Himeji Race 4 - Race 4 - 800
MILK ALPHA NO (7) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish third over 1230m at Sonoda. Well-placed and could take catching. TRANCE RUN (10) improved last start but found one better over 800m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Anticipating another big run. GRAND LIVE (12) fought on well for third last start over 1300m at Kochi, making it two minor placings in a row. Drawn out but should be in the finish again. PRESLEY (8) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start over 1200m at Funabashi at long odds. Backmarker who gets home hard. Fitter and can be competitive.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 20 len behind Fingal's Cave carrying 55kg at $298.50. The race before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 10 len behind Chogolisa carrying 55kg at $27.60. Rather invest elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $298.50 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $27.60 |
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 11.7L | $470.80 |
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $268.40 |
| 4/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:53.90 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $32.80 |
| 7/9 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $212.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 6 len behind A Chan with 55kg at $19.70. The race before that second last of 11 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1230m, 12 len behind Ange Belle carrying 53kg at $38. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $19.70 |
| 10/11 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 1-5-10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $38.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 2-4-6 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $95.60 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | 60 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 3-7-12 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $18.30 |
| 9/9 | 06/09/2025 | 83 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Naota Kamizato | 52kg | 1:55.10 | 2-6-9 | 8 |
| 43.3L | $22.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 7 |
| 54.8L | $89.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 17 len behind Fingal's Cave carrying 56kg at $16.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Step Eye carrying 56kg at $30.70. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $16.50 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $30.70 |
| 11/11 | 17/12/2025 | 91 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 7-7-11 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $8.60 |
| 2/12 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $58.30 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2025 | 43 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 14 len behind A Chan with 57kg at $167. The run before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 35 len behind Ideal Match carrying 55kg at $455.90. Watch for him to be flashing home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $167.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-11-11 | 10 |
| 35.8L | $455.90 |
| 9/11 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 9-10-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $160.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $37.60 |
| 3/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 2-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $19.40 |
| 8/9 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $75.30 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Monbetsu June 18 over 1200m, 12 len behind Bellagio Genius with 55kg at $53. On debut fifth of 11 at Monbetsu May 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Nijiko with 55kg at $2.40. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/06/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,125.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:15.70 | 7-7-10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $53.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.70 |
| 5/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $53,454.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 11 len behind A Chan carrying 55kg at $264.90. The start before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 23 len behind Chogolisa carrying 53kg at $191.90. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $264.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:52.20 | 10-12-12 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $191.90 |
| 12/12 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 0:51.90 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $259.40 |
| 12/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 0:51.60 | 7-10-12 | 12 |
| 16.0L | $310.60 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 0:53.90 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $73.30 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $166.40 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind A Chan carrying 52kg at $2.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Step Eye carrying 51kg at $12.30. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:22.70 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.90 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $12.30 |
| 3/12 | 17/12/2025 | 166 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 0:51.90 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.30 |
| 4/5 | 04/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 45.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 12 at Funabashi on January 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 56kg at $32.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 8 at Monbetsu on July 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Riko Typhon carrying 55kg at $3.10. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/01/2026 | 68 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 5-4-8 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $32.60 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $61.10 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $25.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $9.30 |
| 12/12 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $48,729.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 8-10-12 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $165.80 |
| 8/11 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 16 len behind Fingal's Cave carrying 55kg at $95.20. The race before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 5 len behind Step Eye carrying 55kg at $138.80. Would be better placed in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $95.20 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 12-9-9 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $138.80 |
| 7/11 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $88.20 |
| 11/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 9 |
| 18.6L | $117.50 |
| 10/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 10-9-10 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $51.20 |
| 3/11 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Fingal's Cave with 55kg at $6.10. The run before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Step Eye carrying 55kg at $6. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 8-11-7 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 0:51.90 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $56.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $27.10 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last in a small field at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 16 len behind Craze Cinema carrying 55kg at $12.80. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at Kochi on January 10 over 1300m, 3 len behind Katsutenai Oishisa carrying 55kg at $33.30. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Kochi on December 28 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Ohajiki carrying 55kg at $2.60. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:26.20 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $33.30 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:26.80 | 8-6-8 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 30/11/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:27.40 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $43,049.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |