HIMEJI 04 Mar 2026
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A solid tempo on the cards with Mukizu taking charge. GENIUS LENNON (4) returns from a spell of nine weeks. Closed off last prep in great form including a dominant win over 1400m at Sonoda at his most recent appearance. Sure to be tough to beat. LOVE ME MARY (3) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by one length last time out over 1400m at this track. Winning rider Teppei Kotani sticks. Among the leading chances. MUKIZU (11) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start third at this track over 1500m. Has never missed the frame here at this journey in four starts, including three wins. Capable of a big run. ONE VOICE (9) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Likely improver who looks sure to play a big role.
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| 1 | x094x |
GRAND RUTILE
TAKAMASA SUWA 7YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Toshihiko Tabata Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Sonoda May 16 over 1230m, 7 len behind Smart Scepter carrying 56kg at $229.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Sonoda April 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Scipio carrying 57kg at $162.50. Not keen on his chances. |
1 TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA |
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| 2 | 06640 |
S O RISING
MIZOHASHI RIKIO 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Syoichi Okamoto Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 12 len behind A Shin Animo carrying 58kg at $187.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bellagio Gulf with 57kg at $183.80. Will need to lift. |
2 SHUHEI KOTANI |
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| 3 | 0x251 |
LOVE ME MARY
YOSHIHIRO IIDA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track February 3 over 1400m defeating Fairy Blue carrying 53kg at $4.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1230m, 10 len behind Meisho Shimato with 52kg at $6.90. No reason she cannot salute again. |
3 TEPPEI KOTANI |
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| 4 | 4711x |
GENIUS LENNON
RYOHEI HORI 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Sonoda December 31 over 1400m defeating Stella Nova with 58kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Sonoda September 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Jackson Roots with 56kg at $2.80. Looks a key runner. |
4 WATARU HIROSE |
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| 5 | x1404 |
MELISSA SUNRISE
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA 4YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Takao Matsuoka Last start 4th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Animo carrying 55kg at $8.20. The start before that second last of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1870m, 11 len behind Smart Amber carrying 55kg at $172.10. Capable of a strong showing. |
5 SHINJO KAISEI |
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| 6 | 5x0x3 |
TAGANO WILLIAM
MASASHI ATARASHI 9YO DK B GELDING 57.0KG Hideyuki Yagi Racing second-up today. Last run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bellagio Dream carrying 57kg at $22.10. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Sonoda on October 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Migrateur with 55kg at $103.20. Solid top-three hope. |
6 TOMOHIRO SASADA |
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| 7 | 55699 |
PIECE MATCHING
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI 8YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 57kg at $127.90. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 10 len behind Light Pillar with 58kg at $375.30. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up. |
7 KENTA SUGIURA |
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| 8 | 313x6 |
OZMOPOLITAN
TAKAMASA SUWA 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Ryo Kotoura Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bellagio Zero carrying 55kg at $24.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 4 2023 over 1800m, 4 len behind Loulou Chouchou with 54.0kg at $28.80. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 F KOMAKI |
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| 9 | 24343 |
ONE VOICE
AKIHIRO TAMURA 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Koji Oka Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 57kg at $16.20. The race before that got back early 4th of 7 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Love Me Mary carrying 57kg at $13.20. Worth following up. |
9 TAKANORI NAGAI |
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| 10 | 96956 |
RITTER SCHLAG
MASAHIRO KITANO 9YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 5 len behind A Shin Animo with 58kg at $99.70. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on January 22 over 1800m, 11 len behind A Shin Leo with 56kg at $77. Tested from a wide gate. |
10 TATSUYA TAKEMURA |
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| 11 | 43243 |
MUKIZU
SUMIO ARIMA 9YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Mitsuo Sugisawa Recent form sound. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 3 len behind A Shin Animo with 58kg at $5.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Light Pillar with 58kg at $5.10. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
11 TOYOKAZU TANO |
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