KYOTO DIRT   10 Jan 2026
 
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Allowance Race 1200m

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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Urban Air. G T ESPI (7) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Fukushima over 1200m. Settles close to the speed. Best figures measure up which makes him the one to beat. HIRABOKU CARRERA (1) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time when he was in the firing line all the way over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MOKARA MARS (10) is back from a break of five-and-a-half months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when 11th over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Good enough on his day so worth including. KEIAI MAUNGA (13) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt, although beaten just 2 lengths into fifth. Fitter and poses a genuine threat.
1 4x622 HIRABOKU CARRERA
Yutaka Okumura
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Hirata Farms Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 24 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind L'hexagone with 57.0kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 14 at Niigata Dirt on October 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sunrise Pluto with 57.0kg at $5.60. Strong chance from a low draw.
1
ARATA SAITO
WHITE,PURPLE DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES,PURPLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 40083 MILL MINERVA
M NISHIZONO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Meisho Drive with 53.0kg at $32.40. The start before that 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nobiru carrying 56.0kg at $5.60. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn’t hurt.
2
HARUKI WADA
WHITE, FIREBRICK HALVES, FIREBRICK DIAMOND BAND, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, Black cap
3 1112x AALLOTTARET
SHOZO SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Masatake Iida
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Monbetsu October 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Kyutaro carrying 55kg at $1.40. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt June 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Remember Him carrying 55.0kg at $24.90. Others make more appeal.
3
OSUKE TAYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX CIRCLES, Black cap
4 90x9x MEISHO HUBBLE
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 8 over 1150m, 5 len behind Jasper Soleil carrying 58.0kg at $144.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1150m, 6 len behind Aokami carrying 58.0kg at $11.70. Major upset if he won.
4
YAMATO TSUNODA
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES,PINK CAP
5 11x0x URBAN AIR
SATOSHI INOUE
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Phoenix Racing
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 18 over 1200m, 48 len behind Bambton Pro carrying 58.0kg at $6.40. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 30 len win at Ohi January 13 over 1200m defeating Motterune carrying 56kg at $1.30. Cannot make a strong case.
5
DAITO OZAWA
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM STRIPES SLEEVES, Red cap
6 0x0x0 RAISINS CLAIRS
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last start 11th of 16 at Fukushima on November 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Marino Tonitrus carrying 53.0kg at $64.90. At only start last preparation ran last of 15 at Kokura on July 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Donau Pearl with 56.0kg at $40.20. Unlikely to threaten.
6
KOTA WASHIZU
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS,BLUE CAP
7 43x23 G T ESPI
NAOYA NAKAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 47 days. First-up 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on November 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bandito with 57.0kg at $2.70. Last start 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on November 24 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Bumblebee with 57.0kg at $4.10. Expected to perform well.
7
MIRAI IWATA
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
8 448x0 DEBORAH
M NISHIZONO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two months second last of 16 at Fukushima on November 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Morden with 55.0kg at $20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Niigata on August 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind B B Effort with 54.0kg at $3.20. Unlikely to threaten.
8
TAISEI DANNO
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 4x86x VENDAVAL
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Niigata Dirt October 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Otomena Shacho carrying 58.0kg at $13.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Niigata Dirt October 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Snow Silence with 58.0kg at $11.60. Cannot enthuse.
9
THORE HAMMER-HANSEN
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Yellow cap
10 x8x0x MOKARA MARS
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Kensei Murakami
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on July 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind American Police with 55.0kg at $8.20. When resuming last campaign 8th of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on May 24 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Philip Barows with 57.0kg at $10.40. Should be right in the finish.
10
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Green cap
11 00x77 FEGEFEUER
I OKADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Tetsuya Ichimura
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 55 day let-up. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Sonoda on October 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kanetoshi Flamme with 57kg at $31.80. Second-up 7th of 16 at this track on November 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bachalpsee carrying 55.0kg at $123.10. Others have better credentials.
11
YUJI HISHIDA
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE SIX CIRCLES, Green cap
12 x640x MAGICAL SHINE
HIDENORI TAKE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Sapporo August 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hollywood Memory with 54.0kg at $9.30. Previously first up; sixth of 16 at Hakodate July 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Magical Fairy with 53.0kg at $4.20. Look for a bold run.
12
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
GREY, WHITE CHECKS,CHECKED SLEEVES, Orange cap
13 11x55 KEIAI MAUNGA
H MIYAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 16 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ambitious Yoshino carrying 57.0kg at $5.80. Second-up 5th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pays De La Loire with 57.0kg at $8.60. This race is well within his grasp.
13
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
WHITE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Orange cap
14 x6002 TAISEI BLOW
O HIRATA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 21 over 1200m, nose behind Aime La Vie with 55.0kg at $15.70. The run before that 10th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Curren What's Up carrying 58.0kg at $142.20. Worth thought after getting close last time.
14
YUGA OKUBO
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, Pink cap
15 37667 KURINO MINISTER
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Mamoru Kurimoto
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 16 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Dignitoso with 55.0kg at $17.50. Before that 6th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Snow Silence carrying 55.0kg at $15.90. Not keen.
15
RIKI TAKASUGI
LIME GREEN, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN HOOPS, Pink cap