Himeji Race 5 - Race 5 - 800
ASCENDIA (10) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 800m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. KAMBAR ATA (5) was last at the races when he finished ninth over 820m at Sonoda on November 27. Expect him to play a major role. MEISHO KORAN (9) was always well out of her ground when 8 lengths from the winner in ninth over 800m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her sixth at Sonoda the run before. Nicely placed to get the prize. SHIROZUKINCHAN (6) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when ninth over 800m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 9 len behind Sand Empress with 55kg at $97.30. The run before that won by a neck at Sonoda January 2 over 820m defeating Elegant Fleur carrying 55kg at $6.40. She can atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 6-8-11 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $97.30 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.40 |
| 5/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 8/12 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 2-1-8 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $5.40 |
| 3/12 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 6 len behind Sand Empress with 57kg at $46.20. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 3 len behind Sand Empress with 55kg at $5.80. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 5-2-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $46.20 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $5.80 |
| 2/12 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 0:50.20 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |
| 8/12 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 2-3-8 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 12/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $22.30 |
| 4/12 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 1-2-4 | 12 |
| 2.1L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 12 len behind Belladonna Lily with 55kg at $195.20. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Sonoda on January 7 over 820m, 8 len behind God Amavel carrying 55kg at $104. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $195.20 |
| 10/12 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 4-4-10 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $104.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.00 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $31.80 |
| 1/12 | 02/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 19/11/2025 | 218 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $36.80 |
| 6/10 | 15/04/2025 | 13 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $81.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 7 len behind Sand Empress carrying 55kg at $114.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 3 len behind Sound Infini with 55kg at $127.60. Hard to recommend on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $114.40 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $127.60 |
| 5/10 | 25/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 6-6-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $50.60 |
| 8/12 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 10-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $325.50 |
| 12/12 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 4-9-12 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $181.60 |
| 8/12 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $86.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Sonoda November 27 over 820m, 7 len behind Haste carrying 57kg at $7.20. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Sonoda October 10 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Asaka Love Love carrying 57kg at $53.70. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 75 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 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 6-7-9 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $7.20 |
| 3/12 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 1-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/12 | 23/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:51.30 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.40 |
| 5/12 | 10/10/2025 | 177 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $53.70 |
| 7/9 | 16/04/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 3-4-7 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $19.20 |
| 8/11 | 01/04/2025 | 14 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $19.90 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 8 len behind Sand Empress carrying 51kg at $25.50. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Sonoda December 30 over 820m defeating Gold Premium carrying 51kg at $1.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:50.90 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $25.50 |
| 1/12 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 09/12/2025 | 102 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:21.00 | 5-6-9 | 10 |
| 10.7L | $54.30 |
| 8/12 | 06/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:21.00 | 3-4-8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $26.80 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:22.50 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $45.30 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Grun Wald carrying 55kg at $73.40. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Sonoda December 30 over 820m defeating Nishino Kariudo with 55kg at $9.50. Fully tested on her 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $73.40 |
| 1/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:52.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $14.30 |
| 8/12 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 6-7-8 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $124.70 |
| 3/12 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 16/10/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $18.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 54 len behind Cresco Yusha with 55kg at $127.70. The race before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Laevateinn with 55kg at $102.80. Not keen on his prospects.
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 | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 6-10-10 | 10 |
| 54.1L | $127.70 |
| 9/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 6-8-9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $102.80 |
| 1/10 | 18/12/2025 | 289 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/10 | 04/03/2025 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:37.60 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 4/12 | 13/02/2025 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2025 | 137 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 8 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 54kg at $8.90. The run before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 7 over 820m, 6 len behind God Amavel carrying 54kg at $18. Nicely placed to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 8-9-9 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $8.90 |
| 6/12 | 07/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:50.70 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 06/11/2025 | 105 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:50.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.60 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 5-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Sand Empress carrying 53kg at $24.20. Before that second last of 10 at Sonoda on December 25 over 820m, 8 len behind Pink Marvel carrying 53kg at $2.80. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/01/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.90 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $24.20 |
| 9/10 | 25/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.40 | 4-5-9 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.60 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $13.10 |
| 4/12 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 0:50.90 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/12 | 17/10/2025 | 32 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $1.60 |
| 2/16 | 15/09/2025 | 37 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 14 |
| 2.0L | $30.30 |