Hanshin 04 Apr 2026
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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Meisho Solaris and Ask Ikigomi. ANDURIL (8) is a handy type who resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months. Only appeared once last prep when he finished a respectable seventh over 2000m in the G1 Hopeful Stakes at Nakayama, beaten 4 lengths. Has two wins to his name when fresh from a spell. Sure to be in the finish. THUNDERSTRUCK (6) resumes after a break of 12 weeks. Hoping for a repeat of his debut win over 1600m at Nakayama to kick off last prep. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. RESORT ISLAND (3) is back from a spell of three months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1600m Listed race at Nakayama by a nose. Is very effective at this distance with two wins from three runs. Winning claims on best figures. ASK IKIGOMI (14) scored on debut last start over 1600m at Tokyo on February 1, finishing 1.75 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Up and comer with definite claims.
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STORM THUNDER
AKIO ADACHI 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd. Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track in the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes December 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cavallerizzo carrying 56.0kg at $240.70. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Kyoto in the LR October 26 over 1800m, 2 len behind Badrinath with 56.0kg at $31.20. Others rate better. |
1 ARATA SAITO |
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| 2 | 510x0 |
MEISHO SOLARIS
KOICHI TSUNODA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Second-up. First-up after three months struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at Nakayama in the G2 Hochi Hai (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind Basse Terre carrying 57.0kg at $61.50. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Kyoto October 26 over 2000m defeating Pavo with 56.0kg at $6.70. Must improve significantly. |
2 YAMATO TSUNODA |
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| 3 | 5121x |
RESORT ISLAND
YUKI UEHARA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Shoji Yanagida Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by nose Nakayama LR January 4 over 1600m defeating Salesio carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. On debut fifth of 13 at Tokyo October 13 over 1800m, 2 len behind Stunning Lady with 56.0kg at $3.90. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. |
3 YUTAKA TAKE |
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| 4 | 921x4 |
A SHIN TEASER
KEIJI YOSHIMURA 3YO GREY COLT 57.0KG Eishindo Co. Ltd. Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 2 len behind Shimi Hattoku carrying 57.0kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Niigata on October 26 over 1400m, nose behind Asu Miru with 55.0kg at $76.90. Must improve significantly. |
4 KOJI NISHIZUKA |
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| 5 | 10x51 |
SHIMI HATTOKU
RYO TERASHIMA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Yukihiro Moroe Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Namura Cosmos with 57.0kg at $44.60. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track March 15 over 1600m defeating Valsecito with 57.0kg at $18.20. This race looks too tough. |
5 RIKI TAKASUGI |
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| 6 | 151x |
THUNDERSTRUCK
TETSUYA KIMURA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning by neck Kyoto G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen January 12 over 1600m defeating Sound Move with 57.0kg at $19.50. On debut won by nose Nakayama September 15 over 1600m defeating Earth Vinci carrying 55.0kg at $2.80. Bold performance expected. |
6 C P LEMAIRE |
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| 6 | 151x |
THUNDERSTRUCK
TETSUYA KIMURA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning by neck Kyoto G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen January 12 over 1600m defeating Sound Move with 57.0kg at $19.50. On debut won by nose Nakayama September 15 over 1600m defeating Earth Vinci carrying 55.0kg at $2.80. Bold performance expected. |
6 C P LEMAIRE |
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| 7 | 517 |
SATONO SCEPTER
HIROYUKI UEMURA 3YO DK B COLT 57.0KG Hajime Satomi Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Kyoto on February 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Namura Cosmos carrying 57.0kg at $4. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 20 over 1600m defeating Hayabusa Sakichan carrying 56.0kg at $3.50. Faces a tough task. |
7 MIRAI IWATA |
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ANDURIL
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA 3YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 4 len behind Lovcen with 56.0kg at $3.50. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Tokyo LR October 18 over 1800m defeating Art Basel carrying 56.0kg at $2.30. Winning hope. |
8 YUGA KAWADA |
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| 9 | x610x |
COOL DAYTONA
TAKATOSHI MIYAJI 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Tetsuji Kawakami Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen January 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Thunderstruck with 57.0kg at $15.70. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Kyoto in the LR October 26 over 1800m, 4 len behind Badrinath carrying 56.0kg at $20.60. Might need the run. |
9 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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| 10 | 1742 |
VALSECITO
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Shimi Hattoku carrying 57.0kg at $1.60. The race before that 4th of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen on January 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Thunderstruck with 57.0kg at $5. Likely to prove hard to hold out. |
10 YUICHI KITAMURA |
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| 11 | 66x08 |
YU PHAROAH
HIDEYUKI MORI 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG K.Aitetsu Third-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming 12th of 15 at Tokyo in LR on January 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hornero carrying 57.0kg at $27.10. Second-up 8th of 10 at Tokyo Dirt in LR on February 22 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lucky Kid carrying 57.0kg at $28.50. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle. |
11 FUMA MATSUWAKA |
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| 12 | 317x2 |
SARDINE RUN
HIDENORI TAKE 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Tatsuo Tanikake Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Nakayama on March 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Deal Maker with 57.0kg at $48.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Chukyo on August 24 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cool Daytona carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. Needs to lift. |
12 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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| 13 | 124 |
FUNCTION
M SAITO 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Masanao Takase Most recently 4th of 16 at Nakayama in LR on March 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dear Diamond with 55.0kg at $8.60. Before that 2nd of 8 at Nakayama on January 17 over 1600m, head behind Ametista with 55.0kg at $8. Tested from a wide gate. |
13 KATSUMA SAMESHIMA |
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| 14 | 1 |
ASK IKIGOMI
H FUJIWARA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd. At debut, won won by 1.75 len at Tokyo February 1 over 1600m defeating Rossa Cometa with 57.0kg at $5.80. Another win is on the cards. |
14 RYUSEI SAKAI |
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