Kyoto Race 9 - Takaragaike Tokubetsu
LIEN MAHINA (3) Charged home to win last time at Hanshin and getting better in recent performances. Jockey Mirai Iwata riding for trainer Kazuya Takahashi command respect. Suited. SARDINE RUN (8) Finished 6th last run at Chukyo. Likely to bounce back. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Well placed and has solid claims. ALONSOA (4) Ran 6th last start at Nakayama. Has good finishing speed. Each way bet suggested. AMERICAN POLICE (6) Gave away some ground when 16th last run here. Should muster plenty of early speed. One of the main dangers.
Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off attractively from well back when sixth at this track over 1400m last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Erhaben after starting at long odds. The run prior was different in shape, leading before weakening late into seventh behind Vocalize at Hanshin. He is fit and has placed at this venue, but the one-week back-up asks for another step to trouble the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $279,340.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:19.70 | 14-15-6 | 12 |
| 2.7L | $23.50 |
| 7/14 | 26/09/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $271,270.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:33.50 | 2-2-7 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $20.60 |
| 3/14 | 23/08/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $271,150.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:32.70 | 13-12-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $30.80 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $266,290.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $15.90 |
| 6/12 | 30/05/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:20.70 | 5-3-6 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $14.90 |
| 1/14 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:20.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing 11th at Chukyo, beaten just under four lengths by Vip Dylan when never a winning hope from the rear. His third at Niigata over 1800m the start prior was more encouraging, and he has one win and two placings from eight goes around 1600m. The rider combination has worked before, but he still has to produce a sharper late burst.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 23/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $271,150.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:32.70 | 11-8-11 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/08/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $270,440.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:45.00 | 10-10-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:31.60 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $273,790.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:32.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $7.30 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:34.00 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $7.30 |
| 6/11 | 15/02/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $282,260.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 5-4-6 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $30.80 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through the right form, winning by a neck at Hanshin last start after making strong ground as favourite and beating Ferruginous. That followed a solid second to Vocalize at Chukyo, so his two runs this campaign have both carried substance. Two wins and three placings from five starts with Mirai Iwata is a major positive, and his current profile makes him the horse they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 9-8-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/13 | 29/08/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/18 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 3-5-3 | 18 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $195,030.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 8-8-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/18 | 02/05/2026 | 117 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 7-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/14 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:35.30 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into a handy enough spot at Nakayama last start but failed to finish it off, running sixth and beaten just over five lengths by Arde Top Gun. He had also been safely held at Chukyo when 12th behind Vip Dylan, so the recent form is only fair. A win and a placing from four starts at the distance give him some footing, and he can run into the placings if he lifts late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 22/09/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $270,210.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Kenji Kawamata | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $8.30 |
| 12/14 | 23/08/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $271,150.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 11-12-12 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $10.50 |
| 1/18 | 20/06/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 16-14-1 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:50.30 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.90 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $204,390.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $48.10 |
| 11/13 | 24/01/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $385,960.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 7-9-11 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $56.00 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a midfield fifth at Niigata over 1400m, beaten four and a half lengths when sent out at big odds. Her previous Tokyo run was much too plain, but the return to 1600m is a genuine positive with two wins and four placings from eight attempts at the trip. Kohei Matsuyama taking the ride adds further appeal, and her best distance form gives her a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/08/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $270,440.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $29.90 |
| 13/14 | 20/06/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $267,340.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 12-13-13 | 13 |
| 11.8L | $31.90 |
| 2/9 | 03/05/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.20 |
| 7/14 | 15/02/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $19.20 |
| 15/18 | 09/11/2025 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:21.40 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/14 | 21/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $323,360.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:21.10 | - | 13 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Led at Kyoto Dirt first-up but dropped right out to finish last, well beaten by 27 lengths behind Zakkuzaku. His previous start was also a heavy defeat at Kyoto Dirt, finishing 11th and beaten over 13 lengths by Jasper Barows. The overall career record is respectable, but the past 12 months read poorly and he must lift sharply to become competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 04/10/2026 | 330 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:23.50 | 1-2-16 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $15.70 |
| 11/16 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $297,220.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:23.30 | - | 8 |
| 12.8L | $7.40 |
| 7/16 | 26/10/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $299,150.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:22.80 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $4.70 |
| 1/12 | 27/07/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:24.60 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/16 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:24.50 | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/18 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:34.70 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a three-month break after ending the last campaign with a 12th at Niigata Dirt, beaten just over nine lengths by Moment Heureux at long odds. She was also safely held in an ALLOW at Tokyo Dirt earlier, beaten six and a half lengths by Kyoei Freude. With no placing from six starts in the past 12 months, she has plenty to find fresh.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 26/07/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:51.50 | 11-11-12 | 12 |
| 9.2L | $114.40 |
| 7/16 | 23/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $158.50 |
| 12/16 | 28/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW FM 4U | $275,780.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:21.00 | - | 16 |
| 6.3L | $39.90 |
| 5/11 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:22.80 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $9.20 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 47 | ALLOW FM 4U | $289,970.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:52.50 | 3-2-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $9.10 |
| 11/16 | 24/11/2025 | 86 | ALLOW F 3U | $297,430.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:47.50 | 9-9-11 | 14 |
| 2.2L | $29.90 |
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing sixth at Chukyo as a well-supported favourite, beaten two and a half lengths by Vip Dylan despite picking up in the straight. His win there the start prior was much better, leading and scoring by a length and a half from Vocalize. With one win from two starts at this track and Christophe Lemaire aboard, he profiles as a genuine place hope with upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 23/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $271,150.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/18 | 20/06/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 3-3-6 | 16 |
| 3.9L | $4.70 |
| 5/14 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $711,840.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:34.10 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $75.70 |
| 2/11 | 08/03/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $48.10 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $31.40 |