Hanshin Race 3 - Maiden Race
STERNBILD (15) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 8 lengths into fourth over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Fitter now. Hard to beat in this suitable race. URUS CHROME (16) ran below expectations last time at Kyoto Dirt, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths starting at $3.50. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. MEISHO SATONOHI (6) has not raced since he finished seventh over 1200m at this track on April 19. Serious contender on best form. T O VARNAY (1) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Ready to go one better.

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 15 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lux Daisy carrying 55.0kg at $21.90. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on November 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Fenice D'oro carrying 55.0kg at $92.70. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 13 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 | 07/06/2025 | 188 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $21.90 |
9/15 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:13.40 | - | 5 |
| 8.6L | $4.50 |
4/13 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $92.70 |
11/16 | 26/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 16 |
| 18.1L | $81.40 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Copano Marron with 55.0kg at $3.60. The run before that 2nd of 16 at this track on March 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Getty Villa carrying 55.0kg at $13.60. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/16 | 04/05/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
2/16 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $13.60 |
5/15 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $74.00 |
12/16 | 02/02/2025 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:10.00 | - | 13 |
| 10.2L | $53.60 |
12/14 | 17/11/2024 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 7 |
| 14.9L | $78.20 |
6/11 | 16/09/2024 | - | NEWC F 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:36.70 | - | 10 |
| 5.1L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 18 at Hanshin on April 20 over 1800m, 46 len behind Ask Voltage with 55.0kg at $289.70. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18/18 | 20/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 9-8-18 | 12 |
| 46.0L | $289.70 |

Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt December 8 over 1800m, 58 len behind Taisei Regno with 56.0kg at $340.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 15 at Chukyo December 1 over 1600m, 16 len behind Large Gallery carrying 56.0kg at $607.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 194 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 | 08/12/2024 | 7 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 56kg | 1:55.90 | 4-14-16 | 15 |
| 58.3L | $340.70 |
14/15 | 01/12/2024 | 140 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:34.90 | - | 15 |
| 16.3L | $607.70 |
10/10 | 14/07/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $98,030.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 52kg | 1:10.00 | - | 10 |
| 37.4L | $112.80 |
4/5 | 30/06/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,830.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 52kg | 1:10.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $40.30 |
7/7 | 16/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 52kg | 1:09.30 | - | 1 |
| 18.5L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Lord Kanaloa - Noble Jewelry) making her debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is anticipated.

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at this track April 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Vrtrahan carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. On debut 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt October 12 over 1800m, 16 len behind Don In The Mood with 56.0kg at $65.30. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:14.00 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $3.30 |
2/16 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:13.50 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $11.90 |
3/16 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:14.20 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.30 |
6/16 | 15/02/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:12.80 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $13.20 |
15/16 | 05/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:26.10 | - | 11 |
| 13.6L | $6.80 |
3/11 | 08/12/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:25.50 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.60 |

Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bachalpsee with 57.0kg at $14.90. Before that 4th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ticket To Heaven carrying 57.0kg at $11.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 24/05/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 11 |
| 9.1L | $14.90 |
4/15 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:11.40 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $11.30 |
2/16 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:14.00 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $141.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 56kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 19 len behind New Orleans with 56.0kg at $87.60. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 61 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 | 20/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 4-4-11 | 12 |
| 19.8L | $87.60 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 44 len behind Marine carrying 55.0kg at $61.70. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 5-12-12 | 9 |
| 44.6L | $61.70 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rainbow Lucky carrying 51kg at $97.60. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on December 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Peach MacAron with 55.0kg at $352.30. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 08/04/2025 | 66 | COND 3 | $48,092.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Rui Funayama | 51kg | 1:31.40 | 7-7-4 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $97.60 |
10/13 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 9 |
| 9.1L | $380.00 |
12/14 | 07/12/2024 | 69 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:14.50 | - | 5 |
| 10.6L | $352.30 |
16/16 | 29/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 16-16-16 | 13 |
| 25.0L | $120.90 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Mozu Ascot out of Love Me Nikita. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Ken Tanaka
Weight: 55kgs
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She is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 18 at Chukyo March 15 over 2000m, 27 len behind Premier Ship carrying 55.0kg at $299.80. On debut 16th of 18 at Hanshin March 1 over 1600m, 11 len behind Lux Zinnia with 55.0kg at $429.10. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17/18 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 6-18-17 | 13 |
| 27.0L | $299.80 |
16/18 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $429.10 |

Jockey: Ryuji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 58-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Nagoya on April 24 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Yellow Brick with 57kg at $5.20. The start before that 7th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lord Vulcan carrying 57.0kg at $33.40. Out of his depth.
Last Starts 57 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 | 24/04/2025 | 47 | COND 3 | $25,436.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
7/16 | 08/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:14.20 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $33.40 |
9/16 | 16/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:26.80 | - | 13 |
| 7.6L | $107.00 |
8/16 | 26/01/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:26.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $349.40 |
15/16 | 13/01/2025 | 30 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:02.40 | 8-8-15 | 14 |
| 26.6L | $62.90 |
8/10 | 14/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 2-5-8 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $217.70 |

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at this track April 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Basilis with 52.0kg at $362.30. On debut ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 1 over 1400m, 29 len behind Love Me Nassau with 55.0kg at $37.10. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:13.40 | - | 1 |
| 10.6L | $362.30 |
15/16 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 13 |
| 22.8L | $202.40 |
14/15 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 9 |
| 17.2L | $352.90 |
16/16 | 01/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 13 |
| 29.3L | $37.10 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bachalpsee carrying 57.0kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 1 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Fairy Meadow with 57.0kg at $5.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/16 | 24/05/2025 | 112 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.40 |
2/14 | 01/02/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 0:59.30 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |
2/15 | 13/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:13.60 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Copano Marron with 57.0kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Asakusa Grace carrying 57.0kg at $6.80. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 04/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.50 |
3/16 | 20/04/2025 | 26 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:12.50 | 8-8-3 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $6.80 |
2/7 | 25/03/2025 | 149 | COND 3 | $14,490.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:35.40 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
9/13 | 27/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 5-7-9 | 12 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
5/10 | 13/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $2.90 |
2/15 | 29/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | M | Riki Takasugi | 52kg | 1:25.30 | 8-7-2 | 15 |
| 2.0L | $35.80 |