Hanshin Race 9 - Senriyama Tokubetsu
CULMINALE (3) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being beaten 4 lengths into sixth over 2600m at Kokura. Has a fair record when second-up, including three top-three finishes. Fitter and on his best figures would be too good for this field. TIMUR (8) scored narrowly over 2400m at Tokyo last time out with today's jockey Kiwamu Ogino in the irons. Down in the weights this time so he is right in contention once again. MEINER FULL MOON (2) was safely held when resuming last start over 1800m at Kyoto, finishing ninth and beaten 7 lengths. Worth noting he has been in the money at every second-up start. Can do much better. LIFE SAVING (7) finished 8 lengths adrift in ninth last time over 2400m at Kyoto in a disappointing performance. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects if on-song.

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at Kyoto on February 7 over 2000m, 7 len behind Validissimus with 58.0kg at $68.70. The race before that ran last of 10 at Kyoto on January 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Jet Magnum carrying 58.0kg at $103.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 2:00.80 | 7-1-7 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $68.70 |
| 10/10 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $290,540.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:01.00 | 10-7-10 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $103.10 |
| 6/9 | 27/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 9-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $96.10 |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $296,860.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 2:13.70 | 9-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $71.80 |
| 11/12 | 28/09/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $310,440.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 54kg | 2:25.80 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $89.90 |
| 9/9 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | M | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:57.60 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 39.6L | $60.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Kyoto on February 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Nebra Disk carrying 57.0kg at $19.70. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Kyoto October 25 over 1800m defeating Alentejo carrying 56.0kg at $5.80. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 15/02/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 4U | $282,260.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:46.20 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $19.70 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:47.60 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/18 | 28/09/2025 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:45.40 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $25.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | A Starke | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $12.30 |
| 1/16 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 4-3-1 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/16 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:35.20 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 16 at Kokura on February 21 over 2600m, 4 len behind Ecoro Raise with 58.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on November 30 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Saxon Sienne with 58.0kg at $3.50. Fitter and looks a bit better than these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 21/02/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $283,370.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 2:39.10 | 5-2-6 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $291,360.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:26.70 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 2:12.30 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Y | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:28.60 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $12.80 |
| 0/7 | 06/07/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $314,300.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:39.50 | 3-7-FF | 3 |
| 99.0L | $2.60 |
| 13/16 | 01/06/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $323,360.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | K Tosaki | 58kg | 2:23.80 | 7-8-13 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind Satomino Angel carrying 58.0kg at $14.60. Before that second last of 11 at Kyoto on January 5 over 1800m, 11 len behind Chernobog with 58.0kg at $15.70. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 21/02/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 4-9-13 | 14 |
| 9.7L | $14.60 |
| 10/11 | 05/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:46.80 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $15.70 |
| 9/15 | 22/11/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 2-1-9 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $15.30 |
| 9/9 | 10/08/2025 | 288 | ALLOW 3U | $308,090.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:58.70 | 2-2-9 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $4.90 |
| 1/11 | 26/10/2024 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:59.90 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 11/15 | 22/06/2024 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $146,240.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:32.90 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at Nakayama on January 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Conduire carrying 55.0kg at $181.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on December 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Musician with 52.0kg at $340.20. Might need easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW FM 4U | $291,400.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 12-11-13 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $181.30 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:59.90 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $340.20 |
| 9/10 | 14/12/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $291,750.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:14.00 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 15.2L | $196.20 |
| 8/13 | 06/11/2025 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $53,571.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Tokoro Hotaru | 51kg | 1:43.40 | 13-12-8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $35.20 |
| 5/13 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 51kg | 1:55.80 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $52.80 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2025 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $65,564.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 49kg | 1:35.70 | 7-8-8 | 11 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading 11th of 17 at Kyoto on January 31 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Diamond Hands with 55.0kg at $113.40. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 16 at Kokura on February 8 over 1800m, 2 len behind Air Big Mom carrying 55.0kg at $32.60. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 1-1-5 | 15 |
| 2.1L | $32.60 |
| 11/17 | 31/01/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 14 |
| 4.7L | $113.40 |
| 15/18 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:45.60 | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $123.20 |
| 11/12 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 1-1-11 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $20.90 |
| 5/18 | 20/09/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 2-2-5 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $72.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $226,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:59.20 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $38.70 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on December 20 over 2400m, 5 len behind Schwarz Masamune with 58.0kg at $21.60. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Kyoto on January 12 over 2400m, 8 len behind Arrondi carrying 58.0kg at $27.80. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $290,930.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 2:24.70 | 11-9-9 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $27.80 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $291,360.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 2:26.70 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $21.60 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $296,860.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 2:13.70 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $22.40 |
| 7/12 | 28/09/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $310,440.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 2:25.80 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.80 |
| 5/14 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $309,640.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 2:43.20 | 13-10-5 | 14 |
| 6.6L | $11.30 |
| 4/13 | 26/07/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $316,310.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 2:39.90 | 11-10-4 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Tokyo February 15 over 2400m defeating Vision Maker carrying 58.0kg at $6. The run before that 13th of 18 at this track on December 21 over 2200m, 12 len behind Valigia carrying 58.0kg at $7.20. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 15/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 2:26.60 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 13/18 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 2:12.70 | 18-7-13 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/16 | 29/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 2:23.50 | 11-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2025 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 2:24.90 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $5.80 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 2:29.50 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 2:24.60 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months second last of 11 at Kyoto on February 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Nebra Disk carrying 58.0kg at $107. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Kyoto on November 12 2023 over 2200m, 7 len behind Ask Doux Porte with 58.0kg at $56.20. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 15/02/2026 | 483 | ALLOW 4U | $282,260.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:46.20 | - | 10 |
| 9.4L | $107.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/10/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $300,560.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:13.80 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $301,290.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.30 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2024 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $301,760.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:01.70 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $46.60 |
| 3/9 | 09/06/2024 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $285,930.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:27.50 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $74.20 |
| 11/13 | 18/05/2024 | 27 | MSTPLE 4U | $147,290.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | M Nishitani | 60kg | 3:11.00 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $20.70 |