Himeji Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
BACHELO REX (2) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished third over 1400m at this track. Looks ready to win and expected to go close. BAIA SPECTER (4) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked in ninth over 1400m at this track. Among the top chances in what looks a suitable race. VICTORY KNIGHT (6) is back at the races for the first time since September 17. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at Sonoda. One to consider fresh. STEINER (5) last start finished fifth over 1400m at this track. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Alzard carrying 55kg at $315.50. Before that second last of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind Leo Brillant with 55kg at $140.10. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
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 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:38.50 | - | 3 |
| 10.9L | $315.50 |
| 9/10 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 7-10-9 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $140.10 |
| 9/10 | 29/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 10-8-9 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $122.30 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 10-8-9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $170.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $103.20 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.20 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $130.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Leo Brillant carrying 57kg at $5.70. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kurino Achiever with 57kg at $7.40. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $7.40 |
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 215 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $5.70 |
| 7/12 | 20/06/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/10 | 16/05/2025 | 22 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | 23 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.30 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kurino Achiever carrying 55kg at $167. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Leo Brillant with 55kg at $105.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $167.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $105.70 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 7-9-11 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $162.70 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $155.60 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 10-6-7 | 12 |
| 9.0L | $194.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 5-5-7 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $69.80 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kurino Achiever carrying 51kg at $4.10. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Piece D'argent carrying 55kg at $10.60. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:36.20 | 2-2-9 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.10 |
| 4/12 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 2.4L | $10.60 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $11.60 |
| 3/9 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $35.60 |
| 10/10 | 18/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 1-4-10 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $118.80 |
| 9/12 | 29/10/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 0:52.00 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $68.40 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Galbanum with 57kg at $57. Before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind In The Sky with 57kg at $36. Watch for him late in the piece.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $57.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $36.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $7.40 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $37.50 |
| 6/10 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $48.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 9-10-4 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Sonoda September 17 over 1230m, 17 len behind Shadoff with 57kg at $11.10. Previously first up; second of 12 at Sonoda April 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lady Pegasus carrying 57kg at $4.80. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 154 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 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $11.10 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $18.10 |
| 6/12 | 06/08/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $11.50 |
| 6/12 | 02/07/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 11/06/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 6-3-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gamila's Jackson carrying 55kg at $45.80. The run before that 6th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Rusk Miso with 55kg at $140.60. Out of her depth.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $45.80 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $140.60 |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 10-7-8 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $145.70 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $151.70 |
| 4/9 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $81.20 |
| 5/10 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $118.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Forewind carrying 57kg at $78.20. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Suehiro Inazuma carrying 57kg at $10.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/01/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $78.20 |
| 7/10 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $10.10 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |
| 8/12 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 9-10-8 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $13.40 |
| 8/12 | 08/10/2025 | 33 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:51.30 | 11-10-8 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Forewind with 51kg at $97.90. The race before that 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Vive La Galette carrying 55kg at $54.20. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:36.40 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $97.90 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 6-5-8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $54.20 |
| 5/10 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 8-8-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $45.90 |
| 11/12 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:34.20 | 6-10-11 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $54.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 8-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $103.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/10/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $72.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign eased back early on 8th of 10 at Sonoda on November 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Grand Rose carrying 56kg at $53.40. First up last campaign 15th of 18 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2200m, 18 len behind Barnabas with 57.0kg at $282.40. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 106 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 | 04/11/2025 | 146 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 10-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $53.40 |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2025 | 20 | C1 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 41.9L | $157.40 |
| 10/10 | 22/05/2025 | 15 | C1 3 | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $296.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/05/2025 | 31 | C1 3 | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 12-12-9 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $63.60 |
| 13/15 | 06/04/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:53.20 | 14-12-13 | 10 |
| 22.6L | $541.00 |
| 15/18 | 29/03/2025 | 196 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Y | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:14.90 | 18-14-15 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $282.40 |