Hanshin Race 9 - Yukiyanagi Sho
KISHIDANCHO (2)was too good on debut then put away again. Has big upside and looks a talented type. Expected to run well. SHADOW MASTER (3) is a talented colt expected to measure up over the longer journey. Expected to prove hard to beat. VALLOMBROSA (7) is better than last run. Has won fresh and should be ready to run well. GOLDEN PAGODA (6) has won at the trip which few can boast and has upside. Worth following up.
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 2000m defeating Clutch Slugger with 57.0kg at $28. Before that 6th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on January 10 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Saint Horse with 57.0kg at $15.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $28.00 |
| 6/14 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 8-4-6 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $15.30 |
| 9/12 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $39.10 |
| 5/16 | 06/12/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 12-8-5 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $42.70 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $44.20 |
| 7/14 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 11-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $65.20 |
Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 28 over 1600m defeating La La Faculte with 56.0kg at $4.20. Too good on debut then put away again. Has big upside. Expected to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 7 at Kyoto on January 4 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Juryoku Pierrot with 57.0kg at $8.70. Won previous preparation first up won by a nose at Kyoto November 1 over 2000m defeating Saliente carrying 56.0kg at $4.50. Talented colt expected to measure up over the longer journey. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/01/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $8.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Kyoto in LR on January 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shonan Hayanami carrying 57.0kg at $34.10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Kyoto January 5 over 2000m defeating On The Movie with 57.0kg at $3.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $385,960.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:01.20 | 13-10-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $34.10 |
| 1/17 | 05/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 9-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/16 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 9-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.80 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:01.90 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $85.40 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by neck Nakayama Dirt January 4 over 1800m defeating Paradise Faith with 57.0kg at $4.10. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Chukyo Dirt December 13 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Yingxiong with 56.0kg at $3.70. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 7-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/14 | 13/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 7-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.20 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $7.40 |
| 4/15 | 13/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 7-6-4 | 14 |
| 6.7L | $16.80 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 4th in a small field at Tokyo on November 9 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Voute Celeste with 55.0kg at $41.90. Returned from break won by 0.5 len at Tokyo February 21 over 2400m defeating Guard Of Honour with 55.0kg at $43.60. Has won at the trip which few can boast and has upside. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 21/02/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 1-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $43.60 |
| 4/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:00.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $41.90 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Kyoto January 4 over 2000m, 6 len behind Juryoku Pierrot carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. On debut won by 1.0 len Kyoto October 19 over 2000m defeating Magic Fire with 56.0kg at $9.70. Better than last run. Has won fresh and should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $4.80 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 2 | $210,110.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:58.20 | 7-9-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $17.30 |
| 1/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $9.70 |