Himeji Race 11 - Race 11 - 1500
GENIUS LENNON (4) returns from a spell of nine weeks. Closed off last prep in great form including a dominant win over 1400m at Sonoda at his most recent appearance. Sure to be tough to beat. LOVE ME MARY (3) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by one length last time out over 1400m at this track. Winning rider Teppei Kotani sticks. Among the leading chances. MUKIZU (11) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start third at this track over 1500m. Has never missed the frame here at this journey in four starts, including three wins. Capable of a big run. ONE VOICE (9) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Likely improver who looks sure to play a big role.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Sonoda May 16 over 1230m, 7 len behind Smart Scepter carrying 56kg at $229.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Sonoda April 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Scipio carrying 57kg at $162.50. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 291 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/05/2025 | 22 | A1A2 4U | $59,029.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 8-9-4 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $229.30 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $57,711.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $153.60 |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2025 | 102 | A1A2 4U | $57,711.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 8-10-10 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $162.50 |
| 9/9 | 29/12/2024 | 55 | A1A2 3U | $55,846.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $69.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/11/2024 | 10 | A1 3U | $45,767.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $38.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/10/2024 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $46,434.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:18.30 | 9-8-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $44.00 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 12 len behind A Shin Animo carrying 58kg at $187.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bellagio Gulf with 57kg at $183.80. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 58kg | 1:40.90 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $187.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $183.80 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $262.80 |
| 6/9 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $118.70 |
| 11/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 6-9-11 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $495.80 |
| 5/6 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $127.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track February 3 over 1400m defeating Fairy Blue carrying 53kg at $4.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 10 len behind Meisho Shimato with 52kg at $6.90. No reason she cannot salute again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:18.90 | 10-9-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/9 | 29/12/2025 | 85 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.10 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $24.30 |
| 12/13 | 05/10/2025 | 19 | B2B3 3U | $74,930.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 55kg | 1:41.90 | 5-6-12 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $18.30 |
| 9/11 | 16/09/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $82,423.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 53kg | 1:26.10 | 9-11-9 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $26.60 |
| 6/13 | 03/09/2025 | 23 | B2 3U | $82,423.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 53kg | 1:12.80 | 10-12-6 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $22.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Sonoda December 31 over 1400m defeating Stella Nova with 58kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Sonoda September 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Jackson Roots with 56kg at $2.80. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 62 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 | 31/12/2025 | 27 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 04/12/2025 | 28 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 7/12 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $357,143.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 12-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $300.30 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:55.20 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | 84 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 12-10-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Animo carrying 55kg at $8.20. The start before that second last of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1870m, 11 len behind Smart Amber carrying 55kg at $172.10. Capable of a strong showing.
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 | 11/02/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:40.90 | 6-7-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $8.20 |
| 10/11 | 15/01/2026 | 22 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 8-9-10 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $172.10 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2025 | 20 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 04/12/2025 | 105 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2025 | 46 | B1 3U | $27,971.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:30.30 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 12/16 | 06/07/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 53kg | 1:45.40 | 7-5-12 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $119.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bellagio Dream carrying 57kg at $22.10. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Sonoda on October 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Migrateur with 55kg at $103.20. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | 111 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $22.10 |
| 10/11 | 22/10/2025 | 90 | A1A2 3U | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $103.20 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:30.20 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $6.30 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2025 | 34 | A2B1 4U | $44,713.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 58kg | 1:31.80 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $51.90 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2025 | 22 | A2B1 4U | $45,256.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $32.90 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2025 | 30 | A2 4U | $45,256.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:28.50 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 57kg at $127.90. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 10 len behind Light Pillar with 58kg at $375.30. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $127.90 |
| 9/12 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 2:04.50 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $375.30 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:54.00 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $45.30 |
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $148.30 |
| 5/10 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | A2B1 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 2:06.30 | - | 10 |
| 9.6L | $90.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $313.90 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bellagio Zero carrying 55kg at $24.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 4 2023 over 1800m, 4 len behind Loulou Chouchou with 54.0kg at $28.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 48 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 | 14/01/2026 | 147 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $24.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | 33 | A2 3U | $42,888.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2025 | 23 | B1 3U | $28,602.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2025 | 12 | B1 4U | $29,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.40 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2025 | 22 | B1 4U | $29,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/05/2025 | 22 | B1 4U | $29,515.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 57kg at $16.20. The race before that got back early 4th of 7 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Love Me Mary carrying 57kg at $13.20. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 10-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $16.20 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.20 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 10-7-3 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $48.90 |
| 4/9 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $49.10 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 12-4-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $88.90 |
| 7/9 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $56.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 5 len behind A Shin Animo with 58kg at $99.70. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on January 22 over 1800m, 11 len behind A Shin Leo with 56kg at $77. Tested from a wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:40.90 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $99.70 |
| 5/5 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $77.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $67,033.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 53kg | 2:45.10 | 9-8-9 | 3 |
| 43.1L | $260.70 |
| 6/7 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 2:06.30 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $123.60 |
| 9/11 | 18/11/2025 | 125 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:54.50 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $35.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 3 len behind A Shin Animo with 58kg at $5.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Light Pillar with 58kg at $5.10. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:40.90 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/12 | 29/01/2026 | 36 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 2:04.50 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/12/2025 | 36 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/11/2025 | 39 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $23.90 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $55.80 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.10 |