Hanshin Race 10 - Chushu Stakes
MONTECITO (4) is a speedy colt who was a winner first up at Chukyo. Sound record at this distance with three wins and three minor placings from seven runs and should prove tough to beat. MEINER TICKET (10) returned from a break of three months with a solid fourth last start at Chukyo over 1400m. The extra journey should play into his hands. Among the winning hopes. HAWAIIAN TIARE (1) resumed over 1600m at Niigata last time out and finished second, beaten a nose. Overall record is sound when second-up and has plenty of upside with the run under her belt. Expected to feature. LAVANDA (8) is back after a break of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1800m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 18 at Niigata on August 24 over 1600m, nose behind Fervent with 54.0kg at $9.70. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track June 21 over 1600m defeating Terra Merita carrying 54.0kg at $6. Strong winning chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/18 | 24/08/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $368,800.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 54kg | 1:32.50 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $9.70 |
1/13 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $322,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 54kg | 1:32.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
3/16 | 31/05/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $327,280.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Y | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:35.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
6/9 | 22/02/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $226,200.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:35.00 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $11.40 |
11/13 | 30/11/2024 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $298,330.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:33.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $3.40 |
12/15 | 15/09/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,018,340.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:59.90 | 12-13-12 | 13 |
| 8.6L | $80.90 |

Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign by neck Kokura July 13 over 2000m defeating Night Slugger with 53.0kg at $12.30. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Pluto Master carrying 56.0kg at $11.40. May need this run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $314,940.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 53kg | 2:01.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $12.30 |
3/13 | 21/06/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $322,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Heart Kameda | 53kg | 1:32.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $31.40 |
15/16 | 11/05/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 2-2-15 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $11.40 |
9/15 | 01/03/2025 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $232,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:20.20 | - | 10 |
| 4.9L | $12.40 |
14/16 | 06/01/2025 | 141 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Y | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:37.20 | - | 7 |
| 13.9L | $20.50 |
11/16 | 18/08/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $304,090.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:20.10 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Niigata May 18 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Namura Ahab with 58.0kg at $6.20. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Tokyo February 16 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Redington carrying 58.0kg at $13.20. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 118 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 | 18/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $388,830.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:47.50 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |
4/14 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $379,500.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Joao Moreira | 58kg | 1:32.30 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
7/15 | 15/03/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $379,260.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:45.20 | - | 15 |
| 2.6L | $12.20 |
4/16 | 16/02/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $369,580.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:34.00 | - | 15 |
| 0.7L | $13.20 |
6/13 | 17/11/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $353,470.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:32.20 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
6/14 | 12/10/2024 | 146 | ALLOW 3U | $358,830.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:44.00 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Joao Moreira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.8 len at Chukyo August 23 over 1600m defeating Terra Merita with 55.0kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Kyoto in LR on May 11 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Mui carrying 57.0kg at $3. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 23/08/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $309,440.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
5/11 | 11/05/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $419,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
5/11 | 05/04/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3 | $832,530.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | - | 11 |
| 3.7L | $7.70 |
1/8 | 01/02/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $219,320.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 1:34.70 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
3/15 | 05/01/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $394,910.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $61.90 |
1/10 | 08/12/2024 | 43 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Kokura July 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Gran Artista carrying 54.0kg at $9. When resuming last campaign sixth of 16 at Tokyo February 16 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Redington with 56.0kg at $33.10. May need the run.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 05/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $374,890.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:47.00 | 4-5-10 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $9.00 |
10/15 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $388,060.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:34.70 | - | 14 |
| 2.9L | $24.30 |
2/11 | 29/03/2025 | 41 | ALLOW FM 4U | $376,840.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:35.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
6/16 | 16/02/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $369,580.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:34.00 | - | 13 |
| 1.2L | $33.10 |
1/13 | 30/11/2024 | 75 | ALLOW 3U | $298,330.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 53kg | 1:33.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
8/10 | 16/09/2024 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $301,790.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 53kg | 1:59.30 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Tokyo June 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cefiro carrying 56.0kg at $26.60. Previously first up; seventh of 18 at this track March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Masano Canaria with 55.0kg at $5.20. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 83 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 | 22/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $383,950.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:21.20 | - | 14 |
| 5.1L | $26.60 |
2/14 | 01/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $383,090.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:20.80 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
4/11 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $378,330.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:19.90 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $7.80 |
12/14 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $379,500.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:32.30 | - | 12 |
| 6.1L | $16.20 |
7/18 | 22/03/2025 | 118 | ALLOW 4U | $379,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:20.40 | - | 14 |
| 4.5L | $5.20 |
5/13 | 24/11/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $353,280.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:33.00 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start 3rd of 18 at Niigata on August 24 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Fervent carrying 55.0kg at $12. At only start last preparation 5th of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 1800m, 2 len behind Namura Ahab with 58.0kg at $24. One of the top chances.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/18 | 24/08/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $368,800.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:32.50 | - | 13 |
| 0.9L | $12.00 |
5/16 | 18/05/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $388,830.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:47.50 | - | 15 |
| 1.9L | $24.00 |
1/9 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $317,850.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:34.30 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
12/15 | 01/03/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $232,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:20.20 | - | 13 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
4/17 | 22/12/2024 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $308,700.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:21.20 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |
1/16 | 30/11/2024 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 16 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Tokyo in the G3 Fuchu Himba Stakes June 22 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Sekitoba East with 54.0kg at $5.80. When resuming last campaign second of 15 at this track March 15 over 1800m, a neck behind Submariner carrying 56.0kg at $8. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 22/06/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3U | $785,180.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 54kg | 1:46.00 | - | 14 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
2/8 | 24/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW FM 4U | $385,880.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:05.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
3/14 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $1,135,190.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:32.80 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $19.10 |
2/15 | 15/03/2025 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $379,260.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:45.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
16/18 | 06/01/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $365,850.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:02.00 | 4-5-16 | 9 |
| 25.6L | $5.20 |
4/15 | 13/10/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,171,170.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $123.20 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Kawasaki April 8 over 2000m, 5 len behind Curren Alcantara with 57kg at $5. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Kawasaki February 7 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Velare carrying 57kg at $3.80. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 158 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 | 08/04/2025 | 32 | B1B2 3U | $57,711.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
2/14 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $57,674.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:45.30 | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $11.40 |
4/14 | 07/02/2025 | 122 | B1B2 3U | $56,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 13-10-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
2/9 | 08/10/2024 | 34 | B1B2 3U | $54,628.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Seiji Yamazaki | 57kg | 1:45.40 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
5/13 | 04/09/2024 | 30 | COND 3 | $501,469.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | SP | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 2:20.00 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $73.80 |
2/7 | 05/08/2024 | 125 | B1B2 3U | $54,828.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Taito Mori | 54kg | 2:14.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 43 days. Last start 4th of 12 at Chukyo on August 2 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Acutus carrying 55.0kg at $2.70. At only start last preparation 8th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 NHK Mile Cup on May 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Panja Tower with 57.0kg at $102.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 02/08/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $367,040.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:18.70 | - | 13 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
8/18 | 11/05/2025 | 118 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,770,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:31.70 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $102.10 |
4/15 | 13/01/2025 | 72 | G3 OPEN 3 | $802,440.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.50 |
2/14 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $724,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | K Tosaki | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 4-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
3/7 | 05/10/2024 | 27 | G3 OPEN 2 | $636,920.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $13.80 |
1/7 | 08/09/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 13 at Sapporo on August 31 over 1500m, 8 len behind Lila Bonito carrying 58.0kg at $36. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on April 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Channel Tunnel with 58.0kg at $6.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/13 | 31/08/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $367,140.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Kota Washizu | 58kg | 1:29.50 | - | 13 |
| 8.1L | $36.00 |
8/9 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $386,200.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | A Starke | 58kg | 1:21.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $9.70 |
1/8 | 10/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $324,990.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:35.00 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
3/7 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $232,340.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:34.00 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.10 |
5/8 | 29/03/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $316,850.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $5.70 |
7/13 | 18/01/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:34.10 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |