KYOTO DIRT   03 May 2026
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1800m

Track:      

Genuine tempo from G T Bikini leading Koitamachan. YAMANIN ELPHABA (15) ran a much better race at second out ting to finish runner-up. Kept coming and can go one better. G T BIKINI (6) held on well to finish third last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 0.6 lengths when fresh from a spell as favourite. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot take this out. KOITAMACHAN (5) went forward last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt and held on well for second, beaten half a length. Should settle handy in the run. Looks well placed so expect another big run. UNNATAMSA (11) has run well at both runs this time in. Going better than it looks and rates a leading player.
1 0 SMART PICTUS
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Toru Okawa
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 17 len behind Aikan Azzurra carrying 52.0kg at $201.20. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
1
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0x DERMA TAISETSU
Y SHONO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hosho Lux with 55.0kg at $220.10. Others make more appeal.
2
SHOTA KATO
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 09x7 MILLION UP
K NONAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Takashi Mano
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Irukanda with 52.0kg at $67.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hanzaki carrying 55.0kg at $32.80. Unlikely to threaten.
3
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
YELLOW,GREEN STARS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
4 0x0 URDA
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Turf Sport Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 11th of 14 at this track on January 5 over 1200m, 15 len behind Mana Bonito with 55.0kg at $115.60. Went for a break before returning 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind Miss Henry with 55.0kg at $292.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
YOSHIMASA KIDO
BLACK, HOT PINK CHECK, HOT PINK SLEEVES, Red cap
5 x7232 KOITAMACHAN
H MIYAMOTO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Hayato Koishi
Racing well recently. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Petrichor carrying 55.0kg at $17.60. Overdue for a win. Another bold run is expected.
5
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
BLUE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
6 224x3 G T BIKINI
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind A Gray Beauty with 55.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Kyoto on October 12 over 2000m, 5 len behind Blaenavon carrying 55.0kg at $13. New return and fitter again. Among the leading chances.
6
YUICHI KITAMURA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
7 50x4 CENT PURE BASS
KENTA FUJINO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tadashi Nakamura
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Sayono Max Love carrying 54kg at $5.70. Previously second-up second last of 17 at Hanshin on December 6 over 1600m, 12 len behind Grand Opus carrying 55.0kg at $106.20. Improver with definite claims.
7
MANABU SAKAI
PURPLE,YELLOW FIVE STARS,WHITE SLEEVES,HOT PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
8 0x0x0 ZELE NODUS
K NAKATAKE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last start 13th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 14 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 53.0kg at $564.60. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 14 over 1700m, 18 len behind Pendant with 53.0kg at $242.50. Unlikely to threaten.
8
YAMATO TSUNODA
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS, Yellow cap
9 406 SMART LEVAIN
HIROYUKI UEMURA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Toru Okawa
At the latest run 6th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 7 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 55.0kg at $130.50. The race before that 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Aikan Azzurra carrying 55.0kg at $74.10. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
9
MIRAI IWATA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
10 9674 OYATSUNO JIKAN
Y TAKAHASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hikaru Odagiri
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Loistaa with 55.0kg at $28.50. Before that 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Seiun Basilisk carrying 55.0kg at $68.10. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly.
10
H MIYUKI
YELLOW, RED FIVE STARS, Green cap
11 26x25 UNNATAMSA
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Freshened for 57 days. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on February 14 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Reach Glory carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Strada carrying 55.0kg at $1.60. Forward showing expected.
11
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
12 x82x5 PROOFREADING
SHINYA KOBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Irukanda carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on February 1 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Gracia Mujer with 55.0kg at $8.70. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
12
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Orange cap
13 6x TRIVIA
HIROFUMI SHII
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, slow going 8 len behind Frettoloso with 55.0kg at $16.80. Prepared to watch.
13
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
FIREBRICK, BLACK FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Orange cap
14 0567x LEATHER AND LACE
O HIRATA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Hanshin Dirt February 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Krugist with 55.0kg at $31.40. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 20 over 1400m, 18 len behind Golden Balance carrying 52.0kg at $438. Will struggle against these.
14
FUMA MATSUWAKA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap
15 0x2 YAMANIN ELPHABA
TERUHIKO CHIDA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Hajime Doi
Second-up. First start 10th of 16 at this track on November 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Katarite with 55.0kg at $23. Went for a spell before returning made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Petrichor with 55.0kg at $15.30. Kept coming fresh to finish runner-up. Can go one better.
15
YUTAKA TAKE
SKY BLUE, RED HOOPS SLEEVES, Pink cap