Himeji Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
HAGINO VERDON (9) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner as favourite last start over 1400m at this track. Will derive great benefit from recent racing. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. GENTATSU (8) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when prominent at the bend before winding up in second over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. SMART SELAM (6) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing 5 lengths away in third over 1400m at this track. Well-placed and expected to feature again. MASTER LICENSE (7) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked-in sixth over 1400m at this track. Appeals as a top-four contender.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cresco Yusha with 55kg at $324.40. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ball The Mahoney carrying 55kg at $177.40. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 15 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 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 9-4-6 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $324.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 10 over 800m, 11 len behind Meisho Masatsura with 55kg at $259.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 13 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 55kg at $528.50. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
Last Starts 16 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 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $259.50 |
| 12/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $528.50 |
| 11/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 12-12-11 | 12 |
| 17.2L | $133.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 45.1L | $164.00 |
| 11/12 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 3-10-11 | 11 |
| 24.6L | $387.30 |
| 10/10 | 25/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $572.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 55kg at $22.90. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 23 len behind Hiro Brave carrying 55kg at $19.30. Rather invest elsewhere.
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 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-10-9 | 10 |
| 23.3L | $19.30 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 513 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 10-9-9 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $22.90 |
| 12/18 | 01/09/2024 | 29 | MDN 3 | $106,170.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 2:14.10 | 6-12-12 | 15 |
| 17.2L | $40.30 |
| 4/16 | 03/08/2024 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $106,410.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 2:00.80 | 11-8-4 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $116.50 |
| 8/16 | 13/07/2024 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,030.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/16 | 23/06/2024 | 98 | MDN F 3 | $100,830.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:08.90 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $189.40 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sekisei with 57kg at $61.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Air Zakynthos with 57kg at $12. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 23 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 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $61.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-3-8 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $38.80 |
| 7/10 | 11/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 2-3-7 | 9 |
| 8.2L | $8.30 |
| 6/10 | 22/10/2025 | 53 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $33.20 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 4 over 800m, 10 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 55kg at $10.80. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Air Zakynthos with 55kg at $49.50. Can do a lot better than that last 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 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.50 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $10.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $49.50 |
| 8/9 | 31/12/2025 | 55 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $17.90 |
| 11/12 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 5-6-11 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bloom The Dream with 57kg at $2.90. Before that scored a big 5 len win at Sonoda January 15 over 1400m defeating Yuino Otokoyama with 57kg at $6.10. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.10 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 1-4-7 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $131.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 5-7-9 | 12 |
| 10.8L | $11.60 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $63.30 |
| 3/10 | 06/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 57kg at $3.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, neck behind Kichi Fighter carrying 57kg at $2.30. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/02/2026 | 34 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/12 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $11.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | 93 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.70 |
| 7/18 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:59.10 | 12-8-7 | 16 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 2:00.60 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Sonoda December 31 over 1400m defeating Narita Bonny carrying 57kg at $3.40. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Amore Sunrise with 57kg at $10.80. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 35 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 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 133 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 11/12 | 20/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:20.90 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $77.40 |
| 8/10 | 30/07/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $56.60 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 5-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 4/6 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | COND 3 | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:56.20 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $22.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, neck behind Rachael Pegasus with 57kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Sonoda January 13 over 1400m defeating Frevo with 57kg at $2. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 23 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 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 126 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.60 |
| 9/9 | 20/08/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $20.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 8-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $31.10 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 14 len behind Akao carrying 51kg at $23.80. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hiro Brave with 51kg at $14.50. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.30 | 2-3-7 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $14.50 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 138 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.70 | 2-2-9 | 8 |
| 14.7L | $23.80 |
| 18/18 | 13/09/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 51kg | 1:20.30 | - | 8 |
| 42.6L | $372.30 |
| 9/14 | 27/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Y | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:09.20 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $62.90 |
| 6/17 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $181.80 |
| 10/15 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:12.30 | - | 14 |
| 16.6L | $208.00 |