Kyoto Race 9 - Nadeshiko Sho
SKY METEOR (6) sets a strong standard after a dominant 8L win at 1400m last start and a prior narrow 2nd at the trip, so the setup suits again. PAIR STAR ROAD (5) looks the main danger with a 3.5L romp over this Kyoto 1400m and a prior 2nd at 1600m indicating versatility. POD BEAT (8) is a knockout hope off a 10L debut win at 1200m, and the rise to 1400m is the only query. PHILIPPEVILLE (4) also comes off a clear 4L maiden win at 1200m and can measure up, but preference is for the proven 1400m form of SKY METEOR (6) in a tight finish.
Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed in 2 of her last 3 and now draws the inside after jumping from 9 last start. Fourth up and up to 1400m at Kyoto, she gets a more economical set-up than the 1200m Sapporo run on 29 Aug when 9th of 12, beaten 6.62L at $8.00. With the gate switch and a solid recent profile, Moon Beryl has claims to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:10.60 | 3-3-9 | 9 |
| 6.62L | $8.00 | |
| 1/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:09.60 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.06 | |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:09.00 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 56kgs
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First up after about 16 weeks, the colt resumes off a strong debut where he won by 2L at Kokura over 1700m on 5 Jul at $2.35. That performance showed substance despite the sloppy track and a testing trip for a juvenile. Back to 1400m and with Yuga Kawada aboard, the setup looks straightforward. Solid claims off that winning platform.
Last Starts 111 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 | 05/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | SLOPPY | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 01:45.10 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.35 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
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Fourth up and placed in 2 of last 3, she now comes to 1400m at Kyoto with Katsuma Sameshima aboard. Last start at Niigata over 1400m on 8 Aug she finished 6th of 9, beaten 13.5L at $19.00 on good ground. Solid recent consistency suggests she can be competitive if reproducing her better efforts.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:20.40 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 | |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 00:59.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.50 | |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:09.00 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.75L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up after a dominant Hanshin 1200m win on 20 Sep, scoring by 4L at $1.73. Draws better here, moving from barrier 10 to 4, which should help at 1400m. Mirai Iwata sticks, and that authoritative debut suggests there’s more to come at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 20/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:13.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 4L | $1.73 |
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up and comes off a dominant Kyoto 1400m win on 3 Oct, clearing out by 3.5L at $5.50. Recent form reads well with placed in 2 of last 3, suggesting a solid platform at this trip. Retains Riki Takasugi and stays at Kyoto 1400m, which clearly suited. Profiles as a leading chance off that decisive last-start effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 03/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 56kg | 01:25.00 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 | |
| 10/14 | 11/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:47.60 | 1-1-1-1-10 | 2 |
| 7.76L | $4.50 | |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:36.80 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 56kgs
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Third up and comes off a dominant Hanshin 1400m win on 26 Sep at $1.65, putting an 8L margin on them in STANDARD going. Draws better here with barrier 6 after 10 last start, which should help keep things uncomplicated. With Yuji Hishida booked again and that decisive recent figure at the trip, Sky Meteor brings strong claims at this distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 01:24.90 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 8L | $1.65 | |
| 2/13 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 01:25.20 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
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First up off about three months and brings sharp form, having placed in 3 of last 3. Dominant 1st of 12 at Sapporo over 1000m on 26 Jul, clearing out by 3.5L at $1.60. Draw improves from 10 to barrier 7, which should be a plus at 1400m around Kyoto. With that strong recent win and a better gate, she profiles as a leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 00:59.60 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 | |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 00:59.10 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 2L | $1.80 | |
| 2/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | STANDARD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 00:59.20 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 5L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up after a dominant Nakayama 1200m debut on 5 Sep, scoring by 10L at $1.67 on muddy ground. Stretches to 1400m at Kyoto and retains Yutaka Take. Strong winning platform makes him a key player at this trip.
Last Starts 49 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:11.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 10L | $1.67 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up and stretches from 1200m to 1400m after a dominant Nakayama win on 19 Sep, scoring by 5L at $1.40. The 2yo colt now links with Kohei Matsuyama for Kyoto and steps from a small-field debut into a 9-runner race. Strong debut effort gives him a solid base to progress at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 01:11.70 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 5L | $1.40 |