Race Overview
 
KYOTO   03 May 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:00 Maiden Race 1800m
BIJOU DE NEIGE (3) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth after being in contention on the corner at her latest appearance over 2000m at Nakayama. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. COMPLETE (8) is a three-year-old filly by Kizuna out of Tanino Mission set to debut for the Katsunori Tanaka stable. Looks set to run well. Betting holds the key. MIDAS LIST (10) is a nicely bred three-year-old filly making her first appearance at the races. By Mind Your Biscuits from Start Up who has produced some fine gallopers, including winners at black type level. Promising type who is one to keeps tabs on in the betting. BAD GIRL (14) was close to a maiden win before a four months break, finishing off with a placing over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Drawn out which makes the job a little harder. Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix.
2 10:35 Maiden Race 1400m
SOLIS CLAVIS (5) made his debut last start and was just fair in finishing fourth at Hanshin Dirt over 1400m, beaten 3.5 lengths. Plenty of scope for improvement and worth following up. DYAUS (14) finished second, beaten one length, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. In the right race and is a winning hope. MOZU K STAR (9) finished third last time out over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt, making it three career minor placings. Has a solid record at this journey, finishing in the money on three occasions. Expected to run well. TRIPLETE (16) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 5.5 lengths. Likely improver with winning claims.
3 11:05 Maiden Race 1600m
ALL THE RAGE (11) has not been sighted since she finished second over 1400m at Chukyo on January 25. Ideally placed to score. WINE COOLER (1) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of three-and-a-half months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at Chukyo. Has ability and is a solid chance. UHURU PEAK (14) missed the placings on debut two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at Hanshin. Nicely placed to break the maiden status. LOVELY LYDIA (17) is appearing for the first time. By Epiphaneia and hails from the Mitsumasa Nakauchida stable. Watch the market closely.
4 11:35 Maiden Race 1900m
EARTH GRAZER (6) resumes. Wasn't far away at last run before a break, finishing fifth over 1800m at this track three months ago. Expect him to play a major role. SUNRISE SUGAR (11) missed the placings on debut two starts back then ran a better race and finished 6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 2200m at Hanshin after being in the firing line on the bend. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. WAXING MOON (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 6 lengths into eighth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HAPPY RUNNA (1) improved last time out, finishing one length from the winner in second over 1500m at Kanazawa. This looks a good race for her so another forward showing looks likely.
5 12:25 Maiden Race 1800m
MEISHO KINTAI (3) finished second, beaten a nose, when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at Hanshin after he was prominent at the turn. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. FATE LINE (8) finished second, beaten 2 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Hanshin after he was in the firing line on the corner. Nicely placed to take this out. REAL FOLGORE (12) made a strong late bid only to just miss when first-up last start over 1600m at this track. Should tighten right up following that outing. Placed to advantage and can take this out. YAEGIRI (9) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff she finished fourth over 1800m at this track. Commenced last prep with a minor placing at this track over 1800m. Has ability so don't underestimate.
6 12:55 Allowance Race 1400m
TAGANO ENFANT (9) was doing his best work late last start to get up for second over 1200m at Hanshin. Sure to be putting in the big strides late again. VIRGIL (8) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at Hanshin. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MONTALCINO (6) is a talented colt who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Lance Of Chaos over 1600m at Hanshin, beaten 10 lengths into tenth. Big chance in this class. WINSTON (4) produced a better run last start, beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth over 1400m at Hanshin. Better than recent efforts suggest.
7 01:25 Allowance Race 2200m
LORD ALL RIGHT (7) returned from a spell eight weeks ago when he was in contention on the turn before being beaten 2.75 lengths into sixth over 2000m at Hanshin Dirt. Fitter so expect a better run this time. FIRM TWENTY (4) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 13/01/2025, finishing ninth and beaten 5.5 lengths over 2200m at Chukyo. Rates highly and should take some beating. HERZ AS (5) missed the placings two starts back when resuming then ran a better race and finished 3 lengths away in fifth last time out over 2600m at Fukushima after being prominent at the bend. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. REVIDENT (2) brings the right form to this race after taking out a 1400m contest at Kasamatsu last time out by 3 lengths. Should be involved in the finish.
8 01:55 Allowance Race 1200m
KANEKOME FAMILY (13) was in the firing line on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. NIHONPIRO CARAT (5) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Likely to feature. PISTON BOY (1) finished 12th two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 1.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. PASSING SHOWER (2) returned from a spell eight weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into seventh over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
9 02:25 YAGURUMA SHO 2200m
TAGANO ABBY (3) resumed over 2000m in the G2 Sankei Sports Sho Flora Stakes (Japanese Oaks Trial) at Tokyo where she showed little early speed but got home nicely to finish fifth, beaten 3 lengths. Well back in grade and will prove hard to hold out. SAY CUTE (4) was too good for a maiden field when resuming last start over 2400m at Hanshin, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Progressing well so worth following up. EVER GROOVE (6) was a winner two back at Hanshin then was competitive last time when fourth over 1800m at Hanshin, beaten only 2.5 lengths. Riki Takasugi stays on. Capable of running a bold race. DOGGED (5) finished 11th when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at Tokyo. Fitter and this far easier. Can improve sharply.
10 03:00 OIKE TOKUBETSU 1400m
JUN VIN QUETE (2) met with solid support last start over 1600m at Hanshin when fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths. Back in trip and worth another chance. GLORIA LAUS (3) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1400m at Hanshin but could only manage fourth, although only 1.75 lengths from the winner. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Sure to be in the finish. MATENRO BOND (7) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at Chukyo, beaten 3.5 lengths. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. OBAKENO KINTA (4) was beaten 4 lengths into sixth over 1200m at Fukushima three weeks ago. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
11 03:35 THE UNICORN STAKES 1900m
CLAY KING (8) is a promising galloper who got the prize at his only run last prep three-and-a-half months ago over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Has a strong record when resuming, including two wins. Likely to feature. MEISHO ZUIUN (5) found the line nicely to grab second last time out over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Takes on tougher opposition this time but he is expected to run well. CANAL BEAGLE (4) couldn't have been more impressive first up last start when he scored by 7 lengths over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Won at his only second-up appearance and he is a major player again. GOD ESPADA (6) was too good when resuming in an easier race over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt last start, scoring by half a length. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and is worth including.
12 04:10 Allowance Race 1200m
OKOTAMPE (8) wasn't far away last time and is edging towards a win, the latest effort a solid second over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. One of the primary chances. IMMUTABLE (12) finished sixth two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten only 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. MON CHEMIN (10) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 2 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1200m at Hanshin. Y Iwata stays aboard. Certainly one to consider. ZAOULI (4) produced a reasonable effort when fifth last start over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. That followed a win at Kokura Dirt the start prior. Worth plenty of thought.