Himeji Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
HIRO BRAVE (3) turned in a fine effort to win by 6 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is right in contention. KICHI GRIFFON (2) returns from a layoff of a year. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at Sonoda. One of the genuine hopes in the race. DAISHIN ARES (9) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 4 lengths away in third over 1400m at this track. Should go forward from the awkward gate. In a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. SUPER AZULADA (4) did a great job to score by a neck over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track February 17 over 1400m defeating Kutsuwano Sekitori with 55kg at $13.70. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wakamiya Ilios carrying 55kg at $25.30. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 5-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $13.70 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $25.30 |
| 7/10 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $61.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 6-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $42.20 |
| 1/10 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 12/11/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $158.20 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning to post a big 5 len win. Sonoda March 12 over 1400m defeating Economica with 55kg at $2. On debut second in a small field at Sonoda November 19 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lazulite Takka with 55kg at $9.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 355 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 | 12/03/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $18,157.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2025 | 23 | C1 3 | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2025 | 35 | C1 3 | $13,964.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $1.60 |
| 3/11 | 17/12/2024 | 28 | COND 2 | $17,452.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | COND 2 | $42,377.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 6 len at this track February 12 over 1400m defeating High Resilience with 57kg at $3.60. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Injection carrying 57kg at $8.80. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 18 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 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 8-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $140.20 |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 10-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $25.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $70.40 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $65.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track February 10 over 1400m defeating Lazulite Takka carrying 57kg at $11.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 57kg at $7. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $58.10 |
| 4/12 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $34.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 58kg | 1:32.40 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $16.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Smart Kingdom with 55kg at $8.30. The start before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Sonoda January 14 over 1230m defeating Cipher City carrying 56kg at $3.40. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $8.30 |
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 11-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $28.60 |
| 10/12 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $116.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mistral Pink with 55kg at $101.60. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on January 27 over 1800m, 9 len behind Bonne Nouvelle with 55kg at $106. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $101.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/01/2026 | 25 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $106.00 |
| 12/14 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C1C2 3U | $30,946.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 53kg | 2:18.70 | 14-12-12 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $101.20 |
| 11/14 | 16/12/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 54kg | 2:17.70 | 3-7-11 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $68.20 |
| 10/12 | 20/11/2025 | 66 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 10-12-10 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $39.70 |
| 10/16 | 15/09/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 12-9-10 | 15 |
| 23.5L | $179.00 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on February 17 over 800m, 8 len behind Anya Wakuwaku with 57kg at $166.90. Before that 8th of 10 at Kochi on January 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Namura Iris with 57kg at $35.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 11-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $166.90 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 6 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $35.40 |
| 8/12 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $31.80 |
| 8/11 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $19.50 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 6-3-4 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 5th of 9 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mistral Pink carrying 57kg at $68.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Piena Fevre carrying 57kg at $164.30. Looks tested again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $68.40 |
| 5/10 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 10-9-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $164.30 |
| 10/11 | 03/01/2026 | 71 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $84.60 |
| 9/12 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 11-12-9 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $82.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-9-6 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $108.90 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mistral Pink carrying 57kg at $3.60. Before that scored a big 5 len win at Sonoda December 17 over 1400m defeating Mythos Ode carrying 57kg at $1.40. Everything points towards a big 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 56 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 25/11/2025 | 104 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 8/9 | 13/08/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-2-8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $9.20 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/07/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mistral Pink carrying 57kg at $92.50. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 9th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 57kg at $142.70. Fully tested on his recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 5-4-7 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $92.50 |
| 9/12 | 28/01/2026 | 30 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 2-1-9 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $142.70 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $8,232.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 1-3-8 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/11 | 01/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,232.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 16/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,333.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,333.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:40.10 | 3-2-8 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $18.00 |