Himeji Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
OTOKONO ROMAN (9) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish eighth at his latest appearance over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. FIRE SALAMANDER (4) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing sixth. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. V MONSTER (1) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m here. Well placed and won't get a better chance to break through. ELBRUS SEIRA (3) missed the placings last start when 11th over 1400m at this track. Likely improver.
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Mont The Second with 56kg at $142.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wild Titan with 56kg at $97.90. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $142.80 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $97.90 |
| 5/5 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $39.60 |
| 7/11 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 10-11-7 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $57.70 |
| 11/12 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 6-12-11 | 12 |
| 18.2L | $89.50 |
| 9/12 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $78.10 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Mont The Second with 56kg at $153.40. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hokuzan Sieg with 56kg at $31. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $153.40 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 12-8-9 | 10 |
| 17.4L | $70.60 |
| 6/11 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Takamatsu | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 1-2-6 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $42.70 |
| 11/11 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 1-4-11 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $113.60 |
| 10/11 | 26/11/2025 | 115 | COND 2 | $12,510.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 8-8-10 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $30.00 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Grand Live with 55kg at $342.10. The start before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bellma carrying 55kg at $211.50. Can do a lot better than that last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 12-12-11 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $342.10 |
| 7/9 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $211.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $147.90 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $166.60 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $29.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 2-2-7 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Buchi A Kone with 56kg at $7.40. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wild Titan with 56kg at $2.80. Will be hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $7.40 |
| 9/11 | 05/02/2026 | 46 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 4-5-9 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $2.80 |
| 13/16 | 21/12/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 3-5-13 | 13 |
| 23.5L | $153.50 |
| 11/15 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:38.10 | - | 5 |
| 12.9L | $298.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:38.50 | - | 10 |
| 15.1L | $59.00 |
| 13/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 5-15-13 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $16.10 |
Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming 16th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 2000m, 15 len behind Dogwood carrying 54.0kg at $83.10. Second run from a spell 13th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jasper Merche with 57.0kg at $301.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 13 |
| 10.7L | $301.30 |
| 16/18 | 25/01/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:59.50 | 8-16-16 | 15 |
| 15.2L | $83.10 |
| 15/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 1:25.00 | - | 9 |
| 28.6L | $46.80 |
Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Sonoda December 29 over 1400m, 22 len behind Ideal Match with 54kg at $92. On debut third in a small field at Sonoda October 28 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Passion Beat carrying 54kg at $5.70. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 72 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 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 4-8-9 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $92.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-8 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $113.30 |
| 4/12 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 10-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $207.40 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $31.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 0:52.00 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |
Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 25 len behind Isagi carrying 55.0kg at $142.30. At only start last preparation 10th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on October 4 over 1800m, 18 len behind Fleur D'or with 55.0kg at $286.40. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 08/02/2026 | 127 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 14-16-16 | 15 |
| 25.5L | $142.30 |
| 10/14 | 04/10/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 14-12-10 | 14 |
| 18.5L | $286.40 |
| 8/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 9-3-8 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $257.80 |
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Tokyo on June 22 over 1400m, 17 len behind Land Star carrying 55.0kg at $102.40. Returned from break ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 25 over 1200m, 20 len behind Satono Escape with 57.0kg at $73.50. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 25/01/2026 | 217 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 1 |
| 20.9L | $73.50 |
| 13/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 12 |
| 17.4L | $102.40 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Kokura Dirt on January 24 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Encore Again with 54.0kg at $13.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 21 over 1700m, 17 len behind Gian Barows carrying 54.0kg at $4.40. Shows promise. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:46.90 | 8-7-8 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 188 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:47.40 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $13.40 |
| 5/11 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 0:58.40 | - | 8 |
| 15.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:01.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind A Shin Billboard with 56kg at $54.70. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wild Titan carrying 55kg at $181.80. Wide draw makes it tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $54.70 |
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $181.80 |
| 6/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 7-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $135.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 10-7-8 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $220.10 |
| 8/11 | 17/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 10-11-8 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $174.50 |
| 11/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 9-8-11 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $135.30 |
Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 17 at Kyoto on October 19 over 1400m, 21 len behind Mild Best with 56.0kg at $410.30. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 143 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/17 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Takakura | 56kg | 1:22.20 | - | 9 |
| 21.1L | $410.30 |
Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind A Shin Billboard with 56kg at $164.40. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 800m, 11 len behind Grand Live with 56kg at $294.60. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $164.40 |
| 8/12 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 0:52.10 | - | 9 |
| 11.4L | $294.60 |
| 10/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $95.20 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 12-9-9 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $138.80 |
| 7/11 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $88.20 |
| 11/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 9 |
| 18.6L | $117.50 |