KYOTO   08 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

THE KISARAGI SHO 1800m

Track: FIRM      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Choreo Sequence leading the way. ZOROASTRO (1) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 1800m in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes at Tokyo 11 weeks ago. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Returns in easier grade and expected to go close. M'S BEGIN (2) is a promising colt yet to miss the frame in two starts, including a win. Is at the races for the first time since he scored over 2000m at Tokyo on November 24. Tackles a much tougher assignment but has good upside and likely to feature. GOING TO SKY (4) resumes after a break of ten weeks. Did win at his only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 2000m at Tokyo. Powered home in stakes class latest and just missed before another break. Expect a forward showing. LAUGHTERLINES (7) closed last prep nine weeks ago when she finished third over 1600m at Chukyo. Credentials hard to knock.
1 1x32x ZOROASTRO
KEISUKE MIYATA
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Colt back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Tokyo in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes November 24 over 1800m, a head behind Peintre Naif with 56.0kg at $10.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Tokyo in the G3 Saudi Arabia Royal Cup October 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ecoro Alba with 56.0kg at $1.90. Resuming in easier company. Has upside and expected to go close.
1
THORE HAMMER-HANSEN
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES, White cap
2 21x M'S BEGIN
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
M's Racing
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 2.5 len Tokyo November 24 over 2000m defeating Sekitei Lino with 56.0kg at $1.30. On debut second of 10 at this track October 26 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Teruhiko with 56.0kg at $1.40. Bolted in with maiden win before a break and has big upside. Should be right in the finish.
2
YUGA KAWADA
BLACK, WHITE BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 129x SATONO IVORY
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track in the G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes November 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Justin Vista with 56.0kg at $11.80. On debut won by 0.5 len Chukyo August 31 over 2000m defeating Kathmandu Gold carrying 55.0kg at $4.20. Needs more time.
3
TAISEI DANNO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 13x GOING TO SKY
YUKI UEHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Field Racing
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track in the G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes November 29 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Justin Vista carrying 56.0kg at $6.20. On debut won by neck Tokyo October 5 over 2000m defeating Mr Right carrying 56.0kg at $4. Powered home in stakes class latest and just missed before another break. Expect a forward showing.
4
KIWAMU OGINO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Blue cap
5 421 STORM GALE
HIROFUMI SHII
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Hanshin December 28 over 1800m defeating Lance Of Hero with 56.0kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on November 22 over 1800m, neck behind Viscontessa with 55.0kg at $11.70. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
5
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK STRIPES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 1x CHOREO SEQUENCE
YUTA SATO
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Hiroyuki Kawakatsu
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by 1.3 len at Tokyo November 15 over 1800m defeating Satono Flare carrying 56.0kg at $3.20. Definite top-three contender.
6
S HAMANAKA
RED,YELLOW SIX SPOTS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 213x LAUGHTERLINES
MICHIHIRO OGASA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Chukyo December 6 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Cool Daytona with 55.0kg at $2.30. On debut second of 11 at Niigata August 17 over 1800m, a neck behind Swift Mimosa carrying 55.0kg at $3.10. Progressive type back from a break. Has claims on best form.
7
Y FUJIOKA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES, Orange cap
8 11x0 SHONAN GULF
N SUGAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months 14th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 8 len behind Lovcen carrying 56.0kg at $5.60. Previously second-up won by a neck at Sapporo G3 Sapporo Nisai Stakes September 6 over 1800m defeating Gene King with 55.0kg at $3.40. This much easier. One of the top chances.
8
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES, Pink cap
9 x1x8x LORBEERKRANZ
SHINYA KOBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 8th of 12 at Tokyo in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes on November 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Peintre Naif with 56.0kg at $9. Won previous preparation first up won by 3 len at Chukyo August 17 over 2000m defeating Meisho Narukami with 55.0kg at $1.10. Win would surprise.
9
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS,BLUE CAP