Himeji Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
BELLAGIO HARUKA (1) was thereabouts last time out when second at Sonoda over 1400m, beaten 1.3 lengths. Tomohiro Yoshimura who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Bold showing expected. EZE VILLAGE (4) scored an impressive win by 5 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1400m at Sonoda. Open to plenty of improvement and must be respected. KICHI FIGHTER (7) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by a neck over 1400m at Sonoda. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. LILY OF THE HEART (8) didn't do a bad job when third last start over 820m at Sonoda. That followed a win at Sonoda the start prior. In the mix.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Gambare Bear carrying 55kg at $2.70. The start before that scored a big 4 len win at Sonoda December 23 over 1400m defeating Southern Black carrying 55kg at $1.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 02/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2025 | 133 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2025 | 23 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gambare Bear carrying 57kg at $77.20. The race before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1400m, 16 len behind Nanan with 57kg at $204.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $77.20 |
| 12/12 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 6-11-12 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $204.40 |
| 3/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $167.70 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-10-9 | 11 |
| 15.0L | $194.20 |
| 10/10 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-4-10 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $29.60 |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 38 len behind Gambare Bear with 55kg at $16.10. At only start last preparation 6th of 13 at Ohi on April 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mume with 56kg at $3.90. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/01/2026 | 266 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 38.3L | $16.10 |
| 6/13 | 16/04/2025 | 161 | C2 3U | $19,237.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 10-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $3.90 |
| 14/14 | 06/11/2024 | 19 | C2 3U | $17,948.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:44.40 | 4-5-14 | 10 |
| 25.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/10/2024 | 327 | COND 3 | $25,493.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:45.20 | 1-2-1 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 6/14 | 26/11/2023 | 63 | MDN 2 | $109,770.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:00.40 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2023 | - | NEWC 2 | $144,960.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:04.00 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months scored a big 5 len win at Sonoda January 7 over 1400m defeating La La Cedratier carrying 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on October 31 2024 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Quick Queen with 54kg at $3.20. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
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 | 147 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-3-7 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 31/07/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 2-1-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/11 | 28/05/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 40.0L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 16 len behind Elpizo carrying 57kg at $272. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 7 len behind Devil Shizukachan with 56kg at $138.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $272.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | B2C1 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 0:51.00 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $138.20 |
| 6/9 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $108.40 |
| 8/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 8-4-8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $90.20 |
| 11/12 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 11-10-11 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $150.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:19.90 | 10-10-4 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $98.90 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind High Love Song with 57kg at $55.20. The race before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on December 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Santo Monarca carrying 57kg at $135.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 10-8-8 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $55.20 |
| 7/12 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 11-5-7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $135.20 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $65.70 |
| 9/12 | 05/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 10-6-9 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $283.40 |
| 7/10 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $29.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 11-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $174.10 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start won by a neck at Sonoda January 7 over 1400m defeating Master License carrying 57kg at $2.40. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on December 16 over 1400m, head behind Besupoji with 57kg at $4. Another win cannot be ruled out.
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 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | 45 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 12/18 | 15/09/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:12.20 | 2-2-12 | 16 |
| 10.6L | $11.40 |
| 4/16 | 07/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:58.50 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Devil Shizukachan carrying 52kg at $6. Before that won by 0.5 len at Sonoda December 16 over 1230m defeating Angler with 55kg at $3.40. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | B2C1 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 0:51.00 | 9-9-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | 102 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 10/14 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:28.00 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $14.20 |
| 5/14 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:27.50 | - | 9 |
| 4.7L | $3.80 |
| 5/14 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:08.10 | - | 13 |
| 5.8L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 6 len behind Elpizo carrying 56kg at $30.10. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Obsidiana with 56kg at $171.70. Others read better. This will test.
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 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:20.00 | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $30.10 |
| 7/11 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $171.70 |
| 11/12 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $34.20 |
| 4/12 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:21.00 | 3-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $37.60 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $119.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 7-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $72.50 |