Hanshin Race 8 - Allowance Race
LUX FRENZY (5) was impressive last time at Kyoto Dirt, scoring by 4 lengths over this trip. Backmarker who keeps coming. Hard to fault and cam make it three on end. SHOW DANCER (7) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Kyoto Dirt over 1800m. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. NOBORI CLEVER (6) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing second and beaten only a neck over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt after being prominent at the corner. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. TIGER SPARK (9) was unwanted in betting last start but performed beyond expectations when beaten 0.8 lengths into third over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt. Generally goes well here. Must be respected.

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 11th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, 22 len behind Lokahi carrying 57.0kg at $11.30. The run before that 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 20 over 2400m, 15 len behind Precious Day carrying 56.0kg at $6.60. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:59.70 | 3-12-11 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $11.30 |
| 11/16 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $293,510.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 2:34.40 | 2-5-11 | 14 |
| 15.3L | $6.60 |
| 15/15 | 01/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 2-4-15 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/13 | 13/10/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/15 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 2-2-1 | 15 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/15 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 6 len behind I Will carrying 58.0kg at $276.90. Second run from a spell 10th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Puff carrying 58.0kg at $123.70. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $283,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:46.60 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $123.70 |
| 11/16 | 25/01/2026 | 554 | ALLOW 4U | $292,260.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 1:45.80 | 9-12-11 | 15 |
| 6.7L | $276.90 |
| 10/13 | 20/07/2024 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $279,210.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Taiga Tsunoda | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 9-8-10 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $63.40 |
| 12/14 | 28/04/2024 | 126 | ALLOW 4U | $303,610.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 11-11-12 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $29.60 |
| 10/15 | 24/12/2023 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $306,610.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 13-13-10 | 16 |
| 7.3L | $39.20 |
| 8/12 | 08/10/2023 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $309,630.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 2:12.00 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, 11 len behind Lokahi carrying 58.0kg at $116.70. Before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Bakken Record carrying 58.0kg at $236.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $116.70 |
| 12/16 | 18/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 1-1-12 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $236.80 |
| 13/13 | 07/12/2025 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $293,120.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 5-13-13 | 11 |
| 23.6L | $146.40 |
| 10/12 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $309,130.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $13.60 |
| 6/15 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $322,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:45.60 | 5-12-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $19.70 |
| 12/14 | 01/06/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $322,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 3-3-12 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $34.40 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 8 len behind Puff with 57.0kg at $70.80. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on August 10 over 1800m, 21 len behind Tagano Babylon with 55.0kg at $15.40. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 08/02/2026 | 168 | ALLOW 4U | $283,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 4-4-13 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $70.80 |
| 15/16 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $310,470.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:52.90 | 1-2-15 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $30.10 |
| 12/12 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $309,850.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 1-2-12 | 12 |
| 21.9L | $15.40 |
| 1/11 | 26/07/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $29.70 |
| 11/11 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 6-10-11 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $29.60 |
| 1/13 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 4 len at Kyoto Dirt February 10 over 1800m defeating Frankie Barows carrying 57.0kg at $2. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Kyoto Dirt January 5 over 1800m defeating High Quality carrying 57.0kg at $99.70. Hard to fault recent form. Will be charging home late.
Last Starts 25 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 | 10/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/15 | 05/01/2026 | 58 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 8-7-1 | 13 |
| 2.5L | $99.70 |
| 11/14 | 08/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $14.50 |
| 10/18 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:45.40 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $9.10 |
| 4/16 | 30/08/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:32.30 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.40 |
| 10/18 | 22/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:33.80 | - | 4 |
| 6.9L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, neck behind Lokahi carrying 56.0kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Tsukino Akari with 56.0kg at $9.20. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 14/02/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.90 |
| 12/16 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW F 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:49.70 | 7-9-12 | 16 |
| 8.5L | $9.20 |
| 4/16 | 25/10/2025 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $298,750.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:58.00 | 3-3-4 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $11.70 |
| 7/16 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW F 3U | $323,250.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 10-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/14 | 01/06/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 4U | $322,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $16.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW FM 4U | $232,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 4-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Gold Dyer with 57.0kg at $4.70. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Bakken Record with 57.0kg at $4.70. This trip suits and ready to win. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 8-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/13 | 28/12/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 7-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $309,920.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/16 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $310,470.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:52.90 | 9-10-3 | 16 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 02/08/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 7-7-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Grande Plage carrying 58.0kg at $78.60. Last start 7th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Shosan George with 58.0kg at $40.70. Looking to others in this race.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $40.70 |
| 6/13 | 04/01/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $78.60 |
| 6/13 | 26/10/2025 | 183 | ALLOW 3U | $297,960.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Y Shibata | 58kg | 1:35.50 | - | 8 |
| 4.1L | $40.70 |
| 1/13 | 26/04/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:47.10 | 3-4-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/16 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:53.60 | 12-11-4 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $14.10 |
| 6/16 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:54.40 | 6-10-6 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, 0.8 len behind Lokahi carrying 58.0kg at $47.70. The start before that second last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hakusan Iris with 58.0kg at $58.20. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:59.70 | 9-9-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $47.70 |
| 12/13 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $291,600.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:25.20 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $58.20 |
| 6/16 | 11/01/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:25.50 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $80.30 |
| 11/12 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/16 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $310,160.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 15 |
| 4.8L | $16.80 |
| 2/16 | 26/07/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $317,480.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:23.40 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $16.10 |