Himeji Race 5 - Race 5 - 800
ATEN SMILE (9) strode forward early from her wide draw last start over 1230m at Sonoda only to fade late and finish fourth. Expected to be in this for a long way. DIGNITA (8) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing fifth over 800m at this track. Rates highly on best figures. NISHINO KARIUDO (7) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 800m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. ELEGANT FLEUR (6) was in the money two starts back at Sonoda but was unable to repeat the effort last time when 12th, beaten 9 lengths, at this track over 800m. Open to improvement and should be about the money.

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sky Accel with 55kg at $622. The run before that 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 6 len behind Sand Empress with 55kg at $214.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 6-9-10 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $622.00 |
| 8/12 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $214.40 |
| 12/12 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $490.50 |
| 10/11 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $339.20 |
| 12/12 | 11/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $177.20 |
| 11/11 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 6-6-11 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $109.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 6 len behind Yashiro Boy with 51kg at $7.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Sand Empress with 51kg at $127.70. Watch for her to be flashing home.
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 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.50 | 4-6-8 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $7.90 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.10 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $127.70 |
| 10/10 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.40 | 2-9-10 | 7 |
| 49.3L | $76.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/12/2025 | 83 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:50.40 | 9-11-11 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $508.70 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 5-8-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $105.90 |
| 7/12 | 04/09/2025 | 25 | C2 3U | $14,986.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 6 len behind Yashiro Boy carrying 57kg at $38.50. Before that got back early 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Sand Empress with 57kg at $10.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $38.50 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 11-10-6 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $10.60 |
| 10/10 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuga Okubo | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 5-8-10 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $86.40 |
| 10/12 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $404.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/11/2025 | 5 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $35.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $42.40 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bloom The Dream with 57kg at $31.20. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 1.3 len behind Shirozukinchan with 57kg at $17.10. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.20 |
| 2/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 7-7-2 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $17.10 |
| 5/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $184.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 9-5-8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $99.90 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 14.4L | $199.90 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $41.30 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Yashiro Boy with 57kg at $10.70. The start before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1230m, 8 len behind Kazutoshikun with 57kg at $124.70. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 5-5-5 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $10.70 |
| 9/12 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 6-7-9 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $124.70 |
| 9/12 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 0:50.20 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 7-9-10 | 11 |
| 13.1L | $28.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/10/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.30 |
| 4/12 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 9 len behind Yashiro Boy carrying 55kg at $17. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, neck behind Yamaichi Lovely carrying 55kg at $19.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 8-8-12 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $19.20 |
| 3/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $56.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 37.6L | $41.60 |
| 9/10 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 1-4-9 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $60.50 |
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 2-5-10 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 5 len behind Arajai carrying 57kg at $8.30. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 0.5 len behind Palladium Ribbon with 57kg at $13.90. Capable of a better 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:52.10 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/12 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 0:52.60 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.90 |
| 5/9 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $13.80 |
| 6/12 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 0:52.10 | 11-8-6 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $31.90 |
| 8/8 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 21.7L | $61.90 |
| 5/12 | 16/10/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Arajai with 55kg at $3.50. The race before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 3 len behind Shirozukinchan with 57kg at $6.50. Nicely placed to make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 4-5-5 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:52.30 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 5/9 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.10 |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 20.9L | $209.20 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Tapuchan carrying 55kg at $12.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 23 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Mononofuno Michi carrying 55kg at $38.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $12.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $38.30 |
| 12/12 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:22.00 | - | 7 |
| 16.6L | $12.80 |
| 5/12 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 5-5-5 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $7.80 |
| 5/12 | 30/10/2025 | 41 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 0:50.40 | 7-8-5 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $35.30 |
| 9/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:20.80 | 3-6-9 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 9 len behind Yashiro Boy carrying 57kg at $40.40. Before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 5 len behind Sand Empress with 57kg at $166.80. This looks too tough.
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 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $40.40 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $166.80 |
| 10/12 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 9-11-10 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $256.30 |
| 10/12 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 12-12-10 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $198.70 |
| 8/10 | 19/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $31.80 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2025 | 8 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $20.00 |