Himeji Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
SMART SATURN (2) raced on the speed and found plenty to score by a neck at this track and trip when resuming from a layoff last time out. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is good enough to play a major role. MEISHO KAJIKI (9) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished second at Sonoda two starts back then scored by a neck last time out over 1400m at this track. Hibiki Ishido scored on him last time and retains the mount. Meeting a tougher field but on current form he is good enough to take this out. MEISHO TEN TEN (8) landed his maiden success over this course and distance last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Tricky draw to overcome but he should be in the finish again. DERMA VEDA (7) turned things around last start and landed the prize by a neck over 1500m at this track. Well placed to feature in the finish again.

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Rachael Pegasus carrying 55kg at $118.70. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meteo Rena carrying 55kg at $124.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 4-5-9 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $118.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $124.80 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 5-6-7 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $67.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $20.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $87.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track February 3 over 1400m defeating A Shin Okikurmi with 57kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 5th of 17 at Hanshin on April 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ajman carrying 57.0kg at $7.10. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 123 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/16 | 31/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.40 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $11.30 |
| 5/16 | 16/08/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $22.70 |
| 6/18 | 15/06/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Y | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:22.00 | - | 12 |
| 5.1L | $7.10 |
| 4/17 | 31/05/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:21.30 | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Injection carrying 53kg at $279. The race before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1700m, 21 len behind Tagano Diosa with 53kg at $216. Can't recommend against this lot.
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 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 9-7-9 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $279.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:54.40 | 10-9-9 | 12 |
| 21.8L | $216.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 6 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.20 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $106.70 |
| 9/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $143.70 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $292.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on February 4 over 800m, 12 len behind Spyware with 57kg at $164. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 13 len behind Sand Empress carrying 57kg at $302.60. Rather invest elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.90 | - | 8 |
| 12.5L | $164.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 11-12-12 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $302.60 |
| 12/12 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-12 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $87.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/12/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $101.10 |
| 1/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:52.20 | 3-3-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $24.30 |
| 11/12 | 19/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 0:52.10 | 8-9-11 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $132.40 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rachael Pegasus carrying 53kg at $33.80. The race before that came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Sonoda January 14 over 1400m defeating Meme Nishikori with 53kg at $30.40. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $33.80 |
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.00 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $30.40 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $8.10 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:35.20 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $89.20 |
| 6/10 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.70 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $73.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Daigo Ryujin carrying 55kg at $56.70. The run before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Moisture carrying 55kg at $93.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:35.60 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $56.70 |
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $93.90 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.90 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $165.80 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at this track February 4 over 1500m defeating Meiner Thracia carrying 57kg at $7.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Smart Eminence carrying 57kg at $3.90. Has the ability to be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:42.60 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $3.90 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 12-12-11 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $83.90 |
| 6/11 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $24.20 |
| 3/10 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track January 28 over 1400m defeating American Taro carrying 57kg at $5.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on December 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Air Zakynthos carrying 57kg at $2.30. Can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 43 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 9-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $13.70 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-8-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $13.20 |
| 7/12 | 24/10/2025 | 30 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $112.80 |
| 10/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:54.80 | 7-6-10 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $116.60 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a neck at this track January 28 over 1400m defeating Accueillir with 57kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Daigo Ryujin with 57kg at $16.70. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 8-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 10-6-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $16.70 |
| 10/10 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $117.90 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $305.90 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 12-11-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $58.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $29.80 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Mizusawa December 8 over 1300m, 15 len behind Marino Theresia with 54kg at $304. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Mizusawa November 24 over 1300m, 19 len behind Memory Maillard carrying 54kg at $26.50. Might need the run.
Last Starts 71 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 | 08/12/2025 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $304.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,667.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:24.20 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $90.30 |
| 10/11 | 24/11/2025 | 71 | C2 3U | $6,667.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:24.50 | 5-11-10 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $26.50 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2025 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,993.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | SP | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:22.90 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $158.70 |
| 10/11 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,993.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Good | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:13.30 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $193.60 |
| 9/9 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,962.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Kazen Nango | 54kg | 1:13.40 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $53.80 |