Himeji Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
INJECTION (1) produced a reasonable effort when second last start after being in the firing line on the corner over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten a head. That followed a win at Sonoda the start prior. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. KOIBITOMISAKI (3) drifted well back before winding up strongly to score an effortless 2 lengths win over 1230m at Sonoda last time out. Rates highly and should go well again. KAPUA (2) showed early speed from an outside draw and held a forward position before fading to finish fourth, beaten 5 lengths, last start over 1400m at Sonoda. Will give backers a sight. STARRY SONG (9) proved too strong two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten 3.5 lengths. In contention this time. Something for the Multiples: KA PUA (2)

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, head behind Rebecca Rainbow carrying 57kg at $1.50. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Sonoda December 24 over 1400m defeating Starkey carrying 57kg at $2.20. Nicely placed to score.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | 34 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 16/10/2025 | 141 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/05/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by 2 len at Sonoda December 4 over 1400m defeating Jetty with 55kg at $1.10. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Laevateinn with 55kg at $3. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 147 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2025 | 32 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 12/16 | 08/06/2025 | 120 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:38.10 | - | 8 |
| 13.5L | $67.30 |
| 8/16 | 08/02/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $12.20 |
| 5/16 | 09/11/2024 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:40.70 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 2 len at Sonoda January 7 over 1230m defeating Sakura Gracieux with 53kg at $4.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 2.25 len behind Shirozukinchan with 53kg at $21.10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 22 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 | 07/01/2026 | 8 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:22.50 | 9-6-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |
| 5/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:52.00 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $21.10 |
| 9/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $70.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 2-5-12 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $25.40 |
| 6/10 | 12/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $3.40 |
| 6/12 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 11-11-6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $65.00 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind T O Thomson with 55kg at $32.20. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lambeau Leap carrying 55kg at $18.40. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $32.20 |
| 6/10 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 10-8-6 | 9 |
| 14.7L | $18.40 |
| 3/10 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 9-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $18.60 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $52.40 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $37.20 |
| 9/10 | 23/10/2025 | 105 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1700m, 21 len behind Tagano Diosa carrying 53kg at $216. The race before that 6th of 10 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind O Shin Angel with 53kg at $106.70. Will be tested.
Last Starts 16 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 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:54.40 | 10-9-9 | 12 |
| 21.8L | $216.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 6 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.20 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $106.70 |
| 9/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $143.70 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $292.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.30 |
| 7/12 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 11-12-7 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $144.50 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1700m, 54 len behind Tagano Diosa carrying 57kg at $38.60. Before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 27 len behind Meisho Aladdin carrying 57kg at $124.70. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 16 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 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 5-12-12 | 8 |
| 54.8L | $38.60 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $124.70 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $35.30 |
| 8/10 | 09/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/11/2025 | 456 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-12-12 | 10 |
| 40.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2024 | - | COND 2 | $43,152.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 6-2-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 18 len behind Rebecca Rainbow carrying 57kg at $66. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Sonoda December 17 over 1400m defeating Y Y Warrior carrying 57kg at $2.10. Doesn't rate well enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-5-9 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $66.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/12 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $11.10 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $17.10 |
| 6/10 | 15/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 4-2-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rebecca Rainbow with 57kg at $18.70. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lambeau Leap with 57kg at $27.80. Likely to find them too smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $18.70 |
| 7/10 | 24/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-7 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $27.80 |
| 5/10 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 2-5-5 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $13.70 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 2-4-10 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $48.10 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $52.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind O Shin Angel with 55kg at $2.80. The race before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Sonoda December 11 over 1400m defeating Meisho Yoho carrying 55kg at $1.10. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 3-4-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 30/10/2025 | 134 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $7.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-7-3 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2025 | 30 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Smart Kingdom carrying 57kg at $140.20. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cherry Time carrying 57kg at $25.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $140.20 |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 10-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $25.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $70.40 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $65.10 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $109.40 |
| 3/10 | 23/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-3 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $14.70 |