Himeji Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
A SHIN BILLBOARD (4) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1100m at Monbetsu. Now under the care of new trainer Tadaaki Hashimoto. Capable of playing a major role. PRESLEY (2) finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 800m at this track, an improvement on his first-up eighth at Funabashi the run before. Out in trip and can go on with it. VIP LUKE (6) missed the frame last start over 1500m at Nagoya, finishing seventh. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. MIDNIGHT FLY (5) bounced back to form with a third place run at this track after a less-than-encouraging ninth at Sonoda two back. Can keep form and looks ready to run well again.

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on February 4 over 800m, 12 len behind Grand Live carrying 57kg at $277.10. Before that ran last of 8 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 14 len behind A Chan with 57kg at $167. Prepared to risk on current form.
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 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 0:52.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $277.10 |
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $167.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-11-11 | 10 |
| 35.8L | $455.90 |
| 9/11 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 9-10-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $160.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $37.60 |
| 3/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 2-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Funabashi on January 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 56kg at $32.60. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Grand Live with 57kg at $4.70. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:52.10 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $4.70 |
| 8/12 | 19/01/2026 | 68 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 5-4-8 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $32.60 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $61.10 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $25.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $9.30 |
| 12/12 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $48,729.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 8-10-12 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $165.80 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 800m, 11 len behind Grand Live with 56kg at $117.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 20 len behind Fingal's Cave carrying 55kg at $298.50. Others have better credentials.
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 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:52.10 | - | 1 |
| 11.7L | $117.80 |
| 12/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $298.50 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $27.60 |
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 11.7L | $470.80 |
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $268.40 |
| 4/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:53.90 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $32.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Monbetsu November 12 over 1000m, a nose behind Field Appeal carrying 56kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Monbetsu September 10 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Alba Sole with 54kg at $11.90. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:01.40 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/12 | 10/09/2025 | 77 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:08.60 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.90 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2025 | 48 | COND 2 | $21,125.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:02.20 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $53,454.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:00.90 | 5-4-3 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mont The Second carrying 55kg at $55.90. The run before that 9th of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Selena Risu with 55kg at $53.90. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $55.90 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 4-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $53.90 |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 10-6-5 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $114.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 0:51.90 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $52.70 |
| 9/12 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $264.50 |
| 9/10 | 29/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:16.10 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $215.10 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at Nagoya on January 29 over 1500m, 8 len behind Veritas Porta carrying 57kg at $57.40. The start before that 6th of 8 at Nagoya on January 15 over 1700m, 14 len behind Astra Bianco with 57kg at $32.70. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 12-8-7 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $57.40 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $97,421.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $32.70 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 10-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 13/16 | 06/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:54.60 | 14-15-13 | 14 |
| 22.1L | $382.40 |
| 9/10 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:53.90 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $287.40 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:48.60 | - | 10 |
| 20.3L | $96.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wild Titan with 55kg at $181.80. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 8 len behind Fingal's Cave carrying 55kg at $135. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $181.80 |
| 6/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 7-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $135.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 10-7-8 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $220.10 |
| 8/11 | 17/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 10-11-8 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $174.50 |
| 11/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 9-8-11 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $135.30 |
| 5/11 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $60.10 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 800m, 11 len behind Grand Live carrying 56kg at $294.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 16 len behind Fingal's Cave carrying 55kg at $95.20. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 0:52.10 | - | 9 |
| 11.4L | $294.60 |
| 10/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $95.20 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 12-9-9 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $138.80 |
| 7/11 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $88.20 |
| 11/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 9 |
| 18.6L | $117.50 |
| 10/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 10-9-10 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $51.20 |