Himeji Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
DAIGO RYUJIN (1) has been a regular in the winners' stall of late including last start in dominant fashion over 1400m at this track. Winning rider F Komaki retains the mount. Sure to run well again. MEINER GENIUS (3) held on well to finish second last time out over 1400m at this track after leading for much of the way. Well-placed and could be tough to rein in again. HERCULES TOWER (6) is back after a break of ten months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has ability and is a leading player. BLOOM THE DREAM (7) turned in a fine effort to score by 4 lengths at today's track and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 3 len at Sonoda January 14 over 1400m defeating Meisho Kajiki with 57kg at $1.30. Second run from a spell favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track February 4 over 1400m defeating Bring Joy carrying 57kg at $1.01. Should be near his top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 104 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/10/2025 | 111 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.30 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-7-9 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/05/2025 | 24 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2025 | 19 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ammodo carrying 57kg at $6.40. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 0.7 len behind Eloim Essaim with 57kg at $11.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 2-3-6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $11.50 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/10 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $5.20 |
| 1/12 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Akao with 55kg at $2.40. Before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Montsaint Of Light carrying 55kg at $9.20. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.20 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 4-4-3 | 11 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 5/12 | 23/12/2025 | 47 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C3C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:02.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ammodo with 55kg at $108.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meteo Rena with 55kg at $53.10. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $108.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 5-1-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $53.10 |
| 7/10 | 25/12/2025 | 63 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.00 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $20.10 |
| 5/12 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 8-9-5 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $5.60 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2025 | 46 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 14/14 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 5-6-14 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $25.90 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 57kg at $15.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Never Say Goodbye carrying 57kg at $22. Among the winning hopes on best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $15.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $22.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 12-8-7 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $232.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $24.60 |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $65.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Kyoto Dirt May 4 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Scorpion Imeru carrying 57.0kg at $2.70. On debut tenth of 18 at Kyoto February 9 2025 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rouge Solitaire with 57.0kg at $6.20. Winning hope.
Last Starts 290 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 1-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/15 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 5-4-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $15.90 |
| 7/13 | 30/03/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $85.10 |
| 10/18 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:37.10 | - | 18 |
| 7.4L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 4 len at this track February 5 over 1400m defeating Lion Selas carrying 57kg at $3.80. Before that won by 3.5 len at this track January 20 over 1400m defeating Pasadena Dream with 57kg at $3.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-9 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 167 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:34.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 19/06/2025 | 13 | C2 3 | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 11-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, neck behind Iromegane with 53kg at $6.90. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meteo Rena carrying 53kg at $25.90. Close-up last start but this looks a stretch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.80 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $25.90 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:34.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $22.40 |
| 11/12 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 2:07.10 | 7-8-11 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $86.40 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Never Say Goodbye carrying 57kg at $102.90. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mizusawa on December 22 over 1300m, head behind Marino Theresia with 56kg at $17. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 35 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 | 14/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $102.90 |
| 2/11 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $20.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,667.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 04/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,667.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Akao carrying 54kg at $11.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kichi Fighter carrying 54kg at $18.80. 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 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $11.60 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $18.80 |
| 8/9 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 3-6-8 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 9-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.90 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |