Himeji Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
CRESCO YUSHA (1) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at Sonoda two starts back then scored by 5 lengths as favourite last time out over 1400m at this track. Sasaki Serei scored on him last time and retains the mount. Finds a suitable race and can make it back-to-back successes. MEISHO GUTS (4) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at this track after being prominent from the outset. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. LAC PUER (5) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1400m. Distance specialist with nine wins and 15 minor placings from 33 runs and shapes as one to consider. MYTHOS ODE (2) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths at this track over 1400m. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5 len win at this track January 20 over 1400m defeating Temps Tendre carrying 55kg at $1.40. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Meisho Aladdin carrying 55kg at $2.40. Draws the inside and should take beating.
Last Starts 21 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 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 9-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 105 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 8-1-1 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 06/08/2025 | 106 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 1:32.50 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 22/04/2025 | - | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 9-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Shadow Strike carrying 55kg at $7.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Elan Fevre with 55kg at $17.20. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 6-4-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $17.20 |
| 2/9 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $11.10 |
| 2/10 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $14.10 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/9 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 3-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $53.40 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Valar with 57kg at $23.20. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Noble Liner carrying 57kg at $26.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $26.90 |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | 174 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $23.20 |
| 6/9 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $68.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/06/2025 | 20 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $61.60 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 9-9-6 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $121.40 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 3-8-8 | 8 |
| 20.1L | $52.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Shadow Strike carrying 57kg at $7. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 2 len behind Gleam Star with 57kg at $5.10. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/12 | 27/11/2025 | 9 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-5-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.20 |
| 1/10 | 28/10/2025 | 118 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mistral Pink with 57kg at $6.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Piena Fevre carrying 57kg at $7.70. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 21 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 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $7.70 |
| 2/10 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $11.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 18 months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Sapporo August 3 2024 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ho O Purosangue carrying 55.0kg at $234.30. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at Sapporo July 21 2024 over 2000m, 10 len behind Fine Line with 57.0kg at $85.70. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 556 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 03/08/2024 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $234.30 |
| 13/16 | 21/07/2024 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,030.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 14-13-13 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $85.70 |
| 15/15 | 05/05/2024 | 29 | MDN 3 | $102,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:46.20 | - | 14 |
| 17.1L | $78.10 |
| 8/16 | 06/04/2024 | 27 | MDN 3 | $106,310.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 2:40.50 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.70 |
| 5/11 | 10/03/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $107,200.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 2:17.10 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Sonoda July 4 over 1230m, 13 len behind Minack Theatre with 57kg at $23. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Sonoda March 11 over 1230m, 7 len behind Riko Glock with 57kg at $2.70. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 221 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 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | C1 4U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 8-11-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 3-5-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $7.20 |
| 3/10 | 22/05/2025 | 16 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $36.40 |
| 6/11 | 06/05/2025 | 13 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 1-4-6 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/04/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 5-4-4 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $15.80 |
| 4/12 | 02/04/2025 | 22 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sonoda September 17 over 1400m, 38 len behind Blitzen City carrying 58kg at $10.90. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 8 len win. Sonoda November 6 2024 over 1400m defeating Sakura Vigueur carrying 56kg at $1.20. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 1:32.10 | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 38.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $12.60 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $11.60 |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $19.70 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign post a big 5 len win. Sonoda April 23 over 1400m defeating Yuino Komichi carrying 55kg at $61.10. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Sonoda April 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Maple Captain with 55kg at $27.10. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/04/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $61.10 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2025 | 373 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $27.10 |
| 11/13 | 31/03/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $107,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 8-12-11 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ball The Mahoney carrying 55kg at $177.40. The start before that second last of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 15 len behind Eze Village with 55kg at $198.20. Can't recommend.
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 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $177.40 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 9-8-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $198.20 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | 152 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $244.40 |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.20 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $84.40 |
| 10/11 | 19/06/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.10 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $223.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/06/2025 | 30 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 6-10-11 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $118.00 |