Himeji Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
JOTEI (12) is a three-start maiden who missed the placings first up but has since registered two straight placings, the latest over 1400m at this track. Good run last time and can get off the mark here. SUN AND THE MOON (5) improved last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. HELTER SKELTER (4) is a three-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent outing over 1400m at Sonoda. Suited in this lineup and is among the better hopes. TAISHIN (2) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open his account.
Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 17 len behind La Reina De Oro carrying 56kg at $136.30. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 820m, 12 len behind Chogolisa with 56kg at $252. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:52.00 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $136.30 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:52.20 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $252.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $570.40 |
| 12/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 11 |
| 18.8L | $393.20 |
| 7/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $85.30 |
| 9/9 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 6-9-9 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $48.10 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 8 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 6 len behind Shelly carrying 55kg at $11.20. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hokuzan Sieg carrying 56kg at $3.70. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.20 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old colt (Asia Express - Fleur Mer) making his debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is anticipated.
Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 6th of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Selena Risu with 56kg at $26.10. The start before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 13 len behind T O Harrison carrying 55kg at $8.70. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $26.10 |
| 9/12 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 3-7-9 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $8.70 |
| 4/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $37.30 |
Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Hokuzan Sieg with 56kg at $14.70. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Minowa carrying 56kg at $45.40. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $14.70 |
| 8/11 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 7.4L | $45.40 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $68.00 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 9 at Sonoda on August 6 over 820m, 38 len behind Soshiji with 55kg at $7. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 38.1L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Hokuzan Sieg with 55kg at $5.20. The run before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Gamila's Rabaul with 55kg at $15. On her best form she can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $16.10 |
| 7/12 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.60 | 11-11-7 | 11 |
| 9.2L | $40.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 11-8-12 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $312.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 9-9-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $94.60 |
Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First start second last of 10 at Monbetsu on August 21 over 1000m, 41 len behind Momban carrying 55kg at $112.20. Went for a spell before returning second last of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Selena Risu carrying 55kg at $146. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 27 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 | 15/01/2026 | 147 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 7-7-10 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $146.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:03.50 | - | 1 |
| 41.6L | $112.20 |
Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Big Arthur out of Tyrian Purple. Maybe later.
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Sonoda August 29 over 820m, 12 len behind Nanchatte Celeb with 54kg at $3.70. On debut ran last in a small field at Sonoda August 13 over 1400m, 48 len behind Impulse Bella carrying 54kg at $10.10. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/08/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 48.3L | $10.10 |
Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Best Warrior out of Lacrimosa. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mont The Second carrying 53kg at $1.60. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Selena Risu carrying 53kg at $2.40. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:37.40 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/11 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 8-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:34.50 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $11.90 |