Hanshin Race 9 - Sanda Tokubetsu
BULLET PASS (3) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at Nakayama two starts back then landed the prize by a neck as public elect last time out over 1800m at Kyoto. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. NOCHE CERRADA (5) resumed last time out and finished fourth over 2400m at Tokyo at Gr 2 level, beaten 4.5 lengths. Big drop in class today. Ticks all the right boxes. ASKCOMMENTALLEZVOU (9) was doing his best work late last start to get up for second over 2200m at Kyoto. Yutaka Take stays aboard. Certainly one to consider. MEDITERRANEAN (4) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 2000m at Kyoto. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 10th of 15 at Niigata on May 17 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Maglia Iridata with 58.0kg at $35.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, neck behind Pietanza carrying 57.0kg at $12.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 17/05/2026 | 147 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 2:00.70 | 14-14-10 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $35.60 |
| 10/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $291,850.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 1-1-10 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 07/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $210,900.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 2:12.10 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 9/15 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:01.50 | - | 7 |
| 4.4L | $5.20 |
| 6/13 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:26.40 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/16 | 27/09/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:13.60 | 11-13-4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Kyoto May 10 over 2200m defeating Nihonpiro Goldie with 58.0kg at $29.90. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 2400m, 2 len behind Norari Kurari with 58.0kg at $119.10. Hard to have on recent efforts.
Last Starts 33 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 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:11.20 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $29.90 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:27.50 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $119.10 |
| 9/10 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:27.10 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $26.20 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:27.70 | 7-4-8 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $49.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 2:26.60 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $20.20 |
| 6/18 | 21/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:12.70 | 13-15-6 | 12 |
| 5.9L | $55.30 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a neck at Kyoto April 25 over 1800m defeating Black Shalimar carrying 57.0kg at $1.60. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Nakayama on February 28 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Noble Savage carrying 57.0kg at $2.40. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $200,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:45.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $204,120.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 01/02/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3 | $204,860.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:46.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:48.40 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 2/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:48.80 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on May 9 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Wismar carrying 58.0kg at $3.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Shinzen Kaga carrying 58.0kg at $3.20. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 34 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 | 09/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $267,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:58.20 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $273,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Michael Dee | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 01/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:57.70 | - | 8 |
| 13.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $291,850.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 3-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 01/11/2025 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $295,830.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $226,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Alex Badel | 55kg | 1:59.20 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 18 at Tokyo in the G2 TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho (Japanese Derby Trial) on April 25 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Going To Sky carrying 57.0kg at $28.40. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Lovcen with 56.0kg at $37.90. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 25/04/2026 | 63 | G2 OPEN 3 | $961,400.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 2:23.00 | 13-10-4 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $28.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $372,730.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:12.40 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 10/16 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,329,480.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $37.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 2 | $211,900.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:01.30 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.30 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 8-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 30 over 2100m, 19 len behind Taisei Kaiser carrying 58.0kg at $18.70. The run before that ran second last of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 2400m, 15 len behind Indicator with 56.0kg at $7.10. Not today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 30/05/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 2:11.80 | 4-16-15 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $18.70 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $278,130.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:34.30 | 4-11-11 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $7.10 |
| 4/11 | 15/03/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $274,420.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:35.00 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $22.10 |
| 5/14 | 13/12/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $293,320.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:05.00 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $57.00 |
| 13/13 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:50.20 | 10-13-13 | 5 |
| 41.5L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at Tokyo on May 31 over 2400m, 4 len behind Satono Patriot with 58.0kg at $92.30. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind G T Muso carrying 58.0kg at $16.30. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 31/05/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 4U | $267,160.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 58kg | 2:24.10 | 7-7-8 | 14 |
| 4.1L | $92.30 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $289,970.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:37.10 | 5-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $10.80 |
| 5/12 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $290,930.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:24.70 | 6-7-5 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $50.30 |
| 8/14 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 2:33.60 | 11-12-8 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $89.20 |
| 5/8 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:45.10 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $16.30 |
| 12/15 | 22/11/2025 | 252 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 15-15-12 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $83.20 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Kyoto on May 17 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Bay Rum carrying 58.0kg at $14.20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Chukyo March 29 over 2200m defeating Pioneer Square carrying 57.0kg at $9.20. Among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $268,030.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 2:22.20 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $14.20 |
| 1/13 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:11.60 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.20 |
| 4/12 | 15/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:59.60 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
| 12/16 | 31/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:58.20 | 5-2-12 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $210,900.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:12.10 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/16 | 24/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:00.60 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Kyoto on April 26 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Omega Navigator carrying 56.0kg at $3.10. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track March 8 over 2000m defeating Gerberoy carrying 58.0kg at $1.40. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 47 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 | 26/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $277,580.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 2:11.40 | 9-8-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 2:01.10 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:27.70 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:26.60 | 2-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 5/18 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:12.70 | 7-10-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 07/12/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $210,900.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:12.10 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |