Himeji Race 5 - Race 5 - 800
LA REINA DE ORO (9) was less than a length from the winner in fourth at Sonoda on debut before breaking through for a strong win over 800m at this track last start. Capable of further improvement and can go on with the job. NISHINO MAGNOLIA (3) missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, finishing 16th. Won't find this as tough so he can play a big role. CELERITAS (10) finished out of the money when fifth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Deserves consideration here. FINGAL'S CAVE (11) comes here following a win over 800m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Has solid credentials and can go on with it.

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Star Of Adam with 55kg at $25.90. The race before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bellagio Focus carrying 54kg at $87.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 10-5-5 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $25.90 |
| 7/12 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 4-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $87.20 |
| 3/11 | 25/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 5-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.80 |
| 8/12 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 12-10-8 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $280.50 |
| 6/12 | 18/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:35.20 | 3-3-6 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $19.40 |
| 4/12 | 05/11/2025 | 53 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 18 len behind Star Eye Seira with 55kg at $30.20. Before that 6th of 9 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1230m, 13 len behind Shark Ryusei with 56kg at $77.30. Draws well but looks safely held.
Last Starts 18 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 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:42.50 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $30.20 |
| 6/9 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:21.70 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $77.30 |
| 1/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $217.20 |
| 11/12 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 12-11-11 | 11 |
| 16.9L | $422.80 |
| 5/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $47.40 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 57 len behind Hermes Gang carrying 56.0kg at $26.80. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Tokyo on October 26 over 2000m, 20 len behind Sewelo carrying 56.0kg at $11.50. Can win based on best form.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 8-15-16 | 10 |
| 57.8L | $26.80 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:01.10 | - | 10 |
| 20.4L | $11.50 |
| 8/14 | 20/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 3-2-8 | 13 |
| 7.9L | $20.50 |
| 4/14 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 17 len behind Star Of Adam carrying 55kg at $270.30. The start before that 10th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 7 len behind Step Eye with 54kg at $51.40. Fully tested on her recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $270.30 |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 0:51.90 | 7-6-10 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $51.40 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 1-6-12 | 5 |
| 23.2L | $91.90 |
| 5/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 0:51.30 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $53.70 |
| 4/11 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 0:51.00 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $81.90 |
| 2/9 | 10/10/2025 | 56 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 0:52.10 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Star Of Adam carrying 55kg at $9.10. The race before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 4 len behind Step Eye carrying 55kg at $13.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | 5 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:47.90 | - | 11 |
| 10.2L | $253.50 |
| 16/18 | 24/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 17 |
| 14.7L | $888.90 |
| 15/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:23.70 | - | 3 |
| 9.6L | $70.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1230m, 20 len behind Ange Belle carrying 54kg at $48.50. The start before that 8th of 12 at Sonoda on December 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Celeritas carrying 54kg at $12.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 53 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 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:22.30 | 5-11-11 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $48.50 |
| 8/12 | 03/12/2025 | 62 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 10 |
| 13.3L | $12.60 |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 22 len behind Star Eye Seira carrying 56kg at $304.20. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1230m, 17 len behind Shark Ryusei with 55kg at $256. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 18 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 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 22.3L | $304.20 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:21.70 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $256.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/12/2025 | 50 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $381.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $54.70 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 1:21.60 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $95.10 |
| 9/11 | 18/09/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 5-9-9 | 12 |
| 29.3L | $105.10 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 24 len behind Aspiracion carrying 56kg at $111.80. The race before that ran last of 9 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1230m, 24 len behind Shark Ryusei carrying 56kg at $13.20. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 2-10-12 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $111.80 |
| 9/9 | 07/01/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:21.70 | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $13.20 |
| 3/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:01.80 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $212.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $238.80 |
| 11/11 | 16/10/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:01.90 | 3-5-11 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $220.50 |
| 6/6 | 17/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:02.40 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 8 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 0.8 len behind Shelly carrying 54kg at $8. Second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track January 20 over 800m defeating Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $1.30. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bellma with 56kg at $2.80. The start before that 5th of 11 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bellagio Sonic with 56kg at $11.60. Can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/02/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/11 | 03/01/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $11.60 |
| 1/12 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track January 20 over 800m defeating Trance Run with 55kg at $6.90. Before that 9th of 11 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi with 53kg at $249.30. Last-start winner who can measure up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 20/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.90 |
| 9/11 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:31.90 | 3-10-9 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $249.30 |
| 12/12 | 02/12/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 6-12-12 | 7 |
| 24.1L | $142.50 |
| 9/11 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 6-6-9 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $8.90 |
| 1/12 | 08/10/2025 | 48 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.90 |
| 10/12 | 21/08/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.60 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 52kg at $158.20. The start before that won by 3 len at Sonoda January 2 over 820m defeating Trumpetia carrying 55kg at $8.60. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:34.80 | 10-12-11 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $158.20 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 6/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 0:51.90 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $9.20 |
| 9/12 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:22.20 | 1-5-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $20.70 |
| 6/12 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 6-5-6 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $11.20 |
| 9/10 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 6-6-9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $51.60 |