HIMEJI   27 Jan 2026
 
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Race 11 1400m

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Bellagio Gulf has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. 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.
1 45066 S O RISING
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Syoichi Okamoto
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Windy Palace carrying 56kg at $262.80. The start before that 6th of 9 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Harrier with 57kg at $118.70. Low draw but others have better credentials.
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SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, White cap
2 81837 MANO LEA
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kumiko Doi
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bellagio Zero with 55kg at $18.60. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1230m, 7 len behind Kenji Faith carrying 55kg at $31.50. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 2221x AIYANA
AKIHIRO TAMURA
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Jun Mizuno
Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign by 2 len Sonoda October 15 over 1400m defeating Dia Graf carrying 52kg at $3. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Sonoda May 5 over 1400m, 16 len behind Virya with 55kg at $56.40. Could prove too smart for these.
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TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 74905 JUNE STATUS
RYOHEI HORI
10YO  BROWN  HORSE 55.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1230m, 4 len behind Silver Bread carrying 55kg at $195.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Iza Green Light carrying 53kg at $143.60. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
4
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 21366 KEYWORD
MASASHI ATARASHI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Iza Green Light with 57kg at $19.60. The start before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on December 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bellagio Zero carrying 57kg at $31.40. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 44724 ONE VOICE
AKIHIRO TAMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Oka
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bellagio Zero with 57kg at $49.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Iza Green Light with 57kg at $88.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 1x000 BRAVE DECISION
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
KR Japan
Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 28 len behind Red Bob carrying 57.0kg at $117.70. Before that 10th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on October 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Heliotrope carrying 56.0kg at $75.80. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
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SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 11111 BELLAGIO GULF
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shorai Hayashida
On a five run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 9 len at Sonoda January 8 over 1400m defeating King Spica with 58kg at $1.10. The start before that favourite; won by 7 len at Sonoda December 23 over 1400m defeating Meisho Kohoku carrying 57kg at $1.20. Genuine contender.
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TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 44141 IZA GREEN LIGHT
Nishikawa Shinya
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sonoda January 3 over 1400m defeating One Voice with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sonoda on December 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bellagio Zero with 57kg at $23.90. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 00800 TYLER TESORO
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 46 len behind Meisho Shimato carrying 56kg at $289. The run before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1230m, 46 len behind Lux Meteor with 55kg at $315.30. Might need easier race.
10
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
11 70080 TOKEI TANNHAUSER
SUMIO ARIMA
9YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuhiko Kimura
Last start second last of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1230m, 16 len behind Lux Meteor carrying 56kg at $304.80. The run before that ran last of 8 at Sonoda on December 17 over 1230m, 20 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 58kg at $193.90. Wide draw a test.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap