Himeji Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
GRUN WALD (2) finished 2 lengths from the winner in third last start at this track over this distance. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring nine times from 17 starts. Osamu Shimohara who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Expecting a bold showing. SUNRISE PRIDE (5) drifted back from the inside draw last time then found the line strongly to score by half a length over 1400m at this track. Form here at this journey is very good with two wins from four runs. Among the leading chances. HAGINO INSPIRE (6) is having her first run since November 26. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from four starts, the latest over 1400m at Sonoda at the start of last prep. Makes plenty of appeal. MEISHO NITOBE (9) improved sharply last time out to score by one length over 1500m at this track a month ago. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Aedificata carrying 54kg at $45.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Sekisei with 54kg at $9.90. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 11 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 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 1-2-8 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $45.10 |
| 4/10 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 2-1-4 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $9.90 |
| 8/10 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 3-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $78.30 |
| 6/10 | 16/12/2025 | 103 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 6-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $27.80 |
| 6/12 | 04/09/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $33.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Super Azulada with 58kg at $4.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track January 21 over 1400m defeating Spur Cross carrying 57kg at $1.20. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:35.20 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 09/12/2025 | 167 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 25/06/2025 | 105 | C3 4U | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $1.50 |
| 5/11 | 12/03/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 26 len behind Gambare Bear with 54kg at $328.20. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 3 over 800m, 6 len behind Grand Lei Heart carrying 53kg at $307.80. Faces a tough task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 26.6L | $328.20 |
| 10/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $307.80 |
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $493.90 |
| 10/12 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 10-8-10 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $681.30 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $467.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 12-12-9 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $538.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Akao with 58kg at $10. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track January 27 over 1400m defeating A Shin Nazareth with 57kg at $10.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:34.30 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.40 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2025 | 118 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:32.80 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 15/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track February 18 over 1400m defeating Passion Prima with 57kg at $2.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1400m, 16 len behind Cherry Time with 57kg at $6.70. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 55 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 7-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 8/10 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-10-8 | 7 |
| 16.6L | $6.70 |
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 6 |
| 11.6L | $10.10 |
| 3/10 | 11/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | 48 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Sonoda November 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Crown Heart with 55kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. Sonoda September 17 over 1400m defeating Shibanosutomukitto with 55kg at $1.40. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2025 | 104 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 12/12 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 2-12-12 | 1 |
| 42.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Lily Of The Heart carrying 55kg at $245.80. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on January 27 over 1800m, 16 len behind Bonne Nouvelle with 55kg at $18.80. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 18 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 | 23 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $245.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $18.80 |
| 5/11 | 03/01/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 7-6-5 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $106.30 |
| 5/7 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $30.70 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Climb Angel with 57kg at $20.10. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Sekisei carrying 57kg at $13.50. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $20.10 |
| 2/10 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 8-10-8 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $31.30 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $21.60 |
| 2/11 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $20.40 |
| 3/11 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at this track February 5 over 1500m defeating Cosmo Sanvitalia with 57kg at $21.40. The run before that second last of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Montsaint Of Light carrying 57kg at $91.50. Will be doing best work late.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:41.60 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $21.40 |
| 9/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $91.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 2:07.90 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $8.90 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2025 | 46 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on February 17 over 800m, 16 len behind Smart Vivid with 57kg at $397.70. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 57kg at $183.70. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 0:50.10 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $397.70 |
| 10/12 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-8-10 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $183.70 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $152.70 |
| 11/12 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | B2C1 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 58kg | 0:51.00 | 12-12-11 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $260.90 |
| 12/12 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $183.40 |
| 11/12 | 03/12/2025 | 36 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:20.70 | - | 12 |
| 39.7L | $460.80 |