Kyoto Race 9 - Kasuga Tokubetsu
NEBRA DISK (8) is a promising type resuming. Has won 2/3 fresh and only try course and distance. Expected to return in winning form. SATURDAY SUNRISE (5) saluted at the first run back from a spell last start over 1800m at Hanshin, scoring by 1.3 lengths. Has been given a let-up of seven weeks since that outing. Will be better for that latest run and is expected to run well again. G T MAN (1) won at this track and distance at his last outing 11 weeks ago. Won only try course and distance. Among the leading players. HO O TRUMP (7) turned in a fine effort to win by a neck at today's course and distance when resuming from a break last time out. Hard to fault the form and can measure up again.

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track November 29 over 1800m defeating Madison Girl carrying 56.0kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 18 at this track October 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind One More Smile carrying 56.0kg at $6.10. Went to the paddock a winner and has won fresh. Won only try course and distance. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 77 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 | 29/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:46.30 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $13.50 |
| 10/18 | 12/10/2025 | 190 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | - | 14 |
| 5.4L | $6.10 |
| 7/11 | 05/04/2025 | 82 | G3 OPEN 3 | $832,530.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $20.90 |
| 6/15 | 13/01/2025 | 58 | G3 OPEN 3 | $802,440.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 5 |
| 7.9L | $8.80 |
| 6/9 | 16/11/2024 | 98 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,410.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:46.80 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $19.70 |
| 1/16 | 10/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track on January 17 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Jet Magnum with 58.0kg at $16.10. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on February 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind G T Dress with 55.0kg at $33.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $33.10 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $290,540.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:01.00 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $16.10 |
| 10/11 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:59.50 | 3-5-10 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $35.70 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:00.30 | 7-5-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.10 |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $234,810.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 2:03.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 9th of 16 at Nakayama on January 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Matenro Bravo with 57.0kg at $203.60. The race before that second last of 12 at Nakayama on December 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Igatchi carrying 57.0kg at $74.70. Hard to envisage a win today.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $292,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:33.80 | - | 5 |
| 6.2L | $203.60 |
| 11/12 | 14/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $292,630.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:48.80 | 9-11-11 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $74.70 |
| 1/16 | 08/11/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:46.00 | 8-6-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $72.30 |
| 6/9 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:48.30 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $33.50 |
| 16/18 | 08/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 10 |
| 10.2L | $216.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/05/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:33.20 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $221.20 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 9th of 18 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kazu Mikulase carrying 58.0kg at $34.80. The race before that 7th of 12 at Hanshin on December 28 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind My Element carrying 55.0kg at $21.10. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $34.80 |
| 7/12 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $292,430.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $21.10 |
| 10/10 | 14/12/2025 | 197 | ALLOW 3U | $291,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:34.40 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $28.30 |
| 10/16 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $327,280.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Y | H Uchida | 58kg | 1:35.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $324,990.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:35.00 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $232,340.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:32.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.3 len at Hanshin December 27 over 1800m defeating Shin Dream Shin carrying 55.0kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Hanshin in LR on April 13 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Savonlinna with 55.0kg at $15.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 27/12/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:46.20 | - | 15 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/18 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 53kg | 1:45.40 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $8.80 |
| 6/13 | 07/09/2025 | 50 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,044,230.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 8-9-6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $136.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | 55 | ALLOW F 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 53kg | 2:02.50 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 15/18 | 25/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $3,609,860.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 2:25.70 | 4-3-15 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $288.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/04/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $408,780.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 4 over 1200m, 14 len behind Three Peace with 55.0kg at $184.50. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind Aim For Ace carrying 54.0kg at $373.60. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:22.80 | - | 9 |
| 13.0L | $373.60 |
| 15/16 | 04/01/2026 | 72 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:11.00 | - | 10 |
| 14.4L | $184.50 |
| 10/10 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $35,874.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | R | Shohei Nakamura | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $110.20 |
| 9/11 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shohei Nakamura | 56kg | 1:41.90 | 6-6-9 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $116.90 |
| 9/12 | 18/09/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 55kg | 1:27.70 | 7-11-9 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $43.90 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $37,465.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $33.60 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by a neck at this track January 25 over 1800m defeating Tenter De Vivre with 58.0kg at $4.90. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Sonoda October 22 over 1700m defeating Kanemitsu Ace carrying 57kg at $2.60. Fitter again and can continue his winning ways. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:46.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/11 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:06.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2025 | 215 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/14 | 02/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:33.00 | - | 10 |
| 2.1L | $34.40 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 15 at this track November 22 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Mikki Gold carrying 56.0kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len this track October 25 over 1800m defeating Licantropo carrying 56.0kg at $1.90. Has won 2/3 fresh and only try course and distance. Expected to return in winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:59.20 | 7-7-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | 168 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:45.70 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,142,980.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | A Starke | 57kg | 2:14.70 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 29/03/2025 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3 | $828,890.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:45.90 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/9 | 16/02/2025 | 84 | G3 OPEN 3 | $809,180.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:46.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 |
| 1/12 | 24/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:01.80 | 6-4-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track October 25 over 1800m defeating Alentejo carrying 56.0kg at $5.80. Previously first up; third of 18 at Hanshin September 28 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Roland Barows carrying 55.0kg at $25. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 112 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 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:47.60 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/18 | 28/09/2025 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:45.40 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $25.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | A Starke | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $12.30 |
| 1/16 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 4-3-1 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/16 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:35.20 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/18 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:33.90 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track October 20 2024 over 2200m, 6 len behind Submariner with 58.0kg at $31. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at this track October 14 2023 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind General Carrera carrying 58.0kg at $31.50. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 482 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/10/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $300,560.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:13.80 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $301,290.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.30 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2024 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $301,760.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:01.70 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $46.60 |
| 3/9 | 09/06/2024 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $285,930.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:27.50 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $74.20 |
| 11/13 | 18/05/2024 | 27 | MSTPLE 4U | $147,290.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:11.00 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $20.70 |
| 6/9 | 21/04/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $301,790.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 2:14.10 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $45.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track November 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Barrel Turn with 57.0kg at $7. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Hanshin September 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Thriving Road carrying 56.0kg at $33.30. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 97 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 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $295,140.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Y | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:33.70 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:45.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $16.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $296,660.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:45.80 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $32.30 |
| 5/13 | 27/09/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:33.40 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $33.30 |
| 9/9 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $314,940.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 2:01.30 | 3-8-9 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $11.80 |
| 1/14 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |