Kyoto Race 11 - The Kisaragi Sho(G3)
ZOROASTRO (1) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 1800m in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes at Tokyo 11 weeks ago. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Returns in easier grade and expected to go close. M'S BEGIN (2) is a promising colt yet to miss the frame in two starts, including a win. Is at the races for the first time since he scored over 2000m at Tokyo on November 24. Tackles a much tougher assignment but has good upside and likely to feature. GOING TO SKY (4) resumes after a break of ten weeks. Did win at his only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 2000m at Tokyo. Powered home in stakes class latest and just missed before another break. Expect a forward showing. LAUGHTERLINES (7) closed last prep nine weeks ago when she finished third over 1600m at Chukyo. Credentials hard to knock.
Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Tokyo in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes November 24 over 1800m, a head behind Peintre Naif with 56.0kg at $10.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Tokyo in the G3 Saudi Arabia Royal Cup October 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ecoro Alba with 56.0kg at $1.90. Resuming in easier company. Has upside and expected to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/11/2025 | 44 | G2 OPEN 2 | $720,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:46.00 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $10.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | 76 | G3 OPEN 2 | $627,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:47.40 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 2.5 len Tokyo November 24 over 2000m defeating Sekitei Lino with 56.0kg at $1.30. On debut second of 10 at this track October 26 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Teruhiko with 56.0kg at $1.40. Bolted in with maiden win before a break and has big upside. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 24/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:50.50 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track in the G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes November 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Justin Vista with 56.0kg at $11.80. On debut won by 0.5 len Chukyo August 31 over 2000m defeating Kathmandu Gold carrying 55.0kg at $4.20. Needs more time.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.80 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 2 | $212,760.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:59.30 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track in the G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes November 29 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Justin Vista carrying 56.0kg at $6.20. On debut won by neck Tokyo October 5 over 2000m defeating Mr Right carrying 56.0kg at $4. Powered home in stakes class latest and just missed before another break. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 70 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 | 29/11/2025 | 55 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 10-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.20 |
| 1/15 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:00.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Hanshin December 28 over 1800m defeating Lance Of Hero with 56.0kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on November 22 over 1800m, neck behind Viscontessa with 55.0kg at $11.70. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 28/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 22/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:46.90 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $11.70 |
| 4/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 56kg | 1:48.80 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $23.20 |
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by 1.3 len at Tokyo November 15 over 1800m defeating Satono Flare carrying 56.0kg at $3.20. Definite top-three contender.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:48.70 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Yusuke Fujioka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Chukyo December 6 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Cool Daytona with 55.0kg at $2.30. On debut second of 11 at Niigata August 17 over 1800m, a neck behind Swift Mimosa carrying 55.0kg at $3.10. Progressive type back from a break. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 63 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 | 06/12/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 2 | $209,530.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:36.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:46.00 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:49.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months 14th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 8 len behind Lovcen carrying 56.0kg at $5.60. Previously second-up won by a neck at Sapporo G3 Sapporo Nisai Stakes September 6 over 1800m defeating Gene King with 55.0kg at $3.40. This much easier. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 27/12/2025 | 112 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,329,480.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 12-10-14 | 13 |
| 8.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2025 | 62 | G3 OPEN 2 | $616,190.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 9-9-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:51.10 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.30 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 8th of 12 at Tokyo in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes on November 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Peintre Naif with 56.0kg at $9. Won previous preparation first up won by 3 len at Chukyo August 17 over 2000m defeating Meisho Narukami with 55.0kg at $1.10. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/11/2025 | 99 | G2 OPEN 2 | $720,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:46.00 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:49.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |