Kyoto Race 5 - Maiden Race
PEGASUS JIRUSHI (6) appeals after a late-closing 3rd at Chukyo over 2000m, beaten 2.25L, and rises to 2200m. SWEETIE BELLE (8) is a key chance after finishing 4th here over 2200m last start, beaten 3.8L. FLOW MAGIC (11) has a solid profile off a Hanshin 2000m 3rd two back and was 7th at Kyoto over 2400m, beaten 3.61L. KEY THEME (9) stuck on for 7th at Hanshin over 2400m, beaten 2.87L from a wide gate, and can be prominent again. DANON OF IDEA (4) has led at 2200m this prep and could influence the tempo.
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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First-up after 272 days and draws barrier 1. Last start 2nd of 8 at Sapporo over 1800m on 23 Aug, beaten 3.5L by Strawberry Tree, racing on speed at $20 with 55kg. Prior run 5th of 11 at Sapporo over 1800m on 9 Aug, beaten 6.35L at $91. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 272 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:50.20 | 3-3-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 | |
| 5/11 | 09/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:50.00 | 7-7-7-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.35L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 200m after finishing 7th at Niigata over 2000m on 17 May, beaten 5.81L on good going at $41. Prior run 8th of 16 at Fukushima over 2000m on 11 Apr, beaten 7.76L on good, also at long odds. Carries 55kg here after 52kg last start and draws barrier 2 for Katsuma Sameshima for Haruki Sugiyama. Can improve with the softer draw.
Last Starts 5 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 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 02:01.90 | 12-11-12-13-7 | 6 |
| 5.81L | $41.00 | |
| 8/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 02:00.00 | 15-13-15-15-8 | 5 |
| 7.76L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around midfield to back in recent starts. Last start 9th of 16 at Hanshin over 2000m on 19 Apr, beaten 5.12L with 53kg at $201 after settling midfield to worse. Best recent effort was 5th at Hanshin over 1400m on 13 Dec, beaten 2.11L at $151. Can improve from barrier 3 but needs to lift.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 02:01.10 | 6-6-8-9-9 | 1 |
| 5.12L | $201.00 | |
| 8/14 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:56.70 | 12-12-12-11-8 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 | |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:48.20 | 11-10-10-10-6 | 8 |
| 11.55L | $29.00 | |
| 9/16 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:26.60 | 12-11-9 | 12 |
| 7.05L | $34.00 | |
| 5/15 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:25.50 | 9-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.11L | $151.00 | |
| 8/13 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 01:24.00 | 11-11-8 | 6 |
| 20.25L | $71.00 | |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 01:10.10 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 4.56L | $41.00 | |
| 7/12 | 26/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | GOOD | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 01:08.90 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 8.11L | $91.00 | |
| 9/11 | 08/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 01:21.80 | 5-6-9 | 1 |
| 10.35L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Third-up now and comes off 55 days between runs. Last start 9th of 15 after leading at Chukyo over 2200m on 28 Mar, beaten 5.55L by My Valentine at $5 with 57kg. Prior run led and stuck on for 6th of 18 at Kyoto over 2200m on 24 Jan, beaten 6.25L at $31. Can feature with a more measured ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 02:13.20 | 2-2-2-1-9 | 10 |
| 5.55L | $5.00 | |
| 6/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 02:15.50 | 1-1-1-1-6 | 1 |
| 6.25L | $31.00 | |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 02:00.70 | 10-10-11-11-8 | 3 |
| 6.75L | $34.00 | |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Damian Lane | 55kg | 01:47.80 | 6-6-6-7 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Akira Sugawara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Back in trip 400m after finishing 10th of 14 at Niigata over 1800m on 3 May, beaten 17.95L at $61 after settling midfield. Prior runs at Kokura over 2000m produced 8th/13 and 9th/18, beaten 9.75L and 9.2L. Three-year-old colt by Bricks And Mortar; Akira Sugawara reunites for Noboru Takagi from barrier 5 with 57kg. Needs to lift but can improve with the distance drop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Miyabi Mutou | 57kg | 01:55.10 | 9-8-8-7-10 | 7 |
| 17.95L | $61.00 | |
| 8/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 02:00.50 | 4-3-4-6-8 | 1 |
| 9.75L | $71.00 | |
| 9/18 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 02:00.50 | 10-10-11-10-9 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $81.00 | |
| 12/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 57kg | 01:46.10 | 15-15-16-14-12 | 13 |
| 13.06L | $91.00 | |
| 8/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 01:22.90 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 5.86L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 54-day break after a strong 3rd at Chukyo over 2000m on 29 Mar, beaten 2.25L on GOOD with 55kg at $7 after running on from 10th. Prior run was 9th at Kyoto over 1600m on 25 Oct at $2.3. Yuga Kawada rides again for Koichi Shintani, drawn barrier 6 with 55kg and up 200m. Can feature with a similar finish.
Last Starts 54 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 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 02:02.40 | 8-8-9-10-3 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 | |
| 9/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:34.80 | 4-4-9 | 6 |
| 11.56L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip 400m after two unplaced runs at 1800–2000m. Last start 10th of 11 at Kyoto over 1800m on 10 May, beaten 23.01L with 55kg at $67 after settling back. Best recent effort was 5th of 13 here over 1800m on 14 Feb, beaten 11L at $11. Can improve if finding a handier spot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:53.30 | 11-10-11-11-10 | 4 |
| 23.01L | $67.00 | |
| 12/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 02:08.30 | 12-12-9-12-12 | 5 |
| 39.5L | $51.00 | |
| 5/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:55.90 | 8-8-7-6-5 | 1 |
| 11L | $11.00 | |
| 6/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 02:03.40 | 7-7-7-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 27-day break after a career-best 4th at Kyoto over 2200m on 25 Apr, beaten 3.8L at $18 after settling midfield. Prior run was 5th of 15 at Hanshin over 2400m on 5 Apr, beaten 8.5L at $81, improving late. Draws barrier 8 and stays at 2200m for Taisei Danno and Katsunori Tanaka. Can feature with another step forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 02:12.50 | 8-8-7-8-4 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 | |
| 5/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 02:26.40 | 7-8-9-7-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 | |
| 9/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 02:00.10 | 14-14-12-12-9 | 1 |
| 4.91L | $41.00 | |
| 8/18 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 18-18-8 | 5 |
| 4.51L | $91.00 | |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:50.50 | 9-7-5 | 2 |
| 7.35L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip after 61 days, having raced on-pace before fading to 7th of 17 at Hanshin over 2400m on 22 Mar, beaten 2.87L at $41. Prior run she led then battled on for 6th of 13 over 2000m at Hanshin on 1 Mar, beaten 7.4L at $71 behind Shonan Banrai. Only placing came at Kyoto over 2000m when 3rd on 4 Oct 2025. Can feature with a patient ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 02:28.10 | 2-2-2-2-7 | 16 |
| 2.87L | $41.00 | |
| 6/13 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 02:02.00 | 1-1-2-2-6 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $71.00 | |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 02:02.50 | 7-7-10-9-6 | 10 |
| 5.31L | $31.00 | |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 02:02.90 | 3-3-3-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.25L | $61.00 | |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:35.40 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.55L | $67.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:21.70 | 10-10-6 | 10 |
| 6.35L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Second-up run at Hanshin on 11 Apr was a strong 2nd over 2000m, coming from last to be beaten 0.5L at $61. Last start at Kyoto on 9 May finished 9th of 15 over 2000m, beaten 8.95L on good ground after settling well back at $7. Drawn barrier 10 here and carries 55kg for Kenichi Ikezoe for Naohiro Yoshida. Can feature with a smoother run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 55kg | 02:00.30 | 14-14-13-13-9 | 2 |
| 8.95L | $7.00 | |
| 2/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 55kg | 02:01.20 | 14-15-15-15-2 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $61.00 | |
| 13/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 02:00.10 | 17-17-18-18-13 | 17 |
| 6.37L | $12.00 | |
| 4/18 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 02:01.10 | 18-18-17-15-4 | 2 |
| 1.35L | $126.00 | |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 02:01.40 | 6-4-4-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.55L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Back in trip after finishing 7th of 18 at Kyoto over 2400m on 10 Jan, beaten 3.61L with 55kg at $11 after racing around midfield. Two starts ago ran 3rd at Hanshin over 2000m on 27 Dec, beaten 3.5L at $5.50, making ground from back to sit 3rd mid-race. Draws barrier 11 and retains 55kg; Yutaka Take takes over for Yasuyuki Tsujino. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 132 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 02:27.20 | 6-6-7-6-7 | 10 |
| 3.61L | $11.00 | |
| 3/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 02:02.60 | 9-10-3-3-3 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Suave Richard out of Berry Fields, trained by Yasushi Shono. Draws wide in barrier 12 with 57kg under Shota Kato. Limited exposed data available. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Second-up after a 33-day break. Last start 6th of 13 at Hanshin over 2200m on 19 Apr, beaten 2.35L on GOOD, after settling back and running on late at $61 with 57kg. Draws wider now from barrier 13 for Keisuke Dazai for Hirofumi Shii. Can improve with a cleaner run in transit.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 02:13.00 | 11-11-11-10-6 | 9 |
| 2.35L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 9th of 13 at Kyoto over 2000m on 2 May, beaten 6.2L at $91 after settling back. Prior run 9th of 13 at Hanshin over 2200m on 19 Apr, beaten 3.86L at $61 after racing handier. Best recent finish was 7th at Chukyo over 2200m on 28 Mar, beaten 4.0L at $101. Can improve with a patient ride from the wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 02:01.40 | 12-11-10-10-9 | 13 |
| 6.2L | $91.00 | |
| 9/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | GOOD | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 02:13.00 | 5-5-4-4-9 | 4 |
| 3.86L | $61.00 | |
| 7/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | GOOD | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 02:13.20 | 12-13-12-12-7 | 2 |
| 4L | $101.00 | |
| 16/18 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 02:00.40 | 15-15-16-16-16 | 17 |
| 11.02L | $201.00 | |
| 14/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 01:54.80 | 10-9-8-10-14 | 13 |
| 22.2L | $81.00 | |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 02:00.50 | 6-6-10-11-9 | 5 |
| 9.51L | $101.00 | |
| 8/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 02:02.70 | 9-9-9-9-8 | 13 |
| 6.61L | $71.00 |