Hanshin Race 4 - Maiden Race
LUPO (7) will find this a little easier than his second on debut two weeks ago, beaten 1.5 lengths at the end of 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Promising type with improvement to come so he shouldn't be a maiden for long. ANIMA RAY (2) has been about the money with two minor placings from four runs this campaign, the latest a solid second over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Should be poised just off the lead. Expected to be in the finish. LEVI (6) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 3.5 lengths when seventh over 1600m at Hanshin. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat. HAGINO GIFTED (14) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Ryo Terashima. First-starter by Drephone out of Hagino Romanesque. Profiles well for this. Expected to run well at first outing.
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. First-up got back early 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 17 len behind Isagi carrying 57.0kg at $114.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 16 at this track on February 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Zenno Photon with 57.0kg at $88.20. Wait until he shows something.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 9 |
| 12.9L | $88.20 |
| 12/16 | 08/02/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 16-14-12 | 13 |
| 17.0L | $114.50 |
| 8/11 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $95.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $100.80 |
| 8/15 | 27/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:25.50 | - | 7 |
| 16.8L | $72.90 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:30.90 | - | 1 |
| 12.9L | $50.50 |
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1400m, neck behind Frisch carrying 57.0kg at $3.40. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 9 len behind Black Legend with 54.0kg at $4.80. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:26.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:46.30 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/16 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 14 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/16 | 04/01/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:26.60 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Karis Teetan | 55kg | 1:29.80 | - | 12 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:30.10 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track December 21 over 1800m, 31 len behind Sorte Areia carrying 55.0kg at $431. On debut tenth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Kakuuchi carrying 55.0kg at $20.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 8-12-11 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $431.00 |
| 12/16 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 16 |
| 14.8L | $448.80 |
| 7/11 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 3 |
| 13.6L | $122.20 |
| 10/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:24.80 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $20.30 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on February 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Biz Road carrying 57.0kg at $107.10. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 21 len behind Tagano Elu carrying 57.0kg at $94. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:56.00 | 3-3-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $107.10 |
| 12/16 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 15-2-12 | 9 |
| 21.4L | $94.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $26.10 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 7 len behind Gamla Stan carrying 54.0kg at $21.80. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:56.90 | 2-6-10 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $21.80 |
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start. First start 6th of 17 at Chukyo on December 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Go Go Richard carrying 56.0kg at $5.70. Returned from break 7th of 18 at Hanshin on February 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Namura Hinagiku with 57.0kg at $4.40. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 21/02/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:21.80 | - | 11 |
| 4.4L | $5.70 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 21 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Namura Dahlia carrying 57.0kg at $1.80. Led and found one better on debut. Improver who can get off the mark this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 21/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:39.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start 9th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 21 over 1000m, 11 len behind Ecoro Levan carrying 52.0kg at $35.20. The run before that 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind On The Noir carrying 55.0kg at $17.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 0:58.70 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $35.20 |
| 6/16 | 18/01/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $17.30 |
| 10/14 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 9 |
| 6.7L | $12.50 |
| 6/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:09.20 | - | 14 |
| 4.2L | $11.80 |
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Rulership out of Mohammadi. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind T O Purcell with 55.0kg at $166.10. The run before that 5th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gouldian Finch carrying 55.0kg at $131.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.20 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $166.10 |
| 5/13 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $131.90 |
| 9/16 | 18/01/2026 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $238.60 |
| 8/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:24.50 | - | 8 |
| 13.4L | $31.80 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 18 at Kokura on February 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Moonlit Isle with 55.0kg at $54.30. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Yu Pharoah with 55.0kg at $10.50. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 14 |
| 6.2L | $54.30 |
| 9/14 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $13.80 |
| 11/14 | 22/11/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 13 |
| 7.7L | $24.50 |
| 7/15 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 3 |
| 16.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/09/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 09/08/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:08.80 | - | 4 |
| 5.4L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by California Chrome out of Black Nile. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
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Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 13 len behind Happy Love Song carrying 55.0kg at $47.40. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Nagoya on February 12 over 1500m, 3 len behind Korede Yokaro carrying 55kg at $4.20. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 12/02/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,062.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 11/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 5-5-11 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $47.40 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Drephone out of Hagino Romanesque. Profiles well for this. Expected to run well at first outing.
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hosho Lux carrying 55.0kg at $65.80. Last start second last of 18 at Kokura on February 15 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ever Last carrying 55.0kg at $210.60. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 3 |
| 11.6L | $210.60 |
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 4 |
| 15.2L | $65.80 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Urus Twister with 57.0kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Meisho Teleos with 56.0kg at $10.20. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 11/01/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 16 |
| 6.3L | $16.40 |
| 9/13 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Soft | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 3-3-9 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $10.20 |
| 5/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:20.80 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $7.40 |