Hanshin Race 4 - Maiden Race
POD RIPPLE (15) is a four-start maiden who finished third over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt last time out. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. PRINCESS ATSUKO (14) finished second on debut nine weeks ago, beaten a neck over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt, and has not been produced since. Has a wide gate to overcome but should feature in the finish. SMASHING (10) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into ninth. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. DERNIER JOY (1) finished third last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 7th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 10 len behind Isagi with 57.0kg at $5.10. Last start 3rd of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Adi Airi with 57.0kg at $19.40. Promising galloper. Should go well.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $19.40 |
| 7/16 | 08/02/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 8-5-7 | 14 |
| 10.0L | $5.10 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:25.20 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $5.10 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 5 |
| 6.1L | $5.20 |
| 4/14 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 12 |
| 3.1L | $15.80 |
Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Fine Needle out of Coca Bomb Queen. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, couldn't go on with it; 7th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1800m, 21 len behind Lien Du Coeur with 57.0kg at $9.60. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1800m, 8 len behind Lufada with 57.0kg at $22. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 1-1-10 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $22.00 |
| 7/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 1-2-7 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Greater London out of Limpid Dragon. Should have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on March 1 over 2000m, 15 len behind Shallow First with 57.0kg at $106.70. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at this track on December 6 over 1800m, 20 len behind Vocalize with 53.0kg at $32.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/03/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manato Hida | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 2-4-11 | 10 |
| 15.2L | $106.70 |
| 14/16 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:53.70 | 12-13-14 | 14 |
| 20.8L | $32.20 |
| 5/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:54.40 | 5-9-5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $49.70 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 8th of 16 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Appareil carrying 57.0kg at $146.40. The start before that 13th of 17 at Kyoto on January 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mermelada carrying 57.0kg at $83.10. Has to find improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 10 |
| 12.6L | $146.40 |
| 13/17 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:22.00 | - | 9 |
| 8.9L | $83.10 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 12 |
| 4.2L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 7th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Narkissos with 57.0kg at $123.70. Second-up 10th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Adi Airi carrying 54.0kg at $113.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:26.10 | - | 7 |
| 8.9L | $113.80 |
| 7/16 | 15/02/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $123.70 |
| 11/15 | 02/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 8-4-11 | 8 |
| 22.9L | $8.30 |
| 8/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:47.70 | - | 1 |
| 15.9L | $7.60 |
Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, 21 len behind Coeli Vento carrying 57.0kg at $27.60. Second-up failed to make an impression; 10th of 14 at this track on February 28 over 1800m, 17 len behind Krugist with 57.0kg at $237. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshitsugu Okada | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 1-1-10 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $237.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/02/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 6-14-12 | 10 |
| 21.2L | $27.60 |
| 8/13 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 1:25.90 | - | 10 |
| 8.9L | $64.10 |
| 7/14 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:25.70 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $23.90 |
| 4/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:34.90 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $11.30 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 15 len behind Isagi carrying 57.0kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wide Ghunsa with 57.0kg at $7.30. Among the winning chances.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 3-2-11 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:27.60 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 10/18 | 07/12/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:20.20 | - | 12 |
| 9.0L | $57.30 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:38.50 | - | 11 |
| 11.6L | $5.30 |
| 4/16 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:24.40 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $19.90 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 9th of 16 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Adi Airi with 55.0kg at $3.60. The start before that 7th of 18 at Kyoto on January 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Dandenong carrying 55.0kg at $4.30. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 01/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 1 |
| 8.6L | $3.60 |
| 7/18 | 10/01/2026 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/13 | 18/10/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/17 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 12 |
| 3.2L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Junji Iwabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Kasamatsu on March 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Noborifuji with 55kg at $32.10. The race before that ran last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 25 len behind Realize Glint carrying 52.0kg at $420.90. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 46 | COND 3 | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $32.10 |
| 10/10 | 17/01/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:54.50 | 3-5-10 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $420.90 |
| 16/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 14-11-16 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $37.40 |
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a break; only one run when raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 39 len behind Wolf carrying 56.0kg at $20.70. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 96 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 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 1-2-11 | 9 |
| 39.3L | $20.70 |
Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Declaration Of War out of Benefit. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Ryota Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1400m, neck behind Hosho Lux carrying 55.0kg at $5.80. Wound up strongly on debut and just missed. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 62 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 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Frisch carrying 57.0kg at $3.40. The run before that 4th of 16 at Kokura on January 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Arvand Rud carrying 57.0kg at $41. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:26.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 |
| 4/16 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/18 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 5-2-7 | 17 |
| 3.1L | $25.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |