KYOTO   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G

KITANO TOKUBETSU 2000m

Track: GOOD      

Despite the wide draw Ecoro Dinos should cross and set a genuine tempo. TOPPI BORN (7) was well held in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) won by Croix Du Nord over 2400m at Tokyo at his last appearance five months ago. Competitive at Gr 2 level the run prior. Will be tough to stop in this company. ECORO DINOS (10) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third when resuming last time out over 2000m at Hanshin. Likely to press forward from wide out and is primed for another big run. KITASAN HANABIRA (6) returns from a spell of 12 weeks after back-to-back wins to close last campaign, the latest over 2000m at Chukyo. Has never been out of the money in four starts here, including a win. Capable of a big run. MEDITERRANEAN (9) is a progressive three-year-old colt who resumes from a break of three-and-a-half months, his last appearance being a win over 2000m at Chukyo at his only run of that campaign. Has a strong record when resuming, including two wins. This looks a nice way to kick off the prep.
1 x008x ISAAC BAROWS
Y TOMOMICHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track May 18 over 2400m, 11 len behind Aqua Vernal carrying 58.0kg at $9.80. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt February 23 over 2100m, 12 len behind Amoureux De Paris carrying 58.0kg at $6.40. May need more time.
1
R WADA
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND
2 8x537 JET MAGNUM
AKIO ADACHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on October 13 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Roland Barows carrying 56.0kg at $7.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sapporo on August 24 over 1800m, long-neck behind Pink Jin carrying 56.0kg at $7.70. Has the ability to take this out.
2
YUJI TANNAI
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS
3 x0145 BALTICA
RYO TAKAHASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on October 4 over 2000m, 2 len behind Win Tremendous carrying 56.0kg at $72.80. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 14 at Sapporo on September 7 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Taiki Laughter carrying 55.0kg at $33.90. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
3
YUICHI KITAMURA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
4 224x4 STELLA CROWN
HIROYUKI UEMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Shimokobe B.
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at this track on October 4 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Win Tremendous with 56.0kg at $13.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Hanshin on March 30 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Ladybells with 56.0kg at $3.40. Should progress from that first-up run.
4
MIRAI IWATA
WHITE, RED SLEEVES
5 8x570 HAPPY AS LARRY
SHOGO YASUDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on October 25 over 1900m, 10 len behind Tagano Makasih Ya with 56.0kg at $134.40. The race before that ran last of 7 at Hanshin on September 20 over 2000m, 17 len behind Glory Link carrying 56.0kg at $108.80. Would be better placed in something easier.
5
ARATA SAITO
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK THREE DIAMONDS, BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE CAP
6 x1x1x KITASAN HANABIRA
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ono Shoji
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Chukyo August 9 over 2000m defeating Eco Tailor carrying 53.0kg at $3.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 3 len at this track May 18 over 2000m defeating Potechi with 55.0kg at $1.90. Excellent chance.
6
TAISEI DANNO
BLACK, BROWN HOOPS, BLACK SLEEVES, BROWN HOOPS
7 x140x TOPPI BORN
K SASADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Kazuaki Matsushima
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) June 1 over 2400m, 9 len behind Croix Du Nord carrying 57.0kg at $84.40. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Hanshin April 19 over 2000m defeating Realize Aurum with 57.0kg at $1.70. Likely to feature.
7
YUTAKA TAKE
WHITE, GREY CHECKS
8 335x1 BAGAN
TAKATOSHI MIYAJI
7YO  BLACK  HORSE 58.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.5 len at this track October 18 over 2000m defeating Sunrise Gracia carrying 58.0kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 17 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Shonan Gachi carrying 57.0kg at $37.40. Facing a tougher challenge.
8
RIKI TAKASUGI
BLACK, GREEN FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
9 x3x1x MEDITERRANEAN
Y IKEE
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Monreve Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Chukyo July 27 over 2000m defeating Fleuraison with 55.0kg at $2.90. First up last campaign 3rd of 7 at Hanshin on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Toppi Born with 57.0kg at $4. Expected to run well.
9
CRISTIAN DEMURO
BLACK,WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
10 5x1x3 ECORO DINOS
R OKUBO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Second-up today. Not raced for 48 days. Last outing raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Hanshin on September 14 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Arenaria carrying 55.0kg at $1.10. At only start last preparation favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Hanshin June 15 over 2000m defeating O Shin Es with 55.0kg at $1.60. Likely improver with winning prospects.
10
K IKEZOE
LIME GREEN, YELLOW BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
11 04937 LA REINE DES LYS
SHOGO YASUDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on October 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Win Tremendous with 56.0kg at $97.80. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Nakayama on September 6 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Panja carrying 56.0kg at $9.80. Tough assignment.
11
HEART KAMEDA
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND,WHITE CAP
12 7457x DANTSU ESPRIT
M HONDA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Tetsuji Yamamoto
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track April 27 over 2200m, 6 len behind Can't Wait carrying 55.0kg at $13.10. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Chukyo September 7 2024 over 2000m, 6 len behind Seven Summit carrying 58.0kg at $19.30. Unlikely to feature.
12
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
CHERRY,GREEN CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES