Kyoto Race 10 - Kiyomizu Stakes
AVION (6) Placed 2nd last time around here and suited at this trip historically. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. A win wouldn't surprise. BLUE MAESTRO (8) Put a gap on the rest when winning by 4L last start at Nakayama. Jockey Yuga Kawada rates highly aboard. Right in this. THRIVING ROAD (2) First up after a break of 31 weeks. Good performance to run into 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last run at Hanshin and gets a favourable barrier. Will be around the mark at odds. VOCALIZE (3) Picked up late to win last run at Hanshin. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the bounce. Can win at odds.

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound third at this track, beaten just over a length by Tommy Barows after being among the outsiders, and that effort stacks up well with Avion again in the field. She had won an ALLOW here the start prior, beating Shonan Baldr by half a length as a well-supported favourite. With one win and three places from four starts at this track and distance, she has a strong platform to run very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 11/10/2026 | 169 | ALLOW 3U | $329,890.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 53kg | 1:31.80 | 15-13-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $14.60 |
| 1/11 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:31.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:46.70 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $273,790.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:32.70 | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $2.40 |
| 6/16 | 22/02/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.90 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $295,140.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Y | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:33.70 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after an eight-month spell with a consistent profile, having finished second at Hanshin before the break when beaten just over a length by Mitono Orfe as a well-supported favourite. Her previous Tokyo second behind Meiner Ticket was similar in margin and effort. She has two wins from three starts around 1600m and a win from her only run at this track, so fitness is the main unknown rather than the form.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 05/04/2026 | 141 | ALLOW 4U | $329,680.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:19.70 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/18 | 15/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $353,270.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:20.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |
| 1/13 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 54kg | 1:33.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 06/09/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 54kg | 1:32.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $231,340.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 53kg | 1:47.50 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 14/18 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,076,580.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:20.70 | - | 17 |
| 8.8L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up after putting together consecutive wins, most recently beating Stop The Time by a length and a half at Hanshin as favourite. The Chukyo win beforehand had even more authority, with Lien Mahina beaten two lengths and the colt finishing with plenty in reserve. First look at this track is the small query, but his 1600m record keeps him in the each-way mix.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $271,270.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/13 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 5-5-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/16 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:36.80 | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $10.20 |
| 4/13 | 05/04/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $6.20 |
| 3/16 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:37.50 | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 13th at Niigata last start, beaten just over five lengths at long odds after conceding a big start, and there was no clear excuse to upgrade the result. He had also been 15th in an ALLOW at this track the run prior, beaten just over six lengths by Smart Weiss. A previous win at this venue is some help, but he is unplaced at his only 1600m attempt and must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 17/10/2026 | 139 | ALLOW 3U | $330,260.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 18-18-13 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $31.10 |
| 15/18 | 31/05/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $316,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:20.10 | 13-14-15 | 15 |
| 6.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/18 | 15/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $284,480.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 1:08.80 | 15-14-1 | 16 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 8/13 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/17 | 09/11/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Y | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:21.20 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.60 |
| 1/18 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:20.00 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Cristian Demuro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after an eight-month spell, having finished sixth at Hanshin before the break when beaten just under four lengths by Sweep Awards in an ALLOW. The run prior was better, a half-length second to Fine Line at long odds, showing she can be competitive when she brings her best finish. Her 1600m record is sound with two wins and three placings from nine starts, so she appeals as a place chance if forward enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $327,580.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $6.40 |
| 2/14 | 08/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $324,450.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $38.80 |
| 13/13 | 10/02/2026 | 58 | ALLOW 4U | $333,700.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:32.80 | - | 12 |
| 8.1L | $21.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/12/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $291,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 10/16 | 12/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $298,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 53kg | 1:32.00 | - | 14 |
| 4.1L | $43.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2025 | 57 | ALLOW F 3U | $309,500.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 54kg | 1:33.50 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a strong second at this track, beaten a length by Tommy Barows after fighting on well, and that form is reinforced by having Fairylike behind her. She had won at Hanshin the start prior by three lengths, beating Ronde Bosse as a dominant odds-on favourite. With three wins and two placings from five starts around 1600m, she is a reliable winning chance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 11/10/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $329,890.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 53kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $266,290.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 52kg | 1:35.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/18 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.20 |
| 2/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when tenth at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths by Tommy Barows at long odds, and Avion and Fairylike both had her measure there. Her fourth at Hanshin the run prior was much better, beaten just under a length by In Vogue after finishing off soundly. Two wins and three placings from ten starts at this track and distance give her minor claims, but she has to rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 11/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $329,890.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 4-9-10 | 16 |
| 5.3L | $24.60 |
| 4/15 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $319,950.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 10-11-4 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $8.60 |
| 7/11 | 01/08/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $318,830.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 10-8-7 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $15.20 |
| 8/14 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $315,150.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 10-7-8 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $20.90 |
| 6/13 | 17/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $317,490.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 10-11-6 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $965,420.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:31.60 | - | 9 |
| 4.1L | $241.30 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a dominant Nakayama win, beating Yamanin Galassia by four lengths as favourite and putting the race away quickly. He was also beaten only a neck at this track the start prior as odds-on favourite, so the local form is already there. The 1600m return is a question he can answer, with a placing from his only try at the trip and Yuga Kawada back aboard to strengthen his case.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/09/2026 | 294 | ALLOW 3U | $271,100.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:47.60 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/13 | 23/11/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $296,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/09/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 3U | $309,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/16 | 21/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:46.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $228,710.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:59.00 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths by Asu Miru after being unwanted in the market, which followed a second-last at Chukyo when again at long odds. He does have one win and one placing from five starts at this venue, but current form is well below the level of the main chances and he will have to lift markedly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 24/10/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $329,250.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:20.50 | 12-12-6 | 15 |
| 3.6L | $92.50 |
| 14/15 | 29/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $319,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:19.80 | 10-10-14 | 11 |
| 5.4L | $98.00 |
| 15/17 | 25/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $322,990.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:19.40 | 8-8-15 | 18 |
| 6.1L | $79.20 |
| 5/16 | 21/06/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $315,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:21.10 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $174.30 |
| 12/14 | 08/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $324,450.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:32.80 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $62.10 |
| 5/13 | 10/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $333,700.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:32.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after six months off, having run fourth at this track before the break when beaten just over three lengths by Smart Weiss in an ALLOW. His prior Hanshin fifth behind Ai Sansan was also sound without threatening, and he has four wins and nine placings from 41 starts overall. The absence makes him hard to promote as a winning hope, but his best would put him in the minor-money picture.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 31/05/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $316,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:20.10 | 18-17-4 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $15.20 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $332,220.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:20.40 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $8.70 |
| 3/13 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $333,700.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:32.80 | - | 13 |
| 1.0L | $8.60 |
| 2/18 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $344,990.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:21.90 | - | 18 |
| 0.1L | $12.20 |
| 8/15 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $344,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:32.80 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $27.80 |
| 6/14 | 21/12/2025 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $347,710.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Y | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:21.60 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $65.10 |