Hanshin Race 9 - Shorai Stakes
KING SQUALL (2) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished fourth when fresh from a spell two starts back at Kyoto then improved and scored as public elect over 2600m at Kokura five weeks ago, getting home by 6 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Should go on to make it two in a row. AMAKIHI (5) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 2500m at Nakayama nine weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Has a very strong record first-up including two wins. Looks the obvious danger. MY NOIR (3) resumed five weeks ago over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt and was only beaten 1.4 lengths into fourth. Fitter so another big run is anticipated. CIRCLE OF JOY (1) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Closed last prep with an eighth, beaten 5 lengths, over 2500m at Nakayama. Well placed and likely to feature.

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Nakayama December 27 over 2500m, 5 len behind Mikuni Inspire with 58.0kg at $17.10. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track September 28 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Danon Cima with 55.0kg at $17.90. Top hope if back in good order.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $347,710.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:35.50 | 5-8-8 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $17.10 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Y | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 2:28.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 28/09/2025 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $310,440.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 2:25.80 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $17.90 |
| 6/15 | 20/04/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $319,650.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 2:41.70 | 10-7-6 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $225,160.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:44.20 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/16 | 25/01/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:39.30 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Kyoto on January 12 over 2400m, 2 len behind Arrondi with 57.0kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 6 len at Kokura January 24 over 2600m defeating Caelum with 57.0kg at $2.80. Profiles nicely. Clear top pick.
Last Starts 34 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 | 24/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $289,970.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:37.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/12 | 12/01/2026 | 79 | ALLOW 4U | $290,930.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:24.70 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 56kg | 1:45.70 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
| 8/12 | 04/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:59.30 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on January 24 over 1900m, 1.4 len behind Ask Stein with 58.0kg at $14.40. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Hakodate on June 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Canela Fina carrying 58.0kg at $6.10. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 24/01/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 4U | $344,030.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 9-11-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $14.40 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $309,920.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:51.60 | 9-8-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/14 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $316,630.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:45.20 | 13-7-3 | 14 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 14/16 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $323,250.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:59.40 | 10-11-14 | 15 |
| 7.1L | $6.10 |
| 5/16 | 14/06/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $323,470.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:46.30 | 16-15-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/02/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $305,880.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt January 18 over 1900m defeating Original Fine with 57.0kg at $8.60. The race before that 5th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on January 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Lux Frenzy carrying 57.0kg at $40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 9-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/15 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 14-3-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $40.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 16-7-9 | 16 |
| 7.4L | $6.40 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 11-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/14 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 14-2-4 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $35.00 |
| 9/15 | 19/10/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 2500m | M | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 2:41.80 | 2-2-9 | 13 |
| 14.1L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Nakayama December 27 over 2500m, 2 len behind Mikuni Inspire carrying 56.0kg at $4.60. Previously first up; 11th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) October 26 over 3000m, 8 len behind Energico carrying 57.0kg at $45.90. Looks the big threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $347,710.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 2:35.50 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 11/18 | 26/10/2025 | 70 | G1 OPEN 3 | $4,179,070.00 | Kyoto | 3000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 3:04.00 | 11-18-11 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $45.90 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $307,990.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 2:14.30 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/13 | 26/04/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,120,020.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:24.80 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $23.70 |
| 1/12 | 23/03/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 10-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 09/02/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3 | $223,290.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:27.80 | 2-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Yusuke Fujioka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Nakayama December 27 over 2500m, 5 len behind Mikuni Inspire carrying 58.0kg at $20.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Sapporo July 26 over 2600m defeating Win Maximum with 58.0kg at $4.90. Don't dismiss lightly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $347,710.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 2:35.50 | 5-9-9 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $20.60 |
| 7/16 | 22/11/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $352,480.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 2:24.90 | 6-4-7 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $26.70 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $351,670.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:26.70 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/14 | 23/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $368,380.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Craig Williams | 58kg | 2:02.10 | 4-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/13 | 26/07/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $316,310.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 2:39.90 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |
| 4/7 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | K Tosaki | 58kg | 2:28.30 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Kokura on January 25 over 1800m, 5 len behind Erato carrying 58.0kg at $137.70. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on December 28 over 2000m, 6 len behind Roland Barows with 58.0kg at $113.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $343,650.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 58kg | 1:45.40 | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $137.70 |
| 9/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $346,730.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 8-7-9 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $113.70 |
| 15/15 | 14/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $347,800.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:11.60 | 2-2-15 | 11 |
| 15.2L | $80.10 |
| 11/12 | 09/11/2025 | 176 | ALLOW 3U | $351,690.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:58.60 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $48.50 |
| 12/12 | 17/05/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $387,080.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 58kg | 2:26.30 | 7-8-12 | 1 |
| 47.6L | $35.60 |
| 7/12 | 23/02/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $368,640.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:58.60 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $65.10 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by 2 len at Nakayama Dirt December 20 over 2400m defeating Mugello carrying 56.0kg at $2.60. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 10 len at Nakayama Dirt September 20 over 2400m defeating Mount Vernon carrying 55.0kg at $2.40. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:34.40 | 4-5-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 7/16 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $298,650.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:10.80 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 20/09/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | M | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:35.80 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $2.40 |
| 10/14 | 05/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:45.50 | 11-9-10 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:09.30 | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/14 | 04/05/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $419,980.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:59.30 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 16 months. Finished off last campaign won by 2.5 len Tokyo October 27 2024 over 2400m defeating Mandevilla carrying 55.0kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Niigata August 31 2024 over 2200m defeating Nishino Koigokoro carrying 55.0kg at $1.50. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 488 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/10/2024 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $300,350.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:27.70 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/14 | 31/08/2024 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $219,010.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:15.60 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/06/2024 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $206,180.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | C P Lemaire | 54kg | 2:26.10 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/17 | 16/03/2024 | 63 | MDN 3 | $107,200.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | C P Lemaire | 57kg | 2:15.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/17 | 13/01/2024 | 27 | MDN 3 | $108,760.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 4-10-3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $12.10 |
| 2/18 | 17/12/2023 | 70 | MDN 2 | $107,290.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 2:02.20 | 11-5-2 | 17 |
| 0.3L | $14.70 |