Himeji Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
PIECE D'ARGENT (2) turned things around last start and scored by a nose as favourite over 1400m at Sonoda. Steps up a level but he is capable of another big run. DAIGO RYUJIN (10) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win when resuming last start by 3 lengths over 1400m at Sonoda. Tricky draw to overcome but does have good gate speed. Deserves plenty of thought. BRING JOY (4) missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1700m at Sonoda, finishing sixth. Expect a big run this time. SUEHIRO INAZUMA (3) got the prize two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when eighth over 1400m at this track. Worth another chance.

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Amore Sunrise with 57kg at $17.70. The start before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Natural with 57kg at $15.50. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $17.70 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 12-10-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $15.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $17.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $29.30 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 10-11-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $64.80 |
| 4/12 | 05/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 12-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by a nose at Sonoda January 13 over 1400m defeating Schwarz Star with 57kg at $1.30. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Wispy Snow carrying 55kg at $22.90. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $22.90 |
| 8/10 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | - | 10 |
| 7.2L | $11.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $63.40 |
| 6/12 | 24/10/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 12-11-6 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $65.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/10/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 10-5-8 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Moisture carrying 55kg at $93.90. The start before that won by 3 len at Sonoda December 31 over 1400m defeating La Royale carrying 55kg at $15.90. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $93.90 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.90 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $165.80 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 63 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $52.20 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1700m, 15 len behind Tagano Diosa carrying 57kg at $69.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Laevateinn with 57kg at $180.80. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 12-10-6 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $69.50 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $180.80 |
| 10/10 | 17/12/2025 | 36 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-10-10 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/16 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:16.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/12 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:17.30 | 9-8-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $115.20 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2025 | 57 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:17.70 | 2-4-7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Grun Wald carrying 51kg at $180.20. Before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 8 len behind Sand Empress with 55kg at $106.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:36.00 | 3-7-7 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $180.20 |
| 11/12 | 03/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $106.80 |
| 10/10 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-10 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $85.50 |
| 1/11 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:52.30 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |
| 10/12 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:53.30 | 10-9-10 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $37.10 |
| 7/12 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $30.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Moisture with 55kg at $115.50. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Monbetsu on April 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Haikarasan carrying 55kg at $109.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 69 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 5-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $115.50 |
| 15/15 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:16.50 | 11-11-15 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $223.70 |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | 16 | C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:17.20 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $113.30 |
| 8/10 | 21/10/2025 | 13 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:15.70 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $246.90 |
| 8/11 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $6,785.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 1:17.40 | 6-7-8 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $228.80 |
| 10/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $9,335.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:16.30 | 4-9-10 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $164.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Amore Sunrise with 55kg at $141.30. The race before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vlaminck with 55kg at $15.40. Other runners are much more appealing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 4-3-10 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $141.30 |
| 8/10 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $15.40 |
| 1/10 | 03/12/2025 | 77 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-6-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $20.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $6.80 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 6-1-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $33.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Amore Sunrise with 53kg at $157.90. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nice Shoot carrying 53kg at $54.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $157.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.80 | 10-8-7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $54.20 |
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $15.70 |
| 9/10 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 10-8-9 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $31.40 |
| 1/10 | 13/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.00 | 8-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:32.80 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $139.40 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 3 len at this track January 21 over 1400m defeating Gaspard with 57kg at $45.40. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 18 len behind Meisho Aladdin with 57kg at $171.90. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 7-9-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $45.40 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 10-11-9 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $171.90 |
| 7/11 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Naho Furukawa | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $38.60 |
| 11/12 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 10 |
| 22.0L | $78.10 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $140.80 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $121.80 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing favourite; won by 3 len at Sonoda January 14 over 1400m defeating Meisho Kajiki carrying 57kg at $1.30. At only start last preparation 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on October 2 over 1230m, 32 len behind A Shin Jasper with 57kg at $4.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 104 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/10/2025 | 111 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.30 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-7-9 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/05/2025 | 24 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2025 | 19 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2025 | 22 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |