Kyoto Race 9 - Melbourne Trophy
PERSIAN GRAY (4) arrives off a last-start win at Kyoto over 1600m, coming from midfield to score by 0.5L, and maps as a key chance again. T M I RUN (2) is a last-start Hanshin 1600m winner from a wide gate, pressing forward and finding the line, so rates as the main danger. OX'S EYE (3) steps back to 1600m after leading throughout to win over 1800m at Kyoto 19 days ago and should be prominent. LIEN MAHINA (5) also brings winning form after coming from off the pace to score over 1400m here and returns to a track where he’s placed at 1600m.

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to Kyoto from Hanshin after a 55-day break, drawing barrier 1 for Haruki Sugiyama with Taisei Danno up. Last start 9th of 11 after settling handy at Hanshin over 1400m on 28 Mar, beaten 6.45L with 57kg at $7. Prior Kyoto run was a solid 4th of 11 over 1600m on 14 Feb, beaten 3.5L at $16, and he owns a strong Kyoto record (3:1-1-0). Up 200m here, and his inside draw can see him settle close; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:20.50 | 3-3-9 | 10 |
| 6.45L | $7.00 | |
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:34.50 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 01:52.60 | 8-8-8-9-10 | 5 |
| 38.25L | $12.00 | |
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 01:53.70 | 3-3-3-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $1.35 | |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 56kg | 02:02.90 | 5-5-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.12 | |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 02:04.50 | 4-4-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.01L | $1.65 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62-day break after winning at Hanshin over 1600m on 21 Mar by 0.3L, sitting handy before taking over late at $10 with 55kg. Prior run was 6th of 14 at Kyoto over 1600m on 7 Feb, beaten 1.5L after settling 5th at $4.50. Consistent at the mile overall (4:1-1-1) and draws barrier 2. Can feature with a similar run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:34.60 | 3-3-1 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 | |
| 6/14 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:35.20 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 | |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 01:35.30 | 6-5-4-2 | 12 |
| 1L | $3.90 | |
| 3/14 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 01:34.10 | 10-9-9-3 | 8 |
| 0.76L | $26.00 | |
| 3/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:21.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $22.00 | |
| 4/17 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:20.20 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 6L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Kyoto 1800m win on 3 May, leading and scoring by 0.01L with 57kg at $19, beating Meisho Shokatsu. Prior run was 6th of 14 at Nakayama over 1800m on 12 Apr, beaten 12.3L at $16 after racing handy. Returns to 1600m where he placed once from two tries, and draws barrier 3 for Seinosuke Yoshimura for trainer Hisashi Shimizu. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 01:46.10 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.01L | $19.00 | |
| 6/14 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:55.00 | 5-5-5-5-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $16.00 | |
| 7/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 01:49.80 | 3-5-3-3-7 | 11 |
| 5.55L | $3.80 | |
| 2/16 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 01:49.80 | 2-2-2-2-2 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 | |
| 7/18 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 01:34.00 | 6-6-7 | 16 |
| 3.9L | $29.00 | |
| 3/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 01:35.40 | 9-7-3 | 16 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Kyoto 1600m win on 10 May by 0.5L on GOOD, running home from midfield with 57kg at $9. Track-and-trip record now 1 win and 2 placings from 4 attempts. Earlier this prep ran 3rd at Kokura 1800m and 3rd at Hanshin 1600m, showing consistency. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 01:33.10 | 8-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 | |
| 5/14 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 01:45.70 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.85L | $22.00 | |
| 3/16 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 57kg | 01:49.80 | 7-10-7-7-3 | 10 |
| 4L | $2.70 | |
| 3/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 01:33.80 | 11-13-3 | 5 |
| 1.05L | $4.40 | |
| 5/14 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 01:34.60 | 5-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.55L | $3.20 | |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 01:35.00 | 7-9-3 | 2 |
| 1.51L | $6.50 | |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:10.20 | 11-7-10 | 10 |
| 16.15L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Kyoto 1400m win on 2 May, swept to the lead late from midfield to score by 0.3L with 57kg at $3.90. Prior Kyoto 1600m efforts solid, including 2nd beaten 0.3L at $16 and a 4th beaten 1.9L. The 3yo colt by Mozu Ascot has a Kyoto record of 3:1-1-0 under Kazuya Takahashi. Up 200m and holds form; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 01:20.40 | 8-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 | |
| 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: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day break after a solid 2nd at Kyoto over 1400m on 2 May, beaten 0.75L with 55kg at $15 after racing handy. Steps back up in trip to 1600m where she’s 1:1-1, including a Chukyo win and a Hanshin 2nd last year. Also placed at Kyoto previously and draws barrier 6 for Yuichi Kitamura for Yoshito Yahagi. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:19.90 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:20.70 | 4-4-9 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 | |
| 11/12 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Ryusei Sakai | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.35L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.15 | |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:36.20 | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.01L | $2.15 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after a 48-day break. Last start 11th of 14 at Hanshin over 1600m on 4 Apr, beaten 9.1L with 57kg at $23 after settling midfield. Prior run was a close 4th over 1600m there on 15 Mar, beaten 1.85L at $6.50. Kyoto 1600m winner in Nov and Yutaka Take rides; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 01:34.10 | 6-8-11 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $23.00 | |
| 4/11 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 01:35.10 | 5-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.85L | $6.50 | |
| 1/15 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 56kg | 01:33.90 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 | |
| 2/13 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 01:23.20 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.01L | $51.00 | |
| 9/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:36.50 | 4-3-9 | 10 |
| 14.15L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after finishing 8th of 12 at Tokyo over 2000m on 26 Apr, beaten 4.46L with 55kg at $126. Prior won at Kyoto over 1600m on 31 Jan by 0.5L with 55kg at $5.50 after settling midfield, and had debuted 3rd at Hanshin over 1600m, beaten 0.6L at $7.50. Three-year-old filly by Siskin with a 1:1-0-1 record at 1600m and unbeaten at Kyoto from one try. Draws barrier 8 and reunites with Manabu Sakai for Kota Kato; can feature with a similar run to her Kyoto win.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroshi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:59.30 | 5-5-5-8 | 4 |
| 4.46L | $126.00 | |
| 1/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:35.10 | 6-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 | |
| 3/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:35.50 | 5-3-3 | 15 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 75 days. Last start 8th of 11 after settling back at Nakayama over 1600m on 8 Mar, beaten 5.81L, with 55kg at $23 behind Deal Maker. Earlier placed 2nd at Tokyo over 1600m on 23 Nov, beaten 1.75L at $2.80 behind His Masterpiece. Can feature with a smoother run at the mile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:33.50 | 11-11-10-8 | 11 |
| 5.81L | $23.00 | |
| 9/15 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 01:09.20 | 14-14-9 | 14 |
| 7.35L | $5.50 | |
| 7/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Norihiro Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:34.40 | 8-7-8-7 | 6 |
| 3.21L | $2.20 | |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Norihiro Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 8-8-2 | 2 |
| 1.75L | $2.80 | |
| 6/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Norihiro Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:20.90 | 11-11-6 | 1 |
| 1.46L | $8.50 | |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Taiki Hashiki | 55kg | 01:50.60 | 7-7-7-6-9 | 3 |
| 5.36L | $8.00 | |
| 1/11 | 02/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | GOOD | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 01:29.30 | 7-7-8-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now and draws 10 with 57kg for Riki Takasugi. Last start 11th of 12 at Chukyo over 1400m on 15 Mar, beaten 8.75L at $23 after settling back. Won prior at Kyoto over 1400m on 15 Feb by 0.3L at $2.80, then had placed 3rd at Hanshin over 1400m on 27 Dec, beaten 2.25L. Can feature with a return to that February form.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:24.00 | 7-10-11 | 12 |
| 8.75L | $23.00 | |
| 1/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Thore Hammer Hansen | 57kg | 01:25.30 | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 | |
| 3/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 01:25.40 | 8-8-3 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $12.00 | |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 01:13.90 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.76L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 13-day turnaround after finishing 6th of 8 at Kyoto over 1600m on 9 May, beaten 3.61L on good going at $15. Won two back at Hanshin over 1600m on 21 Feb by 0.3L after settling handy at $14. Also placed at Kyoto over 1600m on 7 Feb, beaten 0.6L behind Sapporo Ikuko. Solid 1600m record (3:1-0-1) suggests she can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Mirco Demuro | 55kg | 01:33.40 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 3.61L | $15.00 | |
| 1/18 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:34.20 | 4-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 | |
| 3/14 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:35.20 | 7-6-3 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 | |
| 5/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:22.20 | 14-14-5 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 | |
| 5/17 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:21.40 | 9-9-5 | 12 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:21.70 | 10-11-6 | 11 |
| 3.81L | $5.00 | |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:20.70 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 5L | $18.00 | |
| 6/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:21.30 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 4.25L | $12.00 | |
| 4/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:08.80 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |