Fukushima Race 9 - Himesayuri Sho
Plenty of chances. MEINER CYMBELINE (6) is a talented colt who was well held last time out in the tougher race won by Audacia over 1800m at Nakayama, beaten 3.5 lengths into eighth. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will give a great sight. SAIMON CHARIOT (4) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a neck over 2000m at Hanshin. Starting to put it together and he cannot be underestimated. OBRA PRIMA (7) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing sixth over 2400m at Tokyo ten weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Goes well when fresh including a win and one minor placing. Sure to be competitive. KING GLORY (5) took advantage of a low draw last time and led throughout, saluting by a neck over 2200m at Nakayama. In the mix again.

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Chukyo March 22 over 2000m defeating Kotinos with 53.0kg at $7.20. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 18 at Kokura on January 31 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Fortune Ride carrying 53.0kg at $34.80. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 2:00.30 | 6-8-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/18 | 31/01/2026 | 48 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:59.80 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $34.80 |
| 5/13 | 14/12/2025 | 71 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 2:02.00 | 12-10-5 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $44.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 2:02.30 | 14-13-9 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $25.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Nakayama in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Audacia carrying 57.0kg at $385.80. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Kokura February 1 over 2000m defeating Nori Maru with 57.0kg at $7.80. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 15/03/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $947,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 4-5-13 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $385.80 |
| 1/18 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 |
| 9/18 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 2 |
| 5.4L | $63.20 |
| 7/17 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:21.90 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.90 |
| 4/14 | 29/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:25.70 | - | 8 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:34.00 | - | 10 |
| 4.2L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt January 31 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sorte Areia carrying 57.0kg at $33.20. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt January 10 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Tagano Abandonne carrying 57.0kg at $37.10. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 3-2-9 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $33.20 |
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 4-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $37.10 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2025 | 78 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $7.20 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 1-6-6 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 18 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Mikki Jump with 57.0kg at $9.10. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Hanshin March 29 over 2000m defeating Flare Of Sense carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/18 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 11-13-2 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $9.10 |
| 8/17 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 4-3-8 | 16 |
| 4.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/18 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 10-10-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.30 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:48.40 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $11.20 |
| 4/15 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $32.10 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start won by a neck at Nakayama March 29 over 2200m defeating Nishino Hinotori carrying 57.0kg at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 18 at Nakayama on March 7 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind Willow Creek carrying 57.0kg at $15.80. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:12.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/18 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:15.60 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $15.80 |
| 9/18 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 2:12.00 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $17.40 |
| 5/18 | 05/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $29.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:34.00 | - | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.70 |
| 4/14 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 7-7-4 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 16 at Nakayama in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Audacia carrying 57.0kg at $85.30. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Nakayama on January 25 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Blaenavon carrying 57.0kg at $10.20. Definite chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 15/03/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3 | $947,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $85.30 |
| 3/12 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $211,270.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 9-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.20 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 2 | $210,410.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:32.90 | - | 11 |
| 8.2L | $33.40 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 2 | $324,960.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:46.80 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $20.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:48.80 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Y | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Tokyo on February 10 over 2400m, 6 len behind Sky Splendor carrying 55.0kg at $15.90. First up last campaign 3rd of 11 at Nakayama on December 6 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sanono Greater with 55.0kg at $21.90. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | 66 | ALLOW 3 | $203,650.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:28.10 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $15.90 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 2 | $210,110.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:58.20 | 10-7-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.90 |
| 7/12 | 06/09/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN 2 | $616,190.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 11-11-7 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $25.90 |
| 1/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 2:03.80 | 9-4-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Nakayama on February 28 over 1800m, 4 len behind Florecer carrying 52.0kg at $26.30. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kokura on February 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Black Hayate carrying 55.0kg at $23.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 49 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 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW F 3 | $144,790.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:47.10 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $26.30 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $204,390.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $23.50 |
| 1/16 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:46.80 | 11-9-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $17.60 |
| 3/16 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:48.10 | 10-11-3 | 13 |
| 2.3L | $16.60 |
| 3/13 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:48.70 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $11.30 |
| 6/16 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:00.70 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $44.00 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start 6th of 8 at Nakayama on March 22 over 2000m, 7 len behind Radiant Star with 57.0kg at $25.70. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 11 len behind Lovcen carrying 56.0kg at $279.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:59.10 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $25.70 |
| 15/16 | 27/12/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,329,480.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 14-16-15 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $279.10 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:48.60 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $29.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:34.40 | - | 1 |
| 18.5L | $21.30 |
| 5/13 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:36.90 | - | 13 |
| 2.7L | $95.20 |