Kyoto Race 1 - Mdn Race
JOY THE MOMENT (1) sets the standard after a solid 3rd over this Kyoto 1800m, with that run clear of anything her main rivals have shown and a soft draw to hold a handy spot. KIMICHAN (3) appeals as the danger off a 4th over the same trip last start; while well held, it was a step forward and she stuck on better than most. FELICITAR (5) can improve second career start back at 1800m after a 6th on debut beaten 4.52L, and that reads well against these. MARSHMALLOW DAYS (9) has a minor case with 8th over 1800m at Sapporo two back and could box on, but lacks the sharper recent figure of JOY THE MOMENT (1). Leaning to JOY THE MOMENT (1) to convert the placing into a win.
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Third up and back to Kyoto 1800m after a 3rd of 14 here on 10 Oct, beaten 4.5L at $3.60. Draws the inside after jumping from 6 last time, which can help secure a cleaner run. With Mirai Iwata up, Joy The Moment has a solid platform to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 10/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:53.80 | 2-2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 | |
| 4/14 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:25.20 | 13-10-4 | 11 |
| 22L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Third up and draws much better, shifting from barrier 7 to 2. Last start at Kyoto over 1800m on 25 Oct she was 8th of 8, beaten 16.81L on a sloppy track at $61.00. The kinder gate can help her settle into the race more comfortably. Scope to improve with racing and a softer map from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | SLOPPY | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:52.80 | 7-7-7-7-8 | 7 |
| 16.81L | $61.00 | |
| 15/16 | 04/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 01:25.20 | 15-15-15 | 7 |
| 20.75L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Third up and back to 1800m at Kyoto, where she was 4th of 8 on 25 Oct on a sloppy track, beaten 11L at $34.00. Mirco Demuro sticks, which is a plus for a 2YO filly learning her craft. With that experience at the course and trip, Kimichan can hold her form in this small field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | SLOPPY | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:52.80 | 6-6-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 11L | $34.00 | |
| 13/14 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:25.20 | 9-11-13 | 6 |
| 45.56L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Third up and draws better, moving from barrier 8 to 4. Last start at Kyoto over 1800m on 25 Oct she finished 7th of 8, beaten 16.51L at $18.00 on a sloppy track. The softer draw can help her settle into a rhythm, and with Ryou Takakura aboard for Hidenori Take she has scope to improve at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | SLOPPY | Ryou Takakura | 55kg | 01:52.80 | 1-1-1-2-7 | 8 |
| 16.51L | $18.00 | |
| 13/14 | 10/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Ryou Takakura | 55kg | 01:33.10 | 14-14-13 | 11 |
| 18.15L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
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First up after about 16 weeks, and returns to 1800m. Last start was 6th of 15 at Fukushima over 1800m on 18 Jul, beaten 4.52L at $26.00. Yutaka Take rides for Yasuyuki Tsujino, which reads well for Kyoto. A tidy setup for Felicitar to progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 01:49.40 | 5-5-4-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.52L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Second up after finishing 9th of 16 over 1800m at Kyoto on 24 Oct, beaten 14.76L on a muddy track at $31.00. Stays at 1800m and keeps Yuichi Kitamura. Scope to improve with that run under her belt. Measured chance to take a step forward here.
Last Starts 13 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 | 24/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | MUDDY | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:52.00 | 13-13-13-12-9 | 8 |
| 14.76L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 55kgs
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Second up and stretching to 1800m after Hanshin 1400m on 5 Sep when 11th of 13, beaten 25.35L at $16.00 on good ground. The move to Kyoto and extra trip present a different set-up. Takashi Fujikake rides for Koichi Ishizaka. Scope to improve with the distance rise.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:25.20 | 13-13-11 | 7 |
| 25.35L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Second up and draws better after jumping from 12 last time. At Kyoto over 1400m on 18 Oct she finished 16th of 18, beaten 14.45L at $101.00 on good ground. The rise to 1800m and a handier gate could help Comme Un Eclair progress this preparation. Measured chance to improve with those tweaks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 18/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 55kg | 01:20.30 | 18-18-16 | 12 |
| 14.45L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Third up and staying at 1800m after an 8th of 11 at Sapporo on 29 Aug, beaten 8.6L at $23.00. Draws on the smaller side of a nine-runner field at Kyoto which may help her find a rhythm. With Ryuusei Sakai up for Hidenori Take, she gets another chance to progress at the trip.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:52.50 | 9-10-8-10-8 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $23.00 | |
| 6/14 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 01:29.80 | 9-5-5-6 | 7 |
| 2.81L | $3.75 |