Himeji Race 4 - Race 4 - 800
KEY OF HEART (6) returns from a break of three-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 820m at Sonoda. Expected to bring the good form from last campaign to this contest. SOUND PEGASUS (1) did his best work late and got up for third over today's trip at this track last start. Expected to prove tough to hold out again. BELLAGIO MASAKI (5) was prominent at the bend and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 800m at this track. Well placed and can feature. LAZULITE SANA (4) going well recently including a last start second beaten 1.5 lengths over 800m at this track. Honest galloper who must be respected.

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 5 len behind Yashiro Boy with 57kg at $4.30. The run before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Gentatsu carrying 57kg at $2. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 12-12-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/10 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $2.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $12.40 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $12.20 |
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-10-6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 16 len behind Rachael Pegasus with 55kg at $423.80. The race before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1230m, 22 len behind Scat Melody with 55kg at $129.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 22 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 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 5-10-9 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $423.80 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 11-11-12 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $129.60 |
| 9/12 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 11-11-9 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $423.40 |
| 12/12 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-10-12 | 2 |
| 47.0L | $548.10 |
| 9/9 | 03/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $305.40 |
| 10/10 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 1-8-10 | 9 |
| 40.8L | $122.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 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, 6 len behind Yashiro Boy with 55kg at $24.90. The race before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 6 len behind Sand Empress with 55kg at $16.80. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 3-3-6 | 12 |
| 5.9L | $24.90 |
| 9/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 3-5-9 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $16.80 |
| 9/10 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 2-5-9 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $79.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 5-4-7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $87.30 |
| 7/10 | 29/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $20.10 |
| 1/12 | 09/10/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Arajai with 55kg at $10.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 1.3 len behind Palladium Ribbon with 55kg at $4.70. No surprise if she was 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $10.50 |
| 4/12 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:52.60 | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 6/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $30.10 |
| 9/12 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 5-5-9 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $37.90 |
| 5/12 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 5-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $24.60 |
| 10/12 | 15/10/2025 | 26 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 5-8-10 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $267.30 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on January 28 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Venice Queen with 55kg at $4.20. Before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 19 len behind Elan Fevre carrying 57kg at $170.30. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 11/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 6-10-11 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $170.30 |
| 10/11 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 2-4-10 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $9.80 |
| 2/11 | 27/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:50.60 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 01/10/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 0:51.00 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by neck Sonoda October 29 over 820m defeating Kirakirari with 55kg at $1.90. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Sonoda July 17 over 820m, 2.25 len behind Velenosi with 55kg at $1.90. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 105 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 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 01/10/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/09/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $14,986.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 4/11 | 17/07/2025 | 120 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $1.90 |
| 8/10 | 19/03/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 2-5-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 10 len behind Arajai carrying 55kg at $650.80. The race before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 14 len behind Palladium Ribbon with 55kg at $239.20. Impossible to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 8-8-10 | 11 |
| 10.6L | $650.80 |
| 12/12 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:52.60 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $239.20 |
| 11/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $429.50 |
| 12/12 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 10-11-12 | 12 |
| 13.4L | $451.80 |
| 10/10 | 29/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:50.60 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $258.40 |
| 11/12 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:52.00 | 11-11-11 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $274.70 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Smart Eminence with 57kg at $4.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1230m, 6 len behind Scat Melody with 57kg at $40.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $4.70 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 6-4-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $40.90 |
| 5/12 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $88.50 |
| 12/12 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 3-10-12 | 9 |
| 18.1L | $73.60 |
| 4/10 | 12/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 24/10/2025 | 105 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $90.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Sonoda September 4 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Vent Saisonnier carrying 55kg at $5.40. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at this track February 26 over 1500m, 42 len behind Peptide Shinano carrying 54kg at $2.20. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 160 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 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,986.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.40 |
| 10/12 | 15/08/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:20.90 | 2-6-10 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $30.10 |
| 8/12 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/07/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $6.80 |
| 2/12 | 13/06/2025 | 30 | C1 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/12 | 14/05/2025 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $9.40 |