Hanshin Race 6 - Hanshin Special Weight 4Yo+ Allowance
LORD ARDITO (8) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fifth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Has been winding up strongly and looks tough to hold out. SONIC STEP (10) ran a bold race over this journey last start, racing on the pace and sticking on strongly to finish 5 lengths away in second at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. ASK GAMBARE (5) finds it hard to win with just one success from 11 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1900m at Chukyo Dirt. Won't find this as tough so he is one of the main contenders. MOZU PREVAIL (9) finished fifth over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt at his most recent appearance on January 18. Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Tell Aswad carrying 58.0kg at $14.50. At only start last preparation 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 9 over 1700m, 6 len behind Dura Lys carrying 56.0kg at $18.10. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 22/03/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 3-4-8 | 15 |
| 5.2L | $14.50 |
| 6/15 | 09/11/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Seina Imamura | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 12-5-6 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $18.10 |
| 13/16 | 19/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:44.40 | 11-11-13 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $19.50 |
| 3/15 | 24/05/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 58kg | 1:53.30 | 9-2-3 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $10.50 |
| 11/12 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:45.70 | 6-3-11 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 26/01/2025 | 197 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:45.90 | 7-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 50 days. First-up 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Meikei Rein with 57.0kg at $36.10. Last start 7th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 21 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Keiai Altair with 57.0kg at $32.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 21/02/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $32.60 |
| 10/16 | 12/01/2026 | 120 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $36.10 |
| 7/16 | 14/09/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:10.60 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $53.50 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:24.90 | - | 8 |
| 9.2L | $66.30 |
| 16/16 | 29/06/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 4-5-16 | 15 |
| 16.0L | $54.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $37.90 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at this track December 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Academia carrying 55.0kg at $347.80. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt December 7 over 1800m, 15 len behind G T Darling with 55.0kg at $85.10. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 15-12-9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $347.80 |
| 12/14 | 07/12/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 7-8-12 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $85.10 |
| 11/16 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 53kg | 1:53.00 | 9-11-11 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $27.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 53kg | 1:54.10 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 12/13 | 08/06/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 53kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-12 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $49.70 |
| 11/12 | 26/04/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:52.70 | 1-4-11 | 9 |
| 26.9L | $78.10 |

Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Meisho Kasugai with 58.0kg at $13.20. The start before that 7th of 13 at this track on February 28 over 1800m, 7 len behind Saimon Chevalier with 57.0kg at $118.60. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.20 |
| 7/13 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 8-9-7 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $118.60 |
| 12/15 | 15/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:33.60 | 7-12-12 | 14 |
| 19.7L | $38.10 |
| 8/16 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 8-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $482.50 |
| 11/14 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 8-7-11 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $126.90 |
| 14/16 | 20/09/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 2-2-14 | 15 |
| 16.5L | $178.80 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 9 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1900m, 2 len behind Disraeli with 58.0kg at $3.30. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 18 over 1900m, 0.6 len behind Emma with 57.0kg at $4.40. Nice return and fitter again. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $199,170.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 9-8-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 18/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 11-11-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 4/15 | 05/01/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 15-13-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/14 | 31/08/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $224,180.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:42.80 | 13-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $32.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/06/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 12-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/14 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 10-10-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 15th of 18 at Kokura on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Love Diva carrying 56.0kg at $159.30. Second-up 10th of 15 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Under The Light with 53.0kg at $321.40. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:33.70 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $321.40 |
| 15/18 | 14/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:08.10 | 16-17-15 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $159.30 |
| 12/16 | 07/12/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:24.60 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $125.50 |
| 8/16 | 11/10/2025 | 116 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 53kg | 1:23.20 | - | 16 |
| 6.7L | $132.30 |
| 1/12 | 17/06/2025 | 59 | COND 3 | $25,705.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 11/16 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:14.00 | - | 6 |
| 13.3L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 28 over 1200m, 21 len behind Taisei Le Vent carrying 56.0kg at $436.90. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Sapporo Dirt August 9 over 1000m, 15 len behind Bee Max carrying 53.0kg at $419.40. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 104 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 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hayato Matoba | 56kg | 1:12.00 | - | 1 |
| 21.5L | $436.90 |
| 15/16 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:24.80 | - | 3 |
| 19.2L | $570.20 |
| 12/13 | 26/10/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:10.80 | - | 1 |
| 19.4L | $430.60 |
| 14/15 | 18/10/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 53kg | 1:11.70 | - | 7 |
| 15.5L | $555.20 |
| 15/16 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hayato Matoba | 56kg | 1:10.80 | - | 4 |
| 22.4L | $693.70 |
| 11/13 | 31/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:11.80 | - | 8 |
| 22.1L | $234.70 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Tell Aswad carrying 58.0kg at $2.90. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track on February 22 over 1800m, nose behind Tagano Animacion carrying 57.0kg at $3.20. Has been winding up strongly and looks tough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 12-11-5 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/15 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 9-9-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/16 | 01/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $31,752.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:57.30 | 4-3-1 | 15 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/13 | 11/11/2025 | 170 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:43.20 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 15/16 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:19.00 | 4-16-15 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt January 18 over 1900m, 4 len behind Emma carrying 57.0kg at $29.80. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at this track December 6 over 1800m, 7 len behind Sunrise Sugar carrying 57.0kg at $13.60. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $29.80 |
| 7/15 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 11-10-7 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $32.00 |
| 9/14 | 06/12/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 8-7-9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $13.60 |
| 1/16 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 13-6-1 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/16 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 14-15-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $43.50 |
| 6/15 | 09/08/2025 | 18 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 9-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Yorino Legend with 58.0kg at $3.60. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 5 len behind Frankie Barows with 58.0kg at $2.20. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:54.00 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 301 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.60 |
| 7/15 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $236,010.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $20.10 |
| 6/12 | 08/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 7-8-6 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $6.60 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:44.70 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:54.80 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |