Kyoto Race 3 - Mdn Race
AERO CRYSTA (12) brings the most solid recent maidens’ form with 3rd at Hanshin 1600m on 13 Sep (GOOD) beaten 4.5L after racing handy, and prior 3rd at Chukyo 1400m, which suits the drop back in trip. LE CRI DE JOIE (9) was 5th at Hanshin 1600m on 26 Sep beaten 2.65L at $5.5 and can improve trimming back to 1400m second up. MEISHO SPARK (5) is third up and closed hard for 3rd at Hanshin 1200m on 21 Sep from last, and steps to 1400m. JUST WANNA FLY (6) resumes after 64 days; last start 2nd at Sapporo 1500m on 8 Aug beaten a nose after leading and maps to be prominent again.

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up and drawn barrier 1, he comes off a Hanshin 1800m run 20 days ago where he sat handy before finishing 5th/10, 4.8L behind King Lear at $21. Carries 56kg today after 55kg last time and drops 400m, which could sharpen him from the soft on-pace effort. Measured claims if the inside draw helps him settle prominently again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:46.90 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a debut 7th of 15 at Hanshin over 1600m, beaten 2.96L at $12, and he draws much better here from barrier 2. Carries 56kg after 55kg last time and drops 200m, which could help him stay within striking range. With the same rider engaged and a short 15-day turnaround, a tidier run is within reach.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 26/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 55kg | 01:36.50 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 2.96L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Back on a short 8-day turnaround after finishing 10th of 10 at Kyoto over 1800m on 3 Oct, beaten 13.65L at $126 after settling midfield. The return to 1400m is a 400m drop from that trip, and he draws barrier 3 with 56kg under Fuma Matsuwaka. Needs to lift on recent figures but the softer setup could help him find a rhythm.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 01:45.50 | 5-6-10 | 6 |
| 13.65L | $126.00 | |
| 14/18 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Fuma Izumiya | 53kg | 01:10.40 | 16-15-14 | 4 |
| 10.67L | $101.00 | |
| 5/16 | 05/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | YIELDING | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 01:10.80 | 15-14-5 | 14 |
| 6.51L | $151.00 | |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 01:10.10 | 3-3-9 | 1 |
| 11.26L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a debut 6th of 13 at Hanshin over 1400m on 5 Sep, beaten 17.3L at SP 6 when settling back and running on late. Carries 56kg from barrier 4 with Akihide Tsumura up, and the slight weight rise is offset by a favourable draw. Needs to improve off that first outing but the setup is more forgiving today.
Last Starts 36 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 55kg | 01:25.20 | 11-11-6 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up and coming off a sharp 3rd at Hanshin over 1200m 20 days ago, charging from last to be beaten 5.5L at $91. Steps up 200m to 1400m and rises to 56kg, with a better barrier than his debut; that late surge suggests he can hold a handy spot and progress. A measured improver this prep with the same rider-trainer combination (2:0-0-1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 01:08.60 | 13-13-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $91.00 | |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 01:34.60 | 3-7-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Narrowly missed last time at Sapporo over 1500m, beaten just 0.01L when leading early from barrier 10 at $51, and now draws barrier 6. He rises to 56kg and drops 100m in trip after a 64-day break, with Takeshi Yokoyama taking over. Third-up and coming off that near-miss, he looks set for another honest showing.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:30.10 | 1-1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.01L | $51.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 01:48.20 | 5-5-6-8-8 | 1 |
| 10.06L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Yoichi Ando
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up and back 200m after finishing 10th of 10 over 1600m at Hanshin on 21 Sep, beaten 8.17L by Mariandel at $151. Her debut at Chukyo over 1400m saw her run 9th/12, 5.91L off Bhinchari after settling near the rear. The drop to 1200m, a 3kg rise to 55kg, and Yoichi Ando taking over present a different setup that could help her take a step forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:34.30 | 5-6-10 | 4 |
| 8.17L | $151.00 | |
| 9/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 01:23.40 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 5.91L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after 71 days, she resumes from barrier 8 after drawing 3 when 8th of 13 at Chukyo on 1 Aug over 1400m in GOOD going, beaten 7.81L at 22-1 carrying 55kg after racing handy early. Sticks to 55kg and remains at the trip; looking to improve on a sole 1400m run that didn’t pan out late.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 01/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Jason Collett | 55kg | 01:20.00 | 4-4-8 | 3 |
| 7.81L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up after a promising debut at Hanshin over 1600m, where she settled midfield and kept on for 5th/15, 2.65L behind Ghibli at $5.5 carrying 54kg. She draws barrier 9 this time and comes back 200m, a setup that could sharpen her early. With natural improvement, this mare can be competitive.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 26/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:36.50 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.65L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 113 days, he resumes at 56kg from barrier 10 following a debut 7th of 9 at Hanshin over 1400m on 20 Jun when sent off 4.6. Sat 4th/5th before weakening to finish 11.36L behind Ryutokoyaku, and now tackles a wider draw with 1kg more.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 01:22.40 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.36L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up after 57 days, she draws barrier 11 again and stays at 55kg. Last start at Chukyo over 1400m she settled midfield before fading to 9th of 16, 9.55L behind Smart Potion at $18, having previously finished 6th of 8 over 1800m when well found at $3.75. Needs to lift on those efforts but the drop back to 1400m last time provides a clearer base to build from.
Last Starts 57 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 | 15/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:26.10 | 6-6-9 | 13 |
| 9.55L | $18.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:57.20 | 3-4-4-3-6 | 8 |
| 27.55L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up and twice placed from two runs, he was 3rd at Hanshin over 1600m on 13 Sep, beaten 4.5L carrying 55kg at $6.5 after racing handy throughout behind Break Girl. Earlier debuted with a solid 3rd at Chukyo over 1400m, 3.5L off Break Away after settling 3rd throughout. Drops back 200m with Kohei Matsuyama back aboard and draws wider in barrier 12, which makes the map trickier but his early pace has been reliable.
Last Starts 28 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 | 13/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:34.50 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 | |
| 3/13 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:22.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |