Himeji Race 8 - Race 8 - 800
MEISHO MASATSURA (9) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by a neck last time out over 820m at Sonoda. Likely to press forward from wide out. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. YAMANO GIFT (10) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 800m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GIFT BASKET (1) has recorded two minor placings from three runs this campaign. Turned in another good effort last time out when third over 800m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. IRON MOON (3) ran seventh at his latest appearance over 1230m at Sonoda, finishing 4 lengths from the winner. Capable of playing a big role.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 55kg at $9.90. The run before that 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1230m, 11 len behind Scat Melody carrying 55kg at $10.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 27/01/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.90 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 8 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 1-3-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $10.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/12/2025 | 138 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.80 |
| 7/18 | 09/08/2025 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.7L | $66.50 |
| 6/18 | 31/05/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $136.40 |
| 11/14 | 19/04/2025 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:11.90 | - | 2 |
| 15.1L | $69.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Sonoda October 17 over 820m, 8 len behind Mikazuki Kanemitsu carrying 55kg at $16.30. Previously first up; third of 9 at Sonoda September 19 over 820m, 3 len behind Le Vent Vert with 55kg at $3.50. Best form gives her a decent chance.
Last Starts 115 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 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 3-4-12 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $16.30 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 1-1-8 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2025 | 72 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 12/12 | 09/07/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 4-5-12 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $14.10 |
| 3/11 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/05/2025 | 100 | B2C1 4U | $25,579.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yonetamari Enzo | 51kg | 0:50.50 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 4 len behind Eloim Essaim carrying 57kg at $17.40. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1230m, 4 len behind Mozu Shooter carrying 57kg at $21.50. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 9-6-7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.40 |
| 3/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 9-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $21.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $14.30 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 153 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $14.20 |
| 6/12 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 9-5-6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $10.10 |
| 5/9 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 7-3-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Sonoda August 20 over 820m, 11 len behind Into The Flow with 57kg at $25.90. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Sonoda December 5 2024 over 1400m, 15 len behind Star Wood Tail with 56kg at $70.40. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:49.60 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $25.90 |
| 10/12 | 24/07/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 11-10-10 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $43.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 10-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $60.20 |
| 7/12 | 04/06/2025 | 20 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 12-9-7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $34.10 |
| 6/12 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $67.40 |
| 3/12 | 24/04/2025 | 15 | C1C2 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 0:49.70 | 10-10-3 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $48.50 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 13 len behind Belladonna Lily with 55kg at $528.50. The run before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 820m, 17 len behind Bakuretsu Maho carrying 55kg at $133. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $528.50 |
| 11/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 12-12-11 | 12 |
| 17.2L | $133.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 45.1L | $164.00 |
| 11/12 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 3-10-11 | 11 |
| 24.6L | $387.30 |
| 10/10 | 25/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $572.60 |
| 5/7 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 9 len behind Sand Empress with 55kg at $9.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on December 29 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Dual Task carrying 55kg at $7.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 18 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 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 6-7-10 | 12 |
| 9.1L | $9.60 |
| 2/12 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $7.70 |
| 7/12 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $11.10 |
| 1/11 | 27/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 08/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 7 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 55kg at $152.60. The start before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 820m, 22 len behind Bakuretsu Maho with 55kg at $211.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $152.60 |
| 12/12 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 4-7-12 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $211.60 |
| 8/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $180.50 |
| 11/12 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 2-3-11 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $78.40 |
| 10/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 1-11-10 | 8 |
| 48.0L | $281.30 |
| 11/11 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:20.20 | 4-9-11 | 1 |
| 41.0L | $126.20 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Akao with 55kg at $19.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Eze Village carrying 57kg at $30.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 11 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 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $19.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $30.10 |
| 4/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:21.20 | 6-8-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $65.70 |
| 7/12 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $35.90 |
| 7/10 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $31.70 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:21.30 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $27.80 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at Sonoda December 10 over 820m defeating Sound Infini with 57kg at $3.80. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at Sonoda on November 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Beam with 57kg at $11.70. Can go right on with the job now.
Last Starts 61 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 | 10/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $11.70 |
| 7/12 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 1-1-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 25/09/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/18 | 23/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:07.80 | - | 16 |
| 7.1L | $46.00 |
| 11/18 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 1.4 len behind Sound Infini with 55kg at $12.30. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Sand Empress carrying 55kg at $3.60. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 18 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 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 149 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $12.30 |
| 7/10 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $20.90 |
| 4/12 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 0:50.50 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.90 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 11/11 | 25/06/2025 | 12 | COND 3 | $29,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 5-9-11 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $418.30 |