Hanshin Race 3 - Maiden Race
FIRE SPIRIT (9) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at his latest appearance over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has ability and overdue for a maiden win. SUNRISE ARTHUR (5) was in the money two starts back at this track then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Shapes as one of the top chances. TAISEI ZESTY (3) is back from a spell of four months. Debuted with a third, beaten 4 lengths, over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt at his only appearance to date. Stormed home to place on debut then put away again. Sure to measure up. RAJAH BROOKE (7) finished third last time over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 4.5 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race.
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 15th of 17 at Kyoto on January 18 over 2000m, 12 len behind Chris Regina with 57.0kg at $78.30. Second-up 12th of 15 at Kyoto on February 10 over 2400m, 16 len behind Pound For One with 57.0kg at $349.60. Will not find this easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 10/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 10-10-12 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $349.60 |
| 15/17 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 12-13-15 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $78.30 |
Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 over 1800m, 9 len behind T M Gogh carrying 53.0kg at $57.80. On debut seventh of 16 at Kyoto Dirt October 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Every Possible carrying 56.0kg at $73.60. May need more time.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:53.60 | 13-14-5 | 13 |
| 9.9L | $57.80 |
| 7/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:25.00 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $73.60 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind T M Sao Leve carrying 56.0kg at $63.70. Stormed home to place on debut then put away again. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 112 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 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 14-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $63.70 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on November 9 over 1600m, 23 len behind Peace Sign carrying 55.0kg at $97.30. Went for a break before returning eased back early on 9th of 12 at Kochi on February 10 over 1400m, 12 len behind Feminin Sienne carrying 54kg at $39.30. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 10/02/2026 | 93 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $39.30 |
| 14/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 11 |
| 23.7L | $97.30 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Savoire Faire carrying 57.0kg at $14.40. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1800m, 10 len behind Triglav Hill carrying 56.0kg at $14.50. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 13-8-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $14.40 |
| 2/11 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 8-9-2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $14.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $23.50 |
| 6/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 10-7-6 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $82.20 |
Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Kirios carrying 54.0kg at $485.80. The race before that ran last of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 15 len behind Rock Band carrying 54.0kg at $419.10. Tricky assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:55.30 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $485.80 |
| 11/11 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:56.10 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 15.9L | $419.10 |
| 15/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 14-14-15 | 12 |
| 25.0L | $106.20 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 1 over 1800m, 21 len behind T M Sao Leve with 56.0kg at $2.30. Returned from break made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Viento De Cola carrying 57.0kg at $8. Fitter and looks a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/01/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 9/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 10-5-9 | 15 |
| 21.1L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Allen Star with 54.0kg at $31.80. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:53.80 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $31.80 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Kyoto Dirt November 8 over 1800m, a neck behind Justin Le Mans carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. On debut second of 16 at Kyoto Dirt October 26 over 1800m, 10 len behind Danon Bourbon carrying 56.0kg at $7.40. Has ability and overdue for a maiden win. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 12-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 9-3-2 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 4th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 14 len behind Wolf with 56.0kg at $26.10. Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 21 len behind Tagano Elu carrying 57.0kg at $94. Not today.
Last Starts 48 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 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 15-2-12 | 9 |
| 21.4L | $94.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $26.10 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1800m, 9 len behind Allen Star carrying 57.0kg at $25.70. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 14-6-4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $25.70 |