Hanshin Race 8 - Sumire Stakes(L)
PAGE TURNER (1) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 2000m at this track ten weeks ago and has not been produced since. Will come on following that run and looks tough to hold out again. AURUM ARES (2) ran fourth at his latest appearance in the Gr 1 Hopeful Stakes over 2000m at Nakayama, clocking in 2.25 lengths from the winner. That is excellent form for a race of this standard. Leading contender. NARITA ESPERANZA (7) broke through for his maiden win over 1800m at Kyoto last time. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Definitely worth including. GAUDI (6) kicked off this prep with a win six weeks ago, scoring over 2400m at Kyoto. Promising colt with a lot more in store.

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; won by a neck at this track December 14 over 2000m defeating Edwin Narco carrying 56.0kg at $1.30. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 2:03.80 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 56 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on November 16 over 2000m, neck behind Noche Cerrada with 56.0kg at $4.40. Second-up came from midfield; 4th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Lovcen carrying 56.0kg at $16. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 55 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 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,329,480.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 9-10-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/12 | 06/09/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN 2 | $616,190.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 12-8-4 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. First-up won by a neck at Kyoto November 16 over 2000m defeating Aurum Ares with 56.0kg at $15.30. Second run from a spell 10th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Lovcen with 56.0kg at $37.90. Outclassed last start but is better placed here.
Last Starts 55 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 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,329,480.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $37.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.30 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 8-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming scored a big 5 len win at Nakayama December 14 over 2000m defeating Lucky Switch with 56.0kg at $5.10. Last start 6th of 13 at Kyoto in LR on January 24 over 2000m, 7 len behind Shonan Hayanami with 57.0kg at $12.30. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $385,960.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 9-12-6 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $12.30 |
| 1/18 | 14/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:03.00 | 6-5-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/9 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 3-8-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $30.30 |
| 7/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 7-9-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $43.20 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 15 at Nakayama in the G3 Keisei Hai on January 18 over 2000m, 9 len behind Green Energy carrying 57.0kg at $9.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Sapporo on August 30 over 1800m, neck behind Noche Cerrada with 55.0kg at $1.80. Not the roughest.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 18/01/2026 | 77 | G3 OPEN 3 | $745,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:59.30 | 13-10-15 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 2 | $211,210.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 2:06.60 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 5-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 4th of 9 at Kyoto on November 1 over 2000m, 4 len behind Shadow Master with 56.0kg at $5.40. Returned from break won by 1.0 len at Kyoto January 10 over 2400m defeating Come On Man carrying 57.0kg at $6.20. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 10/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:27.20 | 7-6-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming 3rd of 18 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Storm Gale carrying 56.0kg at $15. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.0 len at Kyoto January 11 over 1800m defeating Meisho Tenku with 57.0kg at $3.90. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:49.20 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/18 | 28/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 15 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/09/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:46.60 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.20 |
| 6/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $40.00 |