Kyoto Race 3 - Maiden Race
ASK HAPPY MAN (9) sets the standard after a brave 2nd at Kyoto over 1900m last start, sitting handy throughout and beaten 1L; drops 2kg and draws well again. WE MOVE (4) was 3rd at Hanshin over 1800m on debut, beaten 1.6L after tracking the speed, and looks a key danger up in trip. HIRABOKU SOLAIA (3) stuck on for 6th here over 1900m, only 3.9L away after racing on the pace, and maps to be prominent. KITANO TRE BONE (8) closed from the rear for 4th at Hanshin over 1800m, beaten 3.3L, and can figure late.
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
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Draws the inside after a 13-day turnaround. Last start 7th of 12 at Kyoto over 1900m on 3 May, beaten 4.4L with 57kg at $81 after settling back, behind Meisho Sasso. Prior run 8th of 16 at Hanshin over 1800m on 19 Apr, beaten 11.7L at $101. Can improve from barrier 1 with Manabu Sakai up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 02:00.20 | 10-9-10-10-7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $81.00 | |
| 8/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 01:53.30 | 15-15-14-12-8 | 13 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 | |
| 5/12 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | MUDDY | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 01:52.80 | 8-7-7-9-5 | 3 |
| 6.85L | $126.00 | |
| 9/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 01:53.80 | 9-10-10-11-9 | 6 |
| 18.05L | $201.00 | |
| 8/15 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 01:52.70 | 12-12-13-10-8 | 6 |
| 14.81L | $151.00 | |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 01:54.60 | 8-7-8-8-6 | 4 |
| 20L | $126.00 | |
| 9/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 01:55.20 | 6-5-7-9-9 | 2 |
| 20.55L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Back in trip 100m after two 1800m runs. Last start 11th of 13 at Chukyo over 1800m on 15 Mar, beaten 27.3L at $251 with 55kg, trailing winner Otsuka. Debut run 11th of 14 at Hanshin over 1800m on 21 Feb, beaten 19.55L at $51 with 57kg. Draws barrier 2 and sticks at 55kg; can improve with experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 01:54.10 | 13-13-11-11-11 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $251.00 | |
| 11/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 01:55.50 | 10-10-12-12-11 | 4 |
| 19.55L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip to 1900m last start at Kyoto on 3 May, sat 2nd throughout before fading to 6th, beaten 3.9L on Good at $11 with 57kg. Prior runs at Kyoto over 2200m and 2400m were well back, including 12th of 18 on 24 Jan, beaten 13.65L at $151. Draws barrier 3 after jumping from 10 last time, which can help. Can feature with a softer trip on speed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | GOOD | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 02:00.20 | 2-2-2-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 | |
| 12/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | GOOD | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 02:15.50 | 7-8-8-7-12 | 16 |
| 13.65L | $151.00 | |
| 10/18 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 02:27.20 | 5-5-5-7-10 | 16 |
| 8.66L | $41.00 | |
| 11/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 56kg | 01:48.80 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 8.55L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 84 days. Last start 3rd of 14 after settling handy at Hanshin over 1800m on 21 Feb, beaten 1.6L at $7.50, from barrier 14 with 57kg behind Acorn Dream. Draws barrier 4 now after a 10-gate improvement. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 01:55.50 | 4-5-5-5-3 | 14 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Second-up after a 21-day turnaround. Last start 12th of 12 at Kyoto over 2200m on 25 Apr, beaten 12.91L on Good, with 57kg from barrier 10 at $91 after settling back. Drops 300m in trip and draws better in gate 5. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | GOOD | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 02:12.50 | 12-12-11-11-12 | 10 |
| 12.91L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a career-best 5th of 14 at Niigata over 1800m on 3 May, beaten 11L at $71 after racing handy. Prior runs were 12th/16 at Hanshin (1800m) and 13th/16 at Kyoto (1800m), both on STANDARD going at big odds. The 3yo colt by Kizuna draws barrier 6 with Daisuke Sasaki for Koichi Tsunoda. Can improve if building on the last-start step forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 01:55.10 | 4-3-3-4-5 | 10 |
| 11L | $71.00 | |
| 13/16 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 01:53.50 | 8-8-13-15-13 | 13 |
| 23.76L | $151.00 | |
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 01:54.90 | 7-7-7-9-12 | 14 |
| 19L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 97 days. Last start 6th of 9 after racing handy then weakening at Kokura over 2000m on 8 Feb, beaten 9.26L by Ange De Joie, with 57kg at $16. Three-year-old colt by Lion Lion for Tomoyasu Sakaguchi, Keisuke Dazai rides from barrier 7 at 57kg. Can improve with the break.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 57kg | 02:02.70 | 2-2-2-3-6 | 3 |
| 9.26L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up today after a promising debut. Last start 4th of 14 at Hanshin over 1800m on 15 Mar, beaten 3.3L, after settling back from barrier 12 at $126 behind Mirande, with 57kg on STANDARD. Drops 4 barriers to 8 and stays on 57kg. Can feature with further 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 01:55.00 | 14-14-12-12-4 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a sharp 2nd at Kyoto over 1900m on 3 May, beaten 1.0L by Meisho Sasso, sitting handy throughout at $5 with 57kg. Prior run was 6th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 19 Apr, beaten 8.26L at $18 after settling back with 55kg. Back to 55kg here and draws barrier 9 for trainer Yoshito Yahagi with Naho Furukawa up. Can feature with a repeat of the Kyoto run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 02:00.20 | 3-3-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $5.00 | |
| 6/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Naho Furukawa | 55kg | 01:46.30 | 13-12-7-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.26L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Has been around the mark in two runs without featuring. Last start 10th of 12 after settling 5th at Kyoto over 1900m on 3 May, beaten 10L with 57kg at $101, behind Meisho Sasso. Prior run 12th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 11 Apr, beaten 25.5L at $126 from the outside gate. Needs to lift but can improve with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | GOOD | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 02:00.20 | 6-6-5-5-10 | 6 |
| 10L | $101.00 | |
| 12/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 01:45.90 | 15-15-14-12-12 | 15 |
| 25.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip 300m after a 7th of 12 at Kyoto over 2200m on 25 Apr, beaten 6.4L with 57kg at $13 after settling back. Prior run was 9th of 15 at Hanshin over 2400m on 5 Apr, beaten 20L at $18. Earlier 2000m efforts last year were better, including 4th at Tokyo and Chukyo. Can improve if the drop in distance helps.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 02:12.50 | 9-9-9-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $13.00 | |
| 9/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 02:26.40 | 11-12-15-15-9 | 3 |
| 20L | $18.00 | |
| 6/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 02:26.90 | 10-10-9-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.55L | $14.00 | |
| 4/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 02:02.00 | 9-10-8-9-4 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 | |
| 4/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 01:59.90 | 7-9-9-4 | 1 |
| 5.75L | $8.50 | |
| 7/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | YIELDING | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 02:02.30 | 9-8-8-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.36L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Back in trip after a 9th of 11 at Kyoto over 1800m on 3 May, beaten 8.07L at $151 after settling handy then fading behind Ox's Eye. Prior run 10th of 12 over 2200m at Kyoto on 25 Apr, beaten 12.15L at $201. Consistent midfield-to-back finishes this prep, with best recent result 7th at Fukushima over 2600m. Draws barrier 12 and carries 57kg; can improve with a softer run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 01:46.10 | 3-3-9 | 4 |
| 8.07L | $151.00 | |
| 10/12 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 02:12.50 | 11-11-12-12-10 | 6 |
| 12.15L | $201.00 | |
| 7/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 02:40.30 | 15-15-4-5-7 | 14 |
| 9.3L | $91.00 | |
| 10/15 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 02:00.30 | 13-14-14-15-10 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $151.00 | |
| 12/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 01:49.80 | 11-11-13-12-12 | 4 |
| 8.15L | $23.00 | |
| 12/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 01:55.10 | 9-10-11-10-12 | 11 |
| 16.47L | $23.00 | |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 02:04.40 | 10-10-9-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.56L | $51.00 |