Kyoto Race 3 - Mdn Race
LUX ALCARD (13) sets the benchmark after back-to-back 2nds at 2000m, holding solid margins and bringing race-fit form dropping to 1800m. ORION BERYL (7) is a major threat off a close 2nd over this track and trip, proven in a big field and drawn to hold position. APOKALYPTO (10) appeals for exotics after a 3rd here at 1800m, and can build second up despite the wider alley. DANON CHAMPION (1) has claims for a slice after finishing 4th at this track and trip last start and now draws the rail. Lean LUX ALCARD (13) in a measured verdict.
Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up after a Kyoto 1800m run on 18 Oct when 4th of 7, beaten 2.6L at $3.00. Draws the inside after barrier 5 last time, which can help him settle into a rhythm. With Kazuo Yokoyama aboard again and staying at the trip, Danon Champion has a tidy platform to progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 01:53.80 | 6-6-6-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 02:01.20 | 4-5-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.75L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Fourth up and sticking to 1800m at Kyoto, where he’s had two runs this prep. Last start he was 6th of 11 here over 1800m on 24 Oct on a muddy track, beaten 12.3L at $201.00 after a 7th of 12 here over the same trip on 12 Oct, beaten 9.55L at $26.00. Hiroki Matsumoto stays aboard for Kunihiko Watanabe. Needs to find a few lengths but the continuity at track and trip gives a platform to progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | MUDDY | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 01:52.00 | 5-5-9-9-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $201.00 | |
| 7/12 | 12/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 8-8-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.55L | $26.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:57.20 | 4-3-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 24.75L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up and stays at 1800m after a Chukyo run on 22 Aug when 6th of 10, beaten 16.51L at $23.00. Draws much better from barrier 3 after coming from 10 last time, which can help Meisho Laurus find a handier spot. With Yoshihiro Furukawa up for Koichi Tsunoda, the improved gate gives him a chance to progress.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 01:55.80 | 10-10-9-9-6 | 10 |
| 16.51L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up and draws better, shifting from barrier 10 to 4. Last start at Kyoto over 1800m on 24 Oct he finished 14th of 16, beaten 23.31L on a muddy track at $6.00. The improved gate for Manabu Sakai can help him find a smoother run second up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 24/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | MUDDY | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 01:52.00 | 9-9-9-13-14 | 10 |
| 23.31L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up after a Kyoto 1800m run on 17 Oct when 4th of 16, beaten 11.3L at $126.00. Stays at the same track and trip with Seinosuke Yoshimura aboard. That experience at the course should help. Shishisonson can improve with the run under his belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 01:52.60 | 8-8-7-6-4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Second up after a Kyoto 1800m run on 17 Oct, finishing 5th of 8, beaten 6.3L at $6.50 on good ground. Stays at the same track and trip, which can aid progression. Ryuusei Sakai rides again off that experience. Genuine chance to improve in this maiden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:48.70 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up after a strong Kyoto 1800m run on 17 Oct, finishing 2nd of 16 and beaten 0.3L at $4.50. Draws a touch better moving from barrier 10 to 7. With Kohei Matsuyama aboard again, that narrow miss at the track and trip reads well. Well placed to hold form over the same course and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 01:52.60 | 7-6-5-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up after finishing 8th of 16 over 1800m at Kyoto on 17 Oct, beaten 18.1L at $151.00. Draws better here moving from barrier 16 to 8, which should help his cause. With Yuji Hishida aboard, Kitano Guerlain has scope to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 01:52.60 | 13-13-12-11-8 | 16 |
| 18.1L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
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Third up and stretching to 1800m, which could suit better than the Kyoto 1600m run on 25 Oct. That day he finished 8th of 8, beaten 23.36L on yielding ground at $101.00. Kanta Taguchi sticks for Yuki Ohashi. Looking for natural improvement with the extra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | YIELDING | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 01:33.70 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 23.36L | $101.00 | |
| 14/16 | 03/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 01:33.90 | 12-13-14 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up after finishing 3rd of 16 over 1800m at Kyoto on 17 Oct at $101.00, beaten 9.3L on STANDARD. Stays at the same track and trip with Takashi Fujikake aboard. That experience at the course gives a platform to progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 01:52.60 | 12-12-11-10-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 56kgs
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Third up and comes back from 2000m after finishing 7th of 8 at Kyoto on 17 Oct, beaten 3.61L at $8.00. That experience at the track should aid his progression, and the step to 1800m can be a better fit. With Yamato Tsunoda aboard again, he looks to have straightforward improvement in him at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 02:03.80 | 2-2-2-2-7 | 7 |
| 3.61L | $8.00 | |
| 6/12 | 04/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 02:01.80 | 9-9-6-6-6 | 10 |
| 3.85L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns to Kyoto and stretches to 1800m after finishing 9th of 10 over 1400m here on 17 Oct at $151.00, beaten 16.11L. The step up in trip gives Fuma Matsuwaka a different look at him. Low-key profile so far, but the distance rise is the angle for Yamato Cuore.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 01:23.70 | 7-6-9 | 8 |
| 16.11L | $151.00 | |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 01:24.90 | 11-11-9 | 6 |
| 16.06L | $126.00 | |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 01:32.60 | 7-8-8-7 | 9 |
| 13.26L | $126.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 01:34.20 | 9-10-10-10 | 5 |
| 15.86L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
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Third up and comes off a solid 2nd of 18 at Niigata over 2000m on 25 Oct, beaten 4L at $3.80 on yielding ground. The drop to 1800m around Kyoto could suit given that effort. Mirai Iwata sticks, and the set-up looks consistent with his recent improvement. Lux Alcard profiles as a genuine chance to run well in this maiden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 25/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | YIELDING | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 02:05.80 | 3-2-2-2-2 | 14 |
| 4L | $3.80 | |
| 2/11 | 30/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 02:01.50 | 4-4-3-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |