KYOTO DIRT 12 Jan 2026
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Maiden Race 1400m Track: FIRM |
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Genuine pace with Aster Epoisses finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. ZELDA (2) is a promising maiden who looks close to a win, finishing fourth on debut then placing over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt last time out. Should park just off the speed and with a little more improvement can take this out. AGAINST ODDS (7) finished second on debut 12 weeks ago, beaten 2 lengths over 1400m at Kyoto, and has not been produced since. Likely improver and another bold showing is on the cards. ASTER EPOISSES (13) ran a much better race at her second outing last start to finish second over 1200m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. FESTIVE DRESS (11) finished third last time over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 7 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Nicely placed to play a role in the finish.
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| 1 | 0x7x3 |
GARDIENNE
RYO TAKAHASHI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Racing second-up today. Last start 3rd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Tiny Wonder with 55.0kg at $50.70. At only start last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Hanshin Dirt on September 13 over 1800m, 20 len behind Norse Mythology with 55.0kg at $17. Strong winning chance. |
1 YUICHI KITAMURA |
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| 2 | 42 |
ZELDA
TAKASHI SUZUKI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG KSHD Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 17 at Kyoto on November 22 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Altramuz with 55.0kg at $10. Second-up 2nd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 1400m, neck behind Tiny Wonder carrying 55.0kg at $4.70. Gets her chance. Take seriously. |
2 R WADA |
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| 3 | 7 |
COCO APPLAUSE
T HATSUKI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 52.0KG Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd. Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Ryushi carrying 51.0kg at $94.70. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes. |
3 HARUKI WADA |
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| 4 | 0x |
CHANT DE LA TERRE
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI 3YO BROWN FILLY 52.0KG KAJIMOTO Holdings Co. Ltd Resumes from a spell after only one run when 12th of 16 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hiruno Puglia with 55.0kg at $61.10. Might need the run. |
4 TAIKI HASHIKI |
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| 5 | 756 |
HANZAKI
Y TAKAHASHI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Sunrise Co. Ltd. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 6th of 18 at Hanshin on December 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Make One's Day with 55.0kg at $111. The run before that 5th of 15 at Niigata on October 25 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Lateral Palm carrying 52.0kg at $39.10. A top-three finish would surprise. |
5 TOSHIKI AKIYAMA |
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| 6 | 980 |
MOCHIMOCHICHAN
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Akatsuki Yamatoya Comes off a 58 day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at this track on November 15 over 1800m, 11 len behind Kentucky Home carrying 55.0kg at $76.60. The start before that ran last of 8 at Kyoto on November 1 over 1800m, 13 len behind Fornax with 55.0kg at $73.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
6 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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| 7 | 2x |
AGAINST ODDS
R OKUBO 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Yukihiro Moroe Resuming after a break; only one run when 2nd of 17 at Kyoto on October 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mild Best with 55.0kg at $1.80. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. |
7 YUGA KAWADA |
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PIKO RADIANT
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Takafumi Ishibe Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 12 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Taisei Vogue with 55.0kg at $40.50. Hard to recommend. |
8 YUICHIRO SHIBATA |
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| 9 | 27 |
ANGE LA FILLE
KENTA FUJINO 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 17 at Kyoto on November 22 over 1600m, 3 len behind Altramuz with 55.0kg at $4.50. Last start 7th of 18 at Hanshin on December 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Make One's Day carrying 55.0kg at $10.10. This race is well within her grasp. |
9 KATSUMA SAMESHIMA |
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| 10 | 957x |
MARU MORI CASTER
Y OHASHI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Shigemi Yamashita Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Hanshin September 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Noir Venus carrying 55.0kg at $27.60. On debut ninth of 11 at Hanshin September 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bene Salute with 55.0kg at $3.30. This looks too tough. |
10 KANTA TAGUCHI |
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| 11 | 572x3 |
FESTIVE DRESS
I OKADA 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Godolphin Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Golden Balance carrying 55.0kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Chukyo on August 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Hakkei with 55.0kg at $59.30. Leading chance with plenty of upside. |
11 MIRAI IWATA |
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| 12 | 0x |
PIRESII
TAKATOSHI MIYAJI 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG My Stallion Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 14 at Kyoto on October 25 over 1600m, 32 len behind Early Harvest with 55.0kg at $225.80. Doesn't appeal. |
12 YOSHIMASA KIDO |
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| 13 | 42 |
ASTER EPOISSES
HIROKI KAWASHIMA 3YO DK B FILLY 55.0KG Chitoyo Kato Raced twice to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hiruno Puglia carrying 53.0kg at $23. Second-up 2nd of 14 at this track on November 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind T O Natalie with 55.0kg at $3.30. Capable of a better showing. Respect. |
13 YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA |
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| 14 | 9x |
SNEPRINSESSE
TSUTOMU OGATA 3YO GREY FILLY 52.0KG Blue Stars Farm Co. Ltd. Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on September 6 over 1400m, 20 len behind Magna Victor with 52.0kg at $73.40. Hasn't shown enough. |
14 SEIYA MORITA |
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| 15 | 0659 |
NAMURA SOLAN
T HATSUKI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mutsuhiro Namura Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tiny Wonder with 51.0kg at $32.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on October 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wise Gang carrying 51.0kg at $125.90. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough. |
15 DAITO OZAWA |
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| 16 | 9 |
ANTHISMA
MAMORU ISHIBASHI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd. At debut, 9th of 11 at this track on November 16 over 1800m, 15 len behind Mercantour carrying 55.0kg at $24.30. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort. |
16 KEISUKE DAZAI |
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