Race Overview
 
HIMEJI   27 January 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 1400m
ICHIBAMBOSHI (2) was last at the races when he finished fifth over 1230m at Sonoda on October 24. Sure to make his presence felt. GAMILA'S JACKSON (5) finished tenth over 1400m at Sonoda at his most recent appearance on September 11. Has found the right race. NOT B ONE (10) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1230m at Sonoda. Will give backers a sight. WIN REVERENCE (8) finished 7 lengths adrift in eighth last time over 1400m at Sonoda in a disappointing performance. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
CHERBOURG RAIN (9) finished tenth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BLONDE ALE (2) missed the placings two starts back when resuming then ran a better race and finished 3 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1230m at Sonoda. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. MAGICAL FACE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. KEIAI MANUKA (8) was responsible for a better run last start at the second run of the prep, beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth over 1400m at Sonoda. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
3 11:40 Race 3 1400m
WEISSKLEE (6) returned last time with a solid third at Sonoda over 1400m after being in the firing line on the turn. Nicely placed to play a major role. SAKURA VIGUEUR (10) finds it hard to win with two victories from 20 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten 6 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CRIMSON RED (2) is a consistent performer with two minor placings from three starts this time in work. Was in the firing line all the way and finished 1.5 lengths from the winner in third last start over 1400m at Sonoda. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TOMOJA EVE (5) finished 12 lengths away in tenth at his last appearance over 1400m at Sonoda on January 8 after he gave away a big start. Worth plenty of thought.
4 12:10 Race 4 1400m
MEPHISTO (5) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1230m at Sonoda. Should be poised just off the lead. Leading contender. MEISHO FIGARO (4) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his last appearance at Sonoda over 1400m on October 1. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. STELLA MARINA (1) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at Sonoda. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FLAME FORCE (6) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at Sonoda. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
5 12:40 Race 5 1400m
HONKITO KAITE MAJI (1) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1400m at Sonoda. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Has the class to produce another positive result. CONTI BANQUET (8) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just a neck from the winner in second over 1230m at Sonoda after being in contention on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. NUMBER THEORY (7) showed good early speed last start on debut and fought on well to hold second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1400m at Sonoda. Expected to feature with improvement to come. LA POUSSE D'OR (5) was never in contention last time over 1400m at Sonoda when she finished fifth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Finds a suitable assignment this time and can improve.
6 01:10 Race 6 1400m
QUEEN'S NOVA (1) returned to winning form last start, scoring by 0.8 lengths over this journey at Sonoda. Yet to miss the placings from three starts at this trip. In form and should go well again. TRUE KNIGHT (4) broke through for his maiden win over 1400m at Sonoda last time, scoring comfortably. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he is worth including. VIVE LA GALETTE (5) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at Sonoda. Will be better for that latest run and is expected to feature in the finish. URBAN KING (10) was prominent into the straight last time but faltered late to finish 2.5 lengths away in sixth over 1400m at Sonoda. Expected to feature in the finish this time.
7 01:40 Race 7 1400m
A SHIN NAZARETH (8) is racing well. Scored at Sonoda two back then finished third, beaten 1.1 lengths, over 1400m at Sonoda at the latest appearance three weeks ago. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Expecting a bold showing. WAKAGIMI (7) is still a maiden after 17 runs and despite that was well fancied last time but couldn't quite get over the line, finishing a close second over 1400m at Sonoda. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will give a great sight. LANCE OF COMET (6) finished third last time over 1400m at Sonoda when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.75 lengths. Ready to go a couple better. MONONOFUNO MICHI (3) produced a reasonable effort when third last start over 1400m at Sonoda. That followed a win at Sonoda the start prior. One of the main hopes.
8 02:10 Race 8 1400m
IMAGINE LENNON (7) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten in two runs this time in, the latest at Sonoda over 1400m. This trip suits; expected to go well again. JACKSON ROOTS (1) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 1400m at Sonoda. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. CORTADO (5) got the prize two runs ago at Sonoda. Couldn't follow that up last time out when sixth over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten 10 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. KO ACT (9) is fresh from a spell of 17 months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Hakodate over 1200m. In a different yard now.
9 02:40 Race 9 1800m
BOW VOGUE (7) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at Monbetsu with success as favourite over 1400m at Sonoda six weeks ago, getting home by 2.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Has the talent to build on that fine effort last start. IDEAL MATCH (1) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at Sonoda last time, getting there by 1.5 lengths. Looks well placed and he is definitely worth including. SIENA MAX (6) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1700m at Sonoda, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner. One of the contenders. SAZAUKI (5) was well beaten in harder company two back then better placed last time and finished in the money when a 11 length third over 1870m. Looks suited here and can sneak into the finish again.
10 03:15 Race 10 1800m
GOOD EXPRESS (4) is a 15-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. VINA HOI AN (6) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at Sonoda. Should be hard to stop. BOLERO OF SORROW (3) is a 29-start maiden struggling to break through but does look to be edging closer, the latest effort a solid fourth over 1700m at Sonoda. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TO THE HEROINE (1) resumes. Didn't make an impact at her only run last prep on September 26, finishing 12th and beaten 23 lengths over 820m at Sonoda. Backmarker who gets home hard. Don't underestimate.
11 03:50 Race 11 1400m
AIYANA (3) has not appeared since she won over 1400m at Sonoda on October 15. Sure to make her presence felt. BELLAGIO GULF (8) made it five victories in succession last start when he scored in style over 1400m at Sonoda two-and-a-half weeks ago. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. IZA GREEN LIGHT (9) finished fourth two runs back at Sonoda then improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at Sonoda. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. KEYWORD (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten 3 lengths into sixth. Capable of featuring prominently.
12 04:25 Race 12 800m
ASAKA LOVE LOVE (3) was last at the races when she saluted over 820m at Sonoda on October 10. Rates highly and should take some beating. NISSHIN GEPPO (11) ran below expectations last time at Sonoda, finishing seventh and beaten 7 lengths starting at $1.70. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. BELLADONNA LILY (5) got the cash over 820m at Sonoda at her most recent appearance on July 11. Can make her presence felt. SMART PLAISIR (4) turned things around last start and got the job done by a nose over 820m at Sonoda. Looks well placed so expect another big run.