Hanshin Race 9 - Violet Stakes
MAGIC COOKIE (2) was well in commission last time and kept coming when fifth and beaten 2.5 lengths over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Backmarker who keeps coming. Best form puts him right in this. T O GLASER (4) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt at his latest appearance. Has the speed to be prominent. Sure to be in the finish. MEISHO KAKUUCHI (11) finished third when resuming two runs back at Kyoto Dirt then progressed nicely last time out to score by a neck as favourite over 1400m at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is right in contention. B B CLOSER (3) resumes after a break of nine weeks. Looking to emulate his debut win over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt to kick off last prep. Promising type. Has the talent to take this out.

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 25 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Amp It Up carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 6 len at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1300m defeating Toyosakae with 57.0kg at $3.60. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 2-2-1 | 14 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 9/16 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:37.60 | - | 8 |
| 15.1L | $9.10 |
| 2/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:13.10 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Smart Julius carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Tokyo Dirt February 7 over 1400m defeating Fulmine Blu carrying 54.0kg at $2.70. Kept coming as favourite last time and not beaten far. Drawn well and worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/03/2026 | 36 | OPEN 3 | $329,670.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Naota Uezato | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 10 |
| 2.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/14 | 07/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:24.20 | 8-9-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $211,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 15 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/15 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 2 | $214,380.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:23.20 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $22.80 |
| 1/16 | 11/10/2025 | 83 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 53kg | 1:20.10 | - | 16 |
| 5.0L | $11.90 |
| 16/16 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:09.10 | - | 10 |
| 27.4L | $303.70 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Tokyo Dirt January 31 over 1600m, 2 len behind Libeccio with 57.0kg at $10.10. On debut won by 1.0 len Kyoto Dirt January 10 over 1400m defeating Wide Ghunsa with 57.0kg at $3. Promising type. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 64 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 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:37.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.10 |
| 1/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:25.20 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Smart Julius carrying 57.0kg at $11.10. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Chukyo Dirt August 16 over 1200m defeating Lucky Buck carrying 54.0kg at $3.40. Nice return and fitter again. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 15/03/2026 | 91 | OPEN 3 | $329,670.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:11.70 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $212,660.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $222,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $5.30 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:12.70 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:14.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Nakayama Dirt March 7 over 1200m defeating Live Red Eye carrying 57.0kg at $2. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ecoro Seed with 57.0kg at $3.90. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 07/03/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:10.40 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:12.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:11.70 | - | 5 |
| 9.9L | $6.90 |
| 9/16 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,220.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 16 |
| 5.6L | $8.20 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 2 | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:22.70 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/11 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:29.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.3 len at Nakayama Dirt March 22 over 1200m defeating Takasutakasutakasu carrying 57.0kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on September 7 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Lichtmuhle with 55.0kg at $3.40. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 22/03/2026 | 115 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:10.40 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $5.10 |
| 3/15 | 09/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 2 | $214,380.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:23.20 | - | 15 |
| 5.5L | $39.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation favourite; won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt February 1 over 1400m defeating Festive Dress with 55.0kg at $1.50. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 3.5 len at Kyoto Dirt October 18 over 1400m defeating Narita Armor carrying 55.0kg at $2. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 63 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 | 64 | ALLOW F 3 | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | 42 | OPEN 2 | $305,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:37.40 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $25.80 |
| 1/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Smart Julius carrying 57.0kg at $24.30. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Fukushima Dirt November 24 over 1150m defeating Fancy Frill with 56.0kg at $2.10. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/03/2026 | 98 | OPEN 3 | $329,670.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $24.30 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:11.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/16 | 24/11/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:09.30 | - | 16 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/16 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 16th of 18 at Hanshin in the G2 Hochi Hai Fillies Revue (1000 Guineas Trial) on March 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ghillies' Ball with 55.0kg at $28.20. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Kyoto Dirt October 18 over 1400m defeating Brontes with 55.0kg at $5.20. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 07/03/2026 | 83 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $908,800.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:20.60 | - | 15 |
| 8.5L | $28.20 |
| 13/18 | 14/12/2025 | 17 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,226,380.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:32.60 | - | 16 |
| 8.8L | $305.70 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | 40 | COND 2 | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $212,660.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 2 | $222,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/11 | 20/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 0:58.40 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Quai Branly carrying 57.0kg at $13.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on November 29 over 1400m, neck behind Lucky Buck with 56.0kg at $3.90. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/03/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:23.80 | - | 8 |
| 0.6L | $13.40 |
| 1/16 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:25.40 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:25.70 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/15 | 08/11/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/14 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 11-10-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $6.90 |
| 3/14 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $39.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Smart Julius with 57.0kg at $2.10. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at this track February 22 over 1400m defeating Hiruno Puglia carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 42 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 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:24.20 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 07/02/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:25.30 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 14 |
| 0.2L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 1.0 len at Nakayama Dirt January 24 over 1200m defeating Tokai Leo with 57.0kg at $2.10. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Tokyo Dirt February 21 over 1400m defeating Takasutakasutakasu carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. Won't threaten this lot.
Last Starts 43 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 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:25.30 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:14.20 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |