Hanshin Race 5 - Allowance Race
TAGANO ELU (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in second over 1800m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Putting together a string of good runs and should continue the trend. CHUWA CARNEGIE (5) made a nice return two back then met with solid backing but disappointed when fifth over 1600m at Chukyo three weeks ago. Well placed and is capable of a quick return to form. KIRIOS (8) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1800m contest at Kyoto Dirt by half a length. This sets up nicely. TESTA VELOCE (3) did his best work late and got up for third over today's trip at Chukyo Dirt last start. Will be running on late again.

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck at Chukyo Dirt March 28 over 1800m defeating Geistreich with 57.0kg at $5.90. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on February 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Krugist carrying 57.0kg at $19.20. Tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 11-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/14 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 4-7-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.20 |
| 6/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.75 len at Kokura Dirt March 1 over 1700m defeating Hakuai Tower carrying 57.0kg at $10.60. Second-up 9th of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Saint Elmo's with 57.0kg at $24.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $24.60 |
| 1/15 | 01/03/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $10.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 2:02.00 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Damian Lane | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Don Erectus with 54.0kg at $24.20. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Kokura Dirt on February 28 over 1700m, 8 len behind Sunrise Kevin carrying 57.0kg at $52.60. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:52.70 | 13-10-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $24.20 |
| 3/13 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 10-5-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $52.60 |
| 1/13 | 17/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/16 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 5-5-5 | 16 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Saint Elmo's with 57.0kg at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Sorte Areia with 57.0kg at $5.70. Made headway last time. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 6-3-2 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $5.70 |
| 1/16 | 04/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 9-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $49.70 |
| 9/15 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $358.90 |
| 10/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:35.90 | - | 14 |
| 9.5L | $74.50 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Namura Cosmos with 57.0kg at $5.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind T O Al Ain with 57.0kg at $3.70. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $199,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:33.70 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 82 | ALLOW 3 | $205,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 |
| 9/12 | 24/11/2025 | 44 | G2 OPEN 2 | $720,540.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:46.00 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $30.70 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 126 | G3 OPEN 2 | $627,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 7 len behind Don Erectus with 54.0kg at $9.50. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at Kyoto Dirt January 31 over 1800m defeating Daimei Kumamoto with 57.0kg at $1.10. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 14/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:52.70 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 9-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/11 | 21/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 5-6-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind Mercantour carrying 57.0kg at $21.90. The run before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Kyoto Dirt February 7 over 1900m defeating Habile with 57.0kg at $45.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $21.90 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $45.60 |
| 9/11 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $39.90 |
| 17/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:35.90 | - | 13 |
| 21.6L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 0.5 len Kyoto Dirt February 7 over 1800m defeating Kaseno Concorde with 57.0kg at $1.10. On debut second of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 12 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind American Style with 57.0kg at $2.90. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 3-3-2 | 16 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Saint Elmo's carrying 57.0kg at $9. The start before that scored a big 5 len win at Kyoto Dirt February 10 over 1800m defeating Matenro Hour carrying 57.0kg at $1.20. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 22/03/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 12-5-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:55.80 | 3-4-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/16 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 29/11/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 6-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 5-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start won by 2 len at this track March 21 over 2000m defeating Thisavros with 57.0kg at $3.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 1 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Shallow First with 57.0kg at $53.10. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:07.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $53.10 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $33.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Saint Elmo's with 57.0kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on November 15 over 1800m, 2 len behind Kentucky Home carrying 56.0kg at $12.60. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 22/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 4-5-8 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/16 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 12-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/11 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 7-7-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.60 |
| 3/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 9-7-3 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $101.50 |

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, got back early 12th of 18 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2000m, 8 len behind Mikki Jump carrying 57.0kg at $249.60. Second-up won by a neck at Chukyo Dirt March 29 over 1900m defeating My Color carrying 57.0kg at $63. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 10-8-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $63.00 |
| 12/18 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 18-17-12 | 15 |
| 8.3L | $249.60 |