Kyoto Race 3 - Maiden Race
FULL MOON (4) Resuming after a break of 37 weeks. Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last time at Chukyo. Worth a ticket. DRUM MAJOR (1) First up and couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd first up last preparation at Kokura. Should muster plenty of early toe. This field suits. ANGE LA FILLE (6) Ran a solid race on the speed before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by 3/4L last start at Chukyo. Displays good tactical speed. Genuine winning chance. YAMANIN FEIER (16) Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at Chukyo. Has the speed to overcome the wide alley. Must respect.

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and honest run on the speed before fading to finish 2nd first up last preparation at Kokura. Won't be far away during the run. Has the ideal draw. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 62 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:07.90 | 5-5-9 | 16 |
| 8.11L | $4.20 | |
| 2/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:08.60 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.45 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $126.00 and finished 7th last time at Kokura but fitter for debut run. Likely to settle back in the field. Drawn nicely. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 01:09.40 | 14-14-7 | 14 |
| 2.12L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First race appearance for Hirofumi Shii. Market as guide.

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 37 week spell. Did well to run into 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last time at Chukyo. Solid chance.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 01:08.80 | 10-10-3 | 3 |
| 3.25L | $2.30 | |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 01:11.00 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $12.00 couldn't stay in touch when 10th last start at Chukyo. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 01:13.20 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 11.55L | $11.00 | |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:35.10 | 9-9-8 | 13 |
| 4.55L | $51.00 | |
| 12/18 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:35.20 | 3-4-12 | 10 |
| 10.06L | $41.00 | |
| 15/16 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:20.90 | 4-4-15 | 5 |
| 16.71L | $3.50 | |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 01:36.50 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was outmuscled when 3rd last start at Chukyo. Expecting to settle positively. Capable of winning this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:08.80 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 | |
| 6/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:26.60 | 2-1-6 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 | |
| 7/18 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 01:20.20 | 13-12-7 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 | |
| 2/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 01:34.40 | 1-1-2 | 17 |
| 3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $5.50 and folded up in the straight when 11th last start at Hanshin. Should jump out and bowl along. Commands respect.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 01:13.90 | 4-4-11 | 3 |
| 6.35L | $6.50 | |
| 5/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | STANDARD | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 00:58.70 | 3-3-5 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $4.50 | |
| 2/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 01:13.70 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.01L | $3.10 | |
| 4/16 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 01:13.20 | 1-1-4 | 14 |
| 1.55L | $7.50 | |
| 4/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 01:25.70 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 | |
| 7/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 01:08.90 | 3-3-7 | 12 |
| 1.13L | $8.50 | |
| 5/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 01:33.90 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 4.55L | $7.00 | |
| 3/13 | 15/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:36.90 | 3-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.01L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $81.00 and below standard effort when 15th last start at Hanshin. Does take a while to get into stride. Tough ask.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 01:12.00 | 16-16-15 | 3 |
| 24.45L | $301.00 | |
| 8/11 | 12/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | GOOD | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 01:38.10 | - | 8 |
| 17.51L | $14.00 | |
| 12/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Suguru Hamanaka | 55kg | 01:26.30 | 11-13-12 | 13 |
| 16.46L | $67.00 | |
| 9/10 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:34.60 | 3-3-9 | 8 |
| 6.76L | $20.00 | |
| 6/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:33.20 | 9-9-9-6 | 5 |
| 13.55L | $81.00 | |
| 6/11 | 26/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:22.00 | 11-11-6 | 6 |
| 5.31L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $101.00 and looked outclassed when 14th last run at Hanshin and back in trip. Hard to see this being competitive today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 57kg | 01:45.70 | 1-1-14 | 9 |
| 25.2L | $151.00 | |
| 12/17 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 01:46.70 | 16-16-12 | 15 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 | |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 01:46.80 | 10-10-9-10-8 | 4 |
| 4.95L | $41.00 | |
| 12/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 01:47.60 | 8-12-10-11-12 | 5 |
| 12.45L | $17.00 | |
| 5/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:23.70 | 10-10-5 | 13 |
| 4.35L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $34.00 and didn't find the line when 13th last start at Hanshin. Rough hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:25.60 | 11-7-13 | 15 |
| 14.81L | $41.00 | |
| 2/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 01:15.50 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Started at $4.00 and lost ground in the run home when 9th last time at Hanshin. Could win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:14.20 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 5.41L | $4.20 | |
| 6/18 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:08.50 | 4-2-6 | 3 |
| 2.31L | $5.00 | |
| 3/14 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 01:09.10 | 11-11-3 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $34.00 | |
| 7/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:09.90 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $126.00 and struggled with the pace when 14th last run at Hanshin and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Unlikely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 02:01.20 | 3-3-4-5-14 | 5 |
| 12.61L | $201.00 | |
| 16/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:54.80 | 8-10-11-12-16 | 10 |
| 29.96L | $71.00 | |
| 18/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:35.50 | 17-17-18 | 2 |
| 12.33L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $13.00 and overrun in the run home when 6th last run at Kokura. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:09.90 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 2L | $14.00 | |
| 3/18 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:08.90 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 4.25L | $19.00 | |
| 9/17 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 55kg | 01:21.40 | 5-4-9 | 10 |
| 4.21L | $0.00 | |
| 4/18 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 55kg | 01:20.20 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 5L | $71.00 | |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:20.70 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.26L | $31.00 | |
| 8/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:33.20 | 2-2-2-8 | 9 |
| 15.85L | $15.00 | |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 55kg | 01:22.00 | 7-8-4 | 11 |
| 1.31L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Jumped at $31.00 and well beaten when 13th last run at Kokura. Likely to get back. Looks completely outclassed.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:08.90 | 17-17-13 | 14 |
| 11.27L | $41.00 | |
| 8/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:09.90 | 12-12-8 | 12 |
| 8.15L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break. Was $26.00 and weakened under pressure when 10th last run at this venue and coming back in distance. Others much better.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 55kg | 01:35.20 | 4-3-10 | 3 |
| 6.06L | $41.00 | |
| 5/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 55kg | 01:35.50 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.15L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Hit the line well when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at Chukyo. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Rates as one of the key chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 57kg | 01:08.80 | 3-3-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 | |
| 4/18 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 01:21.00 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.26L | $20.00 | |
| 10/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:13.30 | 7-8-10 | 13 |
| 9.66L | $31.00 | |
| 10/14 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 01:25.00 | 3-4-10 | 13 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 01:35.90 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Initial race appearance for trainer Yasushi Shono. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started at $201.00 and didn't attack the line when 14th last start at Kokura. Expected to settle towards the rear. Can't entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | STANDARD | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 00:58.70 | 12-12-14 | 10 |
| 18.2L | $301.00 | |
| 13/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 01:13.50 | 8-9-13 | 12 |
| 11.7L | $301.00 | |
| 9/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 01:12.90 | 13-13-9 | 9 |
| 10.85L | $301.00 | |
| 8/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 01:24.80 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 23.61L | $201.00 |