Kyoto Race 8 - Momiji Stakes
NOVALIS (1) rates on top third-up after a strong Hanshin 1200m win 25 days ago (1st by 5L at 55kg) and now rises 200m from barrier 1. ANMUT (3) maps handy and brings solid 2nd at Niigata 1400m two starts back (2.5L) after a sharp 1200m win, suited from barrier 3. MEMORY BOOK (5) is improving second-up off a Hanshin 1400m win 19 days ago (0.5L at 55kg) and draws to get a similar run. First-up RYUTOKOYAKU (2) returns 3 months after winning on debut at Hanshin 1400m (1.25L) and gets a much better gate (9 to 2) though up 3kg.
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
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Dominant last start at Hanshin over 1200m (GOOD), taking it out by 5L after travelling handy and starting $6, and now draws the inside gate. Steps up 200m to 1400m, a trip where she was 6th at Chukyo two back, but she’s third-up and stays on 55kg. With Katsuma Sameshima aboard from barrier 1, she maps to get every chance to build on that recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:08.60 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 5L | $6.00 | |
| 6/13 | 01/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:20.00 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 5.56L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 118 days, he returns with an unbeaten 1400m record (1:1-0-0) and reunites with Osuke Tayama, the pair successful together at Hanshin at $19. Last start he sat handy from barrier 9 and drew clear by 1.25L over 1400m (GOOD), and now draws barrier 2 with 56kg after carrying 53kg. A soft map from the gate and proven setup make him a credible winning chance again.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 01:22.40 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.25L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Sharp debut winner at Fukushima over 1200m (55kg, SP 2.1) leading throughout, then boxed on for 2nd at Niigata over 1400m (55kg, SP 3) beaten 2.5L by Lukewarm. Returns third-up off a 69-day break and draws barrier 3 again, which should help her settle handy. Well set to run boldly around this trip given her early speed and proven form.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:20.40 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 | |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:09.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 2 months with a (1:0-1-0) prep record, and he draws barrier 4 under 56kg. His Kokura 1200m runs included a maiden win on yielding at $1.6 and a 2nd to Caeli Lux on good going at $3.7, before a 6th beaten 3.66L when $3.7. Back to 1000m looks a meaningful change, and his prior speed allows for a positive showing fresh.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 01:10.40 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.66L | $3.70 | |
| 1/16 | 05/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | YIELDING | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 01:10.80 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1L | $1.60 | |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 01:10.10 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 56kgs
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Impressive debut winner at Hanshin over 1400m 19 days ago, surging from midfield to score by 0.5L at $101 carrying 55kg. Rises to 56kg and draws barrier 5 second-up, with Keisuke Dazai taking over from Kazuo Yokoyama. Progressive profile and the setup looks suitable to build on that first-up success.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:23.10 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
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Won over 1200m at Kokura two back (55kg, SP 1.95) after racing handy, then boxed on for 3rd at Niigata over 1400m (55kg, SP 3.3), sitting 3rd throughout and beaten 3L by Lukewarm. Now fourth-up with 56kg and draws barrier 6, a similar gate to recent runs. Genuine claims to hold a forward spot and be competitive again.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:20.40 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3L | $3.30 | |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:08.60 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 1L | $1.95 | |
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:08.20 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns first up after 89 days with a 200m rise in trip to 1400m and up 1kg to 56kg. His last win came at Hanshin over 1200m (GOOD) leading throughout under Kohei Matsuyama at $2.75, and the same jockey is unbeaten on him, as is the jockey-trainer combo (1:1-0-0). Draws barrier 7 after a much wider gate at Hakodate when 12th of 13 on a yielding track, so a cleaner run may see him competitive fresh.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | YIELDING | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:10.40 | 4-4-12 | 13 |
| 10.2L | $4.00 | |
| 1/11 | 13/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:08.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3L | $2.75 |