Kyoto Race 2 - Maiden Race
GRAND WORLD (12) appeals off a strong on-pace 3rd at Kyoto over 1900m last start, beaten 3L after leading, and drops 2kg. PIENA BLACK (7) brings recent form with a last-start 3rd at Kyoto over 1800m, sitting handy throughout. WONDER SOLDAT (1) has two Hanshin 1800m seconds this prep, including a 0.3L defeat, and draws the rail. WIN MON COEUR (11) was 3rd at Kyoto over 1800m on debut and can improve back in trip.

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark this prep with two 2nds from five runs, including a narrow 2nd at Hanshin over 1800m on 22 Feb at $81 after racing on speed. Last start 6th of 15 at Kyoto over 1800m on 9 May, beaten 9.4L at $3.9 after settling 5th. Draws barrier 1 and carries 57kg with Hideaki Miyuki for Tomohiko Hatsuki; weight rises 3kg and gate improves three. Can feature with a soft run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 01:54.20 | 5-5-5-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $3.90 | |
| 6/14 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | GOOD | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 01:54.10 | 8-10-7-6-6 | 12 |
| 13.05L | $9.00 | |
| 2/14 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 01:55.00 | 1-1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $3.00 | |
| 2/11 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 01:56.00 | 2-2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $81.00 | |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 01:53.80 | 5-5-5-4-6 | 4 |
| 12.75L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 97 days. Best recent effort was 2nd of 10 at Kyoto over 1800m on 7 Feb, beaten 0.5L at $71 with 57kg, finishing behind Kirios. Last start 4th of 10 at Kyoto over 1800m on 15 Feb, beaten 9.5L at $11 with 57kg after racing handy. From barrier 2, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 01:54.80 | 4-3-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 | |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 01:55.30 | 5-5-5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $71.00 | |
| 7/11 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 01:56.10 | 6-6-7-8-7 | 2 |
| 8.15L | $71.00 | |
| 9/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 01:53.60 | 6-8-12-9-9 | 14 |
| 14.81L | $31.00 | |
| 8/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 01:52.30 | 5-5-5-6-8 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $71.00 | |
| 10/16 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | HEAVY | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:24.50 | 15-14-10 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $126.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:09.70 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 500m and draws much better from barrier 3 after a wide gate last time. Last start 7th of 16 at Tokyo over 1400m on 10 May, beaten 5.75L at $26 after making late ground from last. Prior run 12th of 16 at Tokyo over 1300m on 26 Apr, beaten 15.25L at $26. Can improve with the softer draw and closer run in transit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:26.30 | 16-16-7 | 14 |
| 5.75L | $26.00 | |
| 12/16 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:19.00 | 16-16-12 | 11 |
| 15.25L | $26.00 | |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Tatsuki Endou | 53kg | 01:55.30 | 15-15-6-5-8 | 14 |
| 12.1L | $31.00 | |
| 5/16 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | STANDARD | Teruo Eda | 56kg | 01:20.30 | 12-14-5 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 | |
| 6/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 56kg | 01:47.50 | 8-9-8-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 | |
| 7/12 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 56kg | 01:22.00 | 11-11-7 | 6 |
| 4.85L | $101.00 | |
| 12/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Teruo Eda | 55kg | 01:56.70 | 7-8-9-10-12 | 10 |
| 23.05L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up run at Hanshin on 15 Mar was sound, 5th of 14 over 1800m beaten 5.3L at $6 after racing handy. Last start 7th of 13 at Hanshin over 1800m on 28 Mar, beaten 16.55L at $29. Three-year-old colt by Satono Diamond; Mirco Demuro rides for Tomoyasu Sakaguchi from barrier 4 with 57kg. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 01:52.80 | 5-5-6-5-7 | 11 |
| 16.55L | $29.00 | |
| 5/14 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 01:55.00 | 4-3-7-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 | |
| 9/18 | 11/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 01:49.20 | 6-8-9 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 | |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 01:46.40 | 1-5-5 | 8 |
| 6L | $11.00 | |
| 4/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 01:46.40 | 12-12-4 | 12 |
| 5.75L | $61.00 | |
| 11/13 | 29/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 01:49.50 | 12-12-11-11-11 | 7 |
| 15.35L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 153 days. Last start 10th of 12 at Hanshin over 1800m on 21 Dec, beaten 31.3L with 56kg at $126 after settling handy then weakening. Prior runs: 8th of 14 at Chukyo (1800m, 13 Dec) beaten 11L at $151, and 8th of 11 at Kyoto (1800m, 16 Nov) beaten 14.8L at $81. Can improve with the break.
Last Starts 153 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 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 01:53.40 | 3-4-4-5-10 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $126.00 | |
| 8/14 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Arata Saitou | 56kg | 01:55.40 | 7-7-8-8-8 | 7 |
| 11L | $151.00 | |
| 8/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 01:54.40 | 11-11-10-10-8 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Kiseki out of Ravie Guerlain for trainer Yasuyuki Tsujino. Draws barrier 6 with Yuji Hishida to ride at 57kg. No recent race details provided, so fitness and setup are unclear. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a career-best 3rd at Kyoto over 1800m on 9 May, beaten 5.3L at $12 after racing handy. Prior Kyoto runs at 1400m were 7th and 6th at big odds, suggesting the step to 1800m suited. Draws barrier 7 again with Taisei Danno and holds a Kyoto 3:0-0-1 record. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:54.20 | 3-3-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 | |
| 7/16 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:24.70 | 11-13-7 | 2 |
| 11.65L | $51.00 | |
| 6/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:26.30 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 | |
| 11/17 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 01:21.40 | 8-8-11 | 7 |
| 4.32L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 5-6-3-4-7 | 8 |
| 24L | $20.00 | |
| 5/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 01:51.10 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 | |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:22.30 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.85L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 3rd at Kanazawa over 1500m on 12 May, beaten 11L at $4.80 after racing with 57kg on firm ground. Earlier runs included 9th of 14 at Hanshin over 1800m on 21 Feb, beaten 19.1L at $81, and 11th of 14 at Kyoto over 1900m on 10 Jan, beaten 6.8L at $126. Three-year-old colt by Danon Legend, trained by Kazuya Makita with Takashi Fujikake to ride from barrier 8. Each-way claims if holding the latest improvement.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | FIRM | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 01:38.60 | - | 5 |
| 11L | $4.80 | |
| 9/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 01:54.80 | 12-11-11-13-9 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $81.00 | |
| 11/14 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | STANDARD | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 02:02.60 | 13-13-12-12-11 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $126.00 | |
| 13/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 01:25.40 | 14-15-13 | 10 |
| 12.96L | $151.00 | |
| 7/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 01:48.50 | 13-13-12-11-7 | 6 |
| 12L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Yoshitsugu Okada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up 3yo colt by Firenze Fire for Kazuhide Sasada, drawn barrier 9 with Yoshitsugu Okada at 57kg. Last start 12th of 12 at Kyoto over 1900m on 3 May, beaten 15L on Good after racing handy early at $126; winner was Meisho Sasso. Prior run 11th of 16 at Hanshin over 1800m on 12 Apr, beaten 14.65L at $301 after settling back. Needs to lift but can improve with race fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | GOOD | Yoshitsugu Okada | 57kg | 02:00.20 | 5-5-7-7-12 | 1 |
| 15L | $126.00 | |
| 11/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yoshitsugu Okada | 57kg | 01:52.90 | 16-16-15-14-11 | 5 |
| 14.65L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Silver State out of Cheek To Cheek. Draws barrier 10 with 57kg for Takuma Ogino, trained by Ryuji Okubo. Limited exposed data here, so keep expectations measured. Not without hope.

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35-day break after finishing 11th of 15 at Hanshin over 2000m on 18 Apr, beaten 10.95L with 57kg at $31. Two runs ago placed 3rd at Kyoto over 1800m on 4 Jan, beaten 6L at $5 after improving into the finish. Draws wider now (barrier 11) but stays at 57kg for Fuma Matsuwaka. Can feature with a return to his earlier form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 02:07.00 | 13-10-9-11-11 | 5 |
| 10.95L | $31.00 | |
| 3/12 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:55.20 | 6-7-5-5-3 | 6 |
| 6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Kyoto over 1900m on 3 May, beaten 3L by Meisho Sasso after leading most of the way at $8 with 57kg. Two starts prior at Hanshin he ran 3rd over 1800m, then 5th next time when leading before weakening. Draws barrier 12 and drops to 55kg here. Can feature with a measured ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 02:00.20 | 1-1-1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3L | $8.00 | |
| 5/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:56.10 | 1-1-1-1-5 | 1 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 | |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:55.00 | 3-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4L | $7.50 | |
| 6/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:56.40 | 11-8-8-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.75L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1700m after two 1800m runs, including last start 10th of 15 at Kyoto on 2 May on muddy going, beaten 12.71L at $18 with 57kg. Prior run 12th of 16 at Hanshin over 1800m on 12 Apr, beaten 14.95L at $34. Earlier showed more when 4th at Kyoto over 1800m on 14 Feb, beaten 11L at $9 after racing handy. Needs to lift but can improve with a softer run from barrier 13.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | MUDDY | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 01:52.60 | 14-14-14-13-10 | 11 |
| 12.71L | $18.00 | |
| 12/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 01:52.90 | 11-12-12-12-12 | 15 |
| 14.95L | $34.00 | |
| 4/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 01:55.30 | 4-4-4-5-4 | 8 |
| 11L | $9.00 |