Hanshin Race 2 - Maiden Race
ALPENGLOW (3) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 2000m at Hanshin following a minor placing at Kyoto over 2000m the run prior. This looks his chance to break through. A SHIN LIVE WELL (4) stepped out on his debut over 1800m at this track four weeks ago and finished fourth, beaten 2 lengths. Will be better for that run. Leading contender. ARTHUR BAROWS (1) was sent forward last time out and boxed on to finish a long neck from the winner in third at this track over 1800m. Will be in this for a long way. JUSTIN LEVIN (12) finished 7 lengths from the winner in eighth at his most recent appearance over 2000m at this track. Well placed on this occasion and is a likely improver.
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1800m, long-neck behind Lufada with 57.0kg at $3.60. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Meisho Soten carrying 57.0kg at $15.40. Went close last time. Leading player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.40 |
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 5-3-9 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $22.60 |
| 11/16 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 4-5-11 | 11 |
| 16.5L | $15.30 |
| 6/11 | 15/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 27/09/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:54.60 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $15.80 |
Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt (Justify - Every Single Day) making his debut. Key runner expected to measure up.
Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Hanshin on March 1 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Shonan Banrai carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 17 at Kyoto on January 5 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Tagano Altura with 57.0kg at $3.60. On speed and boxing on well all three starts. Gets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 01/03/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/17 | 05/01/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 2-3-3 | 15 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, 2 len behind Acorn Dream with 57.0kg at $5.60. Kept coming on debut. Can improve and should give a good account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on March 8 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Wazaogi with 57.0kg at $24.90. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 3 len behind Rock Band with 57.0kg at $189.30. Has to find a few lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $24.90 |
| 6/11 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $189.30 |
| 12/16 | 11/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 10 |
| 17.3L | $55.00 |
| 14/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:23.30 | - | 17 |
| 9.8L | $23.90 |
Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start. First start second last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on December 7 over 1800m, 20 len behind Your Felicity with 56.0kg at $14.80. Returned from break 10th of 18 at Hanshin on March 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Reservation with 57.0kg at $107.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 07/03/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 6 |
| 9.9L | $107.80 |
| 12/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 2-10-12 | 10 |
| 20.6L | $14.80 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Hokko Tarumae out of Hiruno Malibu. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 16 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 21 len behind Mon Souhait with 54.0kg at $510.40. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:25.80 | - | 12 |
| 21.3L | $510.40 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Kyoto on February 10 over 1600m, 47 len behind Elegance Ask with 57.0kg at $55.30. Last start second last of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 27 len behind Getaria with 57.0kg at $163. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 13-12-12 | 6 |
| 27.7L | $163.00 |
| 16/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:36.90 | - | 16 |
| 47.1L | $55.30 |
Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Kyoto Dirt November 23 over 1800m, 16 len behind Crackshot with 56.0kg at $76.50. On debut ran last of 11 at Kyoto November 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cosmo Red carrying 56.0kg at $94.40. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 11-8-10 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $76.50 |
| 11/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:22.70 | - | 6 |
| 12.9L | $94.40 |
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First start settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 9 len behind Quinault with 56.0kg at $4. Returned from break eased back early on 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 15 over 1700m, 19 len behind Something New carrying 57.0kg at $11.20. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 34 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 | 15/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 13-13-12 | 11 |
| 19.9L | $11.20 |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on March 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Shallow First with 57.0kg at $3.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Realize Glint carrying 57.0kg at $30.70. Will be hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $30.70 |
| 9/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 11-10-9 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $36.10 |
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Lucky Vega out of Sapphire Ring. Market will be an invaluable guide.