Kyoto Race 1 - Mdn Race
MARU MORI MY BEST (5) Came on strongly when 3rd last time around here and good career start. Producing consistent results since resuming from a break. Has to be included. AERO CRYSTA (9) Folded up in the straight when 11th last start around here. Should bounce back and putting a tidy record together so far. Deserves consideration. DAIYU EZOFUJI (10) Made up ground when 5th last run at the track. Stays under notice. SIMSALABIN (7) Improved late to finish 4th last start at this track and having second race start. Up to these.
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Led on debut in a NEWCOMER at this track and held sixth of 16, beaten just under six lengths, after starting at big odds. That was a fair first look at race pressure rather than a decisive pointer, but he now has race experience and barrier 1 should help him hold a forward position. The class drop adds to the case, and he has enough upside to be treated as a genuine winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 04/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $28.40 |
Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished last on debut in a NEWCOMER over 1800m at this track, tailed off after settling miles back and failing to improve. The market gave him little chance at big odds, and there was no clear excuse in the run. He has not raced around 1400m before, so the class drop alone is not enough to make him appealing against several with stronger exposed form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 12/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 16-16-16 | 11 |
| 32.6L | $274.30 |
Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been well beaten in both starts, most recently eighth at this track behind Verviers when beaten over 15 lengths after settling rearward. His debut at Sapporo Dirt was also plain, finishing last and beaten a long way after giving ground. Race fitness is in his favour third-up, but the form line is too thin to recommend with confidence.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/10/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $110.10 |
| 14/14 | 29/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:48.10 | 1-10-14 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $149.20 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form has been below the required level, with an 11th at this track over 1200m behind Our Dreams after offering little late. He was also beaten over 18 lengths at Hanshin Dirt the start prior, despite being near the top of an open market. Yet to race around 1400m and was recently beaten by Maru Mori My Best, so substantial improvement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 18/10/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 1-2-11 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $15.30 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2026 | 58 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:56.70 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $8.90 |
| 9/14 | 25/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:13.00 | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Continues to hold the strongest form in the race, finishing third at this track last start behind Our Dreams after starting odds-on favourite. That followed a neck second at Hanshin Dirt when pipped late by Belle Veil, and his record around 1400m is two placings from two attempts. With three placings from five starts and a leading jockey booked, he sets the standard and looks the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 18/10/2026 | 43 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 6-6-3 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $167.50 |
| 8/12 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $50.90 |
| 5/13 | 04/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:09.80 | 6-4-5 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $137.10 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
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Was safely held on debut in a NEWCOMER at Kyoto, finishing 11th of 18 and beaten just under ten lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. He was at long odds there, so the result broadly matched market expectation. The ¥22m yearling purchase may have more to come, but he must show far more second-up to trouble the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 18/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 9-9-11 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $60.60 |
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 56kgs
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Made an encouraging debut in a NEWCOMER over 1200m at this track, finishing fourth behind Meister Shoes after looking well out of play before closing strongly. That late work gives him a genuine platform second-up, even though he has not yet raced around 1400m. The class drop is another positive, and with natural improvement he rates a serious danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 10/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:12.20 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a three-month break following a quiet debut at Chukyo, where he finished second last in a NEWCOMER over 1600m and was beaten just over nine lengths. He settled rearward and made no impression, with the market also cold on him at big odds. The ¥24.2m yearling purchase has not raced around 1400m before and has to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $57.40 |
Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 56kgs
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Was disappointing as a well-supported favourite at Kyoto last start, finishing second last and beaten six and a half lengths when unable to quicken. His start prior was stronger, holding on for third at Hanshin after racing near the lead, and he has placed in two of three overall. If he returns to that earlier level, his 1400m record keeps him right in the contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/10/2026 | 29 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 5-4-11 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 50 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
| 3/13 | 25/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
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Has finished fifth at his past two starts at this track, but the margins remain the concern. He was beaten over 14 lengths behind Verviers last start after having many lengths to make up, and the prior fifth came at huge odds when beaten nine lengths. He has at least kept finding the line, but a major step forward is required to turn that into a threat.
Last Starts 14 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 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $25.70 |
| 5/15 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 14-13-5 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $198.50 |
| 7/15 | 20/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:13.80 | 12-12-7 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $204.10 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Was seventh on debut in a NEWCOMER at this track, beaten seven and a half lengths behind Miho Maru after being just fair through the line. That left her behind Three Of Spades from the same race, but she was not disgraced and now gets the benefit of race experience. The class drop gives her some place appeal, though she has to sharpen late to threaten the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 04/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 9-9-7 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $6.20 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a four-month break following two early-season runs that produced no placing. He ended that campaign with a tenth at Kokura, beaten just under ten lengths after weakening, while his debut fifth at Hanshin came with market respect but still a margin of over 11 lengths. Untested around 1400m, he profiles as a place chance only if returning more switched on.
Last Starts 112 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 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 6-6-10 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $20.30 |
| 5/11 | 13/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 56kgs
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Improved from his Sapporo debut to finish fourth at this track last start, though he was still beaten eight and a half lengths behind Pair Star Road and did not quicken. He is fitter third-up and has shown enough to suggest he can hold a minor spot in this field. Winning looks a stretch on the margins so far, but he is one of the more credible place chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 5-3-4 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $43.30 |
| 9/14 | 05/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 6-2-9 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $26.50 |
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Produced his best run last start when fourth at this track behind Our Dreams, beaten three and a half lengths after tracking the speed and not quite finishing it off. His previous run was in the G3 CHUKYO NISAI STAKES, where he was last at long odds, so this is clearly more suitable. Still winless and unplaced around 1400m, but he can be included for the minors.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 18/10/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $8.10 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2 | $581,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:19.70 | 6-8-9 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $151.70 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 53kgs
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Was well held at this track last start, finishing eighth behind Sound Effort and beaten over 15 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. The run prior at Hanshin Dirt was better, a fourth beaten just under five lengths at huge odds, but he has now had five starts without placing. His 1400m record is also unplaced, leaving him with work to do.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:11.80 | 8-9-8 | 12 |
| 14.6L | $52.10 |
| 4/13 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:13.10 | 7-7-4 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $240.40 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:20.60 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $492.60 |
| 10/10 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:08.40 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $415.50 |
| 13/13 | 25/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:22.50 | 13-13-13 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $349.30 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished last on debut in a NEWCOMER over 1800m at Kyoto, beaten over 11 lengths after leading narrowly into the lane and tiring out of it. The drop back to 1400m is a different test, and he has not raced around this distance before. He should take fitness from the outing and may be more effective if he settles, but the exposed form keeps him to place territory.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:48.70 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $69.40 |