Kyoto Race 2 - Mdn Race
BOBBY THE GREAT (2) Was strong late when 3rd beaten by 6L last run at Hanshin and will try to take advantage of the alley. Always seems to find the line well. Major chance. TEMU RATION (10) Was making up some late ground when 4th last start at Hanshin and having second career run. Finishes off strongly. Could work into the placings. KANETOSHI BRAIN (4) Ran 6th last run around here but having second career run. Watch it go close. DAIYU EZOFUJI (11) Finished 6th last run here. Strong each way bet.
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Was safely held on debut at this track, finishing 13th in a NEWCOMER over 1400m behind Passion Caesar after settling well back and making no impression. The inside draw and Kohei Matsuyama taking the ride are positives, but he now goes to 1800m for the first time and must show a much sharper finish. Improvement is possible, though the winning case is not yet compelling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 25/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | SP | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 11-11-13 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $7.60 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing third at Hanshin Dirt, beaten six lengths by Bell Wood Wataru when making ground late from well back. That followed another third at Chukyo Dirt, albeit beaten over 12 lengths, so his record around 1800m is solid without being dominant. He has placed twice from three starts and shapes as a genuine minor-money chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 29/08/2026 | 55 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $17.60 |
| 5/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $17.60 |
Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished second last on debut at this track in a NEWCOMER won by Hamed Style, settling rearward and weakening further in a plain run to the line. He was at long odds there and has already been beaten by Kanetoshi Brain in relevant form. The move into this race offers some relief, but he will have to find significant improvement to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 24/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | SP | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:52.00 | 10-15-15 | 15 |
| 23.7L | $158.80 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
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Made a sound debut at this track when sixth in a NEWCOMER behind Hamed Style, beaten just over six lengths after keeping to the task in the run home. He was considered an outside chance in betting and should take benefit from the race experience. From barrier four he profiles as one of the better winning hopes if that first outing brings him on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 24/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | SP | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:52.00 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 56kgs
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Was sent out at big odds on debut at this track and finished tenth in a NEWCOMER won by Nishino Masamune, beaten over 20 lengths after settling rearward and weakening. The ¥3.3m yearling purchase has some family substance, with T O Al Ain a Listed placegetter, but race form has to improve markedly before he can be entertained.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 01/11/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $134,440.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $409.60 |
Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been beaten a long way in both starts at this track, most recently finishing second last over 1400m behind Salto Veloce after settling rearward. His debut was no stronger, when last in a NEWCOMER won by Passion Caesar. Third-up fitness is a small plus, but he is untried at around 1800m and current form leaves him hard to recommend.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 08/11/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $101,920.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 24.9L | $553.70 |
| 16/16 | 25/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | SP | Haruhiko Kawasu | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 11-14-16 | 12 |
| 19.6L | $178.80 |
Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Was never in the picture on debut at Tokyo, finishing second last in a NEWCOMER behind Nova Lux after giving away a big start. He was unwanted in the market and beaten over 16 lengths, so the evidence is thin and largely negative. A cleaner second-up showing would help, but he has a sizeable gap to close on exposed form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 25/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:51.10 | 12-13-12 | 12 |
| 16.2L | $141.80 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumed with an eighth at this track behind Lord Grail, beaten over 16 lengths after offering little late. His previous run at Niigata was similar, finishing seventh and making no impression from the rear. He has had three starts around 1800m for no wins or placings, so although he has some rating support, the recent form reads as only a fringe hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/10/2026 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | SP | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:52.00 | 9-4-8 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $45.50 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $65.50 |
| 6/12 | 05/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:52.00 | 11-10-6 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $41.50 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after four months off following a disappointing Sapporo debut, where he led in a NEWCOMER won by Nova Veloce before fading to finish last, beaten over 19 lengths. The raw run was poor, but Yutaka Take goes on and the family is deep, with half-brother Sunrise Zipangu a G3 winner. He has enough upside to be a serious improver fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:48.20 | 1-2-10 | 10 |
| 18.9L | $35.10 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after a fair debut fourth at Hanshin Dirt in a NEWCOMER won by Andre Barows, where he was beaten over 11 lengths but picked up nicely in the straight. He was near the top of an open market and is a ¥33m yearling purchase, so there was stable respect. The margin tempers enthusiasm, yet he has a workable place profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 9-4-4 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes through two 1400m runs at this track, finishing sixth last start behind Maru Mori My Best after settling back and starting at big odds. His previous fifth had more merit visually, as he made ground from a long way off, but he remains unplaced from four starts. The first look at 1800m is the question, leaving him a place hope rather than a win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $101,920.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 9-10-6 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $39.20 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $25.70 |
| 5/15 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 14-13-5 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $198.50 |
| 7/15 | 20/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:13.80 | 12-12-7 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $204.10 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
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Improved second time out when fourth at this track behind Lord Grail, beaten just over nine lengths after racing in touch and working home only fairly. His debut eighth behind American Soul was similar in that he was handy enough but could not launch a serious challenge. Third-up fitness helps, though he still looks more a place contender than a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/10/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:52.00 | 8-4-4 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $19.20 |
| 8/16 | 12/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $14.80 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after four months off having been never competitive and beaten out of sight on debut at Chukyo Dirt behind Pham Viet Chanh. That run is impossible to dress up, but the profile has strong positives: Yuga Kawada rides, the stable has standing, and half-brother Silver Ratio won the G3 The Unicorn Stakes. He can make a far better return and is the one to beat.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:57.20 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 37.3L | $6.10 |