Hanshin Race 7 - Allowance Race
AQUA VERNAL (9) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 2400m at this track. No reason she cannot salute now that she has struck form again. BETTLES (3) returns after a spell of four months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 2200m at Chukyo. Has found a suitable race to hit the ground running. TIMUR (1) did well last time to finish second over 2000m at this track, coming from midfield on the corner. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Among the winning hopes. DIAMOND RAIN (8) showed good early dash at the first run after a spell last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing 3 lengths away in third over 2400m at Kyoto. Fitter and worth including.

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on April 6 over 2000m, neck behind Kurino Advance carrying 58.0kg at $6.70. The start before that 9th of 16 at Tokyo on February 16 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Iklil with 58.0kg at $3.40. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 06/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 7-7-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.70 |
9/16 | 16/02/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 2:27.00 | 9-4-9 | 16 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
2/18 | 13/01/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | K Tosaki | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 17-13-2 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
5/18 | 15/12/2024 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:12.30 | 15-13-5 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
6/17 | 30/11/2024 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 2:00.80 | 10-9-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
2/11 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $201,010.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:59.30 | 11-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 23 len behind Porpora Ziel carrying 55.0kg at $274.60. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 2000m, 9 len behind Kurino Advance carrying 55.0kg at $428.20. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 06/04/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:59.90 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $428.20 |
16/16 | 01/03/2025 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 9-15-16 | 16 |
| 23.1L | $274.60 |
6/11 | 23/12/2024 | 243 | C1 3U | $8,726.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.10 |
1/12 | 24/04/2024 | 28 | C7 3U | $8,622.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
1/12 | 27/03/2024 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,836.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 11-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
3/11 | 13/03/2024 | 83 | C1 3U | $7,836.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 18 at Kyoto December 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Culminale carrying 56.0kg at $3.50. Previously first up; third of 14 at Chukyo September 28 over 2200m, 0.6 len behind Shining Sword with 55.0kg at $10.30. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/18 | 15/12/2024 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Ryan Moore | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
2/6 | 19/10/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:28.10 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
3/14 | 28/09/2024 | 224 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:12.40 | 9-6-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $10.30 |
1/14 | 17/02/2024 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,730.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 57kg | 2:27.70 | 11-10-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
6/16 | 04/02/2024 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,810.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 15-15-15-6 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 10 at Kyoto on February 23 over 2400m, 8 len behind Amethyst Black carrying 57.0kg at $147.80. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on March 23 over 2400m, 11 len behind Speed Rich carrying 58.0kg at $139.30. This race looks too tough.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 2:26.40 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $139.30 |
8/10 | 23/02/2025 | 190 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 2:27.80 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $147.80 |
11/12 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $218,700.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Tsubasa Wada | 58kg | 2:00.60 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $447.30 |
10/11 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 2:41.40 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 11.6L | $106.70 |
9/9 | 27/07/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $200,170.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:42.30 | 1-2-9 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $140.10 |
9/9 | 01/06/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $146,240.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 2:12.70 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $90.50 |

Jockey: Taiki Hashiki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 13 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1800m, 17 len behind Bijou Brillante carrying 55.0kg at $314.70. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Chukyo on January 11 over 2000m, 13 len behind Power Hall with 57.0kg at $399.60. Must improve significantly.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/13 | 06/04/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 13-13-13 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $314.70 |
13/13 | 11/01/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $307,220.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 13-11-13 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $399.60 |
10/10 | 15/12/2024 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $305,510.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 56kg | 2:13.60 | 2-8-10 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $125.80 |
10/18 | 25/08/2024 | 38 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:13.20 | 13-15-10 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $452.50 |
5/8 | 18/07/2024 | 60 | COND 3 | $10,803.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:27.00 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
7/15 | 19/05/2024 | 10 | MDN 3 | $102,290.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 11-11-7 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $123.40 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 10 len behind Tamamo Calicot carrying 58.0kg at $22. The run before that 5th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Pakarang with 58.0kg at $9.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:54.50 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $22.00 |
5/14 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | M | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:53.90 | 5-4-5 | 14 |
| 4.5L | $9.30 |
6/12 | 23/02/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 11-9-6 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $16.40 |
4/10 | 20/10/2024 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 4-3-4 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $5.40 |
2/12 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Niigata | 1800m | M | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
3/8 | 21/09/2024 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:00.60 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $41.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 23 over 2400m, 2 len behind Speed Rich with 57.0kg at $53.80. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 2 over 2200m, 11 len behind Tagano Dude carrying 57.0kg at $92.70. Impressed last start. Right in the mix 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:26.40 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $53.80 |
6/9 | 02/03/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $317,950.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:11.80 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $92.70 |
9/14 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $225,160.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 2:44.20 | 1-1-9 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $22.70 |
6/16 | 25/01/2025 | 168 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:39.30 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $127.60 |
6/18 | 10/08/2024 | 27 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 2:25.70 | 7-2-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $24.80 |
4/16 | 14/07/2024 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,030.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 2:42.90 | 10-7-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on February 23 over 2400m, 3 len behind Amethyst Black carrying 55.0kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Chukyo on December 1 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Hortus Palatium carrying 54.0kg at $6.20. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 56 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 | 23/02/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:27.80 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
6/16 | 01/12/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $216,570.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 54kg | 2:12.60 | 5-2-6 | 14 |
| 5.5L | $6.20 |
3/6 | 19/10/2024 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 53kg | 2:28.10 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.90 |
6/10 | 04/08/2024 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 53kg | 2:01.50 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $8.40 |
1/10 | 11/05/2024 | 55 | MDN 3 | $102,290.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:00.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
4/10 | 17/03/2024 | 8 | MDN F 3 | $107,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 55kg | 1:57.30 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Yusuke Fujioka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on March 23 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Speed Rich carrying 55.0kg at $4.30. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 18 at Kokura on February 2 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Family Tree carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 23/03/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 2:26.40 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
10/18 | 02/02/2025 | 56 | ALLOW FM 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Y | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 4-2-10 | 15 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
8/18 | 08/12/2024 | 113 | ALLOW F 3U | $156,040.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:01.40 | 2-2-8 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $3.10 |
2/9 | 17/08/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $217,690.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 53kg | 1:58.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
2/11 | 20/07/2024 | 84 | ALLOW F 3U | $142,180.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 53kg | 2:00.30 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |
2/12 | 27/04/2024 | 49 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,390.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 2:12.80 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Ryuji Wada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on June 8 over 1800m, 10 len behind Meisho Matroos with 54.0kg at $44.20. First up last campaign 6th of 10 at Kyoto on October 9 2023 over 2000m, 6 len behind Allnatt with 56.0kg at $22.10. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 316 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 08/06/2024 | 84 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:52.60 | 13-12-11 | 16 |
| 10.1L | $44.20 |
9/10 | 16/03/2024 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,200.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 2:26.90 | 5-6-9 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $39.60 |
6/14 | 17/02/2024 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,730.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 2:27.70 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $89.50 |
5/10 | 20/01/2024 | 56 | MDN 3 | $108,760.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Y | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 2:19.00 | 6-5-5 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
7/14 | 25/11/2023 | 21 | MDN 2 | $109,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:48.40 | 13-13-7 | 14 |
| 6.9L | $69.20 |
6/8 | 04/11/2023 | 26 | MDN 2 | $109,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $24.20 |