Hanshin Race 4 - Allowance Race
MERCANTOUR (7) ran on hard to score on debut then charged late and just missed last time. Go close. DANTSU SHITAN (1) is struggling to find the winners' circle but has been around the mark, last start finishing third over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has a fair record at this trip with a win and three minor placings so he is high among the chances. ENCORE AGAIN (6) was too good for a maiden field last start over 1700m at Kokura Dirt, scoring by 4 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Kohei Matsuyama who was on board last start. Harder task ahead this time but can measure up. BOOM BAP BEAT (8) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Kyoto Dirt over 1800m last time, finishing fifth and beaten 9 lengths. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time.

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Sorte Areia with 57.0kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 10 at Nakayama Dirt on January 10 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Mac Lir carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. Closing in on a win and gets chance off the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 9-8-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $210,790.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 10-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/16 | 14/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $106.80 |
| 10/16 | 02/11/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 2 | $214,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 56kg | 1:51.60 | 9-16-10 | 11 |
| 13.6L | $148.40 |
| 1/14 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 5-2-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Smart Julius with 57.0kg at $64.80. Previously second-up won by a nose at Kyoto Dirt October 25 over 1400m defeating Just A Dash with 56.0kg at $4.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/02/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:25.30 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $64.80 |
| 1/14 | 25/10/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:48.90 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Light Of Nukata carrying 57.0kg at $18.20. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track September 6 over 1400m defeating Sayono Parallax with 54.0kg at $7.40. Improver with definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/01/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:27.00 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $18.20 |
| 6/8 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $222,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $18.10 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:25.20 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 3/16 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:26.10 | - | 15 |
| 8.5L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 3.5 len at Kyoto Dirt February 7 over 1900m defeating Habile with 57.0kg at $45.60. The start before that 9th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 14 len behind Viento De Cola carrying 57.0kg at $39.90. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $45.60 |
| 9/11 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $39.90 |
| 17/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:35.90 | - | 13 |
| 21.6L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 4 len behind Sorte Areia with 57.0kg at $138.70. The run before that won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt January 10 over 1900m defeating Rock Band with 57.0kg at $3.30. Others offer greater appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 10-8-7 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $138.70 |
| 1/14 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 9-6-1 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 12-5-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $7.60 |
| 4/11 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 11-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $100.30 |
| 12/15 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 3 |
| 10.7L | $136.60 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.1L | $18.10 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Kokura Dirt January 24 over 1700m defeating C'est Le Charme carrying 57.0kg at $1.40. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Kitano Shakur with 57.0kg at $9.30. Can go right on with the job now.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/16 | 11/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 1-1-3 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $9.30 |
| 4/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Kyoto Dirt November 16 over 1800m defeating American Ism carrying 56.0kg at $3.80. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 5 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind T M Sao Leve carrying 57.0kg at $4.30. Ran on hard to score on debut then charged late and just missed last time. Go close.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 05/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 5-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 9 len behind Triglav Hill with 57.0kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on October 18 over 1800m, 9 len behind Silver Ratio carrying 56.0kg at $6. Likely improver.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:52.30 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 3-3-6 | 12 |
| 11.4L | $2.90 |