Kyoto Race 8 - Ayame Sho
BULLET PASS (2) Zipped home into 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at Nakayama and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has not missed the money this preparation in 3 attempts. Suitably placed in this race. LA LA FACULTE (5) Ran on strongly to win last run at Hanshin and promising career start. Cannot underestimate. KISHIDANCHO (3) Was making up some late ground when 4th last run at Hanshin but dropping in distance. Can be competitive. BLACK SHALIMAR (4) Back from a break. Ran home strongly to win last run around here. Should muster plenty of early speed. Looks a great place bet.

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and ran 6th last run at Chukyo but drawn beautifully. Displays good tactical speed. Rough chance.
Last Starts 34 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 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 01:33.70 | 9-9-9-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 | |
| 11/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 01:34.50 | 3-4-11 | 7 |
| 8.05L | $6.50 | |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 01:33.10 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $29.00 | |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 01:36.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Hit the line well when 2nd last start at Nakayama and good career start. Been in the placegetters each attempt this preparation and has a positive stall. Down in trip. Strong competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 02:12.70 | 8-8-6-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $2.40 | |
| 2/12 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 01:46.70 | 11-7-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $2.90 | |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 01:48.40 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.01L | $1.24 | |
| 2/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 01:48.80 | 5-5-2 | 13 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $3.00 and made up ground when 4th last run at Hanshin but dropping back to a shorter trip. Follow the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 02:26.50 | 5-5-7-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.81L | $3.10 | |
| 1/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 01:35.40 | 11-11-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Charged home to win last run at this venue. Should be going forward early. Can go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 01:46.70 | 4-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.75L | $8.50 | |
| 3/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 02:03.80 | 3-3-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran over the top of them when winning last run at Hanshin and showing consistent performance in races. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:33.60 | 5-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 | |
| 2/18 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:34.00 | 9-8-2 | 18 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 | |
| 2/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 01:35.40 | 7-5-2 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $23.00 and unimpressive effort when 6th last start at Hanshin. Might be ridden for luck. Rather have another day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:46.70 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.25L | $26.00 | |
| 6/9 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:33.70 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 | |
| 7/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 02:01.90 | 3-4-4-5-7 | 2 |
| 8.15L | $151.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 02:01.30 | 6-6-5-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.65L | $101.00 | |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:50.20 | 4-4-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 | |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:49.00 | 7-7-8-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.85L | $11.00 | |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | GOOD | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 01:09.90 | 10-9-5 | 7 |
| 2.06L | $29.00 | |
| 9/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 00:56.40 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |