Kyoto Race 10 - Koto Stakes
DIVINE STAR (3) Resuming after a spell. Moved ahead of some to finish 4th last time at Sapporo and stepping up in distance. Shows good early pace. Good prospects. WINNERS NINE (7) Didn't find the line when 7th last run at Nakayama. Should improve from the last run and will benefit with the weight drop. Winnable race. PRECIOUS DAY (4) Underperformed when 9th last start at Tokyo. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. ASK DEAD HEAT (2) First up after a break. Finished 7th last start at Sapporo but has a good draw. Naho Furukawa is a key booking and carrying less weight this time. One at a decent price.

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for second behind Joy Boy at Hanshin two starts ago, then was seventh to Wismar at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths in a field of 18. He was at long odds there but was not far away, and he now arrives third-up with weight relief. The 3000m is untried, so that is the main query, but his recent form is the strongest in the race and he gets his chance to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 04/10/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $330,070.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:57.90 | 16-15-7 | 12 |
| 2.7L | $44.70 |
| 2/16 | 21/09/2026 | 93 | ALLOW 3U | $320,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 2:12.40 | 10-8-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $19.90 |
| 7/18 | 20/06/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 2:14.20 | 10-9-7 | 18 |
| 2.2L | $6.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $276,670.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:27.40 | 4-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $273,430.00 | Hanshin | 2600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 2:39.60 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 2:24.90 | 9-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a plain seventh at Sapporo, where he was beaten over 14 lengths behind Danon History after never looking likely. His previous fourth to Bond Loa was more competitive and came with some market support, while his overall record is sound enough for this grade. The fresh 3000m test and unplaced record at this track keep him in the place bracket rather than the top line.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $270,800.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:39.00 | 11-9-7 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $15.90 |
| 4/11 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $272,000.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 58kg | 2:41.00 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/11 | 05/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $272,000.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 55kg | 2:40.10 | 8-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.70 |
| 5/14 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $267,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 58kg | 2:24.10 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $25.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $268,030.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 58kg | 2:22.20 | 7-9-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $7.70 |
| 1/13 | 26/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 56kg | 2:37.90 | 6-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a four-month break having finished fourth to Yo Hin at Sapporo, beaten just over three lengths as an outside chance in the betting. He had been safely held in an ALLOW at Tokyo before that, but three wins and three places from 13 starts gives him a stronger base than most. The new 3000m test is a genuine question first-up, though his best form is good enough to put him in the minor money.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 01/08/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $320,070.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 16-15-4 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $17.50 |
| 11/15 | 16/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $317,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 2:23.10 | 3-4-11 | 12 |
| 6.9L | $58.60 |
| 7/11 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $323,630.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:44.90 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $31.60 |
| 7/14 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $333,800.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:58.60 | - | 13 |
| 4.4L | $66.70 |
| 1/10 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $291,850.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:01.50 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at Tokyo when ninth to Red Bande, beaten just over seven lengths after settling rearward. That was below what is required, yet he does have higher-class depth in the profile and gets weight relief second-up. His only previous run around this distance was a heavy defeat in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) at this track, so he must rebound sharply, but the ceiling is there if he does.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 12/10/2026 | 162 | ALLOW 3U | $328,150.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 2:24.80 | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $17.40 |
| 13/15 | 03/05/2026 | 64 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,065,770.00 | Kyoto | 3200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 3:13.70 | 13-14-13 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $308.40 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $332,410.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 54kg | 3:06.90 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.50 |
| 1/16 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:34.40 | 4-5-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 7/16 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $298,650.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:10.80 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 20/09/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | M | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:35.80 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a two-month freshening following a fifth to Coachella Valley in Open company at Sapporo, where he was beaten nine and a half lengths but did pick up nicely in the straight. His run prior was a better guide, sixth in the Listed Sapporo Nikkei Sho, beaten two and a half lengths at big odds. The class drop and strong record with Kazuki Kikuzawa bring him into the place mix if he handles 3000m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | OPEN 3U | $408,590.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 53kg | 2:40.70 | 13-12-5 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $20.90 |
| 6/12 | 26/07/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $477,550.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:40.00 | 7-9-6 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $99.70 |
| 5/14 | 14/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $315,150.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 2:23.30 | 11-10-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $50.10 |
| 8/18 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $329,500.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 2:10.70 | 11-14-8 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $29.70 |
| 5/16 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $324,980.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 2:32.10 | 15-13-5 | 15 |
| 5.1L | $54.60 |
| 1/16 | 21/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $283,370.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 2:39.10 | 7-5-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing 12th on Nakayama Dirt, beaten just over nine lengths at big odds and making no impression late. Her previous run at Fukushima Dirt was also well below par, beaten over 12 lengths after conceding a big start. A switch back to turf and first try at 3000m give her different conditions, but her recent form leaves a major task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 22/09/2026 | 72 | ALLOW 3U | $320,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:52.00 | 15-14-12 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $34.30 |
| 7/11 | 12/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $321,200.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 11-10-7 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
| 11/16 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $318,020.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 54kg | 2:11.20 | 16-16-11 | 16 |
| 8.9L | $24.00 |
| 12/15 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $317,850.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 2:09.30 | 16-15-12 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $11.80 |
| 2/13 | 21/03/2026 | 68 | ALLOW FM 4U | $324,170.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 13-13-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.70 |
| 1/16 | 12/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 2:35.80 | 16-8-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after six weeks off following a seventh to King Glory at Nakayama, beaten just over nine lengths as an outside chance in the betting. He was also unplaced in the G1 Hopeful Stakes at his prior start, so the recent figures are modest, but he is lightly raced and carries just 51kg with weight relief. The first attempt at 3000m is a clear test, making him a place chance with improvement.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/09/2026 | 266 | ALLOW 3U | $270,560.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:32.50 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $18.20 |
| 13/16 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,329,480.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 14-13-13 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $62.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 8-5-6 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $5.70 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 76 | OPEN 2 | $319,280.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 6-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 2:05.10 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a tenth at Sapporo, beaten over 10 lengths when he was well back and never in the picture. The Hakodate eighth before that was closer, beaten just under three lengths, but he was unwanted in the market. Two wins from six starts at this track are a genuine positive, although recent form and a previous miss around 3000m make him a place-only proposition.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $319,540.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 13-13-10 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $26.10 |
| 8/13 | 11/07/2026 | 160 | ALLOW 3U | $321,740.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:48.30 | 9-7-8 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $77.20 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $332,040.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:13.50 | 8-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $59.90 |
| 11/15 | 11/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $344,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:32.80 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $23.90 |
| 4/12 | 16/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $351,490.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:45.60 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $48.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2025 | 120 | ALLOW 3U | $351,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:26.70 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after six weeks off having finished ninth behind Joy Boy at Hanshin, beaten just over three lengths after getting a long way back and finishing off without threatening. That also left her behind Firm Twenty in the same race, and she had been sixth lengths astern at Niigata before that. A track win and sound overall record help, but her past 12 months point to a minor chance at best.
Last Starts 41 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 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $320,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 54kg | 2:12.40 | 15-16-9 | 13 |
| 3.1L | $108.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $319,100.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 2:14.00 | 8-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $62.50 |
| 10/11 | 25/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $321,110.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 2:10.50 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $21.30 |
| 5/18 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $316,290.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Takashi Fujikake | 54kg | 2:14.20 | 15-13-5 | 17 |
| 1.4L | $36.10 |
| 7/16 | 23/05/2026 | 182 | ALLOW 4U | $317,850.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:59.40 | 15-13-7 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $134.60 |
| 8/16 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $352,480.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 15-14-8 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $53.30 |