Himeji Race 8 - Race 8 - 800
A SHIN PULSAR (8) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 2-length win at Sonoda over 1230m. Wataru Hirose stays aboard. Sure to play a big role. CEPHEID LOOP (5) drew wide and was pretty plain last time despite solid market support when sixth at this course and distance. Can bounce back. FLASH KELLY (7) returns from a spell of six months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when eighth over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt. Has switched to the Taro Nagashima stable over the break. One of the main contenders here in easier. ANGLER (6) ran a nice race last time out, finishing third over 1230m at Sonoda. Set to run well again.

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 12 len behind Eloim Essaim carrying 55kg at $360.10. The race before that second last of 11 at Sonoda on December 24 over 820m, 11 len behind Devil Shizukachan with 55kg at $184.60. Others favoured.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 10-12-12 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $360.10 |
| 10/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $184.60 |
| 12/12 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 8-10-12 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $502.60 |
| 9/10 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 6-5-9 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $221.90 |
| 12/12 | 06/11/2025 | 125 | C1C2 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 0:51.00 | 8-8-12 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $284.30 |
| 12/12 | 04/07/2025 | 22 | B2 4U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 10-9-12 | 9 |
| 55.5L | $372.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at Monbetsu November 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ray Hope carrying 55kg at $8.20. Previously first up; second last of 18 at Hanshin June 8 over 1800m, 16 len behind Joyeux Noel with 55.0kg at $265. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $8.20 |
| 1/9 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | C3C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.20 |
| 2/11 | 02/10/2025 | 54 | C4 3U | $6,785.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 7/16 | 09/08/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 14 |
| 7.3L | $242.00 |
| 13/15 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Y | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:15.00 | 13-15-13 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $452.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Noble Liner with 57kg at $9.10. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind T O Thomson with 57kg at $10.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-3-10 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $10.30 |
| 6/10 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $14.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $16.10 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.80 |
| 7/10 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 8 len behind A Shin Pulsar with 55kg at $164.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 6 len behind Sound Infini carrying 55kg at $61.20. Not today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 10-11-9 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $164.20 |
| 10/12 | 03/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $61.20 |
| 5/12 | 10/12/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 9-11-5 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $6.70 |
| 3/12 | 11/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 8-8-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $53.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $28.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Sand Empress carrying 55kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Sonoda on May 23 over 820m, 7 len behind Sound Tutu with 55kg at $12.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 106 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 3-5-6 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 2-1-7 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $10.30 |
| 7/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $29,972.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:19.90 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $83.50 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:21.00 | 3-5-8 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.90 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 2.25 len behind A Shin Pulsar carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that 8th of 12 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1230m, 10 len behind Mozu Shooter carrying 55kg at $2.90. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 2-6-8 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $33.10 |
| 8/12 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 9-6-8 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $7.30 |
| 2/11 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $25.60 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lead Principal carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. When resuming last campaign 4th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 20 over 1150m, 11 len behind Femme Elegante carrying 55.0kg at $56.50. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 17/08/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/15 | 01/06/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:12.30 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $12.40 |
| 2/15 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $19.10 |
| 4/16 | 20/04/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 5-7-4 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $56.50 |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2025 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 9 |
| 14.7L | $24.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 4-2-12 | 4 |
| 32.0L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Sonoda January 14 over 1230m defeating Golden Scheme with 57kg at $2.40. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Kazutoshikun with 57kg at $3.90. Can go on with the job.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 31/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 8-11-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 80 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $11.20 |
| 11/16 | 15/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 4-7-11 | 5 |
| 31.5L | $87.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 0:59.80 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $6.80 |
| 5/12 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 0:58.80 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $44.00 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Eloim Essaim carrying 57kg at $411.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 9 len behind Devil Shizukachan carrying 56kg at $301. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $411.60 |
| 10/12 | 30/12/2025 | 6 | B2C1 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 0:51.00 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $301.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:50.30 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $229.60 |
| 9/12 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 12-12-9 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $350.90 |
| 12/12 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 10-12-12 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $322.20 |
| 10/11 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 11-10-10 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $492.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Air Zakynthos carrying 55kg at $49.50. Before that second last of 9 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 13 len behind Gleam Star carrying 55kg at $17.90. Among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $49.50 |
| 8/9 | 31/12/2025 | 55 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $17.90 |
| 11/12 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 5-6-11 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $12.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2025 | 36 | C4 3U | $6,785.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.80 |