Himeji Race 10 - Race 10 - 1400
SMART KINGDOM (7) Got the upper hand late when winning last start at Sonoda and strong form at this trip. Displays good tactical speed. On an upward trajectory in recent races. One of the better chances. LA LA CEDRATIER (3) Ran well when 2nd last run at Sonoda and putting a tidy record together. Has plenty of early speed. In good shape since coming back from a spell. Goes very close. MOZU SHOOTER (5) Solid win by 3/4L last run at Sonoda. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the bounce. Jockey Tomohiro Sasada and trainer Masashi Atarashi can't be overlooked. Respect in this event. ELOIM ESSAIM (2) Fought on well to win a tight contest last start at Sonoda and can find a nice position from the draw. On a winning streak the last 3 attempts. Can give this a shake.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 5 len behind Elpizo carrying 55kg at $92.20. The race before that second last of 10 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 22 len behind Epsilon Number carrying 55kg at $160.60. Others read better. This will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $92.20 |
| 9/10 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 1-5-9 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $160.60 |
| 10/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 3-4-10 | 9 |
| 16.0L | $27.70 |
| 4/9 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.10 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 7-9-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Sonoda January 14 over 1230m defeating Cipher City carrying 56kg at $3.40. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Sonoda December 23 over 1400m defeating Ninkari carrying 55kg at $2.50. Can take this out.
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 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 11-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $28.60 |
| 10/12 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $116.60 |
| 7/12 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 10-9-7 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $76.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Eze Village carrying 56kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at Sonoda November 26 over 1400m defeating Kurino Awesome carrying 55kg at $1.10. Definite chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 42 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | 48 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2025 | 46 | COND 3 | $13,113.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/14 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.30 | - | 12 |
| 8.9L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind La La Mont D'or with 57kg at $179.50. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gambare Bear carrying 57kg at $134.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 7-8-10 | 11 |
| 9.2L | $179.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $134.50 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 12-10-7 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $125.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $60.10 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 11-10-7 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $225.90 |
| 9/11 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 9-11-9 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $209.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sonoda December 31 over 1230m defeating African Lily carrying 58kg at $1.70. The start before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Sonoda December 9 over 1230m defeating Namura Duran with 57kg at $6.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 35 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 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:21.20 | 7-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 10/11 | 18/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 6-10-10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 45 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 12/15 | 14/09/2025 | 25 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 6-5-12 | 13 |
| 23.4L | $76.20 |
| 3/12 | 20/08/2025 | 129 | COND 3 | $24,656.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 8-4-3 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Piena Fevre carrying 57kg at $149.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gambare Bear with 53kg at $78.60. Recent form not good enough.
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 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 7-8-6 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $149.20 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 6-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $78.60 |
| 6/11 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $67,033.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 51kg | 2:45.10 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $111.90 |
| 11/12 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $161.30 |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $12.30 |
| 7/12 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $107.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sonoda January 8 over 1400m defeating Revaloir with 57kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on December 11 over 1400m, neck behind Mugito Luna carrying 57kg at $7.60. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 27 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 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 9-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 168 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:32.50 | 5-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/12 | 21/05/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:32.60 | 9-4-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Piena Fevre carrying 55kg at $92.30. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Gambare Bear with 55kg at $67.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 2-4-8 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $92.30 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $67.20 |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $11.80 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $11.80 |
| 5/10 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $35.70 |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:21.30 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $29.30 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 10 len behind Elpizo carrying 57kg at $19.70. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Sonoda January 2 over 1230m defeating Victory Bridge with 57kg at $23.40. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $19.70 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $23.40 |
| 3/12 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $22.40 |
| 5/12 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $176.90 |
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | 123 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 1-4-9 | 3 |
| 42.3L | $33.60 |
| 6/14 | 12/07/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 0:59.10 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $273.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Kanazawa on December 28 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Kamiyaga Ruler carrying 55kg at $46.30. Before that 6th of 9 at Kanazawa on December 16 over 900m, 9 len behind Miracolo Eclat with 55kg at $40.10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $46.30 |
| 6/9 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | C1 3U | $7,507.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | R | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 0:55.20 | 7-8-6 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $40.10 |
| 8/8 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 47.0L | $24.20 |
| 9/10 | 24/11/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $55.60 |
| 4/10 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $41.60 |
| 5/11 | 27/10/2025 | 16 | B2 3U | $7,972.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $60.60 |