Himeji Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
A SHIN HOYUPU (3) Tidy run when 2nd last start at Sonoda. Jockey Shouichi Kawahara has been successful previously. Placed at every start this preparation. Can have an impact. ELPIZO (4) Blitzed its rivals when winning by 3L last run at Sonoda. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the trot. Can take this out. SNARK THUNDER (8) Threw down a serious challenge last time at Sonoda and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Shows very good closing speed. Putting up notable efforts this campaign. Gets a chance to win. BRIGLIADORO (7) Finished 6th last run at this venue. Has the ability to turn things around and returns to a rise in trip. Possesses the talent and has some chance.

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Valar carrying 57kg at $355.30. Before that ran last of 11 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 21 len behind Wonder Bling with 57kg at $335.10. Wait until he shows more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 6-5-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $355.30 |
| 11/11 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | B2 4U | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $335.10 |
| 11/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 4-5-11 | 7 |
| 21.2L | $113.80 |
| 7/7 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $37.90 |
| 4/11 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind La La Mont D'or with 55kg at $224.10. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Bakuretsu Maho with 55kg at $11.80. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $224.10 |
| 7/12 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 7-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $11.80 |
| 4/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $78.30 |
| 7/12 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $7.90 |
| 5/10 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $37.10 |
| 3/12 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 58kg | 0:51.00 | 3-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $44.40 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 3 len behind Mozu Reira Cocona with 55kg at $1.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on December 17 over 1230m, 1.0 len behind Ju O carrying 55kg at $8.60. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 17/12/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.60 |
| 1/12 | 20/11/2025 | 169 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2025 | 12 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/05/2025 | 24 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:20.10 | 6-5-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |
| 4/10 | 29/04/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Sonoda January 13 over 1230m defeating Smart Vivid carrying 55kg at $2.20. The race before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Sonoda December 23 over 1230m defeating Snowday carrying 55kg at $6.10. An inside stall is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/01/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $6.10 |
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:21.00 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $15.60 |
| 3/12 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 8-8-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $22.80 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2025 | 39 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 10 len behind Mozu Reira Cocona carrying 57kg at $200.70. Before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1230m, 11 len behind Agnes Ryu carrying 57kg at $174.60. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 10-11-8 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $200.70 |
| 12/12 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 4-10-12 | 12 |
| 11.2L | $174.60 |
| 11/12 | 07/12/2025 | 19 | COND | $83,301.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 3-10-11 | 9 |
| 39.5L | $187.50 |
| 9/10 | 18/11/2025 | 130 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $69.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/07/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:18.60 | 3-4-12 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $38.90 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2025 | 47 | COND 3U | $87,482.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 820m, 6 len behind Bakuretsu Maho carrying 57kg at $101.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on December 10 over 820m, 4 len behind Lacus Gaudii carrying 57kg at $62.30. Will find this too difficult.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 08/01/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $101.60 |
| 5/12 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 5-6-5 | 12 |
| 4.2L | $62.30 |
| 8/10 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 9-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $179.40 |
| 12/12 | 11/11/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-7-12 | 10 |
| 21.7L | $306.20 |
| 12/12 | 16/10/2025 | 112 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 4-11-12 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $154.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/06/2025 | 20 | B2 4U | $25,273.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 5-7-10 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $133.70 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, nose behind Bons Duqqa carrying 57kg at $12.80. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 11 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Obsidiana with 57kg at $20. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.80 |
| 3/11 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $20.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:29.60 | 2-6-9 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $26.80 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $22.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $100.50 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Valar with 55kg at $283.40. Before that second last of 9 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Elan carrying 55kg at $59.40. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 12-8-8 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $283.40 |
| 8/9 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $59.40 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | 265 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 6-7-11 | 11 |
| 12.6L | $39.90 |
| 10/12 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | B2 4U | $23,546.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 6-6-10 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $27.40 |
| 6/12 | 05/03/2025 | 20 | B2 4U | $23,604.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $32.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/02/2025 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Valar carrying 54kg at $32.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track March 6 over 1400m defeating Lowen Herz carrying 52kg at $4. Improver with definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/01/2026 | 109 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $32.90 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2025 | 23 | B2 3U | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $27.10 |
| 3/12 | 10/09/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 8-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $122.50 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2025 | 22 | B2 3U | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:20.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $12.30 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:19.80 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $16.10 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bons Duqqa carrying 57kg at $82.50. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Sonoda on December 23 over 1400m, 15 len behind Short Stop with 57kg at $28.70. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 11-10-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $82.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $28.70 |
| 4/12 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $224.80 |
| 7/12 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 12-12-7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $26.60 |
| 4/10 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $118.80 |
| 6/10 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $109.70 |