Kyoto Race 1 - Maiden Race
GREAT SON (11) brings strong recent form with consecutive 2nd placings at Hanshin over 1200m, including last start when beaten 3.5L after leading. KURIKO FALCON (3) is a key chance, coming off a 3rd at Hanshin over 1200m, beaten 2.75L, and a close 2nd prior. STAR FUSION (5) impressed on debut with a narrow 2nd at Hanshin over 1400m, beaten just 0.1L. SUNRISE ROY (7) also comes off a 2nd at Fukushima over 1150m, beaten 1L. These four profile as the leading hopes based on recent placings and competitive margins.
Jockey: Junji Iwabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 5th of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 18 Apr, beaten 12.1L by Welcome Song, starting at $71. Settled midfield and held position late. Draws barrier 1 and backs up after 13 days. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 01:11.60 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 12 Apr, beaten 7.25L with 57kg at $34. Previous two runs were 10th placings at Hanshin and Kyoto over longer trips. Yet to place from three starts. Needs to lift to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 01:12.40 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.25L | $34.00 | |
| 10/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 01:25.50 | 12-12-10 | 9 |
| 9.41L | $31.00 | |
| 10/12 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 01:55.20 | 9-9-6-7-10 | 12 |
| 37.65L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in both starts since resuming, including a last start 3rd of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 12 Apr, beaten 2.75L by Miss Henry at $4.80. Prior run was a strong 2nd at the same trip, only 0.75L off Love Never Dies at big odds. Has shown improved form this campaign and sticks to 1200m. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 01:12.40 | 9-6-3 | 12 |
| 2.75L | $4.80 | |
| 2/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 01:13.30 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $41.00 | |
| 11/18 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 01:08.60 | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 7.22L | $151.00 | |
| 10/13 | 01/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | HEAVY | Kaito Kawabata | 53kg | 01:11.90 | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 8.77L | $126.00 | |
| 10/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 01:54.50 | 6-6-7-8-10 | 10 |
| 16.55L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 8 Mar, beaten 2.85L with 55kg at $151 after settling midfield. Previous run at Kyoto was 14th of 14 over 1400m. Yet to place from four starts but has shown some improvement back to this trip. Can improve further with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:13.90 | 9-9-6 | 4 |
| 2.85L | $151.00 | |
| 14/14 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:27.00 | 8-12-14 | 1 |
| 21.01L | $51.00 | |
| 8/15 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:25.50 | 12-11-8 | 1 |
| 6.41L | $151.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:11.20 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.81L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Runner-up on debut at Hanshin over 1400m, beaten just 0.1L by Baronial after settling handy, with 55kg at $9.50. Drops 200m in trip and draws one gate closer. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:25.00 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 15th of 16 last start at Hanshin over 1200m on 5 Apr, beaten 21.26L on a muddy track with 53kg at $201. Prior run was 10th of 11 at Kyoto over this trip, beaten 16.85L at $61. Steps up to 55kg and draws barrier 6. Needs to find significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | MUDDY | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:11.00 | 14-16-15 | 9 |
| 21.26L | $201.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 01:15.50 | 9-9-10 | 1 |
| 16.85L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 16 after settling handy at Fukushima over 1150m on 18 Apr, beaten 1L by Meisho Ibuki with 57kg at $41. Has yet to win from four starts but showed improvement last time. Steps up slightly in trip and draws wider. Can feature with a repeat of latest effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 01:09.50 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $41.00 | |
| 7/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 01:12.50 | 9-9-7 | 13 |
| 10.71L | $51.00 | |
| 11/14 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 00:58.90 | 12-12-11 | 11 |
| 8.37L | $34.00 | |
| 8/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 01:13.10 | 3-3-8 | 7 |
| 9.35L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 9th of 16 last start at Hanshin over 1200m on 28 Feb, beaten 11.35L by Blue McKinzie at $61. Previous run was 14th of 17 at Kyoto over 1400m. Yet to place from two starts. Needs to show improvement.
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 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:12.00 | 11-11-9 | 12 |
| 11.35L | $61.00 | |
| 14/17 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:20.20 | 14-14-14 | 15 |
| 14.2L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 9th of 16 last start at Hanshin over 1200m on 28 Mar, beaten 11.61L at $22 after settling midfield. Previous run was 8th at Kyoto, also over 1200m, beaten 7.4L at $12. Yet to place in three starts, all at this trip. Needs to find improvement to feature.
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 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:12.10 | 5-5-9 | 10 |
| 11.61L | $22.00 | |
| 8/16 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Thore Hammer Hansen | 55kg | 01:13.20 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $12.00 | |
| 11/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:10.00 | 6-6-11 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd at Kyoto over 1200m three starts ago, beaten 0.3L by Hanohano after racing on speed at $23. Last start finished 15th of 18 at Kyoto over 1200m, beaten 10.92L at $67. Has shown ability at this trip and can improve with a return to best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:07.50 | 17-17-15 | 10 |
| 10.92L | $67.00 | |
| 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: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd at Hanshin over 1200m last start, beaten 3.5L by Welcome Song after leading early at $5.50. Also finished 2nd at the same trip two runs back on a muddy track, beaten 1.5L by Going Moon at $16. Has placed twice from three runs at this distance. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:11.60 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 | |
| 2/16 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | MUDDY | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 01:11.00 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 | |
| 6/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 01:13.30 | 2-1-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 | |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Masami Matsuoka | 56kg | 01:54.90 | 1-1-1-1-9 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished well back in all three starts, most recently 11th of 16 at Fukushima over 1200m on 12 Apr, beaten 17.25L at $201. Also finished 11th at Kyoto over 1800m two runs ago. Yet to place and still early in her career. Needs to show improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 01:09.20 | 8-9-11 | 12 |
| 17.25L | $201.00 | |
| 11/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 01:53.30 | 11-11-12-12-11 | 12 |
| 34.06L | $201.00 | |
| 12/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 01:25.00 | 14-14-12 | 15 |
| 23.75L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 6th of 16 last start at Hanshin over 1400m on a muddy track, beaten 10.1L at $151. Ran 2nd at Kochi two starts back over 1400m, just 1L off Bull's Eye Prince at $4. Drops back to 1200m here and has placed once from eight starts. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | MUDDY | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 01:23.20 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $151.00 | |
| 2/12 | 11/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1400m | GOOD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 01:32.90 | - | 11 |
| 1L | $4.00 | |
| 12/15 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 01:13.70 | 12-11-12 | 15 |
| 9.76L | $61.00 | |
| 9/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 01:14.10 | 12-13-9 | 13 |
| 5.12L | $41.00 | |
| 9/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 01:25.40 | 2-2-9 | 15 |
| 10.6L | $101.00 | |
| 15/15 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | STANDARD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 01:12.10 | 7-10-15 | 15 |
| 32.66L | $17.00 | |
| 5/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | STANDARD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 01:00.50 | 4-4-5 | 12 |
| 4.75L | $14.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:51.10 | 2-3-3-3-6 | 5 |
| 18.25L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 8 Mar, beaten 3.35L with 55kg at $251. Steps out from barrier 14 today. Still early in her career and can improve with experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 01:13.90 | 7-8-7 | 13 |
| 3.35L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 15th of 16 at Fukushima over 1150m on 11 Apr, beaten 22.05L with 55kg at $71. Has not placed in four runs this season, with best result a distant 3rd at Hakodate last July. Drops 3kg in weight and steps up slightly in trip. Needs to lift on recent form but can improve with the weight drop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:09.40 | 5-9-15 | 12 |
| 22.05L | $71.00 | |
| 8/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | STANDARD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 00:59.40 | 2-3-8 | 6 |
| 11.31L | $67.00 | |
| 11/16 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:13.10 | 1-1-11 | 14 |
| 14.15L | $67.00 | |
| 13/16 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:08.80 | 15-15-13 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | HEAVY | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 00:57.90 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 25L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 17 after leading early at Chukyo over 1200m on 29 Mar, beaten 3.85L with 55kg at $41. Previous run 4th at Kokura over 1200m, finishing 8.25L from the winner at $61. Draws much wider today and rises 2kg. Can improve with a softer run in transit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 01:08.80 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 3.85L | $41.00 | |
| 4/14 | 28/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:09.90 | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| 8.25L | $61.00 |