Kyoto Race 4 - Kyoto 3Yo Maiden
VILLA JOVIS (10) brings strong staying credentials, having placed 3rd at Hanshin over 2400m last start and also 3rd at Kyoto at this trip earlier in the season. PAVO (8) is a key chance with two seconds at Kyoto and a recent 4th at Hanshin over 2400m. AIR ALCINA (4) impressed with a fast-finishing 3rd at Hanshin over 2000m last start. MAJORELLE BLEU (11) comes off a narrow 2nd at Chukyo over 2200m. DANON MIDNIGHT (7) has been consistent, finishing 4th in both career starts, including at this distance. LUX EWAN (1) was 4th at Hanshin over 2200m last start, beaten 1.3L. These runners look best suited to the conditions and distance.
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th of 13 after racing on pace at Hanshin over 2200m on 19 Apr, beaten 1.3L with 57kg at $26. Steps up 200m in trip and draws barrier 1. Yet to place from four starts but showed improvement last time. Can feature with further progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 02:13.00 | 2-2-2-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 | |
| 6/12 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 02:00.40 | 6-7-8-7-6 | 2 |
| 11.65L | $29.00 | |
| 9/15 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 02:27.60 | 8-7-8-6-9 | 10 |
| 6.91L | $34.00 | |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | YIELDING | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 02:04.50 | 2-2-2-2-6 | 6 |
| 13L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 15th of 16 at Hanshin over 1800m on 19 Apr, beaten 37.02L with 57kg at $34. Drops 600m in trip and draws barrier 2 for this second start. Needs to show improvement but can take benefit from debut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 01:53.30 | 10-11-12-14-15 | 10 |
| 37.02L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th of 18 after settling back at Hanshin over 1800m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.42L with 57kg at $61. Previous run was also 7th at Kyoto, beaten 8L at $26. Only placing from five starts was a 3rd at Kyoto in October. Needs to lift but the inside draw helps.
Last Starts 15 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 01:45.80 | 16-16-7 | 14 |
| 3.42L | $61.00 | |
| 7/17 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 01:46.70 | 13-13-7 | 16 |
| 8L | $26.00 | |
| 17/18 | 11/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:49.20 | 18-18-17 | 15 |
| 22L | $29.00 | |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 56kg | 01:47.20 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.55L | $4.80 | |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 01:50.50 | 10-9-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished a strong 3rd of 15 after settling well back at Hanshin over 2000m on 11 Apr, beaten 2.5L at $17 behind Orion Blade. Prior run was 6th of 17 over 1800m at the same track, beaten 3.52L at $21. Steps up 400m in trip and draws slightly better. Can feature with a similar finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 02:01.20 | 12-13-13-12-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 | |
| 6/17 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:45.80 | 10-10-6 | 9 |
| 3.52L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 11th of 16 last start at Kokura over 1800m on 21 Feb, beaten 6.37L with 57kg at $4.75 after settling midfield. Previous run was a solid 4th of 18 over 2000m at Kokura, beaten 2.5L at $12. Drops 600m in trip and draws two barriers closer. Can improve with a return to earlier form.
Last Starts 71 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 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 01:49.30 | 5-6-6-7-11 | 7 |
| 6.37L | $4.75 | |
| 4/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 02:00.10 | 3-2-2-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led early before fading to 11th of 13 at Hanshin over 2200m on 19 Apr, beaten 4.91L at $5.50 behind Danon Seahawk. Previous two runs produced midfield 6th placings at Kyoto and Kokura, both within 4.5L of the winner. Steps up to 2400m again and remains a maiden after three starts. Can improve with a softer run in transit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 02:13.00 | 1-1-1-1-11 | 7 |
| 4.91L | $5.50 | |
| 6/15 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 02:27.60 | 9-10-9-7-6 | 5 |
| 4.06L | $3.80 | |
| 6/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 02:00.10 | 11-12-12-12-6 | 12 |
| 4.55L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent with two 4th placings from as many starts, most recently finishing 4th of 13 at Hanshin over 2400m on 7 Mar, beaten 4.26L by Cut Solo at $2.05. Also finished 4th over 2000m at Hanshin two runs back, beaten 3.8L at $2.90. Three-year-old colt by Contrail who has shown promise in both outings. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 02:30.20 | 10-10-10-9-4 | 10 |
| 4.26L | $2.05 | |
| 4/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 02:02.60 | 7-5-5-5-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed twice at Kyoto over 2000m last year, including a 2nd to Sorpassare. Last start finished 4th of 15 at Hanshin over 2400m on 5 Apr, beaten 6L by Come On Man after settling well back, at $5. Has been competitive in stronger fields and holds a consistent record at Kyoto. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 02:26.40 | 14-13-13-14-4 | 4 |
| 6L | $5.00 | |
| 5/18 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 57kg | 02:27.20 | 18-18-13-13-5 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 | |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 02:00.90 | 8-8-8-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.76L | $7.00 | |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 02:01.60 | 9-8-7-5-2 | 3 |
| 6L | $3.30 | |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 02:02.50 | 9-10-9-10-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 | |
| 4/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | YIELDING | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 02:02.30 | 8-9-11-9-4 | 8 |
| 1.35L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 8th of 15 last start at Fukushima over 2600m on 11 Apr, beaten 9.31L by Ask Fire More at $20. Previous run was 10th at Kyoto over 2000m, beaten 8.41L at $61. Drops 200m in trip and draws wider this time. Needs to lift on exposed form but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 02:40.30 | 7-6-12-12-8 | 3 |
| 9.31L | $20.00 | |
| 10/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 02:03.40 | 10-10-11-12-10 | 14 |
| 8.41L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at both runs over 2400m this year, including last start 3rd of 17 at Hanshin when finishing 2.05L behind Gold Access at $3.60. Also ran 3rd at Kyoto two back, beaten 1.26L at $20. Has finished in the placings in four of six starts. Consistent at this trip and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 02:28.10 | 5-6-6-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.05L | $3.60 | |
| 3/15 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 02:27.60 | 3-5-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.26L | $20.00 | |
| 7/11 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:46.90 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 | |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:49.40 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.62 | |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Rachel King | 55kg | 01:50.20 | 3-3-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.11 | |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:48.10 | 3-3-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished a close 2nd of 15 at Chukyo over 2200m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.1L by My Valentine at $3. Ran 4th at the same track and 2000m the start prior, beaten 4.05L at $3.6. Steps up 200m in trip and gets Damian Lane aboard. Can feature with a repeat of last run.
Last Starts 36 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 02:13.20 | 6-6-8-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 | |
| 4/18 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 02:00.40 | 8-8-9-9-4 | 6 |
| 4.05L | $3.60 | |
| 5/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 02:02.10 | 9-9-3-3-5 | 6 |
| 2.06L | $4.80 |