KYOTO DIRT   02 May 2026
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1800m

Track:      

Despite the wide draw Telikos has the dash to cross and lead a low-pressure contest. PIKO OVAL (10) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt after being prominent at the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run at the third run back from a break. MEISHO HITAKAMI (4) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. More improvement to come so keep him in mind. KEN FIELD (8) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 7 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out without surprising. TELIKOS (12) has not raced since his debut on January 24 over 1800m at this track when he finished sixth, beaten 4 lengths. Should take a lot from that experience.
1 8009x VINA HAI VAN
H NAKAO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Fumio Inoguchi
He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Hanshin Dirt February 28 over 1800m, 14 len behind Krugist carrying 57.0kg at $365.10. On debut eighth of 12 at this track November 29 over 1800m, 15 len behind Bad Ragaz with 55.0kg at $38.40. Looking to others for the winner.
1
HARUHIKO KAWASU
HOT PINK,WHITE HALVED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND,LIME GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 60x0 TAISEI FRIEDEN
Y OHASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Second-up. First-up after three months 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 1200m, 18 len behind Tsuruno Maihashi carrying 57.0kg at $26.20. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Glasgow carrying 57.0kg at $47.50. Unlikely to threaten.
2
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, Black cap
3 08x DREAM GOES ON
RYO TAKAHASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Masatake Iida
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track January 17 over 1800m, 19 len behind Realize Glint with 54.0kg at $465.10. On debut ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 28 over 1400m, 25 len behind Sol Aube carrying 53.0kg at $134.80. Faces a tough essay.
3
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX CIRCLES, Black cap
4 38x93 MEISHO HITAKAMI
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 2000m, 12 len behind A Shin Whisper carrying 54.0kg at $21.80. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Jun Doradora with 57.0kg at $38.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
YAMATO TSUNODA
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES,PINK CAP
5 9x0 EXMOUTH
TAIKI CHAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 9th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 15 len behind Gold Blaze carrying 55.0kg at $23.10. Went for a break before returning 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1400m, 23 len behind Battle Ax carrying 55.0kg at $93.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
K IKEZOE
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
6 907 GOLDEN BOB
HIROFUMI SHII
3YO  GREY  COLT 54.0KG
Ace Racing
At the latest run 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Zero Visibility carrying 57.0kg at $110.70. The run before that ran last of 15 at Kyoto on February 10 over 2400m, 22 len behind Pound For One carrying 57.0kg at $21.10. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
6
KAITO KAWABATA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
7 00 CHEERFUL RUN
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yoshiyuki Okamura
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Arms Legend with 53.0kg at $67.10. Last start 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1200m, 17 len behind Welcome Song carrying 57.0kg at $147.10. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
7
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
8 7x802 KEN FIELD
H ONEDA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Hiroaki Nakanishi
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Jun Doradora with 57.0kg at $105.60. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1900m, 12 len behind Serge Barows with 57.0kg at $30.10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
8
H MIYUKI
GREEN ,WHITE STRIPES,GREEN SLEEVES ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 558x8 LORD FIGHTER
AKISHI HIGASHIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Baronial carrying 57.0kg at $71.70. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 1800m, 18 len behind Sky Stripes with 56.0kg at $11.30. Must improve significantly.
9
TAISEI DANNO
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 x7x43 PIKO OVAL
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mieko Ishibe
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Reisansoku carrying 57.0kg at $18.90. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Smart Gloire with 57.0kg at $4.90. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
10
YUJI HISHIDA
WHITE, PINK DIAMOND BAND, Green cap
11 40 GARRARD
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1800m, 11 len behind Lien Du Coeur carrying 57.0kg at $8.10. Second-up 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 15 len behind Smart Gloire carrying 57.0kg at $30. Hard to get too enthused.
11
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Green cap
12 6x TELIKOS
HIROFUMI SHII
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Tatsuo Hiranuma
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, 4 len behind Horner with 57.0kg at $6.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
12
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
YELLOW, BROWN HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
13 0x70 DAIMEI MIRACLE
M HONDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Koichi Miyamoto
Third-up today. Resuming couldn't go on with it; 7th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 11 len behind Corvus with 53.0kg at $131. Second run from a spell ran last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 18 len behind Lord Trident with 57.0kg at $22. Fully tested on his recent run.
13
KEISUKE DAZAI
ROYAL PURPLE, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
14 x0x00 GOD SURE WIN
YUZO IIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Kenji Nakanishi
Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Royal Spire carrying 57.0kg at $91. Last start 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1200m, 19 len behind Welcome Song with 57.0kg at $275.10. This looks too tough.
14
MANABU SAKAI
BLUE,YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Pink cap
15 0 WATER SAOLA
Y SHONO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Masato Yamaoka
Was at a huge quote at debut, 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 11 over 1700m, 25 len behind Shooting Guy carrying 57.0kg at $123. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
15
FUMA MATSUWAKA
LIGHT BLUE,BLUE CROSSED SASH,HOT PINK SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS, Pink cap