Himeji Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
METEO RENA (1) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at Sonoda last time, getting there by 5 lengths. Has the inside gate and she is a leading contender. WAKAMIYA ILIOS (4) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Closed last prep with a second, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1400m at Sonoda. Sure to prove tough to stop. MASTER LICENSE (5) has recorded two minor placings from three starts this preparation, the latest when second as a well-fancied conveyance over 1400m at Sonoda. Overdue for a win and he looks a genuine threat. SAFARI (6) booted up from the inside draw to lead last start and went on to score by 1.5 lengths at Sonoda over 1400m. Should figure in the finish. Something for the Multiples: SATONO DOLCE (7)

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at Sonoda January 13 over 1400m defeating Ecoro Athena with 55kg at $1.30. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cresco Thunder with 55kg at $2.60. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $18.70 |
| 3/11 | 18/11/2025 | 25 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.60 |
| 2/12 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 6-5-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 08/10/2025 | 60 | C2 3U | $14,986.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 2:07.50 | 10-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Never Say Goodbye with 56kg at $61.20. The run before that came from midfield and won by a head at Sonoda December 24 over 1400m defeating Golden London carrying 55kg at $42.20. Others have better prospects.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $61.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 6-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $42.20 |
| 1/10 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 12/11/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $158.20 |
| 8/10 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 3-7-8 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $4.30 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 3-6-7 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $30.30 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 14 len behind Montsaint Of Light with 57kg at $184.50. The race before that got back early 7th of 9 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Valar with 57kg at $62.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $184.50 |
| 7/9 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $62.80 |
| 4/10 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $172.40 |
| 9/10 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $258.50 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 10-10-7 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $188.80 |
| 10/12 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 12-12-10 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $293.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Sonoda September 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cherrika carrying 56kg at $1.50. On debut fourth of 15 at Fukushima Dirt July 5 over 1700m, 9 len behind Kaito Wind with 57.0kg at $55.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 10-8-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $1.50 |
| 8/15 | 20/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $20.30 |
| 4/15 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 11-2-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $55.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 len at Sonoda January 14 over 1400m defeating Namura Danny with 57kg at $31.30. The run before that 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 21 len behind Piena Fevre carrying 56kg at $81.80. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $31.30 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-4-7 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $81.80 |
| 11/12 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 6-6-11 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $13.30 |
| 7/9 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:48.20 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 41.5L | $55.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $101.50 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:23.40 | 8-4-6 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $37.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wide Orden carrying 57kg at $14.50. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Sonoda on May 29 over 1400m, 20 len behind Lilies Bloom carrying 57kg at $22.70. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 118 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $14.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $48.30 |
| 10/10 | 03/09/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 7-10-10 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $95.70 |
| 10/11 | 21/08/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $18,647.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:31.30 | - | 11 |
| 11.6L | $73.40 |
| 9/9 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Smart Kingdom carrying 57kg at $233.40. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Gambare Bear with 58kg at $69.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 5-7-10 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $233.40 |
| 7/10 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:31.40 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $69.80 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 7-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 6/10 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $35.90 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Montsaint Of Light carrying 57kg at $27.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Piena Fevre carrying 58kg at $15. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $27.30 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 58kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $16.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Sonoda on December 29 over 820m, 7 len behind Dual Task carrying 56kg at $94.20. Before that 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 9 over 1400m, 18 len behind M T Estate with 57kg at $15.60. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 31 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 | 29/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 0:51.20 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $94.20 |
| 7/10 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $15.60 |
| 4/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 1-2-4 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $55.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/10/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $45.30 |
| 7/12 | 01/10/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $227.10 |
| 12/12 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 7-11-12 | 11 |
| 10.7L | $137.50 |