Himeji Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
GRAND CENTRE (3) closed last prep ten months ago when he finished fourth. Sure to prove tough to stop. DAISHICHISEI (5) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his last appearance at Sonoda on November 11. Should be hard to stop. KRIS BERG (4) finished fifth in a 1400m contest at this track three weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. SUWANNEE TESORO (2) was beaten 3 lengths into fifth over 1400m at this track last time out. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Akakichino Eleven with 53kg at $64.30. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Smart Saturn with 57kg at $93.80. Would be better placed in something easier.
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 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 6-6-9 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $64.30 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $93.80 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $44.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $121.70 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-7-5 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $27.10 |
| 7/10 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 7-3-7 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $63.20 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hero F A carrying 55kg at $90.90. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hiiragi with 55kg at $19.40. Nice draw and worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $90.90 |
| 5/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $19.40 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 1-4-7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $67.80 |
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $8.90 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Sonoda May 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Patrol Run with 57kg at $1.30. On debut fourth of 11 at Sonoda April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Four W D carrying 56kg at $6.10. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 285 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/05/2025 | 23 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/11 | 08/04/2025 | - | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 9-2-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Happy Yellow carrying 55kg at $4.80. Before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hagino Verdon carrying 55kg at $20.80. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $4.80 |
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 10-10-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $20.80 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $9.20 |
| 8/9 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 7-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $18.20 |
| 5/10 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Sonoda November 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Momo Royal with 57kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Sonoda November 14 2024 over 1400m, 15 len behind Fuseno Suisho carrying 56kg at $12.10. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 113 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 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/11 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 10-11-6 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $130.40 |
| 6/10 | 15/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $38.90 |
| 10/10 | 24/09/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-9-10 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $4.70 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Pisukari carrying 53kg at $5.20. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Economica with 55kg at $4.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:37.30 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $5.20 |
| 10/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 2-6-10 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $4.30 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $22.70 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.20 |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 2-6-9 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $78.10 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $34.90 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jet Air with 57kg at $50.20. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Galbanum carrying 57kg at $6.20. Favour others today.
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 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 5-7-9 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $50.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 8-9-6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $6.20 |
| 5/12 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 5-9-5 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 24/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $100.70 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $189.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/11/2025 | 96 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-7-8 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ask Sustainable carrying 55kg at $154.10. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Jayden with 55kg at $16. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 6-10-8 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $154.10 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $119.40 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 3-8-12 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $147.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $134.30 |
| 6/9 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 34.6L | $143.20 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Daiboken carrying 56kg at $393.80. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jayden with 56kg at $166.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $393.80 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $166.90 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 8-10-8 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $254.40 |
| 9/11 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $290.10 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 37.8L | $357.40 |
| 10/10 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $214.30 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 15 len behind Daiboken with 55kg at $122.30. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Quantum Leap with 51kg at $119.30. Prefer in something a bit easier.
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 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $122.30 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:36.30 | 2-5-9 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $119.30 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-8-9 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $63.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $26.10 |
| 12/12 | 10/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $9,996.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 2-11-12 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $92.30 |
| 7/11 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |