Hanshin Race 8 - Allowance Race
ALANA KOA (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 22 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1700m at Kokura Dirt, beaten 2.25 lengths. Goes well this course and distance and can take this out. STOP YEARNING (1) found the line nicely last start to get up for third over 1700m at Kokura Dirt when returning from a spell. Among the leading chances. MAXIMUM VISTA (5) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Kokura Dirt over 1700m last time, finishing eighth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Finds a more suitable contest and can make amends. TAGANO ANIMACION (10) did a great job to score by a nose over this course and distance when first-up from a layoff last start. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Taisei Mission carrying 57.0kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on October 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Testimone carrying 56.0kg at $5.50. Won on ly try course and distance. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 22/02/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 4U | $283,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 10-8-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $9.60 |
| 9/14 | 19/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:50.90 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 27/09/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:52.50 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/16 | 12/07/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:46.30 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/9 | 24/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:23.60 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.30 |
| 6/15 | 04/05/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 13 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Gold Dyer with 58.0kg at $17.40. Last start 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, 8 len behind June Eos carrying 54.0kg at $33.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 28/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Heart Kameda | 54kg | 1:42.50 | 8-10-12 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $33.20 |
| 10/13 | 28/12/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 7-7-10 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $17.40 |
| 9/16 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 12-12-9 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $33.50 |
| 6/14 | 30/08/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $310,060.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:42.90 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $18.90 |
| 7/10 | 10/05/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:50.80 | 4-3-7 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 26/01/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:45.90 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 2200m, 7 len behind Filius with 58.0kg at $369.30. Last start 12th of 15 at Kokura on February 28 over 2000m, 9 len behind Ho O Atman carrying 58.0kg at $78.20. Can't make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 28/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 6-4-12 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $78.20 |
| 10/16 | 18/01/2026 | 357 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 3-6-10 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $369.30 |
| 14/16 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $307,630.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 2:39.70 | 3-6-14 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $110.20 |
| 10/13 | 11/01/2025 | 349 | ALLOW 4U | $307,220.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:01.70 | 5-5-10 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $28.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/01/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $225,610.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:58.40 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $16.40 |
| 1/11 | 03/12/2023 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $221,030.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | C P Lemaire | 56kg | 2:14.60 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 16 at Kokura on February 7 over 1800m, 13 len behind Toa Raiden with 58.0kg at $76.70. Second-up 10th of 16 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lux Spei carrying 58.0kg at $207.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 1:24.30 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $207.60 |
| 13/16 | 07/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 12-14-13 | 13 |
| 13.3L | $76.70 |
| 6/15 | 15/11/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $298,120.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:45.90 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $75.80 |
| 14/14 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $316,630.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:45.20 | 7-14-14 | 12 |
| 23.5L | $83.30 |
| 6/14 | 28/06/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $323,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:44.20 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $46.40 |
| 16/16 | 20/04/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $320,290.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:53.90 | 9-9-16 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $29.30 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start 8th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Taisei Mission with 55.0kg at $5.40. At only start last preparation raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on October 4 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Hiruno Hamburg with 54.0kg at $18.10. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 22/02/2026 | 141 | ALLOW 4U | $283,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 4-5-8 | 14 |
| 5.4L | $5.40 |
| 3/13 | 04/10/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | Taisei Danno | 54kg | 1:50.20 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $18.10 |
| 1/16 | 13/07/2025 | 15 | ALLOW F 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Taisei Danno | 53kg | 1:47.00 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.70 |
| 6/15 | 28/06/2025 | 77 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Taisei Danno | 53kg | 1:44.80 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.90 |
| 6/11 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $41.60 |
| 1/12 | 15/03/2025 | 111 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:56.20 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind June Eos with 56.0kg at $9.90. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Gold Dyer carrying 58.0kg at $6.80. Doesn't win out of turn but goes well course and distance. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 28/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $9.90 |
| 4/13 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 9-7-4 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $6.80 |
| 5/13 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $293,120.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 11-12-5 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $6.90 |
| 6/16 | 15/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $297,520.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:37.30 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $10.40 |
| 5/15 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:23.20 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $16.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/09/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 10 len behind Shosan George with 58.0kg at $50.80. Last start ran last of 16 at Kokura on February 21 over 2600m, 22 len behind Ecoro Raise carrying 58.0kg at $91.10. Fully tested on his recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $283,370.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 2:39.10 | 5-16-16 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $91.10 |
| 10/10 | 25/01/2026 | 176 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 5-7-10 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $50.80 |
| 9/12 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $309,130.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $21.30 |
| 14/15 | 29/06/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $322,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:45.60 | 6-7-14 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 09/03/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $232,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $7.30 |
| 1/12 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months won by 1.75 len at Kokura Dirt February 21 over 1700m defeating Water Paradis carrying 58.0kg at $11.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Red Bob carrying 58.0kg at $53.80. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 21/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:46.70 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.60 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $212,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $53.80 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 137 | COND 3U | $37,103.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 13/16 | 12/07/2025 | 259 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:46.30 | 11-12-13 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $134.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2024 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $14.10 |
| 16/16 | 22/06/2024 | 132 | ALLOW 3U | $146,240.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 4-9-16 | 12 |
| 35.9L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Ryou Takakura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Hanshin on February 28 over 3000m, 9 len behind Amakihi with 52.0kg at $89.10. The run before that won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt January 18 over 1900m defeating Original Fine with 57.0kg at $8.60. A better showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $332,410.00 | Hanshin | 3000m | Good | R Takakura | 52kg | 3:06.90 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $89.10 |
| 1/11 | 18/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 9-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/15 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 14-3-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $40.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 16-7-9 | 16 |
| 7.4L | $6.40 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 11-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/14 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 14-2-4 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $35.00 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by a nose at this track February 22 over 1800m defeating Lord Ardito with 57.0kg at $6.90. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1900m, 7 len behind Sunrise Sugar carrying 57.0kg at $32.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 22/02/2026 | 162 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 7-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.90 |
| 3/14 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/16 | 23/08/2025 | 51 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 10-9-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $27.20 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2025 | 46 | COND 3 | $47,669.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yoshimasa Kido | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 4-2-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 8/14 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 2:11.00 | 4-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $14.40 |
| 3/16 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:59.80 | 7-8-3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $32.30 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Taisei Mission carrying 58.0kg at $84.20. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on July 26 over 1700m, 6 len behind Wide Blizzard with 58.0kg at $108.10. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 22/02/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $283,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:45.70 | 10-11-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $84.20 |
| 8/16 | 15/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $297,520.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 58kg | 1:37.30 | - | 15 |
| 4.6L | $81.60 |
| 5/13 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 58kg | 1:37.50 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $60.70 |
| 11/16 | 20/09/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 10-10-11 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $63.60 |
| 5/14 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $309,960.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 55kg | 1:43.90 | 14-12-5 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $124.50 |
| 4/14 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $316,630.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 1:45.20 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $108.10 |