Kyoto Race 8 - The Kyoto Jump Stakes(J . G3)
SMILE THROUGH (8) First up today. Zipped home into 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last run at Kokura. Has plenty of early speed. Can have an impact. DINASTA (9) Resuming after a 29 week break. Managed to run into 2nd last run at Nakayama but will be dropping in distance. Jun Takada rates highly aboard. Strong chance. CONTAINER WORLD (7) Resumes from a spell. Controlled the pace to win by 7L last run at Nakayama. Should come to hand quickly. Has the ability to take this out. SHIHONO SPERANZA (6) Overtook some late when 4th last start at Hanshin. Always seems to find the line well. Has to be strongly considered.

Jockey: Yusuke Igarashi
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing sixth at Hanshin, beaten over 16 lengths by Okini when an outside chance in the betting and settling rearward. His start prior was much better, beating Okini by just under a length at Hanshin when near the top of betting. A previous win around 3170m helps, but he still has to rebound sharply to trouble the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 19/09/2026 | 91 | STPLE 3U | $511,640.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:27.40 | 1-1-6 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $18.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | 42 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 09/05/2026 | 63 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:10.90 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.60 |
| 10/14 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:41.20 | 2-8-10 | 14 |
| 23.1L | $6.60 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:09.60 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.60 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 98 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 56kg | 3:24.70 | 3-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $21.10 |

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after a fifth at Tokyo, beaten over 11 lengths by Bright Man at big odds. The start prior at Fukushima was weaker again, finishing ninth and beaten over 17 lengths after conceding a big start and never getting into the race. He has won this season, but his record around 3170m leaves him with a fair bit to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/10/2026 | 84 | STPLE 3U | $247,990.00 | Tokyo | 3100m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 58kg | 3:25.50 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $118.70 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:44.20 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $21.20 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 70 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:31.50 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $64.30 |
| 9/14 | 11/04/2026 | 48 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:39.20 | 8-10-9 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $29.90 |
| 1/12 | 22/02/2026 | 84 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:17.20 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $27.20 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 78 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 57kg | 3:20.00 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $101.50 |

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after being beaten a long way at Hanshin behind Okini, with the run offering little encouragement after he conceded a huge start. His prior sixth at Kokura, beaten just over eight lengths by Valletta Kazuma, was also at big odds. Unplaced in five tries around 3170m, he has to find a stronger finishing effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/09/2026 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $511,640.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:27.40 | 3-7-8 | 11 |
| 27.8L | $114.70 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 112 | STPLE 3U | $299,550.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:44.60 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $73.60 |
| 5/11 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | STPLE 4U | $302,900.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:29.80 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $26.80 |
| 6/13 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | G3 STPLE 4U | $534,950.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:49.80 | 3-1-6 | 11 |
| 10.6L | $35.90 |
| 3/12 | 24/01/2026 | 77 | STPLE 4U | $259,120.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | S Ishigami | 61kg | 3:45.50 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/10 | 08/11/2025 | 105 | G3 STPLE 3U | $570,440.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:37.30 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $169.60 |

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Returns from a three-month break after being second to Container World at Nakayama, beaten seven lengths but holding a placing in a small field. He had also been third at this track in a Steeplechase won by Shihono Speranza, again beaten seven lengths. The veteran has placed this season and once at this distance, but the winning strike-rate is the concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 112 | STPLE 3U | $240,880.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:37.30 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 63 | STPLE 4U | $754,720.00 | Kyoto | 3930m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 4:33.60 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 77 | G2 STPLE 4U | $773,250.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 4:30.70 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $83.30 |
| 7/10 | 27/12/2025 | 49 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,318,210.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 63kg | 4:46.80 | 5-7-7 | 10 |
| 20.0L | $101.30 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | 56 | G3 STPLE 3U | $570,440.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:37.30 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $89.10 |
| 4/13 | 13/09/2025 | 119 | STPLE 3U | $350,090.00 | Nakayama | 3210m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:41.30 | 8-6-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten a long way at this track last start behind Scolari, starting big odds and never getting into the race after conceding a huge start. His previous third at Chukyo came in a five-runner field and he was still beaten eight lengths by Cannelle. He has a solid record with Sho Ueno, but unplaced form at this track and distance makes this a difficult 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/10/2026 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $247,990.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:34.60 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 44.5L | $23.60 |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | 98 | STPLE 3U | $240,880.00 | Chukyo | 3330m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:36.50 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $17.30 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $754,720.00 | Kyoto | 3930m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 4:33.60 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $42.30 |
| 7/14 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:39.20 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $22.40 |
| 5/14 | 07/03/2026 | 56 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:41.20 | 12-9-5 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $116.40 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | STPLE 4U | $320,730.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | S Ishigami | 59kg | 3:35.40 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $126.60 |

Jockey: Kazuma Mori
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a better run than the margin suggests at Hanshin, finishing fourth to Okini when beaten over 15 lengths but making up plenty of ground late. The run prior was a dominant Steeplechase win at this track, beating Golden Slope by three lengths after kicking strongly. With two wins from five starts at this venue and a win around 3170m, he rates a clear winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/09/2026 | 126 | STPLE 3U | $511,640.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 61kg | 3:27.40 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $11.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 56 | STPLE 4U | $754,720.00 | Kyoto | 3930m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 4:33.60 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $302,450.00 | Nakayama | 3350m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:42.00 | 4-4-7 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 10/01/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $320,730.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:35.40 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/14 | 22/11/2025 | 126 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:44.10 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $287,390.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:49.00 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Toshiki Inoue
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a dominant Nakayama win, beating Meisho Atsuita by seven lengths as a short odds-on favourite and giving nothing else a chance. The run prior was also sound, finishing fourth to Valletta Kazuma at Kokura when beaten just over four lengths. Three wins and two placings from eight starts around 3170m keep him right in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $240,880.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 59kg | 3:37.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 48 | STPLE 3U | $299,550.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 60kg | 3:44.60 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 31/05/2026 | 50 | STPLE 4U | $237,570.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 58kg | 3:33.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Toshiki Inoue | 59kg | 3:39.20 | 3-3-3 | 13 |
| 1.5L | $6.60 |
| 8/14 | 07/03/2026 | 61 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Toshiki Inoue | 58kg | 3:41.20 | 3-5-8 | 11 |
| 20.4L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 86 | STPLE 4U | $320,150.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 59kg | 3:35.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing third at Kokura, beaten just under four lengths by Valletta Kazuma when a prohibitive odds-on favourite. That defeat tempers the enthusiasm, but he had been second at Hanshin before that and his overall profile is reliable. Two wins and one placing from three starts at this distance make him a strong contender for the minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 112 | STPLE 3U | $299,550.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:44.60 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 343 | STPLE 4U | $302,900.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:29.80 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/12 | 19/04/2025 | 63 | G1 STPLE 4U | $1,438,600.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | J Takada | 63kg | 4:50.50 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 15/02/2025 | 98 | G3 STPLE 4U | $600,350.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:44.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2024 | 49 | G3 STPLE 3U | $557,980.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 21/09/2024 | 104 | STPLE 3U | $321,240.00 | Nakayama | 3210m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:29.30 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell with the strongest overall profile. His final run before the break was a well-beaten second to Ecoro Duel at Nakayama, but the key form is the G2 Steeplechase win at Hanshin where he beat that same rival by a nose. Two wins and one place from three starts at this track and distance, plus an excellent J Takada record, make him the one to beat.
Last Starts 202 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 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $1,227,480.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | J Takada | 63kg | 4:49.00 | 6-3-2 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | G2 STPLE 4U | $773,250.00 | Hanshin | 3900m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 4:30.70 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |
| 2/9 | 05/01/2026 | 58 | STPLE 4U | $320,150.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:35.70 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | G3 STPLE 3U | $570,440.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | J Takada | 60kg | 3:37.30 | 5-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 34 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | J Takada | 61kg | 3:35.50 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
| 11/12 | 07/09/2025 | 98 | OPEN 3U | $478,510.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 2:44.80 | 9-10-11 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $36.00 |