Hanshin Race 9 - Tenjimbashi Tokubetsu
CHAMPAGNE LIFE (10) lifted strongly only to just miss when first-up last start over 1600m at this track. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. WATER CLARK (2) has recorded two minor placings from three runs this campaign. Was handy all the way and finished 1.3 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 1600m at Kyoto. Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task. TERRA MERITA (9) finished 1.75 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1600m at this track on December 28. Form here at this distance is sound with two wins and two minor placings from six starts. Can figure prominently in this suitable race. ZENDAN HAYABUSA (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Kokura, beaten 11 lengths. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign 11th of 18 at Chukyo December 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Richard Barows carrying 54.0kg at $84.40. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Nakayama September 15 over 1800m, 6 len behind Flaming Hoop carrying 58.0kg at $24.80. Will 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 21/12/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $294,690.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 54kg | 1:21.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $84.40 |
| 12/12 | 25/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:45.70 | - | 10 |
| 9.2L | $103.20 |
| 6/9 | 15/09/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $309,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:47.60 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $24.80 |
| 2/11 | 13/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $316,100.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 54kg | 1:45.60 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $79.70 |
| 10/16 | 14/06/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $323,470.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:46.30 | 7-10-10 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $103.70 |
| 2/12 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $231,620.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:50.10 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $130.30 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Kyoto on February 1 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind G T Dress carrying 57.0kg at $2.70. Before that 5th of 11 at Kyoto on January 5 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Chernobog carrying 57.0kg at $4.40. Overdue for a win. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:46.80 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/12/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $291,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:34.40 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 6/14 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $309,640.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $226,800.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/16 | 28/06/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 4-2-3 | 15 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at Kyoto November 1 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Olibanum with 56.0kg at $30.70. When resuming last campaign third of 17 at Kyoto May 31 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Dantsu Atom carrying 57.0kg at $2.80. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 01/11/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 11-12-3 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $30.70 |
| 4/14 | 26/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $215,740.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:34.80 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/18 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:45.40 | - | 15 |
| 2.8L | $17.40 |
| 2/16 | 30/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:32.30 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $49.00 |
| 9/16 | 05/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 2-2-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $6.60 |
| 7/18 | 15/06/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Y | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:22.00 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at Kokura on February 7 over 1800m, 11 len behind Toa Raiden with 57.0kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on October 13 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Roland Barows with 56.0kg at $11.50. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 07/02/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:47.70 | 4-7-12 | 16 |
| 11.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $295,140.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Y | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:33.70 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.60 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $296,660.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:45.80 | - | 6 |
| 1.7L | $11.50 |
| 4/13 | 23/08/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $309,440.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $232,100.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:46.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $11.10 |
| 2/13 | 24/05/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3 | $235,350.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:34.90 | - | 13 |
| 0.3L | $62.80 |

Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at Kyoto on January 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind La La Maceration with 52.0kg at $15.10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Kyoto on November 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hawaiian Time carrying 52.0kg at $12.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:22.00 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $15.10 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:21.40 | - | 8 |
| 10.6L | $12.40 |
| 1/18 | 19/10/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Seiya Morita | 51kg | 1:33.70 | - | 16 |
| 1.3L | $9.60 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 50kg | 1:47.40 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $8.40 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW F 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 53kg | 1:49.20 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $18.80 |
| 8/8 | 11/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 4-4-8 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Kyoto October 4 over 2000m, 12 len behind Win Tremendous with 56.0kg at $12.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at Sapporo August 30 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Mirage Knight carrying 55.0kg at $6.60. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 140 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 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:59.30 | 11-4-12 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $12.90 |
| 5/14 | 30/08/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $309,850.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 2-2-5 | 14 |
| 5.7L | $6.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/05/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,142,980.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 2:14.70 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $17.30 |
| 12/14 | 09/03/2025 | 92 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,120,370.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:01.30 | 5-9-12 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 2 | $211,480.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:00.60 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/13 | 12/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 1-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 17 at this track December 7 over 1400m, 13 len behind Culavamsa carrying 57.0kg at $17.50. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Fukushima November 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Itsumo Nikoniko carrying 57.0kg at $8.80. Hard to have.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/17 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:19.90 | - | 14 |
| 13.7L | $17.50 |
| 11/16 | 08/11/2025 | 125 | ALLOW 3U | $298,310.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:08.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.80 |
| 1/10 | 06/07/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:09.70 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $231,560.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:08.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/13 | 15/06/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:07.60 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/17 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:22.10 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Funabashi on February 12 over 1600m, 11 len behind Abrams carrying 57kg at $17.90. The race before that 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Truman Tesoro with 58.0kg at $24.90. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 12/02/2026 | 54 | COND 3U | $126,066.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ko Nagahama | 57kg | 1:41.60 | 10-13-10 | 13 |
| 11.4L | $17.90 |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $294,300.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 58kg | 1:25.30 | - | 14 |
| 3.7L | $24.90 |
| 14/16 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $297,520.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 1:37.30 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $138.40 |
| 11/13 | 26/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $297,960.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Ko Nagahama | 58kg | 1:35.50 | - | 12 |
| 8.2L | $17.80 |
| 8/12 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $44.80 |
| 5/16 | 17/08/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $310,160.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $62.50 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 3rd of 13 at Chukyo on December 7 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Kingmaker with 55.0kg at $3.70. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind My Element carrying 55.0kg at $3.70. Ready to fire after two runs back. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $292,430.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/13 | 07/12/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 13 |
| 1.4L | $3.70 |
| 3/13 | 27/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:33.40 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/13 | 23/08/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $309,440.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:33.50 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 27/07/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $315,570.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 54kg | 1:31.80 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $13.30 |
| 2/13 | 21/06/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $322,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 53kg | 1:32.60 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, neck behind My Element with 50.0kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 6th of 17 at Chukyo on August 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bersa carrying 54.0kg at $4. Just missed fresh and can go one better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/12/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $292,430.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 50kg | 1:34.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/18 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:45.40 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $14.20 |
| 6/17 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:19.80 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/18 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:20.00 | - | 12 |
| 2.1L | $15.80 |