Hanshin Race 8 - Allowance Race
ACE FLIGHT (4) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when third over 2600m at Fukushima three months ago. Saluted when fresh from a spell last prep. Has a high cruising speed and is clearly the one they have to beat. SUPREME REALM (6) settled well back then made solid inroads and finished just 0.7 lengths away in fourth last time out over 2000m at this track three weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Should be right in the finish. NIHONPIRO GOLDIE (2) has not appeared since he finished second over 2200m at Kyoto on May 10. Might need this but in a race that lacks depth a top three finish is on the cards. BOMBON BABY (10) last raced when successful by 0.8 lengths over 2600m at Fukushima 12 weeks ago. Can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 7 at Kokura on July 5 over 1800m, 41 len behind Acrophase carrying 58.0kg at $29.50. First up last campaign 6th of 15 at this track on December 27 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Saturday Sunrise with 57.0kg at $5.70. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 82 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 | 05/07/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $197,410.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:48.70 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 41.4L | $29.50 |
| 8/13 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 10-7-8 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $23.70 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 7-10-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $24.50 |
| 6/14 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 12-12-6 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $13.30 |
| 6/15 | 27/12/2025 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 1:46.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |
| 10/14 | 19/07/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $228,600.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Kyoto May 10 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind At A Blast with 58.0kg at $7.50. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Kyoto October 5 over 2000m, 4 len behind Four Candles with 58.0kg at $153.50. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 2:11.20 | 10-9-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/13 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $202,210.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 58kg | 2:40.00 | 11-7-4 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $4.90 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:41.40 | 12-12-4 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $8.70 |
| 4/15 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 2:38.00 | 11-8-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $11.10 |
| 7/18 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 2:11.00 | 6-9-7 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $55.30 |
| 2/16 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 2:40.60 | 14-9-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $35.70 |

Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 17 at Chukyo on March 23 2025 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Three Laken carrying 57.0kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on November 10 2024 over 2000m, 6 len behind Ecoro Dinos carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 551 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 | 23/03/2025 | 106 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 5-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 07/12/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 10-8-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 2:00.90 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Fukushima June 28 over 2600m, 1.75 len behind Genji carrying 54.0kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. This track June 7 over 2000m defeating Vip Wolf with 57.0kg at $4.40. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 54kg | 2:38.60 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/16 | 07/06/2026 | 161 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 5-6-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |
| 9/18 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:46.20 | - | 13 |
| 7.2L | $4.30 |
| 4/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 2:01.10 | 6-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran second last of 8 at Kanazawa on September 15 over 1500m, 13 len behind Smart Krabi carrying 57kg at $9.70. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Niigata on May 23 over 3290m, 46 len behind Corepetiteur carrying 59.0kg at $42.60. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 10 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 | 15/09/2026 | 80 | COND 3U | $14,656.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $9.70 |
| 10/10 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 2:56.60 | 2-9-10 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $27.30 |
| 8/13 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 3290m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:35.50 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 46.8L | $42.60 |
| 10/11 | 02/05/2026 | 97 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:12.50 | 9-8-10 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:10.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $61.30 |
| 13/16 | 30/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 3-6-13 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $225.70 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on September 5 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Omoio Nosete with 55.0kg at $7.40. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Kokura on July 18 over 1800m defeating Golden Thetis carrying 57.0kg at $2.80. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $7.40 |
| 1/14 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 6-5-1 | 13 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/16 | 04/07/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 12-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 7/18 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $4.50 |
| 5/18 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 2-1-5 | 15 |
| 4.8L | $7.60 |
| 5/18 | 25/01/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 2-2-5 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track in the LR March 21 over 2000m, 15 len behind Matenro Gale with 57.0kg at $352.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Nagoya February 12 over 1500m defeating Gakuen Tengoku carrying 57kg at $9.50. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 21/03/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $364,010.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 15.0L | $352.80 |
| 1/11 | 12/02/2026 | 89 | COND 3 | $22,062.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 13/15 | 15/11/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:46.80 | 8-10-13 | 14 |
| 22.3L | $50.80 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 2:06.60 | 4-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $259.50 |
| 10/11 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 2:04.50 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 18.1L | $156.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Kokura July 18 over 2000m, 8 len behind Fusen with 58.0kg at $21.20. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Kyoto February 15 over 2000m, 9 len behind Great Seal with 58.0kg at $41.60. Marginal prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 2:00.70 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $21.20 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Y | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 2:01.00 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $25.80 |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:58.90 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $44.80 |
| 8/14 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 58kg | 1:44.90 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $44.80 |
| 7/15 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:45.90 | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $91.90 |
| 11/12 | 15/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Shota Kato | 58kg | 2:01.00 | 9-11-11 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $41.60 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at Chukyo on August 23 over 2000m, 7 len behind Silver Limb carrying 54.0kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Kokura on July 12 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Military Tattoo carrying 56.0kg at $6.30. Has each-way claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 23/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:58.60 | 8-8-11 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:47.30 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 2:01.90 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $22.70 |
| 9/15 | 23/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:53.20 | 13-11-9 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $17.40 |
| 6/15 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:46.00 | 15-9-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $31.20 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Fukushima July 4 over 2600m defeating Queen's Reign carrying 57.0kg at $15.70. Previously first up; eighth of 18 at Kyoto January 10 over 2400m, 7 len behind Gaudi with 57.0kg at $15.70. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 83 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 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:39.20 | 12-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $15.70 |
| 8/17 | 14/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:11.70 | 16-12-8 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $22.30 |
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 2:26.10 | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $67.90 |
| 8/10 | 26/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 2:25.70 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $34.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 57 | COND 3 | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:05.60 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $1.60 |
| 6/13 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 2:14.20 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Kyoto April 26 over 1800m, 9 len behind Erika Endive carrying 58.0kg at $127.50. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at Chukyo March 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Snark Picasso carrying 55.0kg at $224.20. Will need this run.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:44.90 | - | 10 |
| 9.8L | $127.50 |
| 10/13 | 19/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 5-5-10 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $122.20 |
| 16/16 | 14/03/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 15 |
| 7.5L | $224.20 |
| 15/15 | 27/12/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:46.20 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $332.20 |
| 1/12 | 19/09/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 6-1-1 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 22/08/2025 | 30 | C5 3U | $9,696.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |