KYOTO DIRT 16 May 2026
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Kanekome Family should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. A race of few chances. NIHONPIRO CARAT (5) was in the money first up then met with strong support last time but could only manage seventh over 1400m at this track. Not a great deal of depth here and can bounce back. GRANDE SFIDA (7) produced a good run two starts back to finish third but failed to live up to market expectations last time when out of the placings at Fukushima Dirt over 1150m. Finds a nice race and can atone. KANEKOME FAMILY (11) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fifth at Hanshin Dirt over 1200m after being in contention on the corner. Placed to advantage so expect a better run this time. BARQUENTINE (2) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when 11th over 1200m at Fukushima after he gave away a big start. Worth including on exotics.
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MERAVIGLIOSA
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA 6YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lapidaria carrying 56.0kg at $40.70. The race before that 4th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Peregrine carrying 53.0kg at $182.10. Prefer others. |
1 RIKI TAKASUGI |
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| 2 | 9x380 |
BARQUENTINE
OSAMU HIRATA 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. At the latest run second last of 12 at Fukushima on April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Carnoustie carrying 55.0kg at $11.70. The run before that 8th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mikino Baccarat carrying 58.0kg at $7.50. Watch for sharp improvement. |
2 M DEMURO |
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| 3 | 09x00 |
EVERIGHT
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ace Racing Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming 10th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Benishia carrying 56.0kg at $27.60. Second run from a spell 11th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Taisei Diamant with 56.0kg at $71.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
3 OSUKE TAYAMA |
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WILD BUTTER
HIDENORI TAKE 4YO DK B GELDING 58.0KG Monreve Co. Ltd. Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 16 at Niigata on May 2 over 1000m, 13 len behind Regina Rose carrying 58.0kg at $71.90. Previously second-up second last of 15 at this track on January 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Danon Monte Rosa carrying 58.0kg at $165.10. Needs more time. |
4 R TAKAKURA |
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| 5 | x0x27 |
NIHONPIRO CARAT
Y OHASHI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Eiichi Kobayashi Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Indigo Azul carrying 58.0kg at $6.40. Last start 7th of 13 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Real Star with 58.0kg at $2.40. Forward showing expected. |
5 KANTA TAGUCHI |
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DADDY'S ISLE
TERUHIKO CHIDA 5YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Daishi Tajima Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Takeru Hurlock carrying 56.0kg at $50.60. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at this track on February 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mokara Mars carrying 58.0kg at $16.60. Needs to lift. |
6 KOTA WASHIZU |
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| 7 | 70536 |
GRANDE SFIDA
YUTA SATO 6YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 11 over 1150m, 6 len behind Hiraboku Carrera carrying 58.0kg at $4.90. The start before that 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Sylph's Mischief with 58.0kg at $10.40. Can do much better. |
7 MIRAI IWATA |
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| 8 | 84500 |
KURINO MINISTER
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA 7YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Mamoru Kurimoto Last start 11th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Takeru Hurlock carrying 58.0kg at $52.50. The run before that 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sammaru Novel carrying 58.0kg at $53.10. Others going much better heading into this one. |
8 TAISEI DANNO |
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| 9 | 0x0x8 |
PIONIERE
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG JPN giken LLC. Having second run back today. Last start 8th of 16 at Niigata on May 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Regina Rose with 58.0kg at $190.60. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Zakkuzaku with 58.0kg at $259.10. Must improve significantly. |
9 H MIYUKI |
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| 10 | 121x7 |
TORRE BRANCA
TEIICHI KONNO 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Yukio Mizukami Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Piko Tender with 58.0kg at $70.30. Previously second-up 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rock A Bye Baby with 57.0kg at $15.50. Needs to do a lot more. |
10 FUMA MATSUWAKA |
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| 11 | 43x85 |
KANEKOME FAMILY
H NAKAO 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Yoshihisa Takaoka Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meisho Gold carrying 56.0kg at $11.50. Second-up 5th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Indigo Azul carrying 56.0kg at $19.20. Expected to perform well. |
11 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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| 12 | 1319x |
KOHILO
T HATSUKI 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG Yukio Mizukami First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track February 1 over 1400m, 16 len behind Reiwa Sansan carrying 52.0kg at $119.70. Previously first up; sixth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt August 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Even Better carrying 51.0kg at $51.20. Faces a tough essay. |
12 SEIYA MORITA |
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CHIMNEY PIPE
I OKADA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Godolphin Resuming after three months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at this track February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind As God with 56.0kg at $4.40. First up last campaign fourth of 15 at this track January 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Danon Monte Rosa with 56.0kg at $37.30. Certainly one to consider. |
13 YUJI HISHIDA |
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DIANA QUEEN
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Komahide Second-up. First start 13th of 18 at Kokura on July 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Briar Hill with 53.0kg at $54.30. Went for a break before returning failed to make an impression; 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Happy With You with 56.0kg at $24. Needs to lift. |
14 MANABU SAKAI |
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| 15 | x9x50 |
SHINE MIRA KANA
Y KITADE 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Terumi Yoshioka Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1150m, 2 len behind Leia Popo carrying 58.0kg at $133.30. Second run from a spell second last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 9 over 1200m, 12 len behind Piko Tender carrying 58.0kg at $120.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
15 TOSHIKI AKIYAMA |
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