KYOTO   30 May 2026
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1800m

Track:      

Happy Lion has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. SATONO AGUDO (12) resumes from a spell of three months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1800m at Hanshin. Should be in for a big campaign and looks the one to beat. IKUOKUKONEN (1) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 3.5 lengths from the winner in fourth at Hanshin over 1800m. Has upside and poses a genuine threat. MEISHO SHOKATSU (4) was beaten just a nose last start and landed his first top-three finish in the process over this track and trip. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that latest effort. DANTSU URUS (13) showed early speed from an outside draw and held on well for fourth, beaten 1.4 lengths, when returning after a spell last start over 2000m at Niigata. Cannot be underestimated.
1 4 IKUOKUKONEN
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Hideki Nakamizu
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 18 at Hanshin on April 4 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind L'avenir carrying 57.0kg at $2.80. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
1
TAISEI DANNO
WHITE, BLACK CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, White cap
2 x678x SARASA CHARMING
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshiaki Yokoi
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 17 at Hanshin March 22 over 2400m, 5 len behind Gold Access with 55.0kg at $73.90. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Sonoda January 14 over 1870m, 13 len behind Kitano Fern Hill carrying 55kg at $11. Needs more time.
2
FUMA MATSUWAKA
BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
3 00x0 CHEERFUL DOOR
KYOKO MAEKAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Shimokobe B.
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 16 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 13 len behind Peptide Buddleja carrying 52.0kg at $443.80. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Komachichan with 52.0kg at $313.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
SEIYA MORITA
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
4 65x62 MEISHO SHOKATSU
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 18 at Hanshin on April 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind La La Faculte carrying 57.0kg at $74.60. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1800m, nose behind Ox's Eye carrying 57.0kg at $12.20. Has the ability to take this out.
4
H MIYUKI
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES,PINK CAP
5 0x MEISHO ISAMI
TERUHIKO CHIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1400m, 29 len behind Appareil carrying 57.0kg at $358. Doesn't appeal.
5
KOTA WASHIZU
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES,PINK CAP
6 06 HAPPY LION
HIDENORI TAKE
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Toshio Terada
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading 10th of 17 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Enne carrying 55.0kg at $332. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 9 len behind Petrichor carrying 55.0kg at $50.50. Looking to others.
6
KEISUKE DAZAI
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, EMERALD GREEN CAP,WHITE PEAK
7 000x2 SHANKS LEGACY
KOTA KATO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Nagoya on May 20 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Guerrero Azul with 53kg at $10.70. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at this track on February 15 over 2000m, 14 len behind Pika Kiwi carrying 55.0kg at $63.90. Others have her measure.
7
SEINA IMAMURA
LIGHT BLUE ,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, Blue cap
8 00x05 AMETHYST LORD
KOICHI SHINTANI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Shintaro Hashimoto
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 16 at Niigata on May 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind I Am A Hero carrying 55.0kg at $38. Last start 5th of 14 at this track on May 16 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Rosa Rugosa with 55.0kg at $298.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
OSUKE TAYAMA
RED, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, Blue cap
9 0x0 PAPILLON VERT
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Forest Racing
Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at Hanshin on December 21 over 1200m, 49 len behind Wide Starke with 55.0kg at $6.40. Returned from break second last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 17 over 1200m, 21 len behind Majin Taxi with 55.0kg at $46.60. Must improve significantly.
9
ARATA SAITO
LIGHT BLUE, FIREBRICK STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
10 00x6x GOLDEN THETIS
Y SHONO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
K.Kyoei
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 6th of 16 at Kokura on February 22 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Song Of The Bird with 55.0kg at $121.50. First up last campaign got back early 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 9 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hiruno Puglia carrying 55.0kg at $101.90. May need the hitout.
10
SHOTA KATO
YELLOW,PURPLE BAND,RED SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, Yellow cap
11 6657x NOVA REGINA
H NAKAO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 18 at Chukyo March 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Lay Classic with 53.0kg at $128.10. Previously first up; 12th of 18 at this track November 22 over 1200m, 16 len behind Top Attack with 55.0kg at $126.80. This looks a stern test.
11
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES, Green cap
12 232x SATONO AGUDO
H FUJIWARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Hanshin February 28 over 1800m, a head behind Realize Luminous carrying 57.0kg at $2.60. On debut second of 9 at this track November 23 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Sky Splendor carrying 56.0kg at $10. Can get the job done.
12
RYUSEI SAKAI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES, Green cap
13 323x4 DANTSU URUS
K TANI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Tetsuji Yamamoto
Second run back. First-up after five months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 16 at Niigata on May 9 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Taiki Aloha with 57.0kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on October 19 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Sardine Run with 56.0kg at $8.50. Among the top chances.
13
KANTA TAGUCHI
CHERRY,GREEN CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES, Orange cap
14 STELLA NEIGE
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tsunefumi Kusama
First-starter by Saturnalia out of B B Barrel. Sure to be better for this run.
14
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
PURPLE,WHITE HOOPS,ARMBAND, Orange cap
15 0x0 GIGLIATO
Y YAHAGI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 12th of 18 at Hanshin on March 7 over 1600m, 13 len behind Reservation carrying 55.0kg at $23.10. Went for a spell before returning 14th of 16 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 8 len behind Peptide Buddleja carrying 55.0kg at $109.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
15
YUICHI KITAMURA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
16 050x ANTARES
KENTA FUJINO
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Toshio Terada
He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind June Again with 57.0kg at $200.70. On debut 11th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt December 13 over 1800m, 28 len behind Taisei Emeraude carrying 56.0kg at $28.30. Needs more time.
16
HARUKI WADA
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, EMERALD GREEN CAP,WHITE PEAK
17 00 IKOMIKIMARU
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Hiroyuki Hayashi
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 16th of 18 at Hanshin on March 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lovely Tiara with 57.0kg at $342.30. Last start 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 17 over 1400m, 16 len behind Jakarta Bao carrying 57.0kg at $210.10. Not going well enough.
17
YUJI NAKAI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVE, RED ARMBAND, Pink cap
18 8x557 SEIKAN SANRAN
H ONEDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start 7th of 11 at Nagoya on May 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Guerrero Azul carrying 57kg at $14.50. The run before that ran last in a small field at Hanshin on April 18 over 2000m, 32 len behind Event Horizon carrying 57.0kg at $98.20. Looks tested again.
18
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap