KYOTO DIRT 25 Apr 2026
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Keen speed battle, with Femme Elegante, Aube Le Coeur and Meisho Horen prominent. DON AMITIE (11) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on February 14, finishing seventh and beaten 9 lengths over 1200m in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint. Grade 3 placegetter so he has a class edge on these. Capable of playing a major role. GETTY VILLA (10) changes rider since being well held last time in seventh over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt on February 22. Has raced at this track three times for three wins, two of them over this distance. Can bounce back. FEMME ELEGANTE (12) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 15th over 1200m at this track on February 10 which was the only run of that prep. Has three wins to her name when fresh from a spell. One of the main contenders. MEISHO HOREN (5) finished 9 lengths behind the winner in 12th place when resuming over 1200m last start at Nakayama Dirt. Generally goes well with that run under the belt. Likely improver.
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KEIAI ANIRA
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA 6YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 19 2025 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jasper Gold with 57.0kg at $3.30. First up last campaign third of 15 at this track November 30 2024 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Jo Roligt with 58.0kg at $6.80. Should be ready to run well. |
1 RIKI TAKASUGI |
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JUN WINDOM
TAMIO HAMADA 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG JK Racing Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kitano's Edge with 53.0kg at $142.90. Second run from a spell eased back early on 12th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in LR on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Namura Frank carrying 55.0kg at $126.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
2 YUSAKU KOKUBUN |
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PEPTIDE YAMATO
HIDENORI TAKE 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Kazuhiko Numakawa First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at this track February 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pod Vader carrying 57.5kg at $20.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track November 8 over 1200m defeating Meisho Horen with 56.0kg at $94.60. Unlikely to trouble the top few. |
3 R TAKAKURA |
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AUBE LE COEUR
E YANO 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Turf Sport Co. Ltd. Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1200m, 12 len behind Monde Plume with 55.0kg at $25.70. Won previous preparation first up won by 2 len at Fukushima Dirt July 5 over 1150m defeating Ludique carrying 56.0kg at $7.20. Not keen on her chances. |
4 YUSUKE HARA |
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MEISHO HOREN
AKIO ADACHI 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Second-up. First-up after four months 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dragon Welds with 57.0kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Peptide Yamato with 55.0kg at $8. Worth another chance. |
5 S HAMANAKA |
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HIRUNO DE GAULLE
Y KITADE 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Hiruno Co. Ltd. Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 9th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt in LR on March 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Justin Earth with 57.0kg at $16.30. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Fervente with 58.0kg at $7.70. Fitter and worth including. |
6 H MIYUKI |
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JO ROLIGT
K NAKATAKE 5YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Eriko Ueda Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Conquista with 55.0kg at $3.90. Before that 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Monde Plume with 55.0kg at $17.90. Definite winning chance. Keep safe. |
7 YAMATO TSUNODA |
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KEIAI SHELBY
O HIRATA 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Kazuhiro Kameda Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 62 day let-up. First-up 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Noble Roger carrying 57.0kg at $166.90. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Conquista with 57.0kg at $65. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
8 TAKASHI FUJIKAKE |
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KAZU GORTYS
SHOTA NISHIZONO 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Kazumi Yoshida Racing second-up today. Last run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in LR on April 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Namura Frank carrying 57.0kg at $20.90. At only start last preparation 8th of 16 at Nakayama on January 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Win Greatest carrying 54.0kg at $55.30. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
9 TAISEI DANNO |
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GETTY VILLA
MINORU OGURI 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG North Hills Co. Ltd. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 62 days. First-up won by 1.0 len at this track February 7 over 1200m defeating Raijin with 57.0kg at $2.70. Last start 7th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Conquista with 57.0kg at $4.90. Should be near his top. |
10 ATSUYA NISHIMURA |
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DON AMITIE
TEIICHI KONNO 6YO DK B HORSE 60.0KG Koichi Yamada Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Riyadh Dirt in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint February 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Imagination with 57kg at $13. When resuming last campaign second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt in the G3 Capella Stakes December 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind T O Elvis with 57.0kg at $15.40. Excellent chance. |
11 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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FEMME ELEGANTE
NAOYA NAKAMURA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the pace before fading second last of 16 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 14 len behind Pod Vader with 54.0kg at $3.70. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Niigata Dirt October 18 over 1200m defeating Zaouli carrying 55.0kg at $3.50. Can get the job done. |
12 MIRAI IWATA |
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