Himeji Race 10 - Race 10 - 1500
A SHIN ANIMO (10) showed good speed last time out and fought on well when second over 1800m at this track. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide. F Komaki who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Sure to run well. DONDENGAESHI (8) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1800m at this track after being in contention on the turn. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. MUKIZU (5) finished fourth last start, beaten 4 lengths, over 1800m at this track. Has found the frame in all three starts at this journey, including three wins. Should park just off the speed. Winning claims on best figures. MELISSA SUNRISE (9) turned in another moderate effort last start when 11 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1870m at Sonoda. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Allure Reve carrying 57kg at $42.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Genius Lennon with 57kg at $52.80. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $42.20 |
| 5/12 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $52.80 |
| 4/7 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $20.50 |
| 2/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $60.40 |
| 5/8 | 30/10/2025 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 2:05.90 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.50 |
| 8/12 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $37,465.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 9-10-8 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $137.10 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 18 len behind M T Estate with 57kg at $73.80. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on December 23 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Ryuno Dragon carrying 56kg at $8.30. Looking to others in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | 36 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $73.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $9,878.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | SP | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:42.00 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.30 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | 16 | B2 3U | $9,878.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | M | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:42.70 | 5-10-8 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $35.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $10,000.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:44.30 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $9.30 |
| 8/12 | 10/11/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $10,000.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 3-3-8 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $64.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/10/2025 | 12 | B2 3U | $10,045.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 17 len behind Bellagio Gulf carrying 55kg at $91.70. Before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1230m, 4 len behind Silver Bread carrying 55kg at $195.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $91.70 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $195.20 |
| 10/12 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 3-7-10 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $143.60 |
| 9/12 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:18.90 | 4-7-9 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $101.30 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $346.50 |
| 7/8 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $88.70 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bellagio Gulf carrying 57kg at $183.80. Before that 6th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Windy Palace carrying 56kg at $262.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $183.80 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $262.80 |
| 6/9 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $118.70 |
| 11/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 6-9-11 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $495.80 |
| 5/6 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $127.70 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $95.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Light Pillar carrying 58kg at $5.10. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1700m, 4 len behind A Shin Leo with 57kg at $15. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/01/2026 | 36 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 2:04.50 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/12/2025 | 36 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/11/2025 | 39 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $23.90 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $55.80 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.10 |
| 5/5 | 05/09/2025 | 37 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at Sonoda on December 31 over 2400m, 51 len behind Ziggurat carrying 52kg at $12.60. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Sonoda on October 9 over 1700m, 42 len behind Okemaru carrying 57kg at $33.80. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 41 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 | 31/12/2025 | 83 | COND 3U | $67,033.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 2:45.10 | 4-7-11 | 2 |
| 51.9L | $12.60 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 42.3L | $33.80 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2025 | 69 | COND 3 | $65,564.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 3-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2025 | 37 | COND 3 | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/05/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $59,029.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 2:06.90 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/12 | 08/05/2025 | 30 | COND | $157,411.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on January 22 over 1800m, 11 len behind A Shin Leo carrying 56kg at $77. The start before that 9th of 11 at Sonoda on December 31 over 2400m, 43 len behind Ziggurat with 53kg at $260.70. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $77.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $67,033.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 53kg | 2:45.10 | 9-8-9 | 3 |
| 43.1L | $260.70 |
| 6/7 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 2:06.30 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $123.60 |
| 9/11 | 18/11/2025 | 125 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:54.50 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $35.10 |
| 6/7 | 18/06/2025 | 26 | A2B1 4U | $44,713.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 2:06.30 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $49.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on January 22 over 1800m, 4 len behind A Shin Leo with 56kg at $9.30. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Iza Green Light carrying 57kg at $14.90. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.30 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $14.90 |
| 8/12 | 18/12/2025 | 155 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 8-6-8 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $11.40 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2025 | 69 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:54.50 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2025 | 33 | COND 4U | $39,353.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 12-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 11/13 | 05/04/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $232,340.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 58kg | 1:33.10 | - | 7 |
| 10.2L | $50.00 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1870m, 11 len behind Smart Amber carrying 55kg at $172.10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1700m, 7 len behind A Shin Leo carrying 55kg at $5.60. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 15/01/2026 | 22 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 8-9-10 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $172.10 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2025 | 20 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 04/12/2025 | 105 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2025 | 46 | B1 3U | $27,971.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:30.30 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 12/16 | 06/07/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 53kg | 1:45.40 | 7-5-12 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $119.70 |
| 11/14 | 06/04/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 12-11-11 | 10 |
| 17.6L | $182.40 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 3 len behind Light Pillar carrying 56kg at $2.70. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1870m, nose behind Light Pillar carrying 58kg at $2.10. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:06.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 18/11/2025 | 36 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 3-1-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 13/13 | 13/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:59.80 | 3-8-13 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $40.90 |