Kyoto Race 3 - Maiden Race
POD RIPPLE (3) is a three-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent appearance over 1800m at Kokura. Slowly putting it together and is the one to beat in this suitable assignment. ANIMA RAY (1) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1700m at Kokura Dirt, beaten 9 lengths. Getting better with racing and looks sure to run well. JA NALIA (13) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when fourth over 1700m at Kokura Dirt two weeks ago after being prominent at the bend. One of the better chances. MALIBU SURF (11) is a well-related three-year-old filly making her first appearance at the races. By Lord Kanaloa from Must Buy Item who has produced some fine gallopers, including G3 winner Dry Stout. Looks set to make a positive start to her career despite a difficult draw.
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 11 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 9 len behind Black Legend carrying 54.0kg at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 16 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Urus Twister carrying 57.0kg at $4.30. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:46.30 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/16 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 14 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/16 | 04/01/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:26.60 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Karis Teetan | 55kg | 1:29.80 | - | 12 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:30.10 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:09.90 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Real Alba carrying 57.0kg at $17. The race before that second last of 17 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Dea Veloce with 56.0kg at $46.10. Low draw but others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:14.10 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 16/17 | 28/12/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:21.40 | - | 17 |
| 10.1L | $46.10 |
| 6/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:22.70 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 16 at Kokura on January 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Arvand Rud carrying 57.0kg at $41. The start before that 7th of 18 at Chukyo on December 20 over 2000m, 3 len behind Lord Merveille carrying 56.0kg at $25.90. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/18 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 5-2-7 | 17 |
| 3.1L | $25.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sol Aube with 55.0kg at $82.90. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hanzaki carrying 55.0kg at $6.30. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:27.20 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $82.90 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mitono Rin carrying 55.0kg at $109.50. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at this track on October 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Lance Of King with 56.0kg at $24.40. Unlikely 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 25/01/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 6 |
| 14.7L | $109.50 |
| 9/16 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:12.90 | - | 13 |
| 10.3L | $24.40 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $11.60 |
Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Tokyo on November 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Matenro Navy with 55.0kg at $9.90. Returned from break 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Moon Blanche carrying 55.0kg at $83.60. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 24/01/2026 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $83.60 |
| 9/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 11 |
| 12.1L | $9.90 |
Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 14 at Kyoto on January 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bel Sun Roland carrying 57.0kg at $134.70. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Kokura Dirt on January 24 over 1700m, 9 len behind Encore Again with 57.0kg at $43.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 3-3-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $43.80 |
| 11/14 | 05/01/2026 | 107 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:35.30 | - | 15 |
| 7.1L | $134.70 |
| 6/7 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:59.70 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $17.10 |
| 5/11 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:21.90 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $37.10 |
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 16 at this track on January 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hard Things with 57.0kg at $142.80. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wide Ghunsa with 57.0kg at $21.50. Capable of a big finish so don't write him off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:27.60 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $21.50 |
| 4/16 | 04/01/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:26.60 | - | 15 |
| 3.2L | $142.80 |
| 14/14 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 2-12-14 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $114.60 |
| 11/15 | 27/09/2025 | 97 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:25.50 | - | 6 |
| 20.1L | $56.20 |
| 9/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:14.40 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $44.40 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Summer Gale with 57.0kg at $51.40. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:14.20 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $51.40 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 16 at this track on January 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hard Things carrying 56.0kg at $97.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Wide Ghunsa carrying 57.0kg at $112.40. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:27.60 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $112.40 |
| 12/16 | 04/01/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:26.60 | - | 14 |
| 9.0L | $97.30 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $42.90 |
| 12/13 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:24.60 | - | 12 |
| 28.2L | $10.30 |
Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Lord Kanaloa out of Must Buy Item. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 10th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Real Alba with 57.0kg at $9.70. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Muteki Shacho carrying 56.0kg at $24. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 24/01/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:14.10 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $9.70 |
| 14/15 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:47.90 | 2-1-14 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/16 | 09/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 2-2-5 | 12 |
| 3.6L | $24.00 |
| 6/18 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:24.30 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $60.40 |
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 9 len behind Black Legend carrying 57.0kg at $11.90. The run before that 8th of 16 at this track on January 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hard Things carrying 57.0kg at $9.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $11.90 |
| 8/16 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:26.60 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $9.60 |
| 4/16 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 13 |
| 5.6L | $49.60 |
| 9/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 45.5L | $32.60 |
Jockey: Yoshitomi Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Marguerite Crea with 55.0kg at $85.50. Before that 11th of 16 at Nakayama on December 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Balboa Park carrying 55.0kg at $78.30. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 18/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:13.10 | - | 9 |
| 7.6L | $85.50 |
| 11/16 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $78.30 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $23.10 |
| 10/17 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:21.60 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $44.20 |
| 7/11 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:35.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $64.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 2:04.80 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $45.20 |