HIMEJI 03 Mar 2026
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Reasonable tempo with Bleu Vert probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. HUNTER KILLER (6) is a four-year-old entire who lines up for the first time. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by Real Steel from Belarusa. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. Promising type who looks the one they have to beat. KURINO BIKKURIBAGO (3) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest sixth at this track over 1400m. Among the leading chances. BLEU VERT (9) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when seventh over 1400m at this track. Cherry-ripe now and can find peak form this time. BLESSING ISLE (10) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start. Reunites with Tomohiro Yoshimura who has been in the money two times when aboard. Capable of mixing it with these.
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SANO KEN
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Nobuyuki Sano Last start 6th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Hamburg Hammer carrying 57kg at $186.80. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on January 22 over 800m, 10 len behind Arajai with 57kg at $315.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
1 TAKANORI NAGAI |
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| 2 | 07827 |
SCHALTTAG
SHINOBU NODA 6YO DK B MARE 55.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wonder Hinata with 51kg at $8.80. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kairashi carrying 51kg at $63.30. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt. |
2 YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO |
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| 3 | 46396 |
KURINO BIKKURIBAGO
Jun Fujikawa 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Hiroharu Kurimoto Last start 6th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ramboshi carrying 57kg at $8.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dinoponera carrying 57kg at $1.80. Well placed to take this out. |
3 NAGAO TASUKU |
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| 4 | 09900 |
SUMIRE BOUQUET
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Masamichi Hayashi Last start second last of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1800m, 28 len behind Hernandez with 55kg at $417.70. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 51 len behind Lilies Bloom carrying 54kg at $502.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
4 SHINJO KAISEI |
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CRUCIFER
AKIHIRO INADA 5YO GREY MARE 53.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Sonoda November 20 over 1230m, 7 len behind Rapida Nina with 55kg at $89.10. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Sonoda December 25 2024 over 1400m, 23 len behind Jayden carrying 52kg at $16.90. May need the run. |
5 SASAKI SEREI |
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HUNTER KILLER
IKKOO TANAKA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Four-year-old entire who is first starter by Real Steel out of Belarusa. Looks ready to run a big race. |
6 WATARU HIROSE |
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| 7 | 54855 |
KAYAKO
TOSHIKAZU OKADA 7YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Katsunari Hosokawa Last start 5th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wonder Hinata carrying 55kg at $9.20. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kairashi carrying 55kg at $10.70. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests. |
7 OSAMU SHIMOHARA |
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KIKUNO SAVVY
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 11 over 800m, 16 len behind Hamburg Hammer with 57kg at $114.80. The run before that 10th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 820m, 18 len behind Spyware with 57kg at $65.90. Not among the main chances. |
8 TOYOKAZU TANO |
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| 9 | 72x47 |
BLEU VERT
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU 8YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG S.Shibahara Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 800m, 4 len behind Scented Jewel with 55kg at $3.80. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Moon Bridge carrying 55kg at $5. Expected to go very well. |
9 TEPPEI KOTANI |
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BLESSING ISLE
SHINJI OTSUKA 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Second-up. First-up after five months faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wonder Hinata carrying 57kg at $13.50. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Ohi on August 13 2023 over 1200m, 10 len behind Left Alone carrying 56kg at $13.60. One of the top chances. |
10 TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA |
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