Himeji Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
I'M A QUEEN (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m here. Major player. VIVE LA GALETTE (4) improved last time out to score by 6 lengths as favourite over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. OTEMBAMUSUME (7) had been performing well until racing below her best last time when fourth over 1400m at this track. Goes well at this trip, recording seven minor placings and shapes as a key runner. DAIGO RYUJIN (9) won at this track two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing eighth over 1400m here. Anticipating a better run this time.

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Aedificata with 57kg at $31.30. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tagano Full Chance carrying 55kg at $14.60. Hard to have.
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 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $31.30 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $14.60 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $23.40 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 127 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $61.80 |
| 10/11 | 28/08/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 5-9-10 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $51.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Techno Groove carrying 57kg at $4.90. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Akao carrying 57kg at $7.50. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $26.90 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $25.40 |
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 6-5-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $177.20 |
| 8/12 | 26/11/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $68.00 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Climb Angel carrying 55kg at $8.50. The start before that won by a neck at this track February 3 over 1400m defeating Hagino Verdon carrying 55kg at $2.30. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 7-10-7 | 12 |
| 8.1L | $25.10 |
| 7/12 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 7-5-7 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $10.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/12/2025 | 133 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 7-9-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 6 len win at this track February 12 over 1400m defeating Fuseno Suisho with 55kg at $1.80. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Wispy Snow with 55kg at $3.70. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 10-8-5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 140 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 7-3-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2025 | 106 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 9-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2025 | 14 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:31.40 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $7.10 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $167.10. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Super Azulada with 57kg at $62.80. Needs plenty of luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $167.10 |
| 8/10 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $62.80 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 58kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $45.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $31.30 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-4-7 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $81.80 |
| 11/12 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 6-6-11 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ball The Mahoney with 55kg at $8.20. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Aedificata with 55kg at $4. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 102 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.20 |
| 12/14 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW F 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 51kg | 1:53.60 | 7-13-12 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $215.10 |
| 12/14 | 05/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Ken Tanaka | 54kg | 1:52.10 | 8-12-12 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $232.00 |
| 5/13 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ken Tanaka | 53kg | 1:53.70 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $415.60 |
| 9/16 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ken Tanaka | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 8-6-9 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $110.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Aedificata with 55kg at $1.40. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Ball The Mahoney carrying 55kg at $5.80. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 111 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.70 |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 9-9-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $18,647.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Climb Angel with 57kg at $13.70. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Ammodo with 57kg at $115.50. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $13.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $115.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $13.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $241.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-6-7 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $169.30 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meiner Genius carrying 58kg at $3.60. The race before that scored a big 4 len win at this track February 4 over 1400m defeating Bring Joy with 57kg at $1.01. Ran well below expectations last start but can do better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:33.30 | 4-4-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 104 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/10/2025 | 111 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.30 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-7-9 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/05/2025 | 24 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lazulite Takka with 55kg at $122.20. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mozu Orage carrying 56kg at $52.90. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $122.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $52.90 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 7-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $38.60 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 9-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $36.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 4-1-7 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $2.50 |