Himeji Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
GRUN WALD (1) was an emphatic winner last time over 1400m at this track with today's rider Osamu Shimohara engaged. Has an impressive strike rate at this distance with nine wins from 16 runs and is expected to be in the finish. LA LA ANCESTRAL (3) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time over 1400m at Sonoda. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. O SHIN ANGEL (9) got the prize two runs ago at Sonoda. Safely held last time out when sixth over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and three minor placings. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. SUPER AZULADA (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth. No surprise to see him in the frame.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track January 21 over 1400m defeating Spur Cross carrying 57kg at $1.20. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Laevateinn with 57kg at $4.40. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 09/12/2025 | 167 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 25/06/2025 | 105 | C3 4U | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $1.50 |
| 5/11 | 12/03/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wakamiya Ilios carrying 58kg at $45.60. Before that won by 1.5 len at Sonoda January 14 over 1400m defeating Namura Danny with 57kg at $31.30. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 58kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $45.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $31.30 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-4-7 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $81.80 |
| 11/12 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 6-6-11 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $13.30 |
| 7/9 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:48.20 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 41.5L | $55.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $101.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Never Say Goodbye with 57kg at $16.60. Before that 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nishino Benitoite carrying 57kg at $20.50. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $16.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-5-3 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $20.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $73.30 |
| 10/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:33.50 | 6-7-10 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $202.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $26.60 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $52.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 19 len behind Mistral Pink carrying 55kg at $119.40. Before that 9th of 11 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind High Love Song with 55kg at $203.60. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 1-5-10 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $119.40 |
| 9/11 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $203.60 |
| 10/12 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 5-8-10 | 12 |
| 10.8L | $228.70 |
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $43.90 |
| 7/11 | 04/11/2025 | 60 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:19.90 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $70.10 |
| 1/12 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that 7th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Smart Kingdom with 57kg at $58.10. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $58.10 |
| 4/12 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $34.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 58kg | 1:32.40 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $16.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 57kg at $255.80. The run before that second last of 11 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 26 len behind M T Estate carrying 57kg at $329.40. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $255.80 |
| 10/11 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $329.40 |
| 7/9 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 3-5-7 | 9 |
| 18.9L | $204.70 |
| 12/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.50 | - | 2 |
| 35.4L | $496.90 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-11-11 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $386.80 |
| 9/12 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | B2 3U | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 12-11-9 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $260.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Sonoda October 9 over 1700m, 55 len behind Okemaru carrying 57kg at $95.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Sonoda July 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Isah with 56kg at $1.80. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 55.3L | $95.90 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2025 | 48 | COND 3 | $65,564.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.10 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2025 | 78 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $1.80 |
| 9/12 | 08/05/2025 | 77 | COND | $157,411.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2025 | 21 | COND | $123,816.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/01/2025 | 30 | COND 3 | $52,367.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Shadow Strike carrying 58kg at $19.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Sonoda December 30 over 1400m defeating Siena Queen carrying 57kg at $2.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:34.40 | 5-3-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $19.80 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $27.30 |
| 8/9 | 05/11/2025 | 244 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3 | $14,525.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/02/2025 | 21 | C1 3 | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Noble Liner with 58kg at $4.90. Before that won by 1.3 len at Sonoda December 31 over 1400m defeating Astrit carrying 56kg at $2.80. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 19 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 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:36.10 | 9-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 10-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 10-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $14.20 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 10-10-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 8/12 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 2:07.10 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $139.70 |
| 5/12 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $67.60 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Jackson Roots with 57kg at $65.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Eze Village with 54kg at $17.40. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $65.90 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 7-10-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $17.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 09/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 10-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |