KYOTO   11 Jan 2026
 
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Maiden Race 2910m

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RED LA MANCHE (11) is fitter for two runs back, the latest when he filled a minor placing in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at this track. Overdue for a jumps win and expected to go close. RED FARO (5) has been mixing his form this prep over the jumps. In the placings when resuming in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at this track then finished 11 lengths from the winner last time in seventh in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin. Placed 4/7 over the jumps and looms a serious threat. WAY TO THE DAWN (14) is a maiden who went very close to breaking through last time out when second in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at this track. Had plenty of chances but can feature if brings best form. MEISHO KOGASHIRA (10) missed the frame two runs ago in a maiden steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima then could only manage fourth last time in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin. Worth serious consideration.
1 07x39 FUJI FONTE
MASAO KASUYA
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Makio Okada
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 14 runners at Fukushima on November 24 over 2770m, 2.25 len behind Osteria carrying 60.0kg at $66.10. Last start made ground from midfield; finished ninth of 14 runners at Nakayama on December 21 over 2880m, slow track; 19 len behind Danon Rocky carrying 60.0kg at $21.90. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
1
S ISHIGAMI
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS, White cap
2 000x0 OBSIDHIAN
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 60.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start came from midfield; finished 14th of 15 runners at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 16 len behind Contio with 58.0kg at $311.60. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
2
SHO UENO
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 07x0x BALAJI
SATOSHI INOUE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Makio Okada
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation didn't finish the race at this track on November 1 over 2910m. When resuming last campaign finished 11th of 15 runners at Fukushima in the G3 Tanabata Sho on July 13 over 2000m, 11 len behind Cosmo Fliegen carrying 56.0kg at $12.10. Started a hot favourite at jumps debut but made mistakes and failed to finish. Give another chance.
3
KOTA WASHIZU
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS, Red cap
4 0x0x8 LEESAN BURNING
KENTA FUJINO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Isamu Kunimoto
Second-up today. Last run finished eighth of 12 runners at Hanshin on December 13 over 2970m, 18 len behind Lord Liberacion carrying 60.0kg at $57.80. At only start last preparation finished tenth of 11 runners at Nakayama on September 27 over 2880m, 13 len behind Vradia with 60.0kg at $47.70. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
4
YUTA ONODERA
YELLOW, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Red cap
5 32x27 RED FARO
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished second of 9 starters at this track on November 30 over 2910m, 5 len behind Chic with 60.0kg at $2.30. Last start finished seventh of 12 runners at Hanshin on December 13 over 2970m, 11 len behind Lord Liberacion with 60.0kg at $3.20. Fought on last time. Placed 4/7 over the jumps and looms a serious threat.
5
M NISHITANI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Blue cap
6 8x00x SNOW DIVA
MASASHI FUKAYAMA
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes after four months. Finished off last preparation when last at Nakayama September 27 over 2200m, 15 len behind Sanka Shigure with 56.0kg at $236.70. First up last campaign 10 of 14 starters at Nakayama September 15 over 2500m, 14 len behind King's True with 56.0kg at $57. Fitness an issue. Should need run.
6
GENKI MIZUNUMA
LIGHT BLUE ,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, BLUE CAP,WHITE PEAK
7 x560x RIKEA KANDY
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11 of 14 runners at Tokyo October 5 over 1800m, 6 len behind Jazzaldia carrying 54.0kg at $41.60. First up last campaign 5 of 16 runners at Nakayama September 7 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Chiaramente carrying 55.0kg at $34.50. Not ready yet.
7
KEI OEHARA
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 0x09x HARBOR LIGHT
Y TAKAHASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Masahiro Mita
Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished ninth of 11 starters at Tokyo Dirt on November 8 over 1600m, 13 len behind Night Aquarium carrying 58.0kg at $215.30 and before that finished 11th of 16 starters at Kyoto Dirt on October 11 over 1900m, 9 len behind Tagano Babylon with 54.0kg at $73. Best form gives him an each-way hope.
8
YOSHIYASU NAMBA
BLUE,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,BLUE HOOPS, Yellow cap
9 x065x EVERY MOMENT
KAZUYA MAKITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 60.0KG
Tomiro Fukami
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 5 of 12 starters at this track October 12 over 2910m, 12 len behind Via Lux carrying 60.0kg at $46.50. Previously first up; 12 of 16 starters at Chukyo Dirt August 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Taisei Response carrying 58.0kg at $84.40. Sound each-way claims.
9
Y KUROIWA
GREEN, WHITE SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVE, BLUE ARMBAND, Green cap
10 8x044 MEISHO KOGASHIRA
M HONDA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 60.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 29 days. Last start made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 12 runners at Hanshin on December 13 over 2970m, 6 len behind Lord Liberacion carrying 60.0kg at $19.10. Start before finished fourth of 10 runners at Fukushima on November 16 over 2750m, 5.5 len behind Water Leader carrying 60.0kg at $8.20. Closing in on a win. Has the ability to be in the finish.
10
KAZUMA MORI
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES,PINK CAP
11 50x73 RED LA MANCHE
Y SHONO
7YO  DK B  GELDING 60.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; finished seventh of 9 runners at Fukushima on November 9 over 2750m, 6 len behind Il Divino with 60.0kg at $8. Second-up tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 9 starters at this track on November 29 over 2910m, 3 len behind Sol Amazon with 60.0kg at $6.20. Fitter for two runs back and overdue for a jumps win. Go close.
11
KAYATA KOMAKI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Orange cap
12 458x6 SMARAGDOS
M NISHIZONO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 60.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 14 runners at Nakayama on December 21 over 2880m, on slow going 12 len behind Danon Rocky with 60.0kg at $43.30. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 12 starters at Kokura on June 28 over 2860m, 5.5 len behind Freedom Reign with 60.0kg at $44. Definite chance. Worth consideration.
12
TAIGA TAMURA
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Orange cap
13 077x0 INTERSTELLAR
SHOICHI TEMMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 59.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Not raced for 48 days. First-up after three months finished tenth of 14 starters at Fukushima on November 24 over 2770m, 20 len behind Osteria with 58.0kg at $117.70. Previously second-up finished seventh of 16 starters at Kyoto Dirt on February 23 over 1800m, 14 len behind Nishino Michiaki carrying 57.0kg at $118.90. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
13
KEITA BAN
LIGHT BLUE ,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, BLUE CAP,WHITE PEAK
14 95x52 WAY TO THE DAWN
H TODA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; finished fifth of 10 runners at this track on November 2 over 2910m, 6 len behind Gain Support with 60.0kg at $5.70. Second run from a spell finished second of 9 starters at this track on November 29 over 2910m, a head behind Sol Amazon with 60.0kg at $5.50. Nearing a win. Has the ability to take this out.
14
TARO KUSANO
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Pink cap