Kyoto Race 1 - Maiden Race
PRINCESS ATSUKO (8) sets the standard with four straight 1400m placings, latest 2nd at Kyoto over 1400m beaten 4L after settling midfield. CHAMPAGNE STAR (7) is a key chance off back-to-back 3rds at 1400m, most recently at Hanshin when handy throughout. SHADOW RULER (12) appeals third-up at 1400m after a close 3rd at Kyoto then 5th at Hanshin. EIYU SAKURA (4) showed pace when leading and fading to 5th over 1700m at Fukushima and can give a sight dropping back to 1400m.
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after 41 days. Last start 16th of 16 at Hanshin over 1800m on 4 Apr, beaten 35.65L on GOOD with 52kg at $251 after settling back; winner was Petrichor. Drops back 400m, draws barrier 1, and rises to 55kg with Kanta Taguchi up for Takashi Suzuki. Needs sharp improvement but can improve from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:54.20 | 14-14-15-15-16 | 6 |
| 35.65L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
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First-up after 145 days. Last start 15th of 16 at Nakayama over 1600m on 21 Dec, beaten 32.7L on yielding going, with 55kg at $6.50 after settling 7th. Drops to 53kg and draws barrier 2 for Osuke Tayama for Masayuki Nishimura. Can improve back in trip.
Last Starts 145 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 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | YIELDING | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:35.10 | 7-7-9-15 | 7 |
| 32.7L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 111 days. Last start 10th of 16 at Kyoto over 1800m on 24 Jan, beaten 6.75L with 55kg at $21 after settling handy then weakening; winner was Horner. Drops back in trip and draws better from barrier 3. Can improve.
Last Starts 111 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 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 01:57.10 | 1-2-5-5-10 | 6 |
| 6.75L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 25 Apr, beaten 2.05L after leading early at $8.50. Prior run was 7th of 15 at Chukyo over 1400m on 21 Dec, beaten 8.75L at $21. Drops back 300m and draws barrier 4 for Toshiki Akiyama for Yoshitada Takahashi. Can feature with a more measured tempo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:47.70 | 1-1-1-1-5 | 2 |
| 2.05L | $8.50 | |
| 7/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 01:26.00 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 8.75L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a 55-day break after a closing 5th of 18 at Chukyo over 1400m on 21 Mar, beaten 2.8L at $12 after settling 14th from barrier 17. Prior run was 6th of 15 at Tokyo over 2000m on 5 Oct, beaten 4.6L at $5.5. Draws better in barrier 5 now with Ryuusei Sakai up for Yuichi Fukunaga. Can feature with a similar finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:21.10 | 14-13-5 | 17 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 | |
| 6/15 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 02:00.80 | 9-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 75-day break after fading to 9th of 13 at Hanshin over 1800m on 1 Mar, beaten 17.1L after racing handy at $31 with 53kg. Prior run at Kyoto over 1200m on 10 Feb was 11th of 16, beaten 13.55L at $11 with 55kg. Best effort was earlier 4th at Kyoto over 1400m, beaten 1.26L when leading. Back to 1400m here; can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 01:54.40 | 2-2-2-2-9 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $31.00 | |
| 11/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Hideaki Miyuki | 55kg | 01:13.70 | 14-14-11 | 9 |
| 13.55L | $11.00 | |
| 11/14 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Ryuji Wada | 55kg | 01:24.70 | 8-9-11 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 | |
| 4/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Ryuji Wada | 55kg | 01:25.40 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.26L | $26.00 | |
| 4/13 | 13/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Ryuji Wada | 55kg | 01:25.80 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 8.75L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark at 1400m this prep, placing at Chukyo then Hanshin. Last start 3rd of 16 at Hanshin over 1400m on 29 Mar, beaten 4.5L after racing handy, with 55kg at $3.25 behind Sharp Insight. Prior run 3rd of 16 at Chukyo over 1400m on 15 Mar from barrier 16 at $18, beaten 5L by Taisei Monolith. Consistent at the trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 47 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 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 01:26.10 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 | |
| 3/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 01:25.00 | 4-4-3 | 16 |
| 5L | $18.00 | |
| 6/14 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:25.70 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 6.55L | $81.00 | |
| 8/18 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:35.70 | 10-12-8 | 14 |
| 4.61L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Ryota Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark with 4 placings from 4 runs at 1400m. Last start 2nd of 15 at Kyoto over 1400m on 3 May, beaten 4L by Picara, with 55kg at $3.90 after improving from midfield. Prior run 2nd at Hanshin over 1400m on 5 Apr on muddy going, beaten 0.75L by G T Aria at $8. Draws barrier 8 and holds strong 1400m credentials; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 12 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 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 01:24.00 | 7-7-2 | 10 |
| 4L | $3.90 | |
| 2/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | MUDDY | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 01:24.10 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $8.00 | |
| 3/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 01:24.80 | 9-9-3 | 14 |
| 7.25L | $5.00 | |
| 2/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 01:27.00 | 12-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off 47 days since finishing 8th of 16 at Hanshin over 1400m on 29 Mar, beaten 7.56L after improving from 12th in run at $151. Prior run 14th of 17 at Kokura over 1200m on 8 Feb, beaten 11.37L at $91. Two prior Kyoto runs were 8th over 1800m and a non-finish over 1200m. Can improve with a clean break and luck from barrier 9.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Ryou Takakura | 55kg | 01:26.10 | 12-11-8 | 12 |
| 7.56L | $151.00 | |
| 14/17 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 01:08.90 | 12-12-14 | 6 |
| 11.37L | $91.00 | |
| 0/18 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | GOOD | Ryou Takakura | 55kg | 01:08.60 | 16-18 | 18 |
| 21.8L | $251.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Ryou Takakura | 55kg | 01:50.50 | 4-3-8 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up after 55 days, with Seiya Morita riding for Tamio Hamada. Last start 12th of 13 at Hanshin over 1200m on 21 Mar, beaten 20.61L with 52kg at $91 after settling back. Prior run 17th of 18 at Chukyo over 1400m on 15 Mar, beaten 15.86L from the outside barrier at $301 behind Taiki Plaisir. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with added fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 01:13.30 | 9-10-12 | 12 |
| 20.61L | $91.00 | |
| 17/18 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 01:21.10 | 13-13-17 | 18 |
| 15.86L | $301.00 |
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Asia Express out of Himalaya Chris. Draws barrier 11 with 55kg for Keisuke Dazai for trainer Shogo Hatabata. Set-up is straightforward and profile is lightly exposed. Can improve.
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed at Kyoto two back over 1400m on 1 Feb, running 3rd at $6.50 and beaten 0.11L after settling 5th. Last start 5th of 16 at Hanshin over 1400m on 15 Mar, beaten 3.65L at $4.20 after improving from midfield behind Aikan Azzurra. Draws barrier 12 and sticks to 1400m, with Yuichi Kitamura up for Kenichi Fujioka. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 61 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:25.70 | 8-7-5 | 13 |
| 3.65L | $4.20 | |
| 3/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:27.20 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.11L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip after a 5th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 26 Apr, beaten 8.1L at $18 after holding 5th throughout. Earlier ran 6th of 14 at Hanshin over 1800m on 7 Mar, beaten 3.5L at $8.50 behind Strada. Best run this prep was 4th at Kyoto over 1800m on 10 Jan at $31. Can feature with the right run from the wide gate.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:46.40 | 5-5-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $18.00 | |
| 6/14 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:56.70 | 4-7-6-5-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 | |
| 4/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:54.80 | 9-9-7-6-4 | 11 |
| 8L | $31.00 | |
| 11/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:25.40 | 3-3-11 | 16 |
| 10.91L | $16.00 | |
| 9/13 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:56.00 | 6-6-3-3-9 | 4 |
| 12.41L | $3.70 | |
| 9/13 | 13/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:25.80 | 12-12-9 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 90 days and draws wide in barrier 14. Last start 6th of 16 after leading at Kokura over 1700m on 14 Feb, beaten 4.56L with 55kg at $3.80. Prior Kyoto runs include a narrow 2nd over 1800m, then 5th of 12 at $2.45 when up on the speed. Can feature with a controlled ride.
Last Starts 90 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 01:48.00 | 1-1-1-1-6 | 9 |
| 4.56L | $3.80 | |
| 5/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 01:55.90 | 2-2-2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.06L | $2.45 | |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:53.20 | 1-1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
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Unraced filly by Le Vent Se Leve out of Freedom Writer. Draws wide in barrier 15 with Taisei Danno up for trainer Keiji Yoshimura at 55kg. Debut profile only. Can improve with experience.
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Kinshasa No Kiseki out of Invincible Touch. Draws wide in barrier 16 with 55kg under Yusaku Kokubun for trainer Takeshi Matsushita. Setup looks testing from the gate but pedigree is suitable for sprinting. Can improve with a clean jump and economical run.