HIMEJI   04 Mar 2026
 
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Race 10 1400m

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A strong gallop is likely with Bons Duqqa and A Shin Hoyupu taking up the running, closely attended by Ecoro Kaiser and Floral Dress. A SHIN HOYUPU (4) raced on the speed and kept going to score by a neck last time out over 1400m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is right in contention. ZENDAN SUBASHIRI (1) turned in a fine effort to score dominantly at this track and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. BONS DUQQA (7) has been kept fresh since finishing third over 1500m at this track four weeks ago. Was a determined winner two starts back. Has a high cruising speed. Winning claims on best figures. MARGOT FAB (3) is racing well without being able to break through, the latest effort a second over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. In-form five-year-old entire so he cannot be underestimated.
1 07511 ZENDAN SUBASHIRI
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Zen Racing
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 3.5 len at this track February 11 over 1400m defeating Anno Domini carrying 58kg at $4. The race before that won by 1.5 len at this track January 29 over 1400m defeating Kichi Fighter with 57kg at $20.30. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside barrier.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 x0x09 SECRET LOGO
RYOHEI HORI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Haruo Yamaguchi
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 27 over 1800m, 13 len behind Midas carrying 55.0kg at $433.70. Second-up 9th of 12 at Nagoya on January 28 over 1500m, 11 len behind Body Blow carrying 57kg at $37.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 9x222 MARGOT FAB
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ryohei Maeda
Racing well recently. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind M T Estate carrying 57kg at $13.40. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 4 len behind Smart Mace carrying 57kg at $5.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 x1221 A SHIN HOYUPU
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track February 5 over 1400m defeating Snark Thunder with 55kg at $5.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 3 len behind Mozu Reira Cocona carrying 55kg at $1.70. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 53469 T K ULU
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Tadao Kanematsu
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind King Spica with 55kg at $46.20. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind M T Estate with 55kg at $46.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x0854 COSMO PIONIER
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind M T Estate with 57kg at $32.10. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Stella Nova carrying 56kg at $34.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Green cap
7 54313 BONS DUQQA
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Susumu Ishihara
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1500m, 7 len behind Mr Darling with 58kg at $3. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Sonoda January 14 over 1400m defeating Snark Thunder with 57kg at $3.90. Best form should see him measure right up.
7
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 59670 FLORAL DRESS
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
9YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Masao Takahashi
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind King Spica carrying 55kg at $147.70. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Allure Reve with 55kg at $88.50. Better off avoiding.
8
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 11x38 ECORO KAISER
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Allure Reve carrying 57kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind M T Estate with 57kg at $4.90. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
9
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 00708 TOSEN ORIGIN
SHINJI OTSUKA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tsuneo Honda
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on February 19 over 2000m, 32 len behind Light Pillar with 56kg at $191.90. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 49 len behind M T Estate carrying 57kg at $301.10. Fully tested under these conditions.
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HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Pink cap