Himeji Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
SMILE HERAKLES (4) was prominent at the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1500m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. A SHIN REAPER (9) raced on the pace when resuming last start and lifted strongly to hold second, beaten 3 lengths, over today's journey at this track. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. KENSHIRO NISEI (1) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 14 lengths into ninth. Can play a significant role. TAISHIN (7) was prominent until they straightened last time but weakened to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.
Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sky No Haru with 56kg at $280.80. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 5 len behind A Shin Ciggie with 56kg at $19.60. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $280.80 |
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $19.60 |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.30 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 10-10-7 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $82.80 |
| 8/12 | 17/12/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 6-7-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $12.40 |
| 3/12 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:02.90 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $57.60 |
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sky No Haru with 55kg at $14.50. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 9-7-7 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $14.50 |
Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 800m, 12 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $92. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 9 len behind La Reina De Oro with 55kg at $13.40. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $92.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $13.40 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 17/12/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 54kg | 0:51.90 | 8-6-5 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/12 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:02.90 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $11.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 3-4-8 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind A Shin Ciggie with 56kg at $2.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind A Chan with 56kg at $6.50. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.10 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 800m, 19 len behind Ban Nyu with 55kg at $77.10. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Sonoda on August 8 over 820m, 26 len behind Aoi Alzard with 54kg at $155.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/02/2026 | 174 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 11-11-12 | 11 |
| 19.9L | $77.10 |
| 9/9 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 73.6L | $221.30 |
| 12/12 | 08/08/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:50.50 | 10-12-12 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $155.70 |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $21.40 |
Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Dunkirk out of A Shin Oz. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $81.20. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hokuzan Sieg carrying 56kg at $3.70. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $81.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.20 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 800m, 12 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $23.20. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 9 len behind La Reina De Oro with 55kg at $35.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $23.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $35.70 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 24.6L | $65.10 |
| 9/10 | 25/12/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 19.7L | $9.20 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 4-5-8 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $104.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 3-3-5 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $26.80 |
Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start second last of 9 at Sonoda on August 6 over 820m, 38 len behind Soshiji carrying 55kg at $7. Returned from break tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sky No Haru with 56kg at $12.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | 190 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $12.70 |
| 8/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 38.1L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Sonoda December 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind T O Harrison carrying 53kg at $314.30. On debut ran last of 7 at Sonoda November 5 over 820m, 17 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 54kg at $6. Hard to have.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $314.30 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 6-11-12 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $260.20 |
| 10/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 11-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $201.10 |
| 7/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $6.00 |