campaign, finishing eighth at Hanshin Dirt over 2000m last start and 11th at Chukyo Dirt before that, where B B Berzerk had his measure. He is a track-and-trip winner and comes back to his winning distance, but the beaten margins have been too big to ignore. A sharp form reversal is required to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 2:07.90 | 13-12-8 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $71.40 |
| 11/13 | 30/08/2026 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 1:51.60 | 12-3-11 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $55.50 |
| 9/15 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 12-5-9 | 12 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/15 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 9-2-7 | 11 |
| 12.6L | $5.10 |
| 3/15 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 14-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 10-4-6 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $42.80 |

Jockey: Kazuma Mori
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months off following a sixth in a Mdn over 1000m at Sapporo Dirt, where he travelled close enough before finding little late. His Mombetsu third two back was better, but he is still winless from 11 starts and has been unplaced at his only previous try around 1800m. Even with fitness on his side, the winning task looks difficult.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/08/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 0:59.60 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $23.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/07/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:14.70 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:44.30 | 1-2-8 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $21.40 |
| 6/16 | 04/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:08.40 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $119.90 |
| 7/15 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:11.90 | 11-11-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $13.30 |
| 4/16 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:09.00 | - | 10 |
| 1.9L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when 11th first-up at Hanshin Dirt over 1400m, beaten just under nine lengths after settling with too much to do. His previous run at the same trip was weaker again as favourite, so the recent form is a genuine concern. The return of Atsuya Nishimura is a plus and he has won once from four starts, but the first try around 1800m has to spark improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 27/09/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 12-13-11 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $14.30 |
| 12/16 | 06/06/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 6-8-12 | 13 |
| 12.7L | $2.40 |
| 9/12 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $329,670.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $6.30 |
| 1/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:25.80 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after two months off having run fifth at Chukyo Dirt, beaten eight and a half lengths by Atmos after only battling from a handy spot. His previous fifth at Sapporo Dirt had more merit as he kept finding the line, and his six placings from 17 starts show he is often competitive. The maiden record is the clear query, but Kohei Matsuyama going on keeps him right in calculations.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:51.60 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $14.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.70 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:43.90 | 12-11-4 | 1 |
| 31.4L | $22.80 |
| 11/13 | 18/07/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $198,480.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 58kg | 1:47.60 | 3-7-11 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $66.30 |
| 8/16 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:37.90 | 4-4-8 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/05/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:38.00 | 2-2-4 | 14 |
| 3.1L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth first-up at Hanshin Dirt, beaten just over six lengths after lacking a change of gears when the race sharpened. He was also safely held by Dantsu Shitan before the break, but his broader 1800m record is respectable, with one win and seven placings from 15 starts. That profile gives him place claims, though a stronger late response is required.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/09/2026 | 100 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:55.30 | 3-5-9 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $7.10 |
| 8/16 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 10-9-8 | 16 |
| 9.6L | $74.50 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 9-8-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.70 |
| 8/16 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 14-10-8 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/15 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 8-9-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy ten-month spell after ending last campaign with a last placing in an ALLOW at this track, where he was well beaten and unwanted in the market. The run prior at Chukyo was also plain, finishing 15th at long odds. With one win from 26 starts and no placing from ten attempts around 1800m, others bring far stronger credentials.
Last Starts 278 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:53.30 | 14-13-14 | 9 |
| 21.4L | $245.20 |
| 15/18 | 13/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 2:11.00 | 17-16-15 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $517.20 |
| 15/18 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 2:23.90 | 17-17-15 | 16 |
| 11.7L | $550.10 |
| 14/16 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 2:13.30 | 16-14-14 | 14 |
| 10.2L | $435.50 |
| 18/18 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ken Tanaka | 58kg | 1:32.70 | - | 2 |
| 9.2L | $311.70 |
| 15/18 | 28/09/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:45.40 | - | 16 |
| 10.8L | $541.60 |