HIMEJI 05 Feb 2026
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Genuine tempo with Bachelo Rex and Baia Specter up front. BAIA SPECTER (1) placed two back then was 2.25 lengths away in fourth over 1400m at Sonoda last time. Drawn to go forward. Best form stacks up and can feature. AL RIHLA (2) raced on speed last time before fading to finish sixth over 1400m at Sonoda. Looks well placed this line-up and deserves another chance. MEISHO KUMOJI (4) last raced on January 15 when finishing eighth at Sonoda over 1400m. Placed to advantage and can run a better race. KURINO ACHIEVER (7) returns from a layoff of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at Sonoda. Can make his presence felt fresh.
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| 1 | 90334 |
BAIA SPECTER
SHINOBU NODA 5YO BAY MARE 51.0KG Takaomi Tani Recent form sound. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Piece D'argent with 55kg at $10.60. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shining Gift with 55kg at $11.60. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly. |
1 SHIOTSU RINA |
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| 2 | 72376 |
AL RIHLA
SEIJIRO IKARI 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kafuji Uva carrying 55kg at $22.20. The start before that 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cosmo Taishi with 53kg at $32.20. Can atone for a modest effort last time. |
2 WATARU HIROSE |
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| 3 | 98460 |
LORD VOLARE
KOSAKU HORI 11YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Lord Horse Club Most recently second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dinoponera carrying 57kg at $202.60. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Suehiro Inazuma with 57kg at $30.20. Can't recommend. |
3 SHINGO OYAMA |
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| 4 | 69978 |
MEISHO KUMOJI
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO 7YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Yoshio Matsumoto Last start 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dinoponera carrying 57kg at $316.10. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shining Gift with 57kg at $175.30. Possesses a big finish. |
4 TEPPEI KOTANI |
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| 5 | 77806 |
MIRACLE ZADA
MAKOTO ORITA 6YO DK B MARE 55.0KG Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Leo Brillant with 55kg at $105.70. The race before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind True Knight carrying 55kg at $162.70. Prefer others. |
5 TAKANORI NAGAI |
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| 6 | 07888 |
OE KINTOKI
SHINJI OTSUKA 7YO DK B GELDING 56.0KG Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind Leo Brillant with 56kg at $8.60. The start before that 8th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Wisteria Daddy carrying 56kg at $115.50. Fully tested on his recent run. |
6 SHINJO KAISEI |
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| 7 | 6379x |
KURINO ACHIEVER
HIROAKI WATASE 5YO BROWN HORSE 57.0KG Mamoru Kurimoto Entire back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Sonoda November 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Copano Jumping carrying 57kg at $19. First up last campaign second of 10 at Sonoda May 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Exosome carrying 57kg at $7.20. Likely to play a major role. |
7 TOYOKAZU TANO |
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| 8 | 86430 |
UNICO
TAKAHIRO ARAI 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Most recently second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kafuji Uva carrying 55kg at $37.70. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Mangetsu carrying 55kg at $2.80. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
8 KENTA SUGIURA |
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| 9 | 00999 |
BLACK AZULADA
SHINOBU NODA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Most recently 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Piece D'argent carrying 57kg at $107.60. The start before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Palladium Ribbon carrying 57kg at $15.40. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few. |
9 YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO |
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| 10 | 627x7 |
BACHELO REX
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO 5YO DK B GELDING 57.0KG Second-up. First-up after seven months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Leo Brillant carrying 57kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on January 21 2025 over 800m, 2.75 len behind World Peko carrying 56kg at $4. Must improve significantly. |
10 SOTA HIJIKATA |
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