HIMEJI   11 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1500m

Track:      

Genuine pace with A Shin Animo taking up the running ahead of Mukizu and Amanohabakiri. A SHIN ANIMO (10) showed good speed last time out and fought on well when second over 1800m at this track. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide. F Komaki who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Sure to run well. DONDENGAESHI (8) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1800m at this track after being in contention on the turn. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. MUKIZU (5) finished fourth last start, beaten 4 lengths, over 1800m at this track. Has found the frame in all three starts at this journey, including three wins. Should park just off the speed. Winning claims on best figures. MELISSA SUNRISE (9) turned in another moderate effort last start when 11 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1870m at Sonoda. Capable of featuring prominently.
1 52452 SAYONO HAPPY
SUMIO ARIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Allure Reve carrying 57kg at $42.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Genius Lennon with 57kg at $52.80. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 85838 BUMBUN MARU
SHINJI OTSUKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 18 len behind M T Estate with 57kg at $73.80. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mizusawa on December 23 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Ryuno Dragon carrying 56kg at $8.30. Looking to others in this race.
2
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 49059 JUNE STATUS
RYOHEI HORI
10YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 17 len behind Bellagio Gulf carrying 55kg at $91.70. Before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1230m, 4 len behind Silver Bread carrying 55kg at $195.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 50664 S O RISING
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Syoichi Okamoto
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bellagio Gulf carrying 57kg at $183.80. Before that 6th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Windy Palace carrying 56kg at $262.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
4
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Blue cap
5 54324 MUKIZU
SUMIO ARIMA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Mitsuo Sugisawa
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Light Pillar carrying 58kg at $5.10. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1700m, 4 len behind A Shin Leo with 57kg at $15. Should be right in the finish.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x26x0 AMANOHABAKIRI
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at Sonoda on December 31 over 2400m, 51 len behind Ziggurat carrying 52kg at $12.60. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Sonoda on October 9 over 1700m, 42 len behind Okemaru carrying 57kg at $33.80. One of the top chances.
6
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Green cap
7 x9695 RITTER SCHLAG
MASAHIRO KITANO
9YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on January 22 over 1800m, 11 len behind A Shin Leo carrying 56kg at $77. The start before that 9th of 11 at Sonoda on December 31 over 2400m, 43 len behind Ziggurat with 53kg at $260.70. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
7
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 2x872 DONDENGAESHI
RYOHEI HORI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Iwakirikikaku Co. Ltd.
Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on January 22 over 1800m, 4 len behind A Shin Leo with 56kg at $9.30. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Iza Green Light carrying 57kg at $14.90. Made headway last time. Top chance.
8
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Orange cap
9 3x140 MELISSA SUNRISE
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
At the latest run second last of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1870m, 11 len behind Smart Amber carrying 55kg at $172.10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1700m, 7 len behind A Shin Leo carrying 55kg at $5.60. Genuine contender under these conditions.
9
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 21122 A SHIN ANIMO
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 3 len behind Light Pillar carrying 56kg at $2.70. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1870m, nose behind Light Pillar carrying 58kg at $2.10. Major player on recent form.
10
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Pink cap