Himeji Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
LANCE OF VENUS (8) didn't fire over 1400m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good second the run before. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. BRADSHAW (1) is poised to win after placing at his last three outings, most recently when third over 800m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SUN WING (9) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 1.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. MEPHISTO (10) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth. Should be in the mix in this suitable race.

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 3 over 800m, 2 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 57kg at $5.70. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Spyware carrying 57kg at $13.80. Will not spend a cent from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 5-6-3 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $5.70 |
| 3/12 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.20 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $9.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $17.20 |
| 6/12 | 13/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:22.30 | 3-6-6 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $86.10 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 13 len behind Quantum Leap carrying 55kg at $278.70. Before that second last of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Smart Selam with 55kg at $101. Needs to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 3-7-10 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $278.70 |
| 9/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $104.40 |
| 9/10 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $699.30 |
| 12/12 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 12-11-12 | 12 |
| 13.7L | $341.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Yuino Otokoyama carrying 57kg at $13.60. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Daigo Ryujin with 57kg at $159. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 4-9-8 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $13.60 |
| 7/12 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $159.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $143.10 |
| 10/10 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-9-10 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $137.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $130.80 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-11-12 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $348.00 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Smart Saturn carrying 57kg at $55.90. The race before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Tapuchan with 55kg at $66.90. Others offer greater appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $55.90 |
| 6/12 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 10-9-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $66.90 |
| 9/12 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 12-10-9 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $121.60 |
| 8/10 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takuro Ishida | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $37.20 |
| 10/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $88.20 |
| 6/12 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 12-12-6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $28.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Padme with 57kg at $42.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cocoli Caledonian with 57kg at $5.60. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $42.50 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 5-4-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/11 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 9-7-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $24.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $24.30 |
| 5/12 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 7-9-5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $10.30 |
| 4/10 | 12/11/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Little Girl Blue with 55kg at $8.60. The run before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Smart Selam carrying 55kg at $36.80. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $8.60 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $36.80 |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $90.60 |
| 8/10 | 18/12/2025 | 30 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $10.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $150.30 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $29.90 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Quantum Leap with 57kg at $54.60. The run before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1230m, 14 len behind Scat Melody with 57kg at $85.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 9-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $54.60 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 2-9-11 | 9 |
| 14.9L | $85.50 |
| 12/12 | 10/12/2025 | 36 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:50.20 | 8-9-12 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $35.60 |
| 10/10 | 04/11/2025 | 248 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-6-10 | 10 |
| 63.0L | $8.10 |
| 15/16 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:25.70 | - | 5 |
| 20.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:14.70 | - | 15 |
| 1.3L | $38.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind A P Poetess carrying 56kg at $1.60. Last start second last of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Kajiki carrying 55kg at $1.50. Should be near her top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 3-6-9 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/01/2026 | 125 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2025 | 169 | C3 4U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Yuino Otokoyama with 57kg at $9.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rachael Pegasus carrying 57kg at $72.70. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $9.30 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $72.70 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $102.30 |
| 6/10 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $49.80 |
| 9/12 | 03/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 11 |
| 17.3L | $96.60 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $184.90 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Little Girl Blue with 57kg at $5.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Tapuchan with 57kg at $7.30. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.30 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 5-12-6 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $19.20 |
| 5/12 | 16/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $41.70 |
| 10/10 | 04/12/2025 | 42 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-3-10 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/11 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:16.10 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $7.90 |