KYOTO DIRT 02 May 2026
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Coronado Bridge and Keiai Agito to take up the running at a strong tempo. Expect one of the top two picks will win this. MERCANTOUR (11) was an effortless winner last time over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, scoring by 4 lengths. Form to date has been strong with two wins to his credit. Clearly the one to beat again. SILVER RATIO (4) was an impressive first-up winner last time out in an easier race over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, getting home by a neck. Will be better for that latest run and looks a big threat to the top selection. SORTE AREIA (9) looks to launch this prep the way he ended the last three months ago when he scored over 1800m at this track. Has an impressive two wins from four career starts. Must be respected despite the calibre of opposition. CORONADO BRIDGE (5) showed early speed from a good draw last time and led into the straight but was swamped late, finishing eighth and beaten 6 lengths over 2000m in stakes class at Hanshin. Tougher assignment this time but cannot be underestimated.
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| 1 | 09187 |
SAIMON ZEST
K TANI 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Akinori Sawada At the latest run failed to make an impression; 7th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 12 len behind Chuwa Carnegie with 57.0kg at $102.60. The run before that faded in the straight ran last of 8 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind Mercantour with 57.0kg at $21.90. Others going much better leading into this. |
1 MANABU SAKAI |
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| 2 | 2115x |
KEIAI AGITO
Y KATO 3YO GREY COLT 57.0KG Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd. Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Riyadh Dirt in the Saudi Derby February 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Al Haram with 57kg at $15. On debut second of 13 at Sapporo Dirt August 30 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Ryu Carnet carrying 55.0kg at $19.90. Has claims on best form. |
2 KATSUMA SAMESHIMA |
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| 3 | x721x |
GAURA DISCO
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Kensei Murakami Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track February 15 over 1800m defeating Lufada carrying 57.0kg at $2.70. First up last campaign seventh of 16 at this track January 5 over 1900m, 11 len behind Edwin Narco carrying 57.0kg at $4.30. Marginal chance. |
3 FUMA MATSUWAKA |
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| 4 | 422x1 |
SILVER RATIO
K NONAKA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by a neck at Hanshin Dirt April 5 over 1800m defeating Coeli Vento carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Keiai Agito with 56.0kg at $2.10. The obvious threat. |
4 MIRAI IWATA |
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| 5 | 1x1x8 |
CORONADO BRIDGE
Y SHONO 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG G1 Racing Co. Ltd. Racing second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last outing failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at Hanshin in LR on March 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Matenro Gale with 57.0kg at $8.50. At only start last preparation won by 0.5 len at Hanshin December 13 over 2000m defeating Bereshit carrying 56.0kg at $7.50. Fitter and worth including. |
5 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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| 6 | 22156 |
VIENTO DE COLA
RYO TERASHIMA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG G1 Racing Co. Ltd. Most recently 6th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Chuwa Carnegie with 57.0kg at $9.30. Before that 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 7 len behind Don Erectus carrying 54.0kg at $9.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
6 S HAMANAKA |
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| 7 | 00741 |
STRONG ACE
I AIZAWA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Masahisa Hara At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Nakayama Dirt April 12 over 1800m defeating Sistema Solar carrying 57.0kg at $14.60. The start before that 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Don Erectus carrying 57.0kg at $244.80. Likely to find them too smart. |
7 TOSHIKI AKIYAMA |
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| 8 | 59617 |
SHALLOW FIRST
SHOGO YASUDA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG SA Racing Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Hanshin on March 15 over 2400m, 6 len behind Shadow Master carrying 57.0kg at $38.60. Before that won by 0.5 len at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 2000m defeating Clutch Slugger with 57.0kg at $28. Prefer to watch at this stage. |
8 YUJI HISHIDA |
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| 9 | 2151x |
SORTE AREIA
H ONEDA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Masaya Oku Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.0 len this track January 31 over 1800m defeating Silver Ratio with 57.0kg at $11.60. On debut second of 12 at this track November 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Bad Ragaz carrying 56.0kg at $38.30. Could prove too smart for these. |
9 H MIYUKI |
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| 10 | 10x1 |
SAINT ELMO'S
S KOJIMA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Godolphin Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after five months won by 1.75 len at Hanshin Dirt March 22 over 1800m defeating Tagano Elu with 57.0kg at $69.30. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1800m, 14 len behind Pyromancer with 56.0kg at $85.90. Facing a tougher challenge. |
10 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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| 11 | 121 |
MERCANTOUR
HARUKI SUGIYAMA 3YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG Forest Racing Racing well recently. Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 4 len at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 1800m defeating Dantsu Shitan with 57.0kg at $1.10. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on January 5 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind T M Sao Leve carrying 57.0kg at $4.30. Can get the job done again. |
11 YUGA KAWADA |
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| 12 | x0969 |
DEIR EL BAHRI
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Shinichiro Takamura At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 10 len behind Loistaa with 55.0kg at $75.20. The race before that 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Pendant carrying 55.0kg at $146.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
12 M DEMURO |
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