Himeji Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
NICE LIGHT (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. VIE HOMMAGE (4) worked home well and finished fifth last start over 1400m at this track, an improvement on his seventh at this track the run before. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. LAC PUER (1) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on three consecutive occasions, before finishing fifth last time out. Form here at this distance is sound with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Should be competitive. COPANO JUMPING (6) next best.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cresco Yusha carrying 57kg at $10.20. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mistral Pink with 57kg at $6.60. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $10.20 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $7.70 |
| 2/10 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $11.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 13 len behind Vlaminck carrying 51kg at $231.90. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 21 len behind Tagano Full Chance carrying 51kg at $218.60. Hard to imagine a top-three 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.60 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $231.90 |
| 10/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.80 | 6-10-10 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $218.60 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.40 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $244.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/01/2026 | 9 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:30.70 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $250.30 |
| 11/11 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $338.90 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 24.8L | $396.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lord Shamal with 55kg at $85.90. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shadow Strike with 51kg at $20.90. Made headway last time. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $85.90 |
| 9/10 | 21/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.40 | 4-7-9 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $20.90 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $18.30 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 6/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.10 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $243.10 |
| 4/9 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Vlaminck with 57kg at $58.20. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tagano Full Chance carrying 57kg at $132.50. Can improve again. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $58.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $132.50 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 8-7-5 | 11 |
| 13.3L | $24.30 |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 11-11-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $141.10 |
| 4/11 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 11-11-4 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $14.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.40 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $35.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Sonoda November 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Z Silvia carrying 56kg at $153.40. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Sonoda June 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rare Genius carrying 57kg at $2.40. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 109 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 | 13/11/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $153.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $139.20 |
| 8/12 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $30.20 |
| 8/12 | 11/09/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $56.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind Akao carrying 57kg at $15.70. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sekisei carrying 57kg at $3.70. On his best form has excellent prospects.
Last Starts 12 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 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 6-6-10 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $15.70 |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 3-1-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-8-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 6-4-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vlaminck carrying 55kg at $242.60. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Pikku Prinssi with 55kg at $102.60. Will need plenty of improvement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $242.60 |
| 8/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 4 |
| 12.6L | $102.60 |
| 8/10 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $74.10 |
| 4/9 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $27.10 |
| 1/10 | 18/12/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.40 |
| 9/10 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 3-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $50.10 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 15 len behind Cresco Yusha carrying 57kg at $9.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Sonoda November 21 2024 over 1400m defeating Vlaminck carrying 56kg at $1.30. Should progress from that first-up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 147 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-7-9 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $9.60 |
| 9/9 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 1:32.10 | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 38.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $12.60 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Akao with 57kg at $32. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lord Vulcan carrying 57.0kg at $82.30. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 12 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 | 18/02/2026 | 106 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $32.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:20.20 | 10-6-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $30.10 |
| 8/12 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:20.90 | 11-8-8 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $28.80 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $29,972.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:19.90 | 9-8-5 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $17.10 |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |