Kyoto Race 6 - Allowance Race
HOT SEAT (8) is a promising colt yet to miss the frame after two starts, including a win last time out over 1400m at this track on November 23. Should camp just off the leaders. Expected to be in the finish once again. MEISHO KAKUUCHI (5) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1400m at this track three-and-a-half months ago and has not appeared since. Has plenty of upside and should go on with it. SMART JULIUS (6) closed off strongly last start to get up for second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Has never been out of the placings in five starts at this journey and is a key contender. ASK KENTUCKY (4) resumes after a break of three months. Did win at his only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1400m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning by nose this track October 25 over 1400m defeating Just A Dash carrying 56.0kg at $4.50. On debut fifth of 12 at Nakayama September 7 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Forte Angelo carrying 55.0kg at $10.80. Other runners rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 25/10/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:48.90 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ecoro Seed carrying 55.0kg at $9. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Fukushima Dirt November 16 over 1150m defeating Woman's Power with 55.0kg at $2.20. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 26 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 | 11/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/15 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:11.10 | - | 13 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/16 | 05/10/2025 | 106 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:25.10 | - | 5 |
| 10.1L | $5.90 |
| 3/16 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:25.10 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 15 len behind Light Of Nukata with 57.0kg at $33.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on September 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Everyday with 55.0kg at $124.50. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 26 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 | 11/01/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:27.00 | - | 6 |
| 15.5L | $33.90 |
| 1/16 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:25.20 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $124.50 |
| 9/16 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 5 |
| 14.1L | $85.10 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt November 9 over 1400m, 22 len behind Satono Voyage carrying 56.0kg at $7.90. At his first start to post a big 4 len win. This track October 4 over 1400m defeating Reignite with 56.0kg at $2.10. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 09/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 2 | $214,380.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:23.20 | - | 7 |
| 22.0L | $7.90 |
| 1/16 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:24.40 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by a head at this track November 2 over 1400m defeating Ailes Dorees carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 96 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 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 14 |
| 0.2L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Light Of Nukata with 57.0kg at $4.10. Before that won by 1.75 len at this track November 15 over 1400m defeating Aikan Azzurra carrying 56.0kg at $1.20. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
Last Starts 26 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 | 11/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:27.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/11 | 15/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:25.00 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/16 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/13 | 21/09/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:26.40 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:22.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Resuming 5th of 8 at Kyoto in the G2 Daily Hai Nisai Stakes on November 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Admire Quads carrying 56.0kg at $37.20. Second run from a spell 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Katarite with 56.0kg at $11. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 21/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 2 | $211,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 11 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/11/2025 | 76 | G2 OPEN 2 | $718,650.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:33.10 | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $37.20 |
| 3/13 | 31/08/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN 2 | $613,800.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:19.40 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $7.90 |
| 1/11 | 26/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since winning to post a big 3.5 len win. This track November 23 over 1400m defeating Summer Madness with 56.0kg at $2.60. On debut second of 16 at this track November 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Hiruno Puglia with 56.0kg at $2.20. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 75 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 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:25.00 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Light Of Nukata carrying 57.0kg at $28.90. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Nakayama Dirt December 27 over 1200m defeating Live Red Eye with 56.0kg at $3. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:27.00 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $28.90 |
| 1/16 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:11.70 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:25.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:25.70 | - | 14 |
| 1.6L | $21.60 |
| 7/16 | 16/11/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:26.60 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $9.80 |
| 10/12 | 10/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 6 |
| 19.6L | $141.60 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len this track November 9 over 1400m defeating Rainbow State with 56.0kg at $10.70. On debut fifth of 9 at Hanshin Dirt September 28 over 1800m, 9 len behind Juryoku Pierrot with 55.0kg at $3. May need the run.
Last Starts 89 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 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $10.70 |
| 3/15 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:11.10 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $5.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on January 31 over 1600m, 17 len behind Libeccio carrying 57.0kg at $146.90. Previously second-up won by a neck at Tokyo Dirt November 15 over 1600m defeating Raika with 56.0kg at $7.90. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 31/01/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:37.50 | - | 6 |
| 17.3L | $146.90 |
| 1/14 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:39.70 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |
| 4/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:25.00 | - | 14 |
| 9.0L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hagure Joe carrying 53.0kg at $46.50. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track January 18 over 1400m defeating Meisho Bulk carrying 53.0kg at $15. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:26.30 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/16 | 27/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:25.40 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $46.50 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:52.30 | 4-3-9 | 9 |
| 19.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $24.20 |
| 7/15 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 12-10-7 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $16.70 |