Hanshin Race 4 - Maiden Race
DANON THAMES (5) resumes. Started favourite in both runs during his maiden campaign and although unsuccessful he wasn't far away, including a second at the last run on February 14 over 1800m at Kyoto. Should take a lot from that first preparation and can get off the mark this time. WILSON (3) looked good at his only appearance 11 weeks ago over 1800m at Tokyo, finishing second and beaten 2.5 lengths. Drawn ideally and should feature in the finish. LANCE OF HERO (6) resumes from a spell of four months and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1800m at this track. Jockey Riki Takasugi back aboard. Rates highly and is one of the main hopes. ROUGE PREUVE (2) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1600m at Chukyo. Fitter so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, 7 len behind Trinity with 55.0kg at $6.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:48.60 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 16 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Envelope carrying 55.0kg at $10.30. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Kyoto on October 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Route Thirteen with 55.0kg at $1.90. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 22/03/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.30 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 3-4-8 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:35.40 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 16 at Tokyo on January 31 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Ritz Party carrying 57.0kg at $3.80. Big danger.
Last Starts 77 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 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:48.20 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Shota Kato
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at this track December 6 over 1800m, 19 len behind Bullet Pass carrying 56.0kg at $81.50. On debut 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Kakuuchi carrying 56.0kg at $35. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:48.40 | - | 6 |
| 19.6L | $81.50 |
| 11/15 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 2 |
| 12.4L | $158.10 |
| 14/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 13 |
| 8.0L | $35.00 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 17 at Kyoto February 14 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Black Shalimar with 57.0kg at $2.40. On debut third of 12 at this track December 21 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Trinity carrying 56.0kg at $3.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 14/02/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 9-9-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Y | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:48.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 18 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, nose behind Storm Gale carrying 56.0kg at $28.30. When resuming last campaign 6th of 11 at Kyoto on October 13 over 1800m, 7 len behind Justin Vista carrying 56.0kg at $10.50. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 111 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 | 28/12/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $28.30 |
| 6/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:47.70 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 16 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2000m, 15 len behind Enjoy De Ask carrying 55.0kg at $181.60. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Kyoto on November 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind Fornax carrying 53.0kg at $64.50. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 29/03/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 55kg | 2:02.40 | 3-3-16 | 16 |
| 15.4L | $181.60 |
| 12/17 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:22.00 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $581.80 |
| 14/18 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:49.20 | - | 11 |
| 12.1L | $288.10 |
| 14/18 | 20/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 2:02.50 | 2-2-14 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $152.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:53.70 | 4-8-11 | 7 |
| 27.6L | $138.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:49.40 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $64.50 |

Jockey: Katsuma Sameshima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 15 at Chukyo on March 22 over 2000m, 6 len behind Losange with 57.0kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Kyoto on January 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bel Sun Roland with 57.0kg at $224.60. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 22/03/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 8-10-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $10.50 |
| 7/14 | 05/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:35.30 | - | 14 |
| 3.8L | $224.60 |
| 10/16 | 21/12/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:55.20 | 13-10-10 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $42.80 |
| 8/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:25.00 | - | 3 |
| 16.3L | $60.40 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 16 at Chukyo on March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind La Princesse carrying 57.0kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on September 28 over 1800m, 4 len behind Centre De Paris with 54.0kg at $19.80. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 28/03/2026 | 168 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 1:34.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.60 |
| 4/6 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:48.00 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:46.60 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $19.80 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 13th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 15 over 1700m, 20 len behind Something New with 57.0kg at $13. Last start 10th of 18 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind T M I Run with 57.0kg at $30. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 21/03/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:34.60 | - | 18 |
| 5.2L | $30.00 |
| 13/16 | 15/02/2026 | 211 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 6-11-13 | 13 |
| 20.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:22.60 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 7th of 16 at Chukyo on March 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Rouge Lyric carrying 54.0kg at $11.10. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 35 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:34.20 | - | 9 |
| 4.7L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 18 at Kyoto on January 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mageva Speed with 57.0kg at $167.10. When resuming last campaign 8th of 15 at Kyoto on November 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hishi Islay carrying 56.0kg at $36.30. Looking to others.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 18/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 3 |
| 6.2L | $167.10 |
| 8/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:35.90 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $36.30 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 6th of 16 at Chukyo on March 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind La Princesse carrying 55.0kg at $91.60. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $91.60 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 17 at Kyoto February 14 over 1800m, 8 len behind Black Shalimar with 57.0kg at $22.10. Previously first up; second last of 18 at Kyoto January 11 over 1800m, 22 len behind Narita Esperanza carrying 57.0kg at $20.40. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 14/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 13-13-7 | 16 |
| 8.0L | $22.10 |
| 17/18 | 11/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:49.20 | - | 15 |
| 22.1L | $20.40 |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:47.20 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:50.50 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $30.70 |

Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kasamatsu on April 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kurino Sailorman carrying 55kg at $12.50. Before that got back early 7th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1800m, 12 len behind Gracia Mujer carrying 52.0kg at $357.90. Rather invest elsewhere.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 60 | COND 3 | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $12.50 |
| 7/13 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:55.90 | 13-11-7 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $357.90 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $107.20 |
| 12/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 16-16-12 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $53.40 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by World Ace out of Coquerelle. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 16 at Chukyo on March 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Rouge Lyric with 53.0kg at $54. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Chukyo on December 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Triumph Pass carrying 52.0kg at $118.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 14/03/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:34.20 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $54.00 |
| 10/14 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:34.10 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $118.30 |
| 8/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:34.40 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $56.80 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Indy Champ out of A Shin Kildare. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.