Kyoto Race 7 - Allowance Race
UNCLE BLACK (4) First up after a break of 74 weeks. Had a comfortable win by 7L last time around here but coming back in distance. Has plenty of early speed. Can win this. GOLDCOT (5) On a short back up. Came in 8th last run at this venue. Looking for an improved run. Displays very good closing speed. Has the ability to figure. JAKARTA BAO (2) Racing on a quick back up. Finished 8th last start at this venue. Likely to bounce back and returns to a longer distance. Will be hitting the line strongly. Each way hope. TAGANO ALTURA (7) Tailed off to finish 9th last time at Hanshin. May see an upturn in form but back to a shorter distance. Will give a big sight.
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished second last at this track first-up, was at long odds and gave away too much start before ending up finished well held behind Air Alcina. The start prior at Hakodate Dirt was only even, beaten just over nine lengths by T M Gogh. He has won around 1800m, but is unplaced in four attempts at this track and distance, so a sharp lift is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 04/10/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:50.60 | 9-13-15 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $184.90 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:43.30 | 3-2-7 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $44.50 |
| 1/13 | 21/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 12-8-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $16.80 |
| 8/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 6-10-8 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $15.40 |
| 4/15 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 13-11-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $125.60 |
| 9/14 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 13-12-9 | 13 |
| 14.3L | $365.10 |
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Has been eighth at both runs this campaign over 1400m, beaten just under four lengths each time after settling well back and leaving himself with too much to do. The return to 1800m is not straightforward, with two previous tries at the trip for no placing. His track record gives some hope, but he has to turn closing efforts into a much stronger result.
Last Starts 7 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 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 15-13-8 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $6.70 |
| 8/15 | 21/09/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 15-15-8 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.40 |
| 1/16 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 13-12-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.20 |
| 3/16 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 9 |
| 0.6L | $11.30 |
| 5/16 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:24.90 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $16.30 |
| 4/16 | 15/03/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $24.50 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into strong winning calculations with a solid second at Hanshin Dirt last start, beaten just under two lengths by Mirande after letting down nicely. His previous sixth over 1400m came from a rearward spot, so the return to a suitable 1800m profile reads well. Placed two from two with this jockey and brings the most reliable current form line into the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $15.90 |
| 6/12 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:24.50 | 7-9-6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 10/16 | 15/08/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:24.10 | 8-11-10 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/16 | 21/06/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $9.90 |
| 3/16 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:24.10 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/16 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after a dominant G2 Steeplechase win at Kyoto, scoring by seven lengths from Red Barossa as favourite. He had also won a Kokura Steeplechase by five lengths the start prior, so the class of his latest work is clear. The long absence and 1800m flat assignment are genuine reservations, but his overall record keeps him in the place mix.
Last Starts 518 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 | 17/05/2025 | 84 | G2 STPLE 4U | $937,910.00 | Kyoto | 3930m | Soft | J Takada | 60kg | 4:36.00 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | STPLE 4U | $282,280.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:48.30 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $278,570.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:45.10 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 07/12/2024 | 35 | STPLE 3U | $263,320.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:35.40 | 6-6-3 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2024 | 147 | STPLE 3U | $315,290.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | J Takada | 59kg | 3:32.10 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.80 |
| 1/11 | 08/06/2024 | 27 | MSTPLE 3U | $145,180.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:23.90 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Backs up quickly after finishing eighth at this track, beaten just over seven lengths by Allen Star after settling rearward and never seriously threatening. His third at Hanshin Dirt two back was better, beaten four lengths over 2000m at long odds. A previous win at this track and trip is important, so he can rebound into the minor money without being a clear top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $10.30 |
| 3/14 | 21/09/2026 | 128 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 2:07.90 | 13-9-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $10.10 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 11-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $25.70 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 12-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $68.30 |
| 11/14 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 10-14-11 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $135.30 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor when tenth at Hanshin Dirt last start, beaten over 12 lengths by Namura Harris after being sent around at long odds. The run prior at this venue was similar, 12th and beaten over 14 lengths in an ALLOW. With one win from 42 starts and only one placing from 15 at this track and distance, others make far more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 19/09/2026 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 14-14-10 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 12/16 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 15-14-12 | 13 |
| 14.1L | $133.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:52.30 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $79.60 |
| 6/11 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:52.20 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $33.10 |
| 2/13 | 14/03/2026 | 90 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 11-10-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $101.10 |
| 11/15 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:55.00 | 15-14-11 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $50.40 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when ninth at Hanshin first-up, beaten only three lengths by Aroma Feliz, which was a sound enough return without being a winning statement. Two back he started favourite at Kokura but was beaten over 11 lengths after leading and being swamped. This is his first try around 1800m, though his jockey record keeps him in the place conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 19/09/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 5-3-9 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $197,500.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:39.70 | 9-4-8 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/16 | 20/06/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:25.80 | 11-12-4 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $15.10 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $200,840.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:27.00 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $14.10 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3 | $197,910.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/13 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $385,960.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 13-10-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $34.10 |
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off with a stronger chance than the bare form suggests, having been beaten only two and a half lengths at Chukyo when last in a small field after looming and not going on. The Kokura run before that was plain, but he has won within five starts this season and now gets Christophe Lemaire. The first try around 1800m is new, yet his best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 02/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:17.50 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $10.20 |
| 10/11 | 11/07/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $197,500.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 2:39.70 | 11-7-10 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $11.80 |
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $202,300.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 6-4-9 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $7.40 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 3 | $942,140.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 5-8-8 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $18.20 |
| 1/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:03.40 | 6-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fell away from his better form when eighth at this track last start, beaten just under nine lengths by Air Alcina after settling rearward. His Chukyo Dirt fifth two back was far more competitive, beaten a length and a half as a well-supported favourite after picking up well. He has won at the distance, but current form has to turn back in the right direction.
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 | 04/10/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:50.60 | 6-8-8 | 14 |
| 9.0L | $11.40 |
| 5/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.40 |
| 4/12 | 08/08/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $196,480.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 6-6-4 | 11 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 04/04/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 14-7-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 10-8-8 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $29.70 |