Kyoto Race 7 - Allowance Race
T O PURCELL (8) Finished well when winning last time at the track and solid performer at this trip in the past. Solid career start. Goes very close. PANTHERS (9) Ran on strongly to win last start here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign with 2 wins from as many starts. Suitably placed in this race. TAKERU HURLOCK (1) First up after 16 weeks and came on strongly when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L first up last preparation at the track. Drawn beautifully. Coming back in trip. Will be there at the finish. MIGHTY MIGHTY (6) Back from a break. Was competitive when 2nd last start at Hanshin. Should come to hand quickly. Winnable race.

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing fourth at Fukushima Dirt, beaten six and a half lengths by Morino Amigo while picking up nicely in the straight. His start prior was a plain seventh at big odds, but the broader record is sound, with two wins and nine places from 16 starts and two placings from four runs around 1400m. From barrier one with Kohei Matsuyama aboard, he has enough substance to be a place player.
Last Starts 111 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 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 9-8-4 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
| 7/16 | 27/06/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 58kg | 1:06.00 | 14-14-7 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $24.00 |
| 1/15 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:11.70 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/16 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/16 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:25.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 9/15 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:26.20 | 6-7-9 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a fifth at this track, beaten just over three lengths by Jeanne De Reve when big odds and safely held. The run was a clear improvement on her 12th at Niigata Dirt, where she gave away too much start and was never in the picture, but the longer-term form remains a concern with no placings from six starts in the past 12 months. A minor placing is possible if she builds again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 17/10/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:23.00 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $141.60 |
| 12/15 | 09/08/2026 | 120 | ALLOW 3U | $201,460.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:11.20 | 8-7-12 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $47.30 |
| 11/16 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:10.50 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.90 |
| 5/16 | 29/03/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:11.40 | - | 13 |
| 4.1L | $16.50 |
| 12/15 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:12.30 | - | 13 |
| 7.4L | $10.50 |
| 5/15 | 05/01/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:12.50 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after three months on the sidelines following a complete forgive-me-not failure at Hanshin Dirt, where he was last and beaten out of sight after finding nothing from a handy enough spot. His previous third at Hanshin Dirt was far more competitive, and he does return as a track-and-trip winner with Mirai Iwata back aboard. The last run must be put right quickly, but his best form is good enough to land in the minor money.
Last Starts 61 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 | 06/09/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $201,460.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:24.50 | - | 2 |
| 44.9L | $15.50 |
| 3/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:11.40 | 5-3-3 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $8.10 |
| 4/14 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $269,260.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:23.90 | 3-3-4 | 14 |
| 1.6L | $4.70 |
| 5/12 | 02/05/2026 | 81 | ALLOW 4U | $269,180.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:11.50 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $3.20 |
| 4/15 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:12.50 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/15 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:12.30 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a decisive Sonoda win, where he started favourite, tracked the speed and beat Le Chariot by four lengths in COND company. That was a sharp response to a well-beaten tenth at Kokura Dirt, but he is unplaced from four starts at this track and has only one win from five runs around 1400m. If the Sonoda form carries across, he can run into a minor spot.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/10/2026 | 101 | COND 3U | $32,907.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 10/16 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 14-11-10 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $9.60 |
| 8/14 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $136,780.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 12-13-8 | 13 |
| 9.4L | $14.60 |
| 13/16 | 03/05/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 15-16-13 | 16 |
| 6.1L | $106.50 |
| 9/13 | 15/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 4-5-9 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $14.30 |
| 8/11 | 10/01/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 8-10-8 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $136.30 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a three-month break after finishing 13th at Niigata when big odds, close enough at the turn but unable to quicken. She had also weakened late at Niigata the run prior after leading into the lane, and the season record is plain, with no placings from five starts. Her overall career record is respectable, but she resumes with too much recent flat form to recommend strongly.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $271,950.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 56kg | 0:55.90 | - | 10 |
| 6.7L | $107.50 |
| 11/17 | 09/08/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $271,690.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 0:54.60 | - | 15 |
| 3.2L | $11.40 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:08.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $12.10 |
| 10/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $275,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 52kg | 1:19.80 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $18.90 |
| 11/15 | 14/03/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $275,320.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:08.20 | - | 9 |
| 4.7L | $19.70 |
| 17/18 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $294,690.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 52kg | 1:21.90 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month spell after two strong seconds, most recently beaten just over a length by Resuscitation at Hanshin Dirt as favourite after racing handy and fighting on. He was also beaten only a neck at this venue in an ALLOW start prior, and his 1400m profile is solid with two wins and four placings from ten attempts. Ryusei Sakai knows him well, and he resumes as a major winning chance.
Last Starts 152 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 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $268,040.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:23.40 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/14 | 23/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $269,260.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:23.90 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |
| 12/12 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 1-1-12 | 12 |
| 21.6L | $6.10 |
| 9/16 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Rachel King | 58kg | 1:37.30 | 9-10-9 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $8.10 |
| 2/16 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 2-2-2 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $14.90 |
| 8/16 | 27/12/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month spell with the right credentials for this, having been beaten only a length and a half when fourth at Tokyo Dirt behind Kyoei Cancer at his latest run. He owns a strong overall record, has won at this track and distance, and Yuga Kawada has two wins and four placings from eight rides on him. The earlier Tokyo Dirt fifth as favourite is noted, but his best form makes him the horse to beat.
Last Starts 138 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 | 21/06/2026 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:22.60 | - | 16 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/16 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:24.70 | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $3.80 |
| 13/16 | 06/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:23.90 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/16 | 11/10/2025 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:23.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 22/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/16 | 13/04/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:24.70 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a determined win at this track, beating Oken Blood by a nose after sitting right there and proving strongest in a tight finish. His previous eighth at this venue was only beaten three and a half lengths in ALLOW company, and his record at this track and distance is a key asset, with two wins and one place from four attempts. Second-up now, he looks a strong winning hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 10/10/2026 | 160 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:23.10 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 8/16 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $6.90 |
| 3/16 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:23.80 | - | 14 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/16 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $8.20 |
| 2/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:27.20 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $41.90 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening in excellent form, having charged home from a seemingly hopeless position to beat Danon Chrom by a length and a half at this track. That followed a Mdn win at Chukyo Dirt when unwanted in the market, so he has built real momentum this campaign. Two wins from two starts at the distance is a major tick, and another honest showing looks likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 03/10/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 13-13-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 1/16 | 16/08/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:24.30 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $58.30 |
| 12/12 | 24/05/2026 | 245 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 9-8-12 | 12 |
| 53.7L | $16.20 |
| 9/13 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.70 |
| 3/14 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two runs this campaign, finishing tenth at this track last start when beaten eight and a half lengths after offering little late. He was also 12th at Hanshin Dirt two back, beaten over 12 lengths and unwanted in the market. The record with Kanta Taguchi is respectable and he has won around 1400m, but recent figures leave him with plenty to find.
Last Starts 12 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 | 25/10/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $278,520.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | SP | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:22.10 | 1-1-10 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $19.60 |
| 12/16 | 26/09/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $201,550.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:11.30 | 6-4-12 | 10 |
| 12.2L | $22.00 |
| 1/15 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:12.60 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 7/13 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:24.40 | 9-5-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $2.40 |
| 2/15 | 18/04/2026 | 146 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:11.40 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $6.40 |
| 11/16 | 23/11/2025 | 176 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:24.10 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is hard to support, with a last placing at this track when beaten over 10 lengths by Ambitious Yoshino after dropping out in the run home. He had also finished last here the start prior, beaten over 15 lengths at long odds after giving nothing late. Unplaced from four runs at the distance and winless in the past 12 months, he must improve sharply to threaten.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $278,520.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | SP | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 8-8-12 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $67.20 |
| 16/16 | 11/10/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $280,070.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:10.20 | 4-5-16 | 16 |
| 14.8L | $77.60 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $272,630.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 0:56.70 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $9.90 |
| 4/16 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:11.40 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $30.80 |
| 5/16 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:11.40 | 7-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $30.30 |
| 8/12 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $269,180.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:11.50 | 5-4-8 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $5.90 |