Hanshin Race 11 - The Kansai Television Co. Ltd. Sho Rose Stakes(G2)
MONROE WALK (7) impressed last time with a 3.5 lengths win at Hakodate over this journey. Should be prominent from the outset. Three dominant wins from three starts. Expected to measure up. ENNE (2) resumes after a break of four months. Won on debut then Grade 2 placed before being beaten two lengths at the top level last time in the Oaks. Among the leading players. EXCEED (6) is a promising galloper who got the prize at her only run last prep four months ago over 1800m at Tokyo. Has a very strong record first-up including two wins. Christophe Lemaire who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Should be involved in the finish. TAISEI VOGUE (12) is back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Scored a determined win at her only run last preparation in the G2 Tulip Sho (1000 Guineas Trial) at this track over 1600m. Grade 1 placed prior to that in the Guineas. Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) May 24 over 2400m, 3 len behind Juryoku Pierrot with 55.0kg at $33.70. On debut won by 0.5 len Kokura February 8 over 2000m defeating Hanakotoba carrying 55.0kg at $2.40. Not beaten far in the Oaks and unbeaten aside from that. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 24/05/2026 | 57 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 15-14-9 | 15 |
| 2.9L | $33.70 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW F 3 | $197,910.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:46.70 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 2:02.70 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) May 24 over 2400m, 2 len behind Juryoku Pierrot with 55.0kg at $7.60. At her first start won by 1.75 len this track March 14 over 1800m defeating Lord Stunning carrying 55.0kg at $15.90. Won on debut then Grade 2 placed before beaten two lengths at the top level last time in the Oaks. Among the leading players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 17-17-7 | 13 |
| 2.1L | $7.60 |
| 2/12 | 26/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $915,780.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:59.30 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |
| 1/17 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:45.80 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) at Tokyo on May 24 over 2400m, 8 len behind Juryoku Pierrot carrying 55.0kg at $37.90. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at Kyoto on January 25 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sorpassare with 55.0kg at $2.70. Marginal prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 24/05/2026 | 64 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 8-8-15 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $37.90 |
| 1/16 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $656,270.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 7-7-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $12.80 |
| 6/15 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $905,730.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $13.80 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 99 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,320.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:33.70 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 2 | $324,960.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.80 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/12 | 06/09/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 2 | $616,190.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 7-6-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Yoshihiro Furukawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at Sapporo on August 1 over 1500m, 3 len behind Inubono Utagoe with 53.0kg at $94.50. Second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Sapporo on August 15 over 2000m defeating Eikai Kovacs carrying 53.0kg at $19.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 53kg | 2:00.20 | 8-10-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $19.30 |
| 5/13 | 01/08/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 53kg | 1:29.00 | 10-8-5 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $94.50 |
| 11/12 | 02/05/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:19.90 | 6-5-11 | 11 |
| 9.2L | $16.90 |
| 8/15 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $905,730.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $264.40 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,320.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:33.70 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $24.40 |
| 1/16 | 20/12/2025 | 68 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:35.30 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Niigata on August 2 over 1800m defeating Chiaramente with 53.0kg at $28.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 9 len behind Verre Muse carrying 55.0kg at $5.80. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 02/08/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $197,550.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 53kg | 1:45.70 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $28.50 |
| 1/16 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:49.10 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/16 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $6.80 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $5.80 |
| 6/18 | 31/01/2026 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 5-3-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $16.70 |
| 7/18 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:46.30 | - | 12 |
| 4.2L | $78.20 |

Jockey: Christophe Patrice Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Tokyo on May 23 over 1800m defeating Gavi with 55.0kg at $1.30. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 16 in the G3 Flower Cup at Nakayama on March 21 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Smart Priere carrying 55.0kg at $2.70. Promising filly. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 113 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 | 23/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $195,470.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 6-6-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/16 | 21/03/2026 | 160 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $656,270.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 14-12-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:00.20 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in three starts. When well in the market, favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Hakodate on June 14 over 1800m defeating Dogwood carrying 53.0kg at $1.60. Last time out favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at Hakodate on July 19 over 1800m defeating Astoril with 53.0kg at $1.50. Three dominant wins from three starts. Expected to measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $272,630.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Y | Kazuo Yokoyama | 53kg | 1:48.40 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2026 | 302 | ALLOW 3U | $193,700.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 53kg | 1:47.80 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won all to date. Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.5 len Kokura July 12 over 1800m defeating Peisha Sis carrying 53.0kg at $3.10. On debut won by 1.5 len Kokura June 27 over 1800m defeating Golden Thetis carrying 55.0kg at $17.90. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 53kg | 1:48.20 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/16 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 8-6-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 16 in the G3 Chukyo Kinen on August 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lavanda with 52.0kg at $7.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 in the G2 Tulip Sho (1000 Guineas Trial) at this track on March 1 over 1600m, neck behind Taisei Vogue carrying 55.0kg at $20.20. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 16/08/2026 | 126 | G3 OPEN 3U | $693,420.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 52kg | 1:31.10 | 2-4-15 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $7.20 |
| 6/18 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,795,600.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:31.50 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/15 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $905,730.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 14 |
| 0.3L | $20.20 |
| 1/11 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3 | $205,040.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 7-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
| 1/15 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.90 |
| 2/12 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) May 24 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Juryoku Pierrot with 55.0kg at $112. When resuming last campaign 13th of 18 at this track in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) April 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Star Anise with 55.0kg at $29. Looking to others for the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 3-5-5 | 17 |
| 1.0L | $112.00 |
| 13/18 | 12/04/2026 | 64 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,795,600.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:31.50 | - | 12 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN F 3 | $373,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:33.00 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/18 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,226,380.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:32.60 | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $50.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW F 2 | $212,700.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 0.8 len at Chukyo on August 8 over 2000m defeating Wonder Derriere carrying 53.0kg at $1.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Kyoto on May 2 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Trinity carrying 55.0kg at $4.20. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 53kg | 2:00.70 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 6/18 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,853,730.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 2:25.60 | 13-10-6 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $124.40 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $194,230.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/18 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 6-5-1 | 16 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 8/18 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:01.40 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign won by a neck in the G2 Tulip Sho (1000 Guineas Trial) at this track on March 1 over 1600m defeating Namura Cosmos with 55.0kg at $4.40. Won previous preparation first up won by a neck at this track on June 21 2025 over 1400m defeating Jay Streak carrying 55.0kg at $3. Grade 1 placed two back then Grade 2 winner latest. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 01/03/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $905,730.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 13 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/18 | 14/12/2025 | 50 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,226,380.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:32.60 | - | 17 |
| 1.6L | $11.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 62 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $559,140.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $6.10 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 2 | $612,350.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:33.40 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $12.70 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | OPEN 2 | $317,930.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:21.50 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:22.60 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |