Hanshin Race 6 - Allowance Race
NETTAIYA RAI (2) is resuming in easier grade after a close-up fourth in Grade 3 company before a break. Has the best figures by a good margin. The one to beat off the low draw. CONGESTUS (5) kept coming to score on debut and went for another spell. Has good upside. Look for a bold run. DOGWOOD (1) is much better than last run. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest. HERMES GANG (8) was beaten 19 lengths into seventh over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt last time out. Better than that and likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Kokura on February 14 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Black Hayate carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Kokura January 25 over 2000m defeating Vip Wolf with 57.0kg at $4.80. Better than last run. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $204,390.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 6-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |
| 1/18 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 8-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $62.10 |
| 5/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:01.10 | 3-4-5 | 18 |
| 4.8L | $91.70 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Kyoto in the G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes November 29 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Justin Vista with 56.0kg at $51.50. On debut second of 8 at Sapporo August 31 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Elliptic Curve carrying 52.0kg at $1.80. Resuming in easier grade after a close-up fourth in Grade 3 company before a break. The one to beat off the low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $51.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:47.20 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:59.70 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:51.60 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Kota Washizu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Kasamatsu on February 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Deep Three carrying 57kg at $5. The run before that 7th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Five Tango carrying 53.0kg at $36.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/15 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:12.80 | - | 4 |
| 10.1L | $36.60 |
| 6/15 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:13.20 | - | 15 |
| 7.1L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 15th of 17 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1800m, 17 len behind Black Shalimar with 57.0kg at $503.10. The race before that ran last of 18 at Nakayama on January 24 over 2200m, 24 len behind Mikki Falcon with 57.0kg at $557.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:46.70 | - | 11 |
| 17.2L | $503.10 |
| 18/18 | 24/01/2026 | 61 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 2:12.00 | 14-18-18 | 11 |
| 24.2L | $557.60 |
| 11/16 | 24/11/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $483.30 |
| 7/8 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:47.50 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $149.60 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $94.70 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:47.50 | - | 1 |
| 13.0L | $55.00 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by 1.0 len at Nakayama December 28 over 2000m defeating Red Regalia carrying 56.0kg at $8.30. Kept coming to score on debut and went for another spell. Has upside. Look for a bold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:03.60 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1600m, 21 len behind Go Lucky with 54.0kg at $460.80. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Funabashi on July 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Cantare with 54kg at $1.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 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 | 22/02/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:33.20 | - | 6 |
| 21.0L | $460.80 |
| 11/12 | 03/11/2025 | 35 | C2 2 | $39,286.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 2-2-11 | 9 |
| 27.7L | $9.90 |
| 4/5 | 29/09/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $6.40 |
| 6/6 | 27/08/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $12.90 |
| 5/6 | 28/07/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $40,042.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,178.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 13th of 18 at Nakayama on December 6 over 2000m, 13 len behind Godiamo carrying 53.0kg at $361.70. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 84 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 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 13-15-13 | 16 |
| 13.9L | $361.70 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1900m, 19 len behind Danon Bourbon carrying 55.0kg at $120.40. The run before that 7th of 13 at Funabashi on January 21 over 1800m, 16 len behind Finger with 56kg at $32.80. Could sneak a place with the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/02/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 3-8-7 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $120.40 |
| 7/13 | 21/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Seina Imamura | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 5-9-7 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $32.80 |
| 8/11 | 05/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:52.40 | 3-2-8 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $53.90 |
| 1/16 | 21/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $71.90 |
| 6/15 | 22/11/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:47.90 | 8-12-6 | 14 |
| 11.6L | $138.00 |
| 10/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:55.40 | 15-13-10 | 15 |
| 17.6L | $159.00 |