Hanshin Race 2 - Maiden Race
LOVE NEVER DIES (8) is yet to break through after four career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt following a minor placing at Kyoto Dirt when fresh from a spell the run prior. Finds a nice race and this might be his day. MELLIFLUOUS (14) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1200m at Kyoto Dirt after being in contention on the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ZENNO PHOTON (6) finished midfield last start on debut over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 9 lengths. Likely improver and capable of a far better run. IRON KNUCKLE (12) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt, beaten 10 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.
Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Three Cause carrying 57.0kg at $148.50. The start before that 7th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on January 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Real Alba carrying 57.0kg at $229.30. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 11 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 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 11 |
| 7.1L | $148.50 |
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:14.10 | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $229.30 |
| 13/16 | 12/01/2026 | 72 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:13.30 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $35.70 |
| 5/13 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Soft | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $180.90 |
| 5/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:13.10 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $104.80 |
Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 7 over 1300m, 10 len behind Gious Fort carrying 55.0kg at $22.90. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on September 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Queen Regnant with 55.0kg at $41.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 07/02/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 6-6-9 | 15 |
| 10.6L | $22.90 |
| 13/16 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 10 |
| 11.4L | $38.00 |
| 2/13 | 15/11/2025 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:25.30 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $27.50 |
| 4/15 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $41.90 |
| 9/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Hayato Matoba
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Gouldian Finch with 57.0kg at $487.50. The start before that 9th of 13 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, 7 len behind Miyaji Oz with 56.0kg at $112. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 31/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:25.60 | - | 13 |
| 10.8L | $487.50 |
| 9/13 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 3-5-9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $112.00 |
| 10/16 | 13/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hayato Matoba | 56kg | 1:55.50 | 4-7-10 | 4 |
| 27.6L | $328.30 |
| 9/13 | 23/11/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $47.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $144.40 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Hayato Matoba | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $58.40 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 11 at Nagoya on February 12 over 1500m, 7 len behind Korede Yokaro with 57kg at $31.50. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on November 2 over 1800m, 34 len behind T M Gogh with 56.0kg at $142.90. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 12/02/2026 | 102 | COND 3 | $22,062.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $31.50 |
| 15/15 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 4-11-15 | 10 |
| 34.1L | $142.90 |
| 8/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:12.40 | - | 3 |
| 17.5L | $78.40 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Yukino Grass carrying 55.0kg at $174.60. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:27.70 | - | 16 |
| 9.9L | $174.60 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 7th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on December 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Gelato Kitty with 56.0kg at $11.20. Expected to do far better this time. Follow up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:11.90 | - | 12 |
| 9.3L | $11.20 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 16 at Kyoto on February 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Elegance Ask with 55.0kg at $43.50. Open to improvement. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 11 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 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:36.90 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $43.50 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Water Sagrada with 57.0kg at $6.90. Second-up 4th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on January 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Real Alba carrying 57.0kg at $1.70. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 24/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:14.10 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/16 | 12/01/2026 | 79 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:13.30 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.90 |
| 11/14 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 12 |
| 15.1L | $21.80 |
| 10/15 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 10 |
| 21.7L | $17.50 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 17 len behind Isagi with 57.0kg at $114.50. Previously second-up 8th of 15 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 16 len behind Brontes carrying 52.0kg at $72.90. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 08/02/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 16-14-12 | 13 |
| 17.0L | $114.50 |
| 8/11 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $95.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $100.80 |
| 8/15 | 27/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:25.50 | - | 7 |
| 16.8L | $72.90 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:30.90 | - | 1 |
| 12.9L | $50.50 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 15 at this track on December 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Five Tango with 53.0kg at $280.40. Second-up ran last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on January 24 over 1000m, 16 len behind Kattappa carrying 54.0kg at $8.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 0:59.40 | - | 9 |
| 16.5L | $8.10 |
| 3/15 | 27/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:12.80 | - | 15 |
| 2.3L | $280.40 |
| 12/14 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 5 |
| 14.3L | $718.80 |
| 11/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 11 |
| 20.2L | $153.90 |
Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Funabashi on January 22 over 1600m, 5 len behind Meiner Mirakel carrying 56kg at $35.10. The start before that 9th of 15 at this track on December 27 over 1200m, 11 len behind Five Tango carrying 52.0kg at $220. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 5-5-5 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $35.10 |
| 9/15 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:12.80 | - | 11 |
| 11.9L | $220.00 |
| 11/16 | 21/12/2025 | 71 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:11.30 | - | 11 |
| 14.1L | $90.70 |
| 8/16 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:20.10 | - | 13 |
| 12.3L | $271.90 |
| 14/16 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:24.50 | - | 11 |
| 17.4L | $487.10 |
| 10/16 | 21/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:13.30 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $263.10 |
Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Quai Branly with 57.0kg at $27.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on October 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind S C Reiju carrying 56.0kg at $16.70. Worth another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 01/02/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:25.40 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $27.70 |
| 3/14 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Ryota Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $16.70 |
| 6/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:25.40 | - | 16 |
| 18.8L | $27.50 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on October 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind J L Carrier with 56.0kg at $4.50. Returned from break 11th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on January 31 over 1000m, 8 len behind Woman's Power carrying 53.0kg at $36.30. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 31/01/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 0:58.90 | - | 11 |
| 8.6L | $36.30 |
| 8/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:13.10 | - | 7 |
| 9.4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Soul On Fire carrying 55.0kg at $11.90. The race before that 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Water Sagrada carrying 55.0kg at $4.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $11.90 |
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:13.30 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mitono Rin carrying 55.0kg at $109.50. Last start second last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Frisch with 57.0kg at $192. Wide gate will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:26.00 | - | 5 |
| 14.9L | $192.00 |
| 17/18 | 25/01/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 6 |
| 14.7L | $109.50 |
| 9/16 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:12.90 | - | 13 |
| 10.3L | $24.40 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $11.60 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1000m, 22 len behind Pas De Zephyr carrying 57.0kg at $66.50. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 0:59.30 | - | 3 |
| 22.7L | $66.50 |