Hanshin Race 4 - Maiden Race
HO O RAVEN (12) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 2200m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BOND LOA (2) is yet to break through after four career starts. Managed to fill a minor placing at Kyoto two starts back before finishing fourth over 2200m at Kyoto last time. Likely to be about the money. PREDESTINARE (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2400m at Kyoto, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. RI THIR CHONAILL (4) finished 6 lengths from the winner in ninth after being prominent at the bend at his most recent outing over 2200m at Niigata. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track March 22 over 2400m, 6 len behind Danon Caserta with 57.0kg at $147. On debut 12th of 18 at Kokura March 1 over 2000m, 8 len behind Danon Gian carrying 57.0kg at $113.30. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/15 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 2:33.20 | 14-14-9 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $147.00 |
12/18 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:02.70 | 9-10-12 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $113.30 |

Jockey: Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Kyoto on May 25 over 2200m, 6 len behind Reine Marron with 57.0kg at $9.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Kyoto on May 11 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Sunrise Bubble carrying 57.0kg at $14. Can atone.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Y | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $9.80 |
3/12 | 11/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:15.70 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
8/18 | 20/04/2025 | 78 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 9-8-8 | 17 |
| 7.0L | $34.30 |
5/10 | 01/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:47.10 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $88.30 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last of 16 at Kyoto on May 24 over 2000m, 10 len behind Salad with 57.0kg at $11.80. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/16 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 3-8-15 | 14 |
| 10.9L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 16 at Niigata on May 25 over 2200m, 6 len behind Trust More Rhythm carrying 57.0kg at $3.50. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 18 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Barnabas carrying 57.0kg at $6.30. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 25/05/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:19.00 | 4-2-9 | 15 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
3/18 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Y | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:14.90 | 4-4-3 | 18 |
| 2.6L | $6.30 |
2/13 | 08/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:03.30 | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $36.40 |
6/14 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:04.40 | 5-8-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $80.90 |
10/11 | 02/02/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:35.70 | - | 11 |
| 6.7L | $14.20 |
13/17 | 21/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryan Moore | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 5-7-13 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ryuji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Kyoto on June 1 over 2400m, 4 len behind Joy Boy with 57.0kg at $8.80. The race before that 5th of 12 at Kyoto on May 11 over 2200m, 3 len behind Sunrise Bubble with 57.0kg at $5.90. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $8.80 |
5/12 | 11/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 2:15.70 | 11-7-5 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $5.90 |
6/14 | 26/04/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 2:25.40 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.30 |
3/15 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:28.40 | 12-8-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $31.20 |
3/13 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 2:04.30 | 11-8-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.60 |
11/17 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:01.80 | 16-16-11 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Haruhiko Kawasu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 13 at Niigata Dirt on May 18 over 1800m, 12 len behind Levante City with 57.0kg at $43.30. The start before that second last of 13 at Kyoto on May 4 over 2000m, 13 len behind Danon Joker with 57.0kg at $142.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $43.30 |
12/13 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 2:00.80 | 13-12-12 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $142.10 |
10/16 | 13/04/2025 | 78 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 2:41.70 | 11-5-10 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
6/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 11-10-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $234.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on June 1 over 1900m, 9 len behind Matenro Silvia carrying 57.0kg at $129.40. The run before that second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 2000m, 18 len behind Miracle Blue with 57.0kg at $176.20. Wait until he shows something.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/14 | 01/06/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:01.50 | 7-8-11 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $129.40 |
15/16 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:08.50 | 4-5-15 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $176.20 |
8/13 | 29/03/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 2:00.30 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $84.00 |
13/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 18-15-13 | 8 |
| 20.4L | $76.20 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Pietanza carrying 54.0kg at $11.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Niigata on May 3 over 2400m, 4 len behind Shine Baobab carrying 54.0kg at $5.60. Can atone.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/15 | 15/06/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:15.00 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $11.80 |
5/16 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:29.80 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.60 |
4/16 | 19/04/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:13.70 | 10-10-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.20 |
4/17 | 23/03/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:01.70 | 2-3-4 | 18 |
| 2.5L | $19.50 |
6/9 | 01/02/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $33.20 |
5/11 | 21/01/2025 | 128 | COND 3 | $34,911.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 2:14.00 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 2000m, 50 len behind Rock With You carrying 52.0kg at $188.60. Previously second-up second last of 16 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 14 len behind Gioiello with 52.0kg at $303.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/16 | 14/06/2025 | 104 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 2:08.00 | 9-12-16 | 3 |
| 50.5L | $188.60 |
15/16 | 02/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 2:01.10 | 13-16-15 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $303.50 |
10/12 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 2:04.10 | 9-9-10 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rafale with 57.0kg at $119.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 13 len behind Artless Mind carrying 57.0kg at $19.30. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/16 | 18/05/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:23.90 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $119.50 |
6/9 | 30/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $19.30 |
6/16 | 23/02/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $13.70 |
14/18 | 18/01/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:00.80 | 5-4-14 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $82.70 |
10/14 | 15/12/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:48.90 | - | 12 |
| 8.1L | $32.50 |
3/11 | 26/10/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | K Tosaki | 56kg | 2:05.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 13th of 16 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1600m, 17 len behind Kelly Fled Ask with 52.0kg at $155.50. Returned from break 16th of 18 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 14 len behind Joyeux Noel with 52.0kg at $311.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/18 | 08/06/2025 | 85 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:46.50 | - | 3 |
| 14.2L | $311.80 |
13/16 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:35.30 | - | 15 |
| 17.3L | $155.50 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 18 at Kyoto on May 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Olibanum carrying 54.0kg at $7.40. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 15 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, neck behind Pietanza with 57.0kg at $12.50. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/15 | 15/06/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $12.50 |
6/18 | 31/05/2025 | 140 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:46.70 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $7.40 |
15/18 | 11/01/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:16.50 | 9-10-15 | 18 |
| 9.4L | $17.80 |
10/15 | 15/12/2024 | 90 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 53kg | 1:55.00 | 14-14-10 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $10.40 |
4/12 | 16/09/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 10-7-4 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
4/8 | 01/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Y | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 2:03.30 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 18 at Kyoto on May 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Real Folgore with 57.0kg at $64.10. Last start second last of 13 at this track on June 7 over 2000m, 12 len behind Satono Sotiras carrying 57.0kg at $92.50. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/13 | 07/06/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $92.50 |
12/18 | 25/05/2025 | 161 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Y | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:36.20 | - | 17 |
| 8.9L | $64.10 |
7/18 | 15/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:23.00 | - | 15 |
| 7.0L | $217.90 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 10th of 17 at this track on March 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Holy Knot with 55.0kg at $50.10. Returned from break 7th of 16 at Kyoto on May 17 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Man Of Noble with 55.0kg at $17.10. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 17/05/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Soft | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:29.40 | 5-5-7 | 16 |
| 5.3L | $17.10 |
10/17 | 09/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 12 |
| 10.9L | $50.10 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at this track March 22 over 2400m, 13 len behind Danon Caserta with 55.0kg at $138.30. On debut second last of 13 at this track March 8 over 2000m, 14 len behind Great Seal carrying 55.0kg at $66.30. Will need this run.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/15 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:33.20 | 9-11-14 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $138.30 |
12/13 | 08/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:03.30 | 10-13-12 | 8 |
| 14.4L | $66.30 |