Himeji Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
PALMANOVA (7) used the low draw last time and bounced straight to the lead, turning in front before fading to finish fifth here. Should be tough to rein in. LYS NOIR (5) looks to be edging towards a win, the latest effort an encouraging third at this. Nicely placed to take this out. SUNRISE GREAT (2) finished fifth in a 1400m contest at this track three weeks ago. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. FUKU MIAOLI (8) is a 28-start maiden who returned last time and finished ninth. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 5th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Moon Bridge carrying 55kg at $62.20. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Alzard carrying 53kg at $50.10. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 9-8-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $62.20 |
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:38.50 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $50.10 |
| 7/12 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.00 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $49.90 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.60 | 2-4-7 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $22.20 |
| 2/10 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.00 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Arc Rioso carrying 56kg at $16.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hiiragi with 55kg at $80.90. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $16.90 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 6-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $80.90 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 5-4-7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $122.40 |
| 8/10 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:34.60 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $23.60 |
| 9/12 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $98.50 |
| 6/12 | 05/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $41.70 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 22 len behind Daiboken with 57kg at $246.50. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Gamila's Jackson with 57kg at $87.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 18/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $246.50 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $87.80 |
| 8/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $78.60 |
| 7/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $123.80 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.80 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $259.70 |
| 8/10 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $205.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jayden with 55kg at $16.10. The run before that ran last of 11 at Sonoda on December 10 over 1700m, 19 len behind Hernandez carrying 55kg at $344.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/02/2026 | 57 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 2-4-9 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $16.10 |
| 11/11 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 3-9-11 | 11 |
| 19.3L | $344.40 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 119 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $42.80 |
| 9/10 | 31/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $268.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:33.70 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $69.10 |
| 5/11 | 02/07/2025 | 12 | C1 3 | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:31.70 | 4-5-5 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $85.30 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Victory Knight carrying 55kg at $265.10. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gamila's Jackson carrying 55kg at $45.80. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $265.10 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $45.80 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $140.60 |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 10-7-8 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $145.70 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $151.70 |
| 4/9 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $81.20 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Daiboken carrying 51kg at $146.70. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Galbanum carrying 53kg at $111.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.10 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $146.70 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $111.10 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.70 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $113.50 |
| 7/10 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:36.00 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $24.50 |
| 8/9 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.70 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $98.20 |
| 9/10 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 39.7L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Shutter Speed with 55kg at $66.90. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 3 over 800m, 9 len behind Diana Zelos with 55kg at $69. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 6 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 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $66.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 8-8-7 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $69.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 2-4-12 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $55.70 |
| 12/12 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 3-8-12 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $203.60 |
| 9/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 3-7-9 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $193.10 |
| 8/12 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moon Bridge carrying 55kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Monbetsu on August 13 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Oi Kumoyo with 55kg at $79.80. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 96 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $4.50 |
| 11/12 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 6-11-11 | 8 |
| 16.7L | $70.90 |
| 9/11 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 10-11-9 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $220.60 |
| 11/12 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 5-8-11 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $68.90 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $26.40 |
| 2/12 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 7-5-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Arc Rioso with 55kg at $98.90. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 18 len behind Gamila's Jackson with 55kg at $45.10. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $98.90 |
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 3-6-10 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $45.10 |
| 7/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $61.30 |
| 8/10 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.40 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $43.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/12/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 6-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $26.30 |
| 10/10 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $438.20 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Victory Knight carrying 55kg at $330. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Alzard with 55kg at $315.50. Has failed to show enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 4-7-9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $330.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:38.50 | - | 3 |
| 10.9L | $315.50 |
| 9/10 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 7-10-9 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $140.10 |
| 9/10 | 29/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 10-8-9 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $122.30 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 10-8-9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $170.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $103.20 |