Kyoto Race 7 - Allowance Race
SKY STRIPES (2) First up and did well to place 3rd first up last preparation at Hanshin. Jockey Cristian Demuro and trainer Shogo Yasuda should be taken seriously together. Key player. KRATELOS (6) On a quick back up. Came in 7th last run at Niigata. Can show a better performance this time but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Respect. LA LA DIABLE (7) Resuming after a break. Finished 9th last run at Chukyo. Respect in this event. HIGH ROAD (8) Big effort to place 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last run at this venue. Will be positive in the run early. In the mix.

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after winning a COND at Sonoda, where she closed strongly to beat Salsa Brava by just under two lengths and was near the top of betting. The run prior was much weaker, finishing tenth at Hanshin Dirt when beaten over 11 lengths after conceding a big start. She has the winning rider back and carries 52kg, but her record at this track and distance keeps the assessment guarded.
Last Starts 100 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 | 23/07/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 10/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:54.80 | 11-13-10 | 12 |
| 11.4L | $36.80 |
| 5/16 | 31/05/2026 | 53 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 14-11-5 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $106.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | 66 | COND 3 | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 2:05.60 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/13 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 9-11-6 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $340.30 |
| 11/16 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:54.90 | 7-9-11 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $254.10 |

Jockey: Cristian Demuro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after finishing last at Hanshin Dirt, beaten a long way when near the top of betting, so that run has to be put to one side. His previous ALLOW third at Tokyo Dirt reads much better, beaten just over three lengths as a well-supported favourite. With one win and one place from four tries at around 1800m and Cristian Demuro back aboard, he has the right profile to bounce back strongly.
Last Starts 140 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 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 10-14-16 | 15 |
| 60.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/14 | 23/05/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/13 | 05/04/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 6-7-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | N Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:00.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Niigata Dirt first-up, beaten over 17 lengths at big odds after settling rearward, and there was little in the run to recommend. The start prior was also a last placing at Hanshin, beaten over 13 lengths. She has won from her only start at this track, but 1800m is new territory and current form leaves her with a significant task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 18/10/2026 | 120 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:12.10 | 14-15-15 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $27.30 |
| 18/18 | 20/06/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Osuke Tayama | 51kg | 1:35.70 | 12-15-18 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $41.10 |
| 15/15 | 11/04/2026 | 55 | G2 OPEN 3 | $958,480.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:33.30 | - | 1 |
| 42.0L | $69.10 |
| 1/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 2-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a much better race second-up at this track, finishing second at long odds and beaten a neck by Lady Goal after fighting hard late. She had also been second at Chukyo Dirt before that, though again at big odds. The knock is her modest winning record, with one win from 30 starts, but this latest form is honest enough to keep her in the minor-money discussion.
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 | 10/10/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:52.20 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $80.80 |
| 2/9 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:56.30 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $50.80 |
| 11/16 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:42.40 | 9-9-11 | 16 |
| 16.1L | $117.80 |
| 8/16 | 07/06/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:52.50 | 8-6-8 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $264.70 |
| 7/11 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:52.20 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $196.00 |
| 17/17 | 22/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW FM 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:59.50 | 4-6-17 | 13 |
| 17.1L | $333.30 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home soundly for fifth at Niigata Dirt first-up, beaten just under four lengths at big odds, and that was a more encouraging return than the market expected. He had also picked up fairly at Chukyo Dirt before the break without threatening. A prior win at this venue gives him some grounding for this assignment, and another solid finish can put him into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 17/10/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 6-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $23.80 |
| 6/14 | 02/08/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:00.90 | 9-8-6 | 13 |
| 6.9L | $12.10 |
| 1/16 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $35.30 |
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $42.20 |
| 7/15 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 15-11-7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $186.00 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back on a six-day turnaround after finishing seventh at Niigata Dirt over 2500m, beaten over 10 lengths when making no impression late. Her previous second at Chukyo Dirt was stronger, beaten just over a length after travelling close enough and fighting on. She has placed twice from three attempts around 1800m, but the quick back-up and extra weight are fair queries.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 25/10/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Niigata | 2500m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 50kg | 2:40.20 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 53kg | 1:54.50 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.60 |
| 10/16 | 01/08/2026 | 217 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 12-13-10 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $12.30 |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a ninth in a Mdn at Chukyo, beaten three and a half lengths when only fair through the line. The run prior was better, a close third at the same venue when beaten just under a length by Moonlight Dia. He is still chasing a first win after seven starts, but four placings suggest he can be competitive for minor money if ready fresh.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 13-12-9 | 13 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/16 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 8-9-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.20 |
| 3/16 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 9-9-3 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $8.30 |
| 5/18 | 13/06/2026 | 152 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 12-11-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $5.10 |
| 4/18 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:22.20 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $5.90 |
| 2/17 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 56kg | 1:21.40 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a solid second at this track, beaten just under two lengths by Black Legend after looking the winner for a long way. That followed a Mdn win at Niigata Dirt before the break, where he beat Crimson Leaf by a length and kept finding. He should roll forward again, and with one win and one placing from five starts around 1800m, the current form gives him a strong winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 11/10/2026 | 148 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:51.20 | 1-1-2 | 16 |
| 1.8L | $17.40 |
| 1/15 | 16/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.70 |
| 6/13 | 21/03/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:55.80 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.20 |
| 5/12 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after going very close at Nakayama Dirt, finishing third in a Mdn and beaten a nose at generous odds. His previous fifth at Sapporo Dirt was less convincing, beaten over 14 lengths despite making some late ground. He has placed at around this distance before and is third-up, so a repeat of the latest run keeps him in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 13/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 12-8-3 | 15 |
| 0.1L | $15.70 |
| 5/14 | 29/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $5.20 |
| 2/14 | 20/06/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 12-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $7.10 |
| 6/11 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:24.30 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $19.70 |
| 10/15 | 18/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 2:42.70 | 1-2-10 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $7.90 |
| 5/18 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a second at this track, beaten three lengths by Tagano Altura after being kept safe near the top of betting. He only battled on late, so there is a little improvement to find, but the placing came at both his first try at this track and around this distance. His small-field last at Chukyo was not far away, and the second-up profile keeps him right among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/10/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:50.50 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 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: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth at this track first-up, beaten six and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market, and the run was only fair through the line. The start prior was weaker again at Chukyo Dirt, beaten over 13 lengths at big odds. She drops to 50kg with weight relief, but her lone attempt around 1800m produced no placing, so a sharp form turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 03/10/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:23.40 | 14-14-9 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $369.70 |
| 13/16 | 25/07/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 53kg | 1:24.30 | 10-11-13 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $237.00 |
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:19.90 | 11-11-12 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $199.70 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | 80 | COND 3 | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 4-7-10 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/16 | 04/01/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put two strong placings together this campaign, most recently second at this track when beaten a nose by Allen Star after being near the top of betting. He was also second at Hanshin Dirt two back, beaten two lengths at generous odds. The overall win strike-rate is modest, but he is race fit, reliable around this distance and capable of filling a prominent placing again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:58.50 | 10-7-2 | 15 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/14 | 21/09/2026 | 93 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:07.90 | 9-8-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $16.20 |
| 14/16 | 20/06/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:51.20 | 7-6-14 | 9 |
| 22.2L | $18.00 |
| 4/15 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 6-8-4 | 13 |
| 8.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/13 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $20.70 |