Hanshin Race 5 - Maiden Race
SHONAN BANRAI (1) finished second, beaten 2.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at Kyoto. Likely improver with strong prospects. ALPENGLOW (4) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when third at Kyoto over 2000m. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Likely to feature. INDOMITABILITY (5) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Haruki Sugiyama. By Kitasan Black from Inflexibility. Respect any positive move in betting. EIKAI KOVACS (7) made her debut last start and was just fair in finishing fifth at Kyoto over 1800m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Don't underestimate.
Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 13 at Kyoto on February 1 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Meisho Tenku carrying 57.0kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on October 26 over 2000m, 4 len behind Meisho Solaris with 56.0kg at $3.80. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 01/02/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 10-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/13 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Contrail out of Miss Horoscope. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 9th of 17 at Kyoto on January 5 over 2000m, 5 len behind Tagano Altura carrying 57.0kg at $52.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at this track on December 20 over 2000m, 4 len behind Basse Terre carrying 56.0kg at $249.60. Can improve on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $52.60 |
| 4/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $249.60 |
| 9/14 | 06/12/2025 | 119 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 9-7-9 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $80.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:30.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $46.70 |
| 12/16 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 12 |
| 9.4L | $50.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:10.70 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $33.40 |
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on November 9 over 2000m, 3 len behind Lovcen carrying 56.0kg at $1.70. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 17 at Kyoto on January 5 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Tagano Altura carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 05/01/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 2-3-3 | 15 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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First-starter by Kitasan Black out of Inflexibility. Expected to have ability.
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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He is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Kyoto November 22 over 1800m, 8 len behind Viscontessa with 56.0kg at $281.30. On debut 13th of 15 at Kyoto November 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Hishi Islay carrying 56.0kg at $26.80. May need more time.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:46.90 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $281.30 |
| 13/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:35.90 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $26.80 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 5th of 18 at Kyoto on January 4 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Taiki Ruggero with 54.0kg at $41.10. Expected to be more prominent this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:50.50 | - | 14 |
| 4.5L | $41.10 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 16 at Nakayama on December 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Nishino Seido with 55.0kg at $290.20. Second-up ran last of 18 at Kokura on February 7 over 1200m, 15 len behind Water Delight carrying 55.0kg at $226.60. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 07/02/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:08.90 | - | 11 |
| 15.1L | $226.60 |
| 8/16 | 28/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $290.20 |
| 18/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:23.70 | - | 2 |
| 23.4L | $68.70 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at this track December 20 over 2000m, 12 len behind Basse Terre with 56.0kg at $67. On debut third of 8 at Kyoto November 30 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Palladion with 55.0kg at $8.20. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 8-7-14 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:02.30 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Kyoto October 26 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Meisho Solaris carrying 55.0kg at $46.70. On debut sixth of 10 at Chukyo August 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fleur Sienne carrying 55.0kg at $140.90. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 125 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 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 2:02.50 | 7-9-6 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $46.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $79.50 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2025 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:35.40 | - | 7 |
| 12.6L | $82.60 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $140.90 |
Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt November 29 over 1800m, 29 len behind Sistema Solar with 56.0kg at $59.20. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Kyoto November 23 over 2000m, 14 len behind Air Be A Gale with 56.0kg at $68. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 29.1L | $59.20 |
| 11/16 | 23/11/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 2-3-11 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $68.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:50.20 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $17.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 10-9-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $7.20 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 4th of 17 at Kyoto on January 18 over 2000m, 3 len behind Chris Regina carrying 57.0kg at $135.50. Last start 4th of 13 at Kyoto on February 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Meisho Tenku carrying 57.0kg at $42.60. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $42.60 |
| 4/17 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $135.50 |
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 18 at this track December 28 over 1800m, 8 len behind Storm Gale with 52.0kg at $552.20. On debut ran last of 17 at Chukyo December 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Go Go Richard with 55.0kg at $245. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:46.20 | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $552.20 |
| 17/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:21.80 | - | 15 |
| 12.1L | $245.00 |