Hanshin Race 11 - The Churchill Downs Cup(G3)
ANDURIL (8) is a handy type who resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months. Only appeared once last prep when he finished a respectable seventh over 2000m in the G1 Hopeful Stakes at Nakayama, beaten 4 lengths. Has two wins to his name when fresh from a spell. Sure to be in the finish. THUNDERSTRUCK (6) resumes after a break of 12 weeks. Hoping for a repeat of his debut win over 1600m at Nakayama to kick off last prep. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. RESORT ISLAND (3) is back from a spell of three months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1600m Listed race at Nakayama by a nose. Is very effective at this distance with two wins from three runs. Winning claims on best figures. ASK IKIGOMI (14) scored on debut last start over 1600m at Tokyo on February 1, finishing 1.75 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Up and comer with definite claims.

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track in the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes December 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cavallerizzo carrying 56.0kg at $240.70. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Kyoto in the LR October 26 over 1800m, 2 len behind Badrinath with 56.0kg at $31.20. Others rate better.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,327,710.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:33.20 | - | 5 |
| 7.4L | $240.70 |
| 12/12 | 24/11/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 2 | $720,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:46.00 | - | 11 |
| 17.0L | $95.20 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 64 | LR OPEN 2 | $325,260.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:47.10 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $31.20 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $317,930.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Alex Badel | 55kg | 1:29.70 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/12 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:30.10 | - | 10 |
| 0.6L | $13.70 |
| 6/12 | 26/07/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:08.90 | - | 11 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at Nakayama in the G2 Hochi Hai (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind Basse Terre carrying 57.0kg at $61.50. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Kyoto October 26 over 2000m defeating Pavo with 56.0kg at $6.70. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/03/2026 | 99 | G2 OPEN 3 | $942,140.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $61.50 |
| 11/11 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 2-2-11 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $23.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.70 |
| 5/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by nose Nakayama LR January 4 over 1600m defeating Salesio carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. On debut fifth of 13 at Tokyo October 13 over 1800m, 2 len behind Stunning Lady with 56.0kg at $3.90. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $384,430.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:34.80 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 2 | $210,410.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:32.90 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.50 |
| 1/11 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:34.10 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 5/13 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:47.40 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 2 len behind Shimi Hattoku carrying 57.0kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Niigata on October 26 over 1400m, nose behind Asu Miru with 55.0kg at $76.90. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/03/2026 | 119 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/15 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/13 | 26/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:23.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $76.90 |
| 9/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:36.50 | - | 10 |
| 14.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Namura Cosmos with 57.0kg at $44.60. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track March 15 over 1600m defeating Valsecito with 57.0kg at $18.20. This race looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $18.20 |
| 5/11 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3 | $205,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 10-10-5 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $44.60 |
| 13/16 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,220.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $31.40 |
| 1/6 | 11/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:48.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/13 | 21/09/2025 | 105 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $84.80 |
| 7/10 | 08/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:46.80 | - | 3 |
| 16.0L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning by neck Kyoto G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen January 12 over 1600m defeating Sound Move with 57.0kg at $19.50. On debut won by nose Nakayama September 15 over 1600m defeating Earth Vinci carrying 55.0kg at $2.80. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 81 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 | 12/01/2026 | 57 | G3 OPEN 3 | $746,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $19.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/11/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/13 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:36.90 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Namura Cosmos carrying 57.0kg at $4. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 20 over 1600m defeating Hayabusa Sakichan carrying 56.0kg at $3.50. Faces a tough task.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $205,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/18 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 4 len behind Lovcen with 56.0kg at $3.50. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Tokyo LR October 18 over 1800m defeating Art Basel carrying 56.0kg at $2.30. Winning hope.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 27/12/2025 | 70 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,329,480.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 6-2-7 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 69 | LR OPEN 2 | $324,960.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:46.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 10/08/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen January 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Thunderstruck with 57.0kg at $15.70. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Kyoto in the LR October 26 over 1800m, 4 len behind Badrinath carrying 56.0kg at $20.60. Might need the run.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 12/01/2026 | 37 | G3 OPEN 3 | $746,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 15 |
| 9.1L | $15.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 2 | $209,530.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:36.80 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 2 | $325,260.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:47.10 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $20.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:37.20 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $37.90 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Shimi Hattoku carrying 57.0kg at $1.60. The race before that 4th of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen on January 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Thunderstruck with 57.0kg at $5. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/03/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | 44 | G3 OPEN 3 | $746,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 11 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/11/2025 | 47 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/15 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming 12th of 15 at Tokyo in LR on January 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hornero carrying 57.0kg at $27.10. Second-up 8th of 10 at Tokyo Dirt in LR on February 22 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lucky Kid carrying 57.0kg at $28.50. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $355,490.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:36.70 | - | 7 |
| 13.9L | $28.50 |
| 12/15 | 31/01/2026 | 84 | LR OPEN 3 | $386,440.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:20.70 | - | 11 |
| 8.6L | $27.10 |
| 6/16 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,220.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 7 |
| 4.9L | $36.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $627,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $42.50 |
| 2/13 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $320,430.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:08.20 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.30 |
| 3/13 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $319,280.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:10.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Nakayama on March 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Deal Maker with 57.0kg at $48.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Chukyo on August 24 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cool Daytona carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 08/03/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:33.50 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $48.10 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $31.40 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:47.40 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Alex Badel | 55kg | 1:36.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 16 at Nakayama in LR on March 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dear Diamond with 55.0kg at $8.60. Before that 2nd of 8 at Nakayama on January 17 over 1600m, head behind Ametista with 55.0kg at $8. Tested from a wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 14/03/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN F 3 | $365,090.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:32.70 | - | 10 |
| 4.6L | $8.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 54 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,120.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 2-2-1 | 16 |
| 0.8L | $30.50 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won won by 1.75 len at Tokyo February 1 over 1600m defeating Rossa Cometa with 57.0kg at $5.80. Another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 61 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 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | - | 15 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |