Hanshin Race 9 - Takasago Tokubetsu
YAMANIN LOOP (1) wound up strongly only to just miss when first-up last start over 1800m at this track. Will strip a lot fitter this time around. Placed to advantage so expect another forward showing. WISMAR (4) was well supported when resuming last time out over 2000m at Kyoto and proved too strong, scoring by a neck. Fitter for that last hitout and he looms as a significant threat. PAO DE ACUCAR (3) resumes in a similar race to his last run nine weeks ago when eighth, beaten 6 lengths. Worth plenty of thought. I CAN DO IT (6) last appeared when fourth over 1600m at Nakayama 11 weeks ago. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind T O Douglas carrying 58.0kg at $5.90. At only start last preparation 8th of 11 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Shonan Rapidus carrying 58.0kg at $19.20. Among the leading chances.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 08/06/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $320,980.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:46.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
8/11 | 22/02/2025 | 146 | ALLOW 4U | $226,200.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:47.20 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $19.20 |
7/9 | 29/09/2024 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $301,190.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 2:02.50 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |
4/8 | 07/09/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $301,290.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
2/11 | 10/08/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $302,670.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:58.60 | 3-5-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $26.60 |
4/18 | 21/07/2024 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $280,610.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | N Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:00.60 | 18-16-4 | 15 |
| 2.1L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Kyoto on April 27 over 2200m, 11 len behind Can't Wait carrying 51.0kg at $132.30. The run before that got back early 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 14 len behind Rouge Abelia carrying 58.0kg at $283.40. Has to find a few lengths.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 27/04/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $317,730.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 51kg | 2:14.60 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $132.30 |
12/16 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $320,400.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 13-16-12 | 16 |
| 14.9L | $283.40 |
6/9 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $231,620.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 2:07.50 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $201.70 |
10/10 | 08/03/2025 | 61 | ALLOW 4U | $317,950.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 58kg | 2:36.90 | 9-9-10 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $271.20 |
11/16 | 06/01/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $307,940.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 58kg | 1:53.80 | 12-13-11 | 11 |
| 17.1L | $465.80 |
12/14 | 07/12/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $307,570.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Seina Imamura | 52kg | 1:58.80 | 13-13-12 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $237.70 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track April 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Wurttemberg carrying 58.0kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Strength with 58.0kg at $42.40. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 20/04/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $317,620.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 3-3-8 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $4.60 |
4/12 | 08/03/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $318,810.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.2L | $30.40 |
4/8 | 10/02/2025 | 58 | ALLOW 4U | $226,200.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:48.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $44.00 |
13/16 | 14/12/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $309,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Takami Riku | 58kg | 1:25.00 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $19.80 |
6/16 | 19/10/2024 | 168 | ALLOW 3U | $219,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:23.90 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $42.40 |
7/13 | 04/05/2024 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $212,200.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:37.20 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $87.40 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by a neck at Kyoto June 1 over 2000m defeating Zenno Invoke carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Kokura on February 9 over 2000m, neck behind Prismagico with 56.0kg at $5.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 01/06/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $164,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 10-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
2/16 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 3-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
2/16 | 09/02/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
5/16 | 25/01/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 10-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.20 |
5/12 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $219,420.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $15.10 |
5/14 | 28/09/2024 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:12.40 | 7-6-5 | 13 |
| 3.4L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind T O Douglas with 58.0kg at $22.40. The race before that second last of 13 at Kyoto on May 31 over 1400m, 13 len behind Kitasan D'amour carrying 58.0kg at $40.30. Out of his depth.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 08/06/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $320,980.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:46.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $22.40 |
12/13 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:20.60 | - | 3 |
| 13.4L | $40.30 |
3/8 | 10/05/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 4U | $324,990.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:35.00 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $132.30 |
13/13 | 13/02/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $141,505.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:42.50 | 6-13-13 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $7.80 |
6/8 | 01/02/2025 | 80 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:34.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $130.90 |
1/12 | 13/11/2024 | 73 | COND 3U | $30,512.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Makoto Okabe | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Nakayama April 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sam Hunter carrying 58.0kg at $19.20. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Kyoto February 10 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Noble Sky carrying 58.0kg at $8.30. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 87 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 | 05/04/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $232,340.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:33.10 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $19.20 |
10/16 | 02/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $320,410.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:50.50 | 13-12-10 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $29.10 |
7/8 | 10/02/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 4U | $226,200.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:48.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $8.30 |
1/16 | 16/11/2024 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $217,770.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:49.00 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
3/15 | 03/11/2024 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:33.60 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $33.20 |
11/18 | 04/08/2024 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $88.30 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind T O Douglas with 58.0kg at $72.40. Before that 13th of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cecilie Plage carrying 58.0kg at $111.80. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 08/06/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $320,980.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:46.40 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $72.40 |
13/16 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $327,830.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:09.80 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $111.80 |
8/15 | 26/04/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 4U | $320,620.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:08.30 | - | 15 |
| 3.9L | $110.10 |
14/18 | 15/12/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $307,980.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:09.00 | - | 17 |
| 7.7L | $169.00 |
1/16 | 09/11/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:09.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.70 |
11/14 | 07/09/2024 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:11.90 | 10-8-11 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Kokura February 22 over 2600m, 9 len behind Volante carrying 58.0kg at $13.80. Previous preparation first-up won by head Kokura February 2 over 2000m defeating My Family carrying 58.0kg at $73.20. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 129 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/13 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $310,690.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 2:38.90 | 3-3-9 | 12 |
| 9.2L | $13.80 |
1/16 | 02/02/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $223,640.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 2:01.70 | 1-1-1 | 14 |
| 0.2L | $73.20 |
12/16 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $216,570.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:12.60 | 4-5-12 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $64.50 |
11/16 | 10/11/2024 | 330 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:47.30 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $32.00 |
7/18 | 16/12/2023 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $224,000.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:14.10 | 18-16-7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $19.60 |
8/16 | 25/11/2023 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $159,210.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 2:26.30 | 12-15-8 | 13 |
| 5.2L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rata Forest with 58.0kg at $70.50. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Tokyo on February 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kyoei Brisa carrying 58.0kg at $69.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 03/05/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:35.70 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $70.50 |
7/13 | 16/02/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $226,200.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $69.70 |
15/16 | 22/12/2024 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $307,770.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:32.20 | 16-16-15 | 11 |
| 24.0L | $68.00 |
7/10 | 16/09/2024 | 72 | ALLOW 3U | $301,790.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:59.30 | 10-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $17.60 |
6/8 | 06/07/2024 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $278,080.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:59.40 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
4/8 | 31/03/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $303,810.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 2:31.60 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |