Hanshin Race 1 - Mdn Race
MEISHO TOM (1) registered a sound second in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at Niigata. That result was on the back of a solid second in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura two starts ago. Close to his first jumps win and off the inside will take catching. GASTON (6) found the frame two back in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata then again ran a good race to finish second last time out, beaten one length, in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Showed ability over the jumps last time in. This looks an ideal race to launch the campaign. HORTOBAGY (2) has not raced since he finished 6 lengths away in fifth on the flat over 2000m at Fukushima on June 27. Takes on the jumps for the first time. Sure to be competitive. TWO M KHRONOS (7) last raced when he was beaten 17 lengths into tenth over 2000m on the flat at Chukyo two months ago. First try at the jumps. Anticipating a bright start to the new phase of his career.

Jockey: Yoshiyasu Namba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished second of 9 starters at Niigata on August 16 over 2850m, 1.0 len behind Bijou Brillante with 60.0kg at $8.30. Run before held ground to the line finished second of 12 starters at Kokura on July 18 over 2860m, 3 len behind Seiun Pursuit with 60.0kg at $9.40. Close to his first jumps win and off the inside will take catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:05.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.30 |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:14.10 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.40 |
| 4/13 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $10.90 |
| 5/14 | 02/05/2026 | 34 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:12.70 | 8-7-5 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $11.80 |
| 6/14 | 29/03/2026 | 167 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:28.30 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $28.70 |
| 12/12 | 13/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $297,360.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:51.90 | 5-10-12 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $153.10 |

Jockey: Kayata Komaki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 5 of 9 starters at Fukushima June 27 over 2000m, 6 len behind Maglia Iridata with 58.0kg at $80.80. When resuming last campaign 7 of 16 runners at Kyoto Dirt October 11 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Tagano Babylon carrying 56.0kg at $18.60. First try over the fences. Bold performance expected first-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $313,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:56.70 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $80.80 |
| 10/15 | 31/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $316,460.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:35.30 | 7-7-10 | 15 |
| 14.6L | $72.60 |
| 8/13 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $328,220.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 2:04.60 | 4-4-8 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $90.30 |
| 9/14 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $324,350.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:51.30 | 6-7-9 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $26.60 |
| 11/17 | 01/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $325,430.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 2:00.30 | 5-12-11 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $40.00 |
| 6/15 | 24/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $344,030.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:59.20 | 7-7-6 | 13 |
| 2.7L | $240.40 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished ninth of 10 runners at Chukyo on August 30 over 2000m, 10 len behind Red Variato with 56.0kg at $285.10. The start before that; finished sixth of 11 starters at Kokura on July 19 over 2860m, 17 len behind Bunny Rabbit with 57.0kg at $156.20. Capable with luck but hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:58.60 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $285.10 |
| 6/11 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 57kg | 3:11.60 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $156.20 |
| 12/12 | 04/07/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Y | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:15.50 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 52.2L | $102.40 |
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | 181 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 57kg | 3:10.00 | 9-11-12 | 9 |
| 69.8L | $113.80 |
| 12/16 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW F 3U | $216,070.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 54kg | 1:47.70 | 11-13-12 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $170.10 |
| 14/15 | 19/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $217,040.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 54kg | 1:59.40 | - | 10 |
| 15.2L | $110.70 |

Jockey: Yusuke Eda
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 9 of 12 starters at Kyoto April 26 over 2910m, 16 len behind Snow Diva carrying 59.0kg at $12.70. When resuming last campaign 10 of 14 runners at Fukushima November 24 over 2770m, 20 len behind Osteria carrying 58.0kg at $117.70. Has shown some jumps ability. Will take beating.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 26/04/2026 | 42 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Y Eda | 59kg | 3:20.00 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $12.70 |
| 3/14 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Y Eda | 59kg | 3:25.20 | 6-3-3 | 13 |
| 1.4L | $31.60 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | 41 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Eda | 59kg | 3:13.20 | 8-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $125.40 |
| 11/14 | 11/01/2026 | 48 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Keita Ban | 59kg | 3:21.10 | 12-11-11 | 13 |
| 26.7L | $180.80 |
| 10/14 | 24/11/2025 | 82 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Keita Ban | 58kg | 3:02.30 | 13-10-10 | 11 |
| 20.9L | $117.70 |
| 7/14 | 03/09/2025 | 60 | COND 3 | $52,451.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:54.80 | 13-12-7 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $61.20 |

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last run finished eighth of 13 starters at Chukyo on August 9 over 3000m, 104 len behind Meisho Soseki carrying 60.0kg at $29.50. The run before made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 11 starters at Kokura on July 19 over 2860m, 11 len behind Bunny Rabbit carrying 60.0kg at $31.20. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:17.60 | 11-10-8 | 11 |
| 104.6L | $29.50 |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2026 | 42 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:11.60 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $31.20 |
| 8/14 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:23.50 | 12-10-8 | 9 |
| 17.2L | $46.60 |
| 10/12 | 09/05/2026 | 48 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kei Oehara | 59kg | 3:10.00 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 65.5L | $48.90 |
| 9/14 | 22/03/2026 | 63 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Kei Oehara | 59kg | 3:13.80 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $53.70 |
| 10/14 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Kei Oehara | 59kg | 3:13.60 | 10-8-10 | 14 |
| 16.6L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Tadashi Kosaka
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign 2 of 11 starters at Kokura July 5 over 2860m, 1.0 len behind Draguignan carrying 60.0kg at $6.80. When resuming last campaign 7 of 11 starters at this track April 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jazzaldia with 58.0kg at $188.50. Showed ability over the jumps last time in. This looks an ideal race to launch the campaign.
Last Starts 69 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 | 05/07/2026 | 49 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Y | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:12.80 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.80 |
| 3/13 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:10.90 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $59.40 |
| 7/11 | 12/04/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:31.90 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $188.50 |
| 9/11 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:46.80 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $180.00 |
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Florent Geroux | 58kg | 1:08.20 | - | 12 |
| 7.9L | $229.90 |
| 7/14 | 15/10/2025 | 51 | B3 3U | $43,049.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 11-11-7 | 13 |
| 6.0L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Masayuki Nakamura
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 48 days. Last outing ran last at Chukyo on July 26 over 2000m, 17 len behind Savoire Faire carrying 55.0kg at $68.90. The run before finished eighth of 9 starters at this track on June 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Win Liberation carrying 58.0kg at $32.50. Makes jumps debut. Expected to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $271,910.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:57.60 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $68.90 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $266,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:47.70 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $32.50 |
| 8/10 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $268,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:46.30 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $90.60 |
| 7/11 | 09/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $268,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:32.20 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $42.20 |
| 9/11 | 05/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:46.70 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $19.70 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:34.00 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after nine months finished seventh of 8 runners at Chukyo on August 23 over 3000m, 71 len behind Alvia with 58.0kg at $50.30. Previously second-up finished tenth of 14 starters at Chukyo Dirt on December 7 over 1800m, 10 len behind G T Darling with 56.0kg at $134.50. Ready for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/08/2026 | 259 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 58kg | 3:18.80 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 71.3L | $50.30 |
| 10/14 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $134.50 |
| 10/13 | 16/11/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:59.70 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $58.80 |
| 11/16 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 1-3-11 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $4.60 |
| 14/16 | 02/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 1-4-14 | 16 |
| 16.1L | $6.70 |
| 2/15 | 13/07/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |