Himeji Race 5 - Race 5 - 1500
MEET THE TARGET (5) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1400m at Sonoda four-and-a-half months ago. A bold showing is anticipated fresh. MEINER THRACIA (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1800m at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways. BELLAGIO KENSHIRO (4) missed the frame last time when fourth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Backmarker who gets home hard. Should be competitive. DERMA VEDA (11) ran a better race last start, finishing fourth over 1400m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Sonoda October 23 over 1400m, 30 len behind Piena Felice carrying 57kg at $15.40. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Sonoda August 13 over 1400m, a head behind Sakura Top Moon carrying 54kg at $2.80. Will need this run.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 30.5L | $15.40 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $14.90 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $14.80 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2025 | 155 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 11/03/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $14,525.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:55.80 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 37.1L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Livingstone carrying 57kg at $18.40. The run before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Laevateinn carrying 57kg at $251.40. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:09.60 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $18.40 |
| 12/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $251.40 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-6-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $216.50 |
| 9/12 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 12-10-9 | 10 |
| 13.7L | $135.90 |
| 1/6 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.30 |
| 11/12 | 16/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $59.00 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Livingstone carrying 57kg at $14.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cosmo Taishi with 57kg at $18.30. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate.
Last Starts 13 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 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 2:09.60 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $14.60 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 4-5-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $18.30 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $46.50 |
| 9/12 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 9-12-9 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $49.70 |
| 6/10 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $135.40 |
| 11/12 | 24/10/2025 | 57 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $58.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Sonoda September 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Inti Pyro carrying 55kg at $1.80. Previously first up; third of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 15 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Kika Okubeshi carrying 52.0kg at $32.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 131 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 | 25/09/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2025 | 25 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 9-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 13/14 | 09/08/2025 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 12-14-13 | 11 |
| 17.0L | $90.20 |
| 13/16 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:08.60 | - | 5 |
| 13.7L | $10.30 |
| 3/16 | 15/06/2025 | 85 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:24.30 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $32.50 |
| 10/16 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Ryota Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 16 |
| 21.3L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, 11 len behind Livingstone carrying 57kg at $68.60. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wisteria Daddy with 57kg at $49.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 13 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 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 2:09.60 | 6-6-9 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $68.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $49.50 |
| 9/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $111.70 |
| 7/10 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 10-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $25.60 |
| 3/12 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 12-10-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/10 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $29.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, 5 len behind Livingstone carrying 57kg at $13.40. The start before that 6th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Grand Forest carrying 57kg at $22.70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 13 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 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 2:09.60 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.40 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $22.70 |
| 7/11 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | C2C3 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 39.8L | $97.70 |
| 3/11 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $41.40 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 5-6-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 10-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Copano Alber carrying 57kg at $16.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shining Gift with 57kg at $2.60. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 19 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 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 2-2-9 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $16.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $22.20 |
| 5/12 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $11.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/11/2025 | 74 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.10 |
| 9/9 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 4-9-9 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $199.60 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Sonoda October 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Wonder Bling with 57kg at $22. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. Sonoda July 24 over 1400m defeating Cool German carrying 57kg at $2.30. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 118 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 | 08/10/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $22.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2025 | 105 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 18/03/2025 | 112 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 6-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cocoli Caledonian with 57kg at $22. The run before that 6th of 11 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Patrol Run with 57kg at $32.70. Wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 13 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 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $32.70 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $66.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $107.90 |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $23.20 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Smart Eminence with 57kg at $3.90. The run before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gyarando with 57kg at $83.90. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 13 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 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $3.90 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 12-12-11 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $83.90 |
| 6/11 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $24.20 |
| 3/10 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $20.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hiiragi with 53kg at $46.60. The start before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vive La Galette with 55kg at $60.70. Wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:37.50 | 9-8-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $46.60 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $60.70 |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.30 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $109.40 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.20 | 9-8-10 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $76.90 |
| 5/10 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.00 | 9-10-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $14.20 |