Kyoto Race 8 - Allowance Race
LLOYD WEBBER (5) Back from a break. Romped home to win last time at Chukyo. Shows good finishing speed. Respect. CHANT DU RAFALE (11) Kept chasing when 4th last run at Sapporo. Will be motoring home late. Won't be far away. PREDESTINARE (4) Good win by 3/4L last run at Sonoda and going back up in distance. Should muster plenty of early speed. Can measure up to this company. LONG HOLIDAY (1) Finished 8th last time at Hanshin but drawn well. Yutaka Take and Taiki Chaki are a proven combination. Not without claims.

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after an eighth at Hanshin where he was beaten two and a half lengths by Aroma Feliz, but he did pick up nicely in the straight and was not disgraced. His previous run was plain, finishing second last at Hanshin after being gone soon after straightening. A strong record at this track gives him some support, though the distance profile leaves him more as a minor hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/09/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $18.10 |
| 10/11 | 14/06/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 7-9-10 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $12.10 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 7-8-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 14/16 | 24/01/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 5-9-14 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $9.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $29.70 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing fifth at Fukushima, beaten just over three lengths by Genji when near the top of betting and ridden from the rear. Earlier in that campaign he was far from disgraced in the G2 Kyoto Shimbun Hai at this track, working home without threatening. The 2400m is untried, but his lightly raced profile and recent-season figures make him a major player.
Last Starts 111 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 | 28/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 2:38.60 | 6-9-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/16 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | G2 OPEN 3 | $926,820.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:09.90 | 15-14-8 | 13 |
| 5.2L | $168.50 |
| 1/16 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:01.80 | 11-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 8-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $56.10 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Produced a much better return when second at Hanshin, beaten just under two lengths by Ace Flight at long odds after settling rearward. That was a sharp contrast to his previous Kokura run, when he was beaten out of sight after finding nothing late. He has won at this track, but is unplaced from one go around this trip, so he shapes as a genuine place chance rather than a clear winning option.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/09/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 2:12.20 | 9-7-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $24.70 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $197,410.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:48.70 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 41.4L | $29.50 |
| 8/13 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 10-7-8 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $23.70 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 7-10-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $24.50 |
| 6/14 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 12-12-6 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $13.30 |
| 6/15 | 27/12/2025 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 1:46.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after a narrow B2 win at Sonoda, beating Tagano Tetsu by just under a length. That followed another Sonoda B2 victory over Hokuzan Gold when heavily backed into very short odds-on territory. He is clearly holding form, but this race asks for a stronger piece of evidence than recent narrow wins, leaving him with ground to make up on the better-credentialled hopes.
Last Starts 38 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 | 09/09/2026 | 134 | B2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:31.00 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 9-8-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 2:27.70 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a three-month break after winning a Chukyo Mdn as favourite, beating Scrumptious by just over a length and looking clearly strongest through the closing stages. That built nicely on a debut fifth at Kokura when near the top of an open market. The 2400m is new, but he is lightly raced, has Kohei Matsuyama back aboard, and carries the most progressive winning profile in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 16/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/15 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Jason Collett | 57kg | 1:59.80 | 13-14-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a two-month break after a sound Chukyo fourth, beaten just over a length by Silver Limb when she picked up nicely in the straight at double-figure odds. She had been only fair there the run prior, finishing seventh and beaten four and a half lengths. Race fitness and a third-up profile help, but a first look around 2400m leaves her more a place chance than a dominant threat.
Last Starts 55 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 | 23/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:58.60 | 7-8-4 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $17.20 |
| 7/9 | 01/08/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $24.60 |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:52.30 | 6-7-9 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $7.70 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 4U | $201,200.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/17 | 22/03/2026 | 98 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.40 |
| 8/18 | 14/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW F 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 2:01.20 | 16-14-8 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Returns from a four-month spell after ending last campaign with an 11th at Hanshin, beaten over 16 lengths by Sagarmatha when unwanted in the market and never in the picture. His previous fourth at this track behind Lord Galleria was better, but he remains winless from 16 starts and unplaced in three runs at this venue. He will have to lift sharply to trouble these.
Last Starts 119 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 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Shota Kato | 58kg | 2:25.80 | 15-13-11 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $38.90 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $136,780.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Shota Kato | 58kg | 2:23.70 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $16.40 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Shota Kato | 58kg | 2:27.50 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $13.30 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 2:27.10 | 10-9-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $37.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Shota Kato | 58kg | 2:01.10 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $39.70 |
| 12/14 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 10-9-12 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month spell with a very consistent platform, having finished second at Kokura when beaten half a length by Curren Wrap Star after closing strongly. The run prior was a nose second at this track behind Lord Galleria, again hitting the line well. The long winless record is the obvious brake, but five placings from seven in the past 12 months keep her right among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $197,500.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:39.70 | 4-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $136,780.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 2:23.70 | 7-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $10.40 |
| 3/14 | 10/05/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $196,000.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:26.50 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $12.90 |
| 5/14 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:42.30 | 11-11-5 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $9.60 |
| 6/15 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:38.00 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 3/18 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:11.00 | 11-9-3 | 18 |
| 3.5L | $30.30 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was plain first-up at Hanshin, finishing ninth and beaten over 11 lengths by Ace Flight after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. His previous second at this track behind At A Blast reads much better, and H Miyuki has won on him before, but the latest effort came with no clear excuse. A return to that stronger venue form is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/09/2026 | 139 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 2:12.20 | 11-7-9 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $8.20 |
| 2/10 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 2:11.20 | 10-9-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/13 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $202,210.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 58kg | 2:40.00 | 11-7-4 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $4.90 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:41.40 | 12-12-4 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $8.70 |
| 4/15 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 2:38.00 | 11-8-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $11.10 |
| 7/18 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 2:11.00 | 6-9-7 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $55.30 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month spell after ending last campaign with a Hanshin Mdn win, finishing over the top of Chant Du Rafale to score by a nose at decent odds. The concern is his previous run at this track, where he was well found in betting but made no late impression and was beaten just over nine lengths. Proven at the distance, but more depth is required here.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 13-14-1 | 15 |
| 0.1L | $17.10 |
| 11/14 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:14.30 | 10-10-11 | 13 |
| 9.4L | $5.80 |
| 6/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:13.00 | 11-10-6 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $42.60 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing fourth at Sapporo, beaten just over five lengths by Fier Chanter when sent out a well-supported favourite. His previous second there behind Don'T Testa Master was stronger, and he has placed in both attempts around this distance. The maiden record is a clear limitation, but weight relief and race fitness give him a workable place profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 22/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:41.40 | 6-2-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/14 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 2:43.50 | 10-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/16 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Y | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:41.10 | 8-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/18 | 21/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 16-8-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:25.70 | 10-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 4/14 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 2:17.00 | 12-10-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after a Hanshin ninth behind A Shin Beacon, beaten three and a half lengths after failing to finish the job. His Chukyo second two back was much better, beaten just under a length by Red Variato after giving a sight and being run down late. He is unplaced from one try around 2400m, but the peak ratings in this campaign are good enough to keep him in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:00.40 | 2-2-9 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $6.80 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2026 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:58.60 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:24.90 | 8-9-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $24.50 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 3-2-9 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $4.50 |
| 9/12 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $212,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $3.30 |
| 6/16 | 15/11/2025 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $12.90 |