Kyoto Race 9 - Kitano Tokubetsu
HO O TITAN (4) Back after a break. Came in 7th last time at Niigata. Should improve here. Expected to be flashing home. Can win. COME UP ROSES (7) Did well to run 2nd beaten by 4L last time around here. One of the major players. SKY SPLENDOR (8) Resuming. Didn't find the line when 16th last run at Fukushima. Has the ability to turn things around. Deserves consideration. DIAMOND HANDS (6) Was agonizingly close last time at Hanshin. Cristian Demuro and Tomoyasu Sakaguchi are an appealing combination. Finishes off strongly. Has to be included.

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a plain 16th at Nakayama, where he faded late and was beaten over 19 lengths behind Honey Dress. He had also been beaten over 10 lengths at Hanshin the start prior, despite tracking the speed. His 2000m record gives some hope, with one win and two placings from seven, but recent form leaves him with a fair bit to turn around.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $272,070.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:02.70 | 6-7-16 | 12 |
| 18.6L | $15.40 |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $269,020.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $16.10 |
| 2/11 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $272,000.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:59.90 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/7 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $265,320.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 2:00.40 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $12.20 |
| 12/14 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $267,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 2:24.10 | 1-1-12 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $52.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $267,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:58.20 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a five-week freshening following a first-up flop at Hanshin, where she led and dropped out to finish second last, beaten over 14 lengths, after being unwanted in the market. Her previous third in FM ALLOW grade was much better, beaten just under a length, and she returns to a trip where her broader record is strong. Barrier 2 helps her racing style, but she must rebound sharply to be a winning threat.
Last Starts 40 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 | 21/09/2026 | 176 | ALLOW 3U | $320,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 51kg | 2:12.40 | 2-2-15 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $21.30 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW FM 4U | $273,160.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 2:00.20 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 4/10 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $11.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/01/2026 | 72 | ALLOW 4U | $290,930.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:24.70 | 2-2-8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.20 |
| 11/11 | 01/11/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 54kg | 1:59.50 | 2-2-11 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $221,070.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 53kg | 1:58.90 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off, having ended her latest campaign with a sixth at Chukyo, beaten just under three lengths after failing to quicken. The run prior at this track was stronger, finishing third in ALLOW company and beaten just under a length after picking up well. With a good jockey-horse record and proven 2000m form, she profiles as a sound placing chance fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $268,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $198,690.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:59.40 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $14.20 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $277,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:59.60 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW FM 4U | $273,160.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:00.20 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.90 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | 127 | ALLOW FM 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 10-10-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $42.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW F 3U | $308,980.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:57.60 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a three-month break after a seventh at Niigata, where she was beaten just over eight lengths and never looked a winning hope despite market respect. Her Chukyo second the start prior, beaten a length, reads far better, and the broader record is solid with two wins and four placings from eleven starts. If she returns in that earlier form, she is a genuine minor-player.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $272,040.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:58.60 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $268,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 26/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $271,910.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:57.60 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.70 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $198,690.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:59.40 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:59.30 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 28/03/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 2:01.40 | 11-13-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell after closing last campaign with a fourth in ALLOW company at Tokyo, beaten just under three lengths after leading and working home evenly. He had been third at Hanshin the start prior, beaten just over half a length, at generous odds. His 2000m record includes a win from four attempts, but the absence keeps the assessment measured.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $277,220.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:45.10 | 1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $20.80 |
| 3/11 | 05/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:46.70 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $13.40 |
| 6/15 | 28/02/2026 | 245 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $46.50 |
| 11/16 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $323,250.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 1:59.40 | 13-13-11 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $27.40 |
| 11/16 | 14/06/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $323,470.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:46.30 | 14-8-11 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.30 |
| 6/13 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $319,130.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 2-3-6 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Cristian Demuro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a two-month let-up in strong form, having gone within a neck at Hanshin when second to Majorelle Bleu at generous odds. That followed a solid fourth at Chukyo, beaten just over two lengths after being big odds, so the campaign has built neatly. He has won at this track and is rated strongly at the distance, giving him a serious chance to go one better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $270,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:59.80 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.40 |
| 4/7 | 09/08/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $269,380.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $28.80 |
| 13/14 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $269,260.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:23.90 | 11-12-13 | 12 |
| 6.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/05/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $268,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:32.20 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/17 | 31/01/2026 | 524 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:34.10 | 9-8-1 | 15 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/15 | 25/08/2024 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:33.30 | 9-7-8-3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes into this third-up after a strong second at this track, beaten four lengths by Access over 1800m when near the top of betting and working home evenly. His run in the G2 Kobe Shimbun Hai (Japanese St Leger Trial) beforehand was sound at big odds, beaten just over four lengths by Lovcen. With race fitness, recent ratings and a solid turf profile, he sets the benchmark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $278,060.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/09/2026 | 85 | G2 OPEN 3 | $929,650.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:25.90 | 2-7-9 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $53.80 |
| 1/10 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $193,700.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/11 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $194,130.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 6-10-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 6/16 | 09/05/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN 3 | $926,820.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:09.90 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $32.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $203,470.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:58.70 | 4-4-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a five-month break after finishing last in the G3 Radio Nikkei Sho, where he faded and was beaten over 15 lengths by Sanono Greater. That is a clear blot, but the start prior showed his quality when he beat Arrow Metal by a length and a half in ALLOW grade at Tokyo. With two wins from four starts and a previous win at this track, he has the class to rebound fresh.
Last Starts 125 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 | 28/06/2026 | 138 | G3 OPEN 3 | $684,150.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 5-7-16 | 14 |
| 14.8L | $13.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3 | $203,650.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 2:28.10 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:47.80 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at this track, finishing ninth and beaten over 13 lengths after leading by plenty before dropping out sharply. The start prior at Hanshin was only fair, beaten seven lengths as a generous-odds runner. He does have a win and a placing from five at this track and distance, but current form demands a substantial turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/10/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 1-1-9 | 11 |
| 12.6L | $32.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/06/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $265,320.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:00.40 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $15.70 |
| 7/8 | 09/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $267,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:58.20 | 4-3-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $18.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $273,700.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 54kg | 2:01.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.30 |
| 13/13 | 21/02/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 4-9-13 | 14 |
| 9.7L | $14.60 |
| 10/11 | 05/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:46.80 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off with a lot to prove, having ended the last campaign eighth at Niigata, beaten over 12 lengths after giving away a big start. The run prior at Fukushima was also safely held at long odds. She is unplaced from three attempts around 2000m and has not placed on turf from eight tries, so others make much stronger appeal.
Last Starts 84 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 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $269,910.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $351.30 |
| 7/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 2:00.20 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $387.70 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $272,270.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:47.40 | 8-10-9 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $310.40 |
| 8/9 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $265,850.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 3-6-8 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $224.40 |
| 11/11 | 30/05/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $268,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-11 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $353.90 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $273,700.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 51kg | 2:01.00 | 7-6-9 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $188.10 |