Kyoto Race 10 - Kitayama Stakes
GRANDE PLAGE (10) was an emphatic winner last time over 1800m at this track with today's rider Yuga Kawada engaged. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best form puts him right in this. PENNA VELOCE (5) has recorded six minor placings from seven runs this campaign. A neck from the winner in second last time out over 1900m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. GOLDEN CLOUD (4) is having his first run since November 16. Goes very well when fresh - has not been out of the money in three first-up runs and did win over 1800m at Niigata Dirt at the start of last prep. Key runner. BAKKEN RECORD (1) did a great job to score by 1.3 lengths over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track January 18 over 1800m defeating Mighty Mighty carrying 57.0kg at $3.40. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on November 29 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Kapellbrucke carrying 56.0kg at $1.90. Last-start winner who can measure up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 18/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 10-10-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/13 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $296,920.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 8-7-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $1.90 |
| 2/14 | 19/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 56kg | 1:50.90 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.70 |
| 4/9 | 06/09/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $309,610.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/16 | 12/07/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 10-9-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $64.00 |
| 11/15 | 11/05/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 2:09.10 | 3-3-11 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 15 at this track on January 24 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Ask Stein carrying 58.0kg at $19.20. The race before that 3rd of 16 at this track on November 30 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Lord Labyrinth carrying 58.0kg at $62.20. Wait until he shows more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 24/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $344,030.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 8-4-9 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $19.20 |
| 3/16 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $352,580.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:50.70 | 10-9-3 | 13 |
| 2.6L | $62.20 |
| 10/14 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $352,080.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:23.40 | - | 14 |
| 8.2L | $11.60 |
| 6/16 | 19/10/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $354,260.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:23.20 | - | 16 |
| 5.1L | $53.90 |
| 14/16 | 09/08/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $368,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 14-16-14 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $20.60 |
| 12/16 | 17/05/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $388,610.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:48.40 | 11-7-12 | 8 |
| 16.2L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Lord Plaisir carrying 55.0kg at $4.50. Last start 5th of 15 at this track on January 24 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Ask Stein carrying 57.0kg at $51.80. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $344,030.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $51.80 |
| 6/16 | 14/12/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:04.60 | 7-4-6 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $4.50 |
| 9/16 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $354,060.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:57.60 | 10-5-9 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $19.20 |
| 1/14 | 28/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:05.70 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 7/12 | 10/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $309,850.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 9-10-7 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $5.60 |
| 1/16 | 15/06/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:51.40 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len this track November 16 over 1800m defeating Pod Volk with 56.0kg at $1.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. Niigata Dirt October 18 over 1800m defeating Blue Gold carrying 56.0kg at $1.30. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 90 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 | 16/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:50.80 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/15 | 18/10/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/16 | 21/06/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:53.00 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/16 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:37.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 29/03/2025 | 62 | OPEN 3 | $368,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:52.10 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $24.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:53.20 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at this track on January 24 over 1900m, neck behind Ask Stein with 58.0kg at $6.90. The run before that 5th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Mokku Mokku carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 24/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $344,030.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 4-4-2 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/16 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 10-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $347,710.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/16 | 30/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $352,580.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:50.70 | 8-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 3/16 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $354,060.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:57.60 | 5-7-3 | 16 |
| 1.8L | $6.60 |
| 3/14 | 15/09/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $369,030.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 9-8-3 | 14 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 4 len behind Ask Debut More with 58.0kg at $131.10. The run before that 11th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 8 len behind Imhotep carrying 58.0kg at $167. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $342,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:53.10 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $131.10 |
| 11/15 | 21/12/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $348,780.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:51.10 | 5-6-11 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $167.00 |
| 14/16 | 25/10/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $354,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:35.10 | - | 14 |
| 11.6L | $147.10 |
| 6/15 | 13/07/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $375,950.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:45.80 | 10-10-6 | 12 |
| 3.7L | $69.80 |
| 6/16 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $379,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 15-13-6 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $170.90 |
| 14/16 | 22/02/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 4U | $369,580.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:23.90 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $65.80 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at this track on January 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Mokku Mokku with 56.0kg at $62.90. The start before that got back early 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 24 over 1700m, 7 len behind Shetland with 58.0kg at $8.60. Tested on recent form.
Last Starts 33 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 | 12/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 8-10-13 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $62.90 |
| 11/15 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $352,680.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:46.20 | 12-13-11 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $8.60 |
| 3/13 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $351,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:49.40 | 9-6-3 | 14 |
| 5.8L | $44.30 |
| 7/16 | 18/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $354,160.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 2:12.00 | 12-11-7 | 16 |
| 7.6L | $47.10 |
| 4/16 | 31/08/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $367,970.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:58.50 | 11-10-4 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $52.00 |
| 4/15 | 29/06/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $384,710.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:44.50 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $72.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming did the work up front then tired 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1800m, 10 len behind Hanauma Beach carrying 58.0kg at $23.90. Last start second last of 16 at this track on January 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Mokku Mokku carrying 56.0kg at $38.50. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 33 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 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $344,410.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 7-10-15 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $38.50 |
| 9/16 | 27/12/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:52.80 | 1-1-9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $23.90 |
| 13/16 | 31/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $367,970.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:58.50 | 6-6-13 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/16 | 09/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $368,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 8-7-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $5.10 |
| 3/16 | 22/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $383,730.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $12.60 |
| 1/14 | 01/06/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $322,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 8-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Meisho Zuiun carrying 56.0kg at $71.20. The start before that 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Logi Adelaide carrying 53.0kg at $59.40. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $347,710.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:52.50 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $71.20 |
| 7/16 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $354,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 53kg | 1:35.10 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $59.40 |
| 5/16 | 28/09/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $369,860.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:52.50 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $32.00 |
| 8/16 | 28/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $384,170.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 6-8-8 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $36.70 |
| 14/16 | 17/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $388,610.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:48.40 | 5-10-14 | 14 |
| 19.0L | $51.20 |
| 1/16 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $231,620.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming 2nd of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1800m, neck behind Mokku Mokku with 56.0kg at $1.70. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track January 4 over 1800m defeating Mana Etre carrying 57.0kg at $1.30. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 04/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 8-7-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/14 | 23/11/2025 | 287 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:52.20 | 5-5-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 09/02/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3 | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 5-3-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |