Kyoto Race 4 - Maiden Race
TIGER ROAD (4) brings the strongest recent form, finishing 3rd at Fukushima over 1200m, beaten just 0.51L, and also placed at Hanshin over 1400m two starts back. GOD EYE (13) has placed in three of her last four, including a 3rd at Hanshin over 1400m and a 2nd at Chukyo over this trip. TANA V HACHI TURBO (5) has been consistent, with a 2nd at Hanshin over 1600m two starts ago and a 5th last time out. JEWEL BLISS (3) is also in the mix after a 3rd and 4th at Kokura over 1200m. These four shape as the leading chances based on recent placings and consistency.
Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Finished 10th of 16 last start at Kyoto over 1600m on 31 Jan, beaten 5.6L by Peisha Sis at $34 after leading early. Previous run was 5th of 18 at the same track and trip, coming from well back at $51. Drops 200m in trip and draws the inside barrier. Can improve with a softer run from gate 1.
Last Starts 91 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 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 01:35.10 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $34.00 | |
| 5/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 01:35.90 | 12-12-5 | 17 |
| 6.75L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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First-up after 145 days. Only start was 11th of 17 at Chukyo over 1400m on 7 Dec, beaten 8.32L with 51kg at $151. Steps up to 55kg here. Needs to show improvement.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 01:21.80 | 11-12-11 | 2 |
| 8.32L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Placed 3rd two starts back at Kokura over 1200m, beaten 2.25L by Empress K at $16. Last start finished 4th of 18 at Kokura over 1200m, 2.01L from Moonlit Isle at $8.50. Steps up 200m in trip and draws barrier 3. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 01:08.80 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.01L | $8.50 | |
| 3/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 01:08.40 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.25L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Placed 3rd last start at Fukushima over 1200m, beaten 0.51L behind I Am Suteki at $2.60. Also finished 3rd two runs back at Hanshin over 1400m at big odds. Steps up 200m in trip and has placed twice from four starts. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 01:09.10 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.51L | $2.60 | |
| 3/18 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 01:21.60 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.05L | $91.00 | |
| 16/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 01:25.50 | 2-2-16 | 11 |
| 24.85L | $67.00 | |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 01:13.90 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 12.01L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Placed 2nd at Hanshin two starts back over 1600m, beaten 1.25L at $23, then finished 5th last start at the same track and trip, 1.4L from La La Faculte at $8.5. Has also placed over this 1400m distance at Kasamatsu earlier this year. Drops back in trip and remains on the fresh side with 19 days between runs. Can feature with a repeat of his best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 01:33.60 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 | |
| 2/18 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 01:34.00 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $23.00 | |
| 7/15 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 01:13.70 | 3-3-7 | 8 |
| 8.35L | $13.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | FIRM | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 01:30.20 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 | |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 01:12.90 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.35L | $11.00 | |
| 7/16 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 01:20.90 | 1-1-7 | 14 |
| 4.36L | $21.00 | |
| 7/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:46.60 | 4-3-7 | 8 |
| 7.35L | $8.50 | |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:21.90 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Placed third-up at Kyoto three starts back, finishing 2nd over 1600m at $16 behind Tommy Barows. Last start 4th of 14 at Kyoto over 1600m on 5 Jan, beaten 1.9L at $3.8 after settling midfield. Drops 200m in trip and resumes after 116 days. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 05/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:35.30 | 8-8-4 | 12 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 | |
| 4/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 01:33.60 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.51L | $6.50 | |
| 2/14 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 01:34.60 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 | |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:46.60 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.35L | $126.00 | |
| 10/14 | 31/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:34.20 | 7-9-12-10 | 9 |
| 13.61L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Finished 18th of 18 at Kokura over 1200m on 21 Feb, beaten 14.07L with 52kg at $151. Steps up 200m in trip and carries 3kg more. Three-year-old filly by Just A Way. Needs to show improvement but not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 01:08.80 | 18-18-18 | 16 |
| 14.07L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start finished 13th of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 15 Mar, beaten 13.97L at $18. Previous runs include an 11th at Kokura and an 8th at Fukushima, both over 1200m. Best recent effort was a 3rd at Niigata four starts ago. Needs to recapture that earlier form but can improve with the rise in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 01:12.80 | 8-8-13 | 1 |
| 13.97L | $18.00 | |
| 11/18 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 01:07.90 | 9-10-11 | 2 |
| 9.61L | $20.00 | |
| 8/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 01:08.90 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 1.43L | $9.00 | |
| 3/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:09.50 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 | |
| 5/14 | 27/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:09.10 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 | |
| 3/16 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:09.00 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished 12th of 16 last start at Hanshin over 1200m on 28 Feb, beaten 15.15L by Blue McKinzie at $301. Prior run was 10th at Kokura over 1700m, beaten 8.11L. Yet to place in three starts and drops back 200m in trip. Needs to lift on exposed form but can improve with the distance change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 55kg | 01:12.00 | 15-15-12 | 6 |
| 15.15L | $301.00 | |
| 10/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 01:48.30 | 12-11-8-9-10 | 7 |
| 8.11L | $101.00 | |
| 13/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 01:34.80 | 11-11-13 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 52kgs
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Finished last at Kokura over 1800m on 8 Feb, beaten 27.76L after settling handy, at $101. Previous run was 15th at Kyoto over 1800m, beaten 20.61L at $151. Drops 400m in trip and comes in 1kg lighter. Needs to show significant improvement.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:49.80 | 3-3-8-16-16 | 15 |
| 27.76L | $101.00 | |
| 15/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:55.20 | 12-12-15-15-15 | 5 |
| 20.61L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 11th of 18 at Hanshin over 1600m on 21 Feb, beaten 5.01L with 55kg at $201. Previous run was 10th at Kyoto, also over 1600m, beaten 3.9L at $34. Has not placed in four starts to date. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve with the drop to 1400m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Thore Hammer Hansen | 55kg | 01:34.20 | 16-17-11 | 12 |
| 5.01L | $201.00 | |
| 10/14 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Suguru Hamanaka | 55kg | 01:35.20 | 9-8-10 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $34.00 | |
| 8/17 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 12-16-8 | 7 |
| 8.85L | $51.00 | |
| 4/18 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:35.70 | 8-6-4 | 17 |
| 2.25L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 12th of 14 last start at Hanshin over 1800m on 7 Mar, beaten 15.75L at $151. Drops 400m in trip and draws wider this time. Still early in her career and open to improvement. Not without hope with added experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 01:56.70 | 5-5-9-10-12 | 6 |
| 15.75L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Placed in three of four starts, including a 2nd at Chukyo over 1400m last August behind Ars Magna. Last start finished 8th of 18 at Kokura over 1200m, beaten 2.42L at $3.40 after settling midfield. Steps back up to 1400m where she has placed twice. Can feature with a return to her best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:09.40 | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 2.42L | $3.40 | |
| 3/17 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:08.90 | 8-8-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.62 | |
| 3/18 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:20.20 | 3-3-3 | 16 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 | |
| 2/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:22.30 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $2.15 |
Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 16th of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 8 Mar, beaten 39.6L with 52kg at $251. Steps up 200m in trip and carries 3kg more today. Three-year-old filly by Asia Express still early in her career. Needs to show improvement but not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:13.90 | 15-16-16 | 16 |
| 39.6L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 12th of 16 last start at Chukyo over 1600m, beaten 7.66L at $18 after settling handy. Ran 4th at Tokyo two back over 1800m, beaten 2.1L at $3.60, showing some early speed. Drops 200m in trip and draws slightly better. Can improve with a softer run in transit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:34.90 | 3-3-3-12 | 14 |
| 7.66L | $18.00 | |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Damian Lane | 55kg | 01:47.90 | 2-2-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.60 | |
| 9/18 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:35.70 | 9-9-9 | 15 |
| 4.91L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 10th of 18 last start at Kokura over 1200m on 1 Mar, beaten 3.18L after settling back, at $126. Previous run was 9th at Kyoto over 1600m, beaten 7.42L at $67. Draws wide again and steps up 200m in trip. Needs to lift but can improve with more experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:09.40 | 16-16-10 | 17 |
| 3.18L | $126.00 | |
| 9/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:34.40 | 3-3-9 | 1 |
| 7.42L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd two starts back at Tokyo over 1600m, finishing 2.5L behind Ask Ikigomi at $2.35. Last start finished 6th of 18 at Hanshin over 1600m, beaten 3.35L at $3.90. Drops 200m in trip and draws wide. Can feature with improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:34.20 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 3.35L | $3.90 | |
| 3/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 01:35.70 | 13-13-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.35 |
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly by Saxon Warrior on debut for trainer Kodai Hasegawa. Draws wide in barrier 18 with Yuichi Kitamura to ride. Watch for any positive signs from this newcomer.