Hanshin Race 7 - Allowance Race
DANON THAMES (7) recorded a strong maiden win over 1800m at this track last time, getting there by 1.5 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and he is a key runner. PIKA KIWI (2) has not raced since she finished second over 2000m at this track on April 12. Expecting a bold showing. NARITA ESPERANZA (9) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at this track. Comes here with definite top-three claims. MEISHO HUNTER (3) looks to launch this prep the way he ended the last nine weeks ago when he scored over 2000m at Fukushima. Capable of playing a big role.

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 15 at this track March 1 over 1800m, a neck behind Rebels Rule carrying 57.0kg at $258. First up last campaign ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt November 8 over 1700m, 24 len behind Taisei Mambo with 56.0kg at $37.90. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 1:45.90 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $258.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:01.00 | 6-5-8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $59.60 |
| 9/17 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 1:34.10 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $214.10 |
| 14/15 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 15 |
| 12.0L | $142.60 |
| 11/16 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:23.90 | - | 3 |
| 10.7L | $257.70 |
| 14/16 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 13-5-14 | 11 |
| 25.1L | $90.80 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track in the LR April 12 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Juryoku Pierrot carrying 55.0kg at $24.70. On debut fourth of 18 at this track December 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Spinnerlied carrying 55.0kg at $2.40. Well drawn to be prominent. Can return in winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 12/04/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN F 3 | $368,920.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $24.70 |
| 1/15 | 15/02/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 17 |
| 1.9L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.3 len Fukushima April 11 over 2000m defeating Aramusha Pyrrhus with 57.0kg at $8.60. On debut fifth of 15 at Chukyo March 22 over 2000m, 5 len behind Losange with 57.0kg at $33.40. Looks a key runner.
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 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 7-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/15 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 15-12-5 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Kaito Kawabata
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 52 days. Last run won by a head at Urawa April 23 over 1400m defeating Lucretia with 54kg at $9.40. At only start last preparation 15th of 18 at Kyoto on January 10 over 1600m, 17 len behind Dandenong carrying 55.0kg at $90.80. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/04/2026 | 103 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.40 |
| 15/18 | 10/01/2026 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 7 |
| 17.7L | $90.80 |
| 3/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $33.50 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Kafuji Emmental with 53.0kg at $237.50. The run before that ran last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on April 25 over 1800m, 19 len behind Kentucky Home carrying 55.0kg at $269.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $193,170.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:45.50 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $237.50 |
| 14/14 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 6-11-14 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $269.10 |
| 7/7 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $200,750.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $133.60 |
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW F 3 | $197,910.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:46.70 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $110.80 |
| 14/16 | 08/03/2026 | 53 | ALLOW F 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:54.40 | 14-16-14 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $92.90 |
| 1/11 | 14/01/2026 | 60 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 2:03.60 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Fukushima on April 18 over 2000m, 6 len behind King Glory with 57.0kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sorte Areia carrying 57.0kg at $33.20. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $200,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:57.80 | 9-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $13.20 |
| 9/11 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 3-2-9 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $33.20 |
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3 | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 4-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $37.10 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2025 | 78 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $7.20 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 1-6-6 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 18 over 1800m defeating G T Utamaro carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 17 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Black Shalimar with 57.0kg at $2.40. Charged home to score fresh and fitter again. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:45.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 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: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 49 days. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Kyoto April 26 over 2000m defeating Flare Of Sense with 57.0kg at $4.30. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Kokura on January 24 over 1800m, 17 len behind Arvand Rud with 57.0kg at $9.20. Improver who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/04/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 7-8-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 14/16 | 24/01/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 5-9-14 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $9.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:02.30 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $29.70 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at this track in the LR February 21 over 2200m, 5 len behind Large Ensemble with 57.0kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign third of 18 at this track December 28 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Storm Gale carrying 56.0kg at $15. Look for a bold run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $372,730.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:12.40 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $6.90 |
| 1/18 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:49.20 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/18 | 28/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 15 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/09/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:46.60 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.20 |
| 6/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $40.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt February 28 over 1800m, 16 len behind Saimon Chevalier carrying 55.0kg at $37.40. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Kyoto Dirt January 17 over 1800m, 11 len behind Lokahi carrying 55.0kg at $19.50. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 13-13-11 | 13 |
| 16.9L | $37.40 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:52.80 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $19.50 |
| 12/16 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 54kg | 2:13.30 | 13-2-12 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $40.50 |
| 8/12 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 54kg | 2:00.10 | 5-2-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $14.10 |
| 7/13 | 21/09/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 52kg | 1:59.50 | 9-13-7 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $26.80 |
| 7/10 | 21/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 51kg | 2:26.80 | 7-5-7 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th of 15 at Kyoto on May 23 over 1800m, 6 len behind Madison Girl with 56.0kg at $76.30. The start before that 6th of 8 at Kyoto on May 3 over 2000m, 8 len behind Tenter De Vivre with 56.0kg at $22.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:47.20 | 11-12-12 | 13 |
| 6.7L | $76.30 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 5-7-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $22.80 |
| 7/15 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:58.90 | 6-10-7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $36.90 |
| 10/13 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 13-11-10 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $50.60 |
| 13/15 | 01/03/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:45.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 10/16 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $212,270.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 14-15-10 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $5.60 |