Kyoto Race 9 - Hosu Stakes(L)
KENTUCKY HOME (2) rates on top after a last-start win at Kyoto over 1800m, coming from midfield to score by 1.25L. B B CLOSER (4) is a key chance rising from 1600m after taking out a 16-runner Tokyo mile by 0.75L and has twice placed prior. ITTERASSHAI (8) brings strong 1800m credentials and led throughout to win by 8L at Nakayama. TAGANO ABANDONNE (5) resumes but won his latest at Kyoto over 1800m, while SORTE AREIA (7) was a dominant 1800m winner here two back and was 4th at Kyoto over 1900m last time.
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong 2nd at Tokyo over 2100m on 10 May, beaten 3L by B B Agile after improving from 11th in run, with 57kg at $151. Draws barrier 1 now after jumping from 15 last time, and remains with Fuma Matsuwaka for Daisuke Takayanagi. Distance drops 300m back towards a trip where he has placed at 1800m. Can feature with a similar finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | STANDARD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 02:12.10 | 11-11-6-5-2 | 15 |
| 3L | $151.00 | |
| 13/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:53.40 | 13-13-13-13-13 | 2 |
| 31.35L | $61.00 | |
| 6/11 | 03/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | SOFT | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 01:55.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.81L | $23.00 | |
| 2/12 | 01/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | SOFT | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 01:57.30 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 | |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:52.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.01L | $1.95 | |
| 1/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | FIRM | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:44.60 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $26.00 | |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 01:53.90 | - | 5 |
| 9L | $51.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:55.00 | - | 2 |
| 13.11L | $91.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:15.70 | - | 3 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after winning at Kyoto over 1800m on 25 Apr by 1.25L with 57kg at $4.20, running on from midfield. Prior Kyoto run on 5 Jan was a solid 3rd over 1800m, beaten 3.5L at $16. Has 2 wins and a placing from three Kyoto 1800m starts and draws barrier 2 for Kanta Taguchi. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 01:52.30 | 8-8-5-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 | |
| 3/11 | 05/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:52.40 | 8-7-9-9-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 | |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 56kg | 01:52.60 | 9-9-9-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.25L | $23.00 | |
| 1/11 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 01:53.40 | 6-7-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $3.20 | |
| 4/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:56.40 | 3-3-2-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.25L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Won two runs back at Kyoto over 1800m on 2 May, leading throughout to score by 3.5L with 57kg at $4.80. Prior run produced a sharp jump to 2nd at Hanshin over 1800m on 11 Apr on muddy going at $126. Last start 9th of 16 after leading at Kyoto over 1800m on 17 May, beaten 9.65L by Gian Barows from barrier 15 at $34. Draws gate 3 now and stays at 1800m; can feature with a softer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 01:51.80 | 2-2-2-1-9 | 15 |
| 9.65L | $34.00 | |
| 1/15 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | MUDDY | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 01:52.60 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 | |
| 2/13 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | MUDDY | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 01:51.80 | 5-5-3-3-2 | 8 |
| 7L | $126.00 | |
| 10/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 02:02.40 | 4-3-4-4-10 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $29.00 | |
| 8/15 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 01:46.10 | 13-13-13-13-8 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $301.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 01:25.40 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 13.11L | $101.00 | |
| 12/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | HEAVY | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 01:52.20 | 4-4-3-7-12 | 5 |
| 23L | $71.00 | |
| 5/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:55.20 | 8-7-6-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after winning at Tokyo over 1600m on 25 Apr by 0.75L with 57kg at $1.91, finishing strongly from midfield. Prior run 2nd at Hanshin over 1400m on 5 Apr on muddy going, beaten 1L by Ecoro Reve at $12 after settling back. Also 2nd at Tokyo 1600m on 31 Jan, beaten 2L by Libeccio at $8.50. Consistent colt drawn 4; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:36.80 | 5-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.75L | $1.91 | |
| 2/12 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | MUDDY | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:22.50 | 12-10-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $12.00 | |
| 2/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:37.50 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 2L | $8.50 | |
| 1/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:25.20 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 139 days. Last start won after settling 2nd at Kyoto over 1800m on 10 Jan by 0.3L with 57kg at $5, defeating Silver Ratio. Prior run closed well for 3rd of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 14 Dec, beaten 0.85L from barrier 16 at $6.50. Proven at 1800m (2 wins, 1 placing from 4) and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 139 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 01:53.80 | 2-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 | |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 01:54.30 | 10-8-7-6-3 | 16 |
| 0.85L | $6.50 | |
| 4/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 01:51.60 | 4-4-3-3-4 | 5 |
| 0.61L | $41.00 | |
| 1/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:56.10 | 3-4-3-2-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $7.50 | |
| 9/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 01:37.20 | 1-1-9 | 1 |
| 8.26L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 96 days. Last start won after settling 6th at Hanshin over 1800m on 22 Feb by 0.3L with 57kg at $29, defeating Wonder Soldat. Prior run 4th of 16 at Kyoto over 1800m on 7 Feb, beaten 9.75L with 57kg at $31. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 96 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 01:56.00 | 6-7-6-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 | |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 01:53.80 | 14-14-8-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.75L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 4th of 12 at Kyoto over 1900m on 2 May, beaten 4.6L with 57kg at $7.50 after improving mid-race. Strong 1800m record (4:2-1) includes a Kyoto win on 31 Jan when leading throughout with 57kg at $14, defeating Silver Ratio. Also scored at Hanshin over 1800m on 21 Dec, drawing clear late. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride for Hideaki Miyuki.
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 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 01:57.50 | 7-7-5-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $7.50 | |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 01:52.80 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $14.00 | |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 01:53.80 | 4-3-3-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 | |
| 1/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 01:53.40 | 4-3-3-3-1 | 6 |
| 6L | $6.00 | |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 01:53.80 | 11-11-12-9-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40-day break after leading throughout to win at Nakayama over 1800m on 19 Apr by 8L with 57kg at $2.35, defeating Luna Di Sangue. Two back stuck on for 4th at Nakayama over 1800m on 28 Mar, beaten 5.05L on a muddy track at $13. Also placed at Tokyo over 1600m three runs ago behind Lucky Kid. Proven at 1800m with 2 wins from 3 and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 01:50.80 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 8L | $2.35 | |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | MUDDY | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:50.90 | 6-6-6-5-4 | 10 |
| 5.05L | $13.00 | |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 01:36.70 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.05L | $5.50 | |
| 1/16 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 01:55.50 | 1-1-2-2-1 | 10 |
| 5L | $2.88 | |
| 3/16 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 01:39.60 | 13-13-3 | 8 |
| 4.75L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after finishing 12th of 12 at Kyoto over 1900m on 2 May, beaten 15.45L on Good with 57kg at $101. Prior run was 7th of 12 at Hanshin over 1800m on 11 Apr on Muddy, after racing handy, at $81. Won four back at Kyoto over 1900m when leading throughout under 57kg. Needs to lift on recent efforts but has place claims if recapturing that on-speed form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 01:57.50 | 6-5-7-11-12 | 1 |
| 15.45L | $101.00 | |
| 7/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | MUDDY | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 01:50.00 | 2-2-2-3-7 | 7 |
| 12.01L | $81.00 | |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 01:53.30 | 1-1-1-1-8 | 4 |
| 11.65L | $22.00 | |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | STANDARD | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 02:02.00 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 | |
| 9/11 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 01:55.10 | 10-10-11-10-9 | 1 |
| 13.85L | $34.00 | |
| 17/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:35.90 | 15-17-17 | 13 |
| 21.27L | $8.50 |