Himeji Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
GRAND LIVE (5) finished third two runs back at Kochi then improved last time out to score by a neck as public elect over 800m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on current form she is right in contention. ASPIRACION (7) landed his maiden success over this course and distance last time. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and he is one of the main chances. COPANO ROCKET (12) met with solid support last start over 1400m at this track when second. Well-placed to make amends. ALOHA MAU LOA (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when a neck away in second here. Well placed and will be thereabouts again.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bellma with 53kg at $94. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Sonoda January 2 over 820m defeating King Bubbles carrying 55kg at $11.70. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/02/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.00 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $94.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 4-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $11.70 |
| 5/12 | 18/12/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $32.60 |
| 6/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:35.40 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 10 len behind Star Eye Seira carrying 56kg at $53.80. The run before that 5th of 9 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1230m, 10 len behind Shark Ryusei carrying 55kg at $33.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 10-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $53.80 |
| 5/9 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:21.70 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $33.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:21.60 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/12 | 03/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $87.40 |
| 6/12 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 3-2-6 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bellma carrying 56kg at $3.70. Before that won by 1.75 len at this track January 21 over 1400m defeating Kairi with 56kg at $1.20. Nice draw and worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 21/01/2026 | 31 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 8/16 | 21/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshitsugu Okada | 56kg | 1:12.90 | - | 4 |
| 8.4L | $12.80 |
| 5/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshitsugu Okada | 56kg | 1:12.30 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $120.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, neck behind Star Of Adam with 55kg at $1.70. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Bellagio Focus carrying 55kg at $5.60. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 47 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/14 | 22/11/2025 | 6 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:13.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $216.60 |
| 13/14 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 12 |
| 15.4L | $418.40 |
| 6/12 | 19/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $195.70 |
| 10/13 | 14/09/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:24.00 | - | 1 |
| 24.8L | $182.80 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track February 4 over 800m defeating Trance Run with 56kg at $1.80. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Kochi on January 10 over 1300m, 3 len behind Katsutenai Oishisa with 55kg at $33.30. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 0:52.10 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:26.20 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $33.30 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:26.80 | 8-6-8 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 30/11/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:27.40 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $43,049.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind El Gran Golazo with 54kg at $6.10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Star Of Adam with 54kg at $8.50. Should go well.
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 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:36.60 | 3-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $50.30 |
| 7/11 | 25/12/2025 | 8 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 4-8-7 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $11.60 |
| 3/11 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 5-5-3 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 16 at Hanshin on December 20 over 2000m, 11 len behind Basse Terre carrying 56.0kg at $132. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track January 27 over 1400m defeating Number Theory with 56kg at $4.10. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 28 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 | 27/01/2026 | 38 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 10-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 11/16 | 20/12/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 10-10-11 | 13 |
| 11.1L | $132.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $20.60 |
| 6/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Star Eye Seira with 56kg at $13.70. The start before that won by a neck at Sonoda January 8 over 1400m defeating No Ten P Kan with 55kg at $4. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.70 |
| 1/11 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 9-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 10-8-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $31.20 |
| 6/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $39.10 |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 5-1-6 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $15.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bellma with 55kg at $211.50. Before that second last of 9 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bellagiohidakabosi carrying 55kg at $147.90. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $211.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $147.90 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $166.60 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $29.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 2-2-7 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $5.80 |
| 3/11 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 3 len behind Fingal's Cave with 55kg at $3.30. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track February 5 over 1400m defeating Fudo Myo O with 55kg at $10.10. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.10 |
| 4/12 | 20/01/2026 | 69 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
| 8/11 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $77.60 |
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $128.20 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 2-3-8 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $100.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 11 len behind Star Eye Seira carrying 57kg at $46.10. The race before that 6th of 9 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bellagiohidakabosi with 56kg at $18.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:42.50 | 1-2-7 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $46.10 |
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $18.90 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |
| 11/12 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $28,224.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 7-6-11 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $135.20 |
| 6/6 | 27/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:02.70 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bellma carrying 56kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bellagiohidakabosi with 56kg at $35.50. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 9-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $35.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 10-10-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |
| 4/12 | 13/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 4-6-4 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $2.30 |
| 9/9 | 09/10/2025 | 54 | COND 2 | $57,399.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 5-6-9 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 16/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:12.70 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $22.70 |