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Very hard to split a field of debutants, but AMERICAN VEGA (5) looks a leading chance on pedigree for 1800m being by Into Mischief and maps to get his chance from a soft draw at 56kg. JUNE JAMS (3) profiles well as a Justify colt for this trip and should be strong late. THREE I ATLAS (14) appeals as a solid staying type first up over 1800m and can figure despite the wide gate. The only runner with exposed form, BAMPEIYU (11), has placed twice at Kyoto over 1800m and has an overall 1 win and 3 thirds at the trip, so if near that historical level he’s in the mix; slight lean to AMERICAN VEGA (5) in a cautious verdict.
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt for Kyoko Maekawa over 1800m at Kyoto, partnered by Hideaki Miyuki. Well-related on paper, being by Danon Smash out of Royal Spirits. Tricky to line up without exposed form, but the set-up is straightforward and he gets an experienced rider.
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Van Gogh out of Welcoming for Shinya Kobayashi, debuting at 1800m at Kyoto. Draws on the services of Yamato Tsunoda. Set-up looks straightforward for a juvenile stepping straight to this trip, and he profiles as a tidy debut prospect without exposed form.
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Justify out of Mrs A for Hidenori Take, debuting over 1800m at Kyoto. Manabu Sakai takes the ride and the set-up gives a solid platform to begin his career. Respectful debut profile without exposed form to gauge.
Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt for Kazuhide Sasada with Kenji Kawamata booked. By Firenze Fire out of Yamakatsu Selene, debuting over 1800m at Kyoto. Stable/jockey combination and the staying trip first up make for a straightforward introduction. Respectful debut profile without exposed form to gauge.
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt for Hideaki Fujiwara with Yuji Hishida booked. US-bred by Into Mischief out of Sun Path points to precocity on paper without race evidence yet. Debuts at 1800m at Kyoto in a 16-runner field, so professionalism will be key. Respectable set-up for a debut, but the market and parade may guide.
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Le Vent Se Leve for Yuki Ohashi with Kanta Taguchi booked. Debuts at 1800m at Kyoto, which gives a proper test first up. Market and parade will guide, but the setup is sound enough for a forward showing at the trip.
Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Le Vent Se Leve out of Lei Naala for Hiroshi Miyamoto, debuting over 1800m at Kyoto. Shota Kato takes the ride, and the set-up gives him a proper staying test first up. With no exposed form, the breeding and stable/jockey combination are the guide. A low-key debut profile but a fair set-up for this trip.
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
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First starter filly for Hiroshi Miyamoto with Yuichi Kitamura booked over 1800m at Kyoto. Debuts without exposed form but has a staying-leaning pedigree by American Patriot out of Kiele that suits this trip. Low-key set-up, and the rider engagement adds professionalism. Respectful debut prospect at the distance.
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 55kgs
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First starter filly by Hot Rod Charlie out of Commandeur Key for Akishi Higashida, debuting over 1800m at Kyoto. Fuma Matsuwaka takes the ride, and the set-up suggests a staying-leaning introduction rather than a sharp sprint. Debut profile is straightforward and the trip should give her time to find rhythm. Quiet market watch prospect in a big 16-runner field.
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Mystic Guide out of Noble Ready for Tatsuya Yoshioka. Debuts over 1800m at Kyoto in a 16-runner field, which should provide a genuine test. Riki Takasugi takes the ride, and the setup gives a fair platform to assess his level.
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 56kgs
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First up after about 11 months, and returns to 1800m where he’s (6:1-0-3). Latest run was 9th of 13 at Hanshin over 1800m on 5 Apr, beaten 7.57L on heavy, but prior he was 3rd of 10 here at Kyoto over 1800m on 8 Nov, beaten 2.25L. Katsuma Sameshima rides for Yoshiaki Sugiyama. Capable at this trip and a repeat of that Kyoto placing would see him competitive.
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Henny Hughes out of Virginia Stock for Naoyuki Morita, debuting over 1800m at Kyoto. Kohei Matsuyama takes the ride. Pedigree and stable/jockey combination offer a solid platform for the trip without exposed form. Keep in mind as he begins his career at this distance.
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt for Naosuke Sugai with Mirco Demuro booked, tackling 1800m at Kyoto. By Suave Richard out of Encore Piece, the profile suits a middle-distance debut. Set-up looks straightforward and the booking adds polish, so a respectful market watch.
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Yaupon out of Sweet Temper for Keiji Yoshimura, debuting over 1800m at Kyoto. Yutaka Take is booked, a positive steer for a newcomer. Set-up suggests a staying test first time out, and he draws on top rider nous to handle the occasion. Respectable debut claims without exposed form to gauge.
Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt for Hiroshi Miyamoto by Satono Crown out of Rhein Hardy, debuting at 1800m at Kyoto. Takuma Ogino takes the ride. Well-bred and drawn to learn plenty on debut, with a neutral setup for this trip.
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
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First starter colt for Hirofumi Shii over 1800m at Kyoto, with Osuke Tayama booked. As a 2yo by Nadal out of Ueba Flash, the set-up suggests a staying test first-up. Lacks exposed form but the profile is tidy enough for this trip. Keep safe at debut.