Hanshin Race 5 - Maiden Race
CEFALU (7) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1800m at this track. Went back form a wide gate and found the line strongly. Much better draw this time. Big chance based on that effort. SAIMON CHARIOT (5) finished second, beaten 2.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at Chukyo. Nicely placed to go one better. PLOT THICKENS (6) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of I Okada. By Harbinger from Lyric Drama. Watch for a betting push. BRUISER (1) ran a better race last start, finishing 6 lengths away in eighth over 2000m at Chukyo. Capable of featuring prominently.
Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run 8th of 18 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Mikki Jump carrying 54.0kg at $79.90. The start before that 9th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 11 len behind Rock Band with 57.0kg at $27.60. Improver worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 14/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 2:00.40 | 6-5-8 | 16 |
| 6.2L | $79.90 |
| 9/11 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 8-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $27.60 |
| 8/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:50.50 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $22.10 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First start failed to make an impression; 6th of 8 at Kyoto on November 9 over 2000m, 13 len behind Lovcen carrying 55.0kg at $29.50. Went for a break before returning 9th of 15 at Kyoto on February 10 over 2400m, 7 len behind Pound For One with 57.0kg at $39.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 10/02/2026 | 93 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 8-6-9 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $39.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:04.50 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $29.50 |
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Siskin out of Queen Spumante. Nice profile and a bold showing is on the cards.
Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 12th of 14 at this track on December 27 over 2000m, 14 len behind Shonan Hayanami with 56.0kg at $28.50. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 6-10-12 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $28.50 |
Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 18 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Mikki Jump with 57.0kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Kyoto on November 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind A Shin Teaser carrying 56.0kg at $32.10. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 11-13-2 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $9.10 |
| 8/17 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 4-3-8 | 16 |
| 4.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/18 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 10-10-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.30 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:48.40 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $11.20 |
| 4/15 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $32.10 |
| 6/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:34.80 | - | 10 |
| 7.6L | $26.80 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Harbinger out of Lyric Drama having his first start. Likely to be above average.
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, 4th of 17 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Enne carrying 57.0kg at $7.40. Plenty to build upon following his debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:45.80 | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 16 at Kyoto on February 10 over 1600m, 17 len behind Elegance Ask with 57.0kg at $108.70. Second-up 15th of 17 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Enne with 54.0kg at $407.40. Prefer in something a bit easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:45.80 | - | 5 |
| 13.7L | $407.40 |
| 15/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:36.90 | - | 3 |
| 17.1L | $108.70 |
Jockey: Toshiki Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Discreet Cat out of My Destiny. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Kitano Commandeur out of Amistad Minoru. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 4 len behind Jun Primero with 57.0kg at $21.90. Before that 5th of 17 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Black Shalimar carrying 57.0kg at $12.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $21.90 |
| 5/17 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 6-6-5 | 13 |
| 5.5L | $12.40 |
| 6/16 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $85.70 |
| 9/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 57kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 14th of 17 at this track on March 22 over 2400m, 10 len behind Gold Access with 57.0kg at $285. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/17 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 2:28.10 | 13-15-14 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $285.00 |