Himeji Race 6 - Race 6 - 800
KUKUNA ZINC (4) Honest race when 3rd last time at Sonoda and showing consistent performance in races. Gains the services of jockey Tomohiro Yoshimura but coming back in distance. Serious contender. SHERRY (1) Narrowly clinched the victory last run at Sonoda and having second race start. Has minimal work to do from the gate. Appears well in this. BELLAGIOHIDAKABOSI (5) Showed promise when winning by 3/4L last time at Sonoda but back to a shorter trip. Showing great form this preparation. Must respect. MUTEKINO HARISON (8) Back from a break of 26 weeks. Just shy of the win last run at Sonoda but coming back in distance. Suitably placed in this race.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by a head at Sonoda December 30 over 820m defeating Smart Freyja carrying 54kg at $2.70. Drawn perfectly and she is a top chance.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 27 len behind Gamila's Rabaul with 54kg at $26.70. Before that ran last of 11 at Sonoda on December 16 over 1400m, 30 len behind Bow Vogue carrying 53kg at $158.60. Cannot entertain.
Last Starts 32 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 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 1-6-10 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $26.70 |
| 11/11 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 4-8-11 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $158.60 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 48.9L | $757.90 |
| 4/7 | 03/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:52.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.30 |
| 11/12 | 17/09/2025 | 50 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.30 | 7-8-11 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 49 len behind June Kiitos with 55kg at $428.30. The run before that second last of 9 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1230m, 19 len behind Shark Ryusei carrying 51kg at $31.50. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 22/01/2026 | 15 | COND | $120,344.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 2-12-12 | 7 |
| 49.8L | $428.30 |
| 8/9 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.70 | 2-6-8 | 8 |
| 19.6L | $31.50 |
| 1/12 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 0:51.20 | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $68.60 |
| 12/12 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $28,224.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:20.90 | 8-7-12 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $398.60 |
| 6/7 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:21.30 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $87.30 |
| 5/7 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $54.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1230m, 7 len behind Shark Ryusei carrying 56kg at $5.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Sonoda December 17 over 820m defeating King Bubbles with 55kg at $1.90. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:21.70 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/11 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Sonoda January 15 over 1400m defeating Star Eye Seira with 56kg at $1.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at Sonoda on December 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bow Vogue with 55kg at $7. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 5/11 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.50 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/10/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 7-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/09/2025 | 49 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.70 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 27 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 55kg at $95.20. The race before that second last in a small field at Sonoda on November 27 over 820m, 11 len behind Baishu with 54kg at $21.30. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/01/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-9-11 | 1 |
| 27.2L | $95.20 |
| 5/6 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 54kg | 0:50.20 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $21.30 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 17 len behind Bellagiohidakabosi carrying 56kg at $32.30. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 2 len behind Step Eye with 56kg at $6.40. Will find this too difficult.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-9 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $32.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |
| 4/11 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $11.40 |
| 3/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $76.30 |
| 12/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $28.60 |
| 6/11 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 8-5-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Sonoda August 7 over 1400m, a neck behind Mild Evening carrying 55kg at $2.20. At his first start to post a big 30 len win. Sonoda July 2 over 820m defeating Eternal Team carrying 55kg at $1.20. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/08/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 02/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.00 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 55kg at $192.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on December 23 over 820m, 4 len behind Yakumo Dream with 54kg at $37.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 28 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 5-9-9 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $192.40 |
| 7/12 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $37.10 |
| 11/12 | 02/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 1-8-11 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $60.40 |
| 1/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 52kg at $114.50. The race before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 11 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 23 len behind Bellagio Sonic with 56kg at $77.70. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:34.80 | 1-2-12 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $114.50 |
| 10/11 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 1-2-10 | 11 |
| 23.2L | $77.70 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $14.70 |
| 1/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 55kg at $289.50. Before that 10th of 12 at Sonoda on December 23 over 820m, 11 len behind Yakumo Dream carrying 52kg at $27.60. Prefer in something a bit easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 20/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 12-11-10 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $289.50 |
| 10/12 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 0:51.20 | 11-10-10 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $27.60 |
| 7/12 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $28,224.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:20.90 | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $239.40 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:50.20 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $109.10 |
| 8/8 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 19.6L | $22.60 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 2-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind June Kiitos carrying 55kg at $18.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi carrying 54kg at $16.50. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 29 | COND | $120,344.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $18.90 |
| 4/11 | 24/12/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $16.50 |
| 11/11 | 30/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW F 2 | $212,700.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 7-10-11 | 10 |
| 49.4L | $339.30 |
| 2/10 | 11/11/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $32.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/10/2025 | 48 | COND 2 | $25,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:55.40 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $25.20 |
| 12/12 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $16,886.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:14.80 | 2-5-12 | 9 |
| 15.6L | $19.00 |